Champions of Care: How DSPs Transform Lives in Oregon’s Disability Community

“Being able to help someone live their best life and play a key role in minimizing the hardships and struggles they may face is the most fulfilling part of this job to me.” These

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How Case Workers Partner with ALSO to Empower People with Disabilities

At ALSO, we take our roles as Advocates for Life Skills and Opportunity seriously. As premier providers of support services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) throughout Oregon, we continue to succeed

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Your Generosity Changes Lives: Help ALSO Empower People with Disabilities

In times of economic uncertainty, it’s natural for individuals and businesses alike to reassess their financial priorities. Yet even as budgets tighten, the needs of vulnerable communities remain — and in many cases, grow more

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Accessible Volunteering – Creating Opportunities for All

“Community is much more than belonging to something; it’s about doing something together that makes belonging matter.” -Brian Solis Introduction: The Power of Inclusive Volunteering Opportunities For those of us who have been fortunate to participate in some

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The Power of Volunteers in Disability Advocacy

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world: indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” Margaret Mead, Anthropologist and Humanitarian Great change in our society is made by everyday people. Perhaps

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Unpacking Ableism in Women’s Movements: Building Inclusive Advocacy

The women’s rights movement has been responsible for many sweeping changes and better equality for women and girls. A main assertion of the feminist movement is that women’s rights also mean total gender equality – benefiting those

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