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 Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
Unlocking Potential: How Assistive Technology Empowers Students with Intellectual Disabilities There’s little debate when it comes to the importance of getting a good education. The quality of a child’s school years has a direct impact on health and well-being, physical, cognitive, and social development, and Read More
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 Read More