Personal Safety Workshop for Autistic Participants - in person - Offered by the Rose City Self Defense Program & ASO
Wednesday, June 24, 2026 from 5pm - 6:30pm
90 Minute Presentation and Roleplay Activities - NO Physical Defense Skills Will Be Taught
Offered by the City of Portland's Rose City Self-Defense Program specifically for Autistic participants.
Open to all genders and anyone age 16 and older. Autistic participants with or without a formal diagnosis are welcome. Supporters and caregivers are also welcome but must register on a separate Support Person/Caregiver Ticket.
Limit of 20 participants plus 20 support/caregivers due to space considerations.
Topics:
Presented by the Rose City Self-Defense Program, Topics covered include:
Trusting Intuition/Instinct v. Bias
Boundary Setting
Situational Awareness
Assertiveness
De-escalation
Escape Options
Mass Transit Safety
No physical self-defense skills will be taught.
Event Information
Wednesday, June 24, 2026 from 5pm - 6:30pm
ASO office, 9320 SW Barbur Blvd, Suite 240, Portland, OR 97219.
Parking is free and we are on Bus Line 12
Limit: 20 participants, not including support providers.
This is an in person event only and will not be recorded. No physical defense skills will be taught.