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Understanding Body Awareness in I/DD: Hunger, Pain and Thirst

For most of us, bodily sensations of hunger, pain, and thirst are virtually automatic. We stub our toe while at the swimming pool and our nervous system sends a lightning-fast message to the brain. Our response

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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 doesn’t matter how small and simple our home is,

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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

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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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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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