What Disability Support Services Does ALSO Offer?

ALSO has been transforming the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1997. We are a nonprofit disability support services provider operating in many Oregon counties, including Portland Metro area, Deschutes, Klamath, Umatilla, Josephine, Jackson, and Harney.

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The Importance of National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

March is National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (DDAM). This annual celebration is led by the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) and its partners.[1] The theme for 2024 is, “A World of Opportunities.” During this month,

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Respecting Autonomy in Healthcare and Finance (Part 2)

Remember when you bought that expensive year-long gym membership and used it for two months? Or that expensive toy, gadget, or outfit that spent most of the time in your toybox, drawer, or closet? Have you ever

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“Management Actually Cares”: Long-Term Disability Advocates on Why They Stay at ALSO

Long-time disability advocate Mary Ricker has worked in residential services for ALSO for over twenty-one years, first as a direct support professional, and now as a manager in residential services. She credits her

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“It’s All About Relationships”: Long-Term Disability Advocates on Why They Stay at ALSO

We all have a need to belong, to build lasting relationships. These relationships (or the lack of them) can impact our mental, physical, and emotional health, especially at work, where we spend

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“It’s Just Awesome Watching Them Grow”: Long-Term Disability Advocates on Why They Stay at ALSO

In the U.S., 100,000-120,000 employees leave their jobs every day. Worker retention continues to be a big issue, even as the employment rate rebounds from the pandemic. According to the U.S.

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