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Portrait of ALSO's Supported Living Services Director Darrin Barham.

“We Crush Myths Every Day”: Long-Term Disability Advocates on Why They Stay at ALSO

It’s not often you find people who rave about their job. Who can’t say enough good things about their team. Who say they go home fulfilled at the end of every

A boy with developmental disabilities shares a meal with a direct support professional at a residence.

How Family Preservation Services Help Children with Disabilities

The purpose, function and characteristics of family preservations is integral to understanding the importance of children’s services at ALSO. ALSO is a support services provider to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our team serves the Portland

Celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2023: A Triumph for the Community

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). This year’s theme is Advancing Access and Equity. 2023 is particularly exciting because it also commemorates 50 years since the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. What

Top Skills You Can Learn by Becoming a DSP

Have you ever considered starting a career as a direct support professional? Are you interested in supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities? Did you know that in addition to making a real impact on the

An ALSO DSP sitting at a a table and working with a developmentally disabled individual to set up an ABLE account.

Why is Self-Advocacy Important for People with Disabilities?

Most of us are fortunate enough to be able to practice self-advocacy on a daily basis without even knowing it. We make our own choices about: How we spend our time, and who with What we do

A developmentally disabled individual sitting in a wheelchair in his home.

How to Save Money While on Disability: Open an Oregon ABLE Account!

Can you save money while on disability? If you receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), federal rules dictate that you can’t have resources (including savings accounts) that are

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