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An intellectually disabled person employed at a store.

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,

Heart Work in Action: How Your Gift Supports People with I/DD in Oregon

Trey, who is living with disabilities, knows the importance of being supported by team members who really care. His story is not only about finding employment in a job he loves but getting the motivation to jump at on-the-job training opportunities, interact with customers, and

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

Joe, a person with disabilities supported by ALSO, interacts with an ALSO employee as both individuals smile at the camera.

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

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

A young man with developmental disabilities in a wheelchair sits at a table and smiles at the camera.

How to Apply for Social Security Disability Benefits in Oregon

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 the

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