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Finding Friendship and Community as an Adult with I/DD in Oregon

Making friends can be difficult for anyone. But making friends as an adult with a disability has a unique set of challenges. For adults who are living with intellectual and developmental disabilities(I/DD), the road

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When School Ends, What’s Next? Oregon I/DD Transition Guide for Caregivers

The Last First Day of School The first day of school is just around the corner. School supplies are ready. Your child has grown at least a couple of inches over the summer, so

A senior father hugging his developmentally disabled son in a park and both are smiling at the camera.

Planning for the Future: Aging and Developmental Disability Services in Oregon

Aging parents of adults with disabilities are persistently troubled by the same looming question: “Who will support my son or daughter when I can’t?” Here’s a scenario we hear all too often. Maria and

An intellectually disabled person employed at a store.

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,’

How to Advocate for Disability Services in Oregon

Navigating Oregon’s disability services system on behalf of someone you love can feel overwhelming — but it doesn’t have to be. This guide will give you the tools and knowledge to become an effective advocate, so the

Supported Employment in Oregon: How People with I/DD Find Meaningful Work and Belonging

ALSO has been breaking down barriers involving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) in Oregon for over 25 years. One of these barriers is the misconception that individuals with I/DD can’t

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