Host Paul Van Dyck speaks with Tami Shankle, Community Field Representative, Guide Dogs for the Blind. 

On September 14,  Senator Max Baucus (D-MT) unveiled a long-awaited health care plan that he believes will extend coverage to uninsured Americans and secure the support of both major parties.

On today's Community Grooves program, Host Natalie Butto features Oregon Day of Culture, and Hispanic Heritage Month Part 2, including interviews with Oregon Cultural Trust manager and Latin American Film Festival founder. 

October is National Disability Employment Awareness month and following are related events:

 Sounds of Awareness

 Host Paul Van Dyck speaks with Dr. Alfred Liu, who has studied the sleep disorders of people who are blind.

 Common Sense
 Hosted by Kayse Jama and Grassia Melendez

Today's show will cover Community Health and what organizations and community members who are trying to close the gap between health, gender, race and economic status.  Joining us for discussion are:

John Joo, from APANO The Asian Pacific Network of Oregon

Sade Oandeko, a community health analyst from Lutheran Community Services NW

Johnell Bell, from Multnomah County Health Services