With the mercury reaching the high 90s in the Portland area, Disability Activists Work Group (DAWG Oregon) is resuming its call for donations of air-conditioning units to be placed in the homes of people with developmental disabilities.
When the heat wave struck Portland-Vancouver metro a couple of weeks ago, the joint campaign by United Way of the Columbia-Willamette and DAWG Oregon collected and installed 14 A/C units at people’s homes. Special thanks to Standard TV & Appliance for donating six window units and providing deep discounts on three portable units.
People who received A/Cs were existing clients of the Arc of Multnomah County, many of whom also have severe medical conditions, says David McDonald, founder of DAWG Oregon.
"I’ve been in many people’s homes when it’s 85 degrees out, and it’s totally unbearable," he says. "Imagine when the temps are in the high 90s. People with seizure disorders, asthma and cardiovascular problems are among those at highest risk."
If you have an A/C unit you want to donate, you may drop it off at The Arc office, 619 SW 11th Ave. or email David to schedule a pick-up.
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