Assistive Technology (AT) has become essential in enhancing the educational experiences of individuals with learning disabilities, offering a range of solutions from simple tools to advanced AI-based applications. ameridisability.com/exploring-the-…

Disability advocates have always been—and will always be—key to creating a world in which our community truly belongs. That’s where Oregon Partners in Policymaking® Leadership Series comes in! Get program details and learn how to apply today at droregon.org/pip >

Hey Portland! If you have a hard time getting the state-funded care you need in the home you prefer, join TOMORROW'S remote listening session! 👉🏼 August 15, 2024 at 10 am (online) 👉🏼 RSVP today for a link from Christina by emailing [email protected] or calling 812-340-4426

Are Your In-Home Care Hours Being Cut by the Oregon Needs Assessment? We need to hear from you! We know in-home care support is critical to keeping people with disabilities out of institutions, and we will not go backwards! 👉🏼 Share Your Experience: tinyurl.com/m2nacre4

People w IDD, friends & family are invited to the Summit on Empowerment, Enrichment & Diversity (SEED) for advocacy, learning, networking & fun! 👉🏽 Where: Newport, OR 👉🏽 When: Sept 25-26, 2024 👉🏽 Register: tinyurl.com/yc5cm7et Call Kristine 503-838-2403 ex. 746 w questions

Several U.S. senators have called on Social Security to take steps to make it easier for people with long COVID to access the disability benefits they need. Find out who they are and what they're requesting from Oregon Capital Chronicle > ow.ly/bZrY50SZRm0

Are you or a loved one taking medication for a chronic condition? If so, we want to know about your experience getting the drug you need. Fill out a survey to share your story: surveymonkey.com/r/PatientDrugA…

There's still time to register for the Oregon Partners in Policymaking Leadership Series and help develop tomorrow’s leaders in disability advocacy! Get all the details and apply at droregon.org/pip >

Join Mental Health Association of Portland in-person or remotely & find out what PDX candidates think about mental health & addiction! 👉🏼 When: August 31, 2024 👉🏾 Where: The Old Church, 1422 SW 11th Ave, Portland 👉 youtube.com/live/TTYrlzfoi… 👉🏿 facebook.com/TOCPortland

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. 🇺🇸🇺🇦. Our thoughts are w his family, staff, and everyone who worked with him. His loss is felt especially in the brain injury community. We honor Congressman Pascrell's incredible legacy & dedication to our community.

This post is NOT a political endorsement. Inclusion is important! Gus has a nonverbal learning disorder, ADHD and an anxiety disorder, and we welcome the awareness he brings to the disability community. #DisabilityInclusion #DisabilityAwareness disabilityscoop.com/2024/08/23/tim…

Join Autism Society of Oregon for a free sensory swim! Accommodations include no music or diving boards and a limited number of attendees. 🏊🏽 Sept 7: East Portland Community Center 🏊 Oct 13: Matt Dishman Commuity Center Get more info and register at charity.pledgeit.org/Swim

The Paralympic Games start today! From August 28 to September 8, you can enjoy all the action!! 🥇24-hour streaming: youtube.com/@paralympics 🥇Oregon athletes competing at the games: tinyurl.com/526nz9m9 #paralympics #paralympics2024 #paris2024 #representationmatters

Last Call for Your Ideas: Don’t forget to complete our annual Disability Community Priorities Survey by this Friday, August 30! What do you think we should tackle next? 👉🏿 Take the survey at surveymonkey.com/r/LSPT8P6 >

Our office and phone lines will be closed on Monday for Labor Day. We hope you have a happy, fun, and safe holiday weekend!

We are deeply saddened at the unexpected passing of Steve Silberman, a heroic advocate and Wired author whose writings brought needed awareness to autism rights and the neurodiversity movement. Thank you, Steve, and may you rest in peace. ❤️ ow.ly/vwqj50TahMK

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Happy #LaborDay! If you have a disability and want to work, we offer information about work incentives and referral to other agencies or employment networks, benefits analysis, work incentive planning, and advice on benefits management. 👉 Details at droregon.org/plan-for-work >

A federal judge has recommended our WA County case proceed, recognizing armed police aren't the answer when people need life-saving mental healthcare. We spent a year investigating how the County’s violating the #ADA & look forward to presenting findings. ow.ly/Bm9650TeOTv

The new Oregon Needs Assessment may impact your in-home care support hours, but you can prepare for possible cuts and apply for exceptions. We have created a Know Your Rights Guide with specific steps you should consider taking right now. 👉🏾 droregon.org/disability-rig… >