Affordable housing for people with I/DD is in low supply. Learn what ALSO is doing to make a difference.
Affordable housing for people with I/DD is in low supply. Learn what ALSO is doing to make a difference.
Advocates for Life Skills and Opportunity (ALSO) is a nonprofit provider of disability support services for children and adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. ALSO was founded in 1997, and we recently celebrated our 25th anniversary of serving clients. We are active partners in serving the needs of counties in Oregon. The service coverage area of Oregon includes Klamath County, and in particular, Klamath Falls.
Our presence in Klamath County is growing. If you or a loved one with an intellectual or developmental disability is in need of services in Klamath County, please contact us to find out how we can help.
Our supported employment services can help people with disabilities to acquire gainful employment, such as help filling out employment applications, transportation to job interviews and employment advocacy services.
ALSO is undeniably a leader in facilitating job opportunities for persons with disabilities. Our individualized employment approach offers collaborative partnerships between the people we support, job coaches, employment leads, and employers. The result is true community inclusion: A win-win for everyone!
The DSPs at ALSO provide wrap-around residential services to the people that they support. Innovation and a person-centered focus are essential when it comes to creating opportunities for self-empowerment and goal-setting.
We go far beyond services and training in self-care, meal preparation, and home management. We skillfully facilitate fulfilling connections with roommates, work associates, and community members.
Supported living services are when individuals range in needs from a few hours per day or week to 24-hour assistance. People live independently and as safely as possible in their own home. These support services delivered by ALSO have had a positive impact throughout Oregon. As Brett Turner, CEO of ALSO, states, “We support people truly individually…it’s all about the person.” These person-centered services are geared toward disability supports that are specific to the goals and desires of the individual.
These are individualized disability support services provided in the home setting for children and adults. Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) help those with developmental or intellectual disabilities to become as independent as possible in the least restrictive environment. Just a few examples of the skills and abilities we assist with are:
When it comes to assisting people with achieving their best possible selves and realizing their dreams, the DSPs and advocates at ALSO are there to do whatever it takes with teamwork, innovation, and most of all, respect.
When it comes to establishing eligibility under Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), it’s understandably difficult to navigate through the labyrinth of complex regulations to ensure that all-important financial support.
Feel free to give ALSO’s Social Security and Disability Advocate Francine Marsh a call. She’ll be happy to help! (541) 678-0343
A resource for legal services is the DRO in Oregon, for those with disabilities. Those with disabilities sometimes need legal help to combat problems such as abuse and neglect,
discrimination and more. The Disability Rights Oregon organization supports disabled persons by helping people with disability related legal problems in the state of Oregon. They are dedicated to the following:
Contact Information: Go to Request Help
Klamath County I/DD Services offers service coordination, foster care services, residential services, family support, personal support workers, employment services, and
licensing/certification for foster homes.
Contact Information: Send a message to webmaster@klamathcounty.org
Vocational rehabilitation services include help preparing for, getting, and keeping a job. Depending upon a person’s individual capabilities, needs and situation, vocational rehabilitation services can help a person to decide which services are needed to acquire gainful employment.
There are several vocational rehabilitation offices located in and around Klamath County. Use this vocational rehabilitation office locator to find the office that is nearest you.
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