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ORA Endorses House Bill In February Oregon legislators will consider a bill that would greatly reduce an anticipated 4-5% cut for programs serving people with developmental disabilities. The bill will create a Provider Assessment/Tax, from which the state could draw an additional Federal match for services. Read more… Oregon Disability Collaborative Finds a Home. The 23,000’ Century Insurance Building at 2045 Front Street NE in Salem has been purchased by the Oregon Disability Collaborative. This collaborative of the Arc, Galt Foundation, and Oregon Rehabilitation Association will remodel the building to create a shared office space for like-minded nonprofits that aim to improve disability services, policy, and practices. Collaborative participants expect to begin cohabiting the building sometime after August. Let the synergy begin! PAC Request Did you know that your $50 contribution to the Communities for Oregonians with Disabilities Political Action Committee ($100 for married filing jointly) is fully tax refundable? ORA encourages everyone who cares that people with disabilities are heard at the Oregon Legislature to make this donation. It really costs you nothing! Click here to learn where to mail your check or donate online using PayPal. NW Conference This year’s NW Conference was a huge success, and we want to thank the sponsors who helped make it possible: · The Center for Continuing Education in Rehabilitation, University of Washington (CCER) · Essential Learning · Irwin Segal · LaPorte & Associates · Oregon Employment First Outreach · Therap Services We really appreciate your support! We won! ORA is humbled by Oregon Business magazine’s decision to name us the “Best Small Nonprofit in Oregon to Work for.” Thanks are deserved all around to our staff, our members, and our sponsors for making such a tremendous honor possible. To see the magazine’s article highlighting ORA and what made us stand out from the more than 200 nonprofits that entered, please click here. The Oregon Rehabilitation Association represents and supports its members: non-profit community organizations that support people with disabilities. We value: Investment in excellence. Integrity and openness in communication. Leadership in developing partnerships for the future. Genuine participation in the life and resources of the community. The Oregon Rehabilitation Association (ORA) was formed in 1967 by nonprofit community agencies. For nearly 35 years, ORA has been the voice of providers, successfully advocating for people with disabilities in ways that truly make a difference in their lives. Our more than 100 member organizations are located throughout the state. Their 3,000 employees provide community residential and employment supports to more than 7,000 people with disabilities.

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