Transitioning from Youth to Adult Disability Services in Oregon

Are you a family member, school transition coordinator, or caregiver of a person with intellectual or developmental disabilities (I/DD)? Are they in Oregon and between the ages of 14 and 22? If your answer is ‘Yes,’

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7 Signs Anxiety Is Missed in Someone with I/DD

How would you react if you were at the public library and a student in the visiting school group was running up and down the aisles, randomly pulling books off of the shelves and yelling at

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Building Belonging: ALSO’s Vision for Inclusive Housing in Oregon

Our discussion about inclusive and affordable housing for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) begins with an undeniable fact. Housing is more than just shelter — it’s the foundation for independence, dignity, and belonging.  It

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Give the Gift of Independence to Oregonians with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities

Give the Gift of Independence to Oregonians with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities The holiday season is filled with joy and celebration. It’s a time to be grateful for the good things that have come into our lives: family, friends, health, a roof over our head,

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Heart Work in Action: How Your Gift Supports People with I/DD in Oregon

Trey, who is living with disabilities, knows the importance of being supported by team members who really care. His story is not only about finding employment in a job he loves but

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Championing Employment for People with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities

Championing Employment for People with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities October 2025 marks the 80th annual observance of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). At ALSO, we celebrate NDEAM by shining a bright and appreciative spotlight on the many contributions that people with intellectual and developmental

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