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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

Joe, a person with disabilities supported by ALSO, interacts with an ALSO employee as both individuals smile at the camera.

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

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

A young man with developmental disabilities in a wheelchair sits at a table and smiles at the camera.

Oregon SSDI vs SSI: A Step-by-Step Application Guide for Intellectual Disabilities

Are you in the process of applying for Social Security disability benefits for yourself or a loved one? Are you overwhelmed? Confused? Stressed-out? This is totally understandable. After all, there’s a lot riding on

A direct support professional from ALSO teaches two developmentally disabled clients in wheelchairs how to cook for themselves.

Working Together: The Role of Families in Supported Living Success

Do you have a loved one who is currently in, or might benefit from, a supported living program? Are you questioning how you can contribute to their success…help them achieve their goals? Here’s a heartfelt

An intellectually disabled person employed at a store.

Creating Inclusive Work Environments: What Employers Need to Know

Let’s open our discussion about creating inclusive work environments by talking about Julie, a young woman with an intellectual disability. She tells us about two very different employment experiences. “They [supervisors] didn’t trust me to do

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