WE ENVISION a state where all people from all the diverse populations of Oregon:
Financial help for families whose kids need extra supports in a typical childcare setting. Learn more ...
Disability Compass
A Web site with links to local and statewide services, products, and special health care resources.
An online tool that helps Oregonians get assistance such as food stamps, health care, and subsidized housing and is available in multiple languages.
Click on the link above to find services in your county.
The Council develops policy statements regarding key areas that impact people with developmental disabilities and their families.
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As part of the DD Employment Task Force, the Council was involved in advocating for the adoption of a policy regarding Employment of Working Age Adults. Click here to view a PDF of the policy.
We invite public comment on the proposed amendments to our Five-Year Plan. Click here to view a PDF of the 2010 proposed amendments. To comment, contact the Council at 503-945-9941 or email at
Council Retreat
September 14 & 15, 2010
Aldersgate Conference Center
7790 Marion Rd SE
Salem, OR
Go to http://www.directsupports.com for more information about other trainings sponsored by the Training Series on Direct Supports coming to your area.
In response to the issues of the rapidly growing population of children and adults identified with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in Oregon the Governor has issued an executive order creating the Oregon Commission on Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Learn more about the Commission.
The state is assessing the support needs of all individuals receiving 24-hour developmental disability services. The assessments are conducted through interviews that will determine how much funding each individual will receive in the future for services and supports. The Council is working with the state to help prepare individuals and families for their assessment interviews.Learn more...
A Decade of Accomplishments
Click here to watch a video from this year's DD Awareness Celebration at the Capitol by Rick Dancer. Courtesy of Full Access. More about the Celebration...
The Oregon Disability Network helps you keep up with opportunities, events, and news for the DD community.
Visit the Oregon Disability Network Web Site
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