Oregon

Disability & Emergency Preparedness Resources for Oregon New!

View a list of links to federal, regional, state, and local disability-related emergency management resources in your state.

Adventures Without Limits

Works to integrate people with and without disabilities into a variety of outdoor recreation activities. Provides recreation programs for communities in the greater Portland metropolitan area and Vancouver, Washington.

Department of Human Services Community Housing Section

Assists persons with developmental disabilities to live successfully in community housing that is affordable and safe and contributes to their independence and quality of life.

Disability Compass

A web-based resource for people with disabilities, their families and their supporters. Disability Compass provides access to thousands of disability-related organizations, services, programs and products.

Independent Living Centers in Oregon

Contact information for all Independent Living Centers (ILCs) in Oregon. ILCs provide people with disabilities advocacy and support services, including assistance with employment, transportation, housing, health care and living skills.

John Day Fossil Beds National Monument Accessibility Information

Information from the National Park Service regarding accessibility at the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument.

Oregon American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)

Includes information on independent living, benefits and more.

Oregon Caves National Monument Accessibility Information

Information from the National Park Service regarding accessibility at the Oregon Caves National Monument.

Oregon Department of Human Services - Seniors & People with Physical Disabilities

Offers information about services for seniors and people with physical disabilities related to aging; health related issues; receiving and providing caregiving services and support and advocacy for older Oregonians.

Oregon Housing & Community Services

Provides information on programs and services available through the Department of Housing and Community Services, including loan programs and community resources.

Oregon Institute on Disability & Development

As one of over sixty University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities in the country, the organization works to expand and improve services for people with disabilities and their families.

Senior Corps in Oregon

Information on the state's Foster Grandparent Program, which connects volunteers age 60 and over with children and young people with exceptional needs; and the Senior Companion Program, which brings together volunteers age 60 and over with adults in their community who have difficulty with the simple tasks of day-to-day living.

The Arc of Benton County, OR

A non-profit organization that focuses its efforts on enhancing the lives of people who experience intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
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