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Author: Ginger Clarke

An intellectually disabled person employed at a store.

5 Tips for Reasonable Accommodation Requests

At ALSO, we believe that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities deserve the opportunity for full inclusion in their community. According to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), an individual is considered as having a disability if they have a

Lois Curtis, disability activist, at a signing with President Obama.

6 Famous People with Disabilities to Celebrate During Developmental Disability Awareness Month

Yes, people with developmental disabilities (DD) make history. Some are rightfully famous worldwide. Others are only well known in the disability community. All of them have changed our world for the better. Join

Benefits of Independent Living for People with Disabilities

The ability to live independently is something most of us take for granted. Within the limits of things such as income and the location of our job, we get to choose the home, career, recreational activities, and

What to Know About Home Accessibility Grants

What is a Home Accessibility Grant? A home accessibility grant is a sum of money or services provided to an individual or an organization for the purpose of making the home environment safer and more accessible. Grants are

Celebrating ALSO’s 25th Anniversary

Celebrate ALSO’s 25th Anniversary with Us! Back in 1997, ALSO began its mission to help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Oregon. Since then, we have grown at a rate that we could have only dreamed of all those years ago. This year marks

IADLs vs ADLs: What is the Difference?

In health support services, terms are used to help evaluate a person’s ability to perform tasks related to everyday life. Two of the most common terms are IADL and ADL. When you hear these terms, this is what

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