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Related Links State & Government Agencies Related Organizations Other Resources ORA Member Home Pages Albertina Kerr Centers Alternative Services – Oregon Inc. Adult Learning Systems Alternative Work Concepts Ashland Supported Housing Center for Human Development Coast Rehabilitation Coexistence Collaborative Cornerstone Associates Douglas Resident Training Facilities Edwards Center Eastern Oregon Support Services Brokerage Full Access Brokerage Galt Foundation Garten Services Good Shepherd Communities Guardian Staffing Indpendence Northwest Lane Community College Specialized Support Services Living Opportunities Marie Mills Center Mid-Valley Rehabilitation New Day Enterprises Opportunity Connections (formerly Columbia Gorge Center) Opportunity Foundation of Central Oregon (OFCO) Oregon Employment Services Corp. (OESCo) Oregon Supported Living Program Pathway Enterprises, Inc. (PEI) Peak Performers Pearl Buck Center PCL Port City Development Center Shangri-La Corp. SPARC Enterprises, Inc. Star of Hope Step Forward Activities St. Vincent dePaul Society of Lane Co Sunrise Enterprises Inc. TOC Management Services Tualatin Valley Workshop Back to top of page State & Government Agencies www.ada.gov Oregon State Legislature Find your local legislators Bureau of Labor Statistics Oregon.gov Oregon Council on Developmental Disabilities Oregon Disabilities Commission State of Oregon Purchasing Section State of Oregon Telephone Directory Search Oregon Vocational Rehabilitation Division State Agency Directory Back to top of page Related Organizations The ARC --A compendium of resources and information for people with mental retardation and those concerned about them Arc of Oregon--Advocates for individuals with mental retardation and developmental disabilities and their families Autism Society of Oregon --A statewide support group for individuals with autism and their families Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law--Advocacy Organization CARF--The Rehabilitation Accreditation Commission Center for Continuing Education in Rehabilitation--Provides the NW region of the US with continuing education workshops, technical assistance and educational resources Center for the Study of Autism Developmental Disabilities and the Criminal Justice System Institute on Community Integration--This University of Minnesota based organization conducts research and training, and shares information intended to prevent and reduce the limiting effects of disabilities. National Rehabilitation Information Center--a library and information center on disability and rehabilitation National Association Councils on Developmental Disabilities --promotes national policy which enables individuals with developmental disabilities the opportunity to make choices NISH--NISH is the national nonprofit agency designated to provide technical assistance to Community Rehabilitation Programs (CRPs) interested in obtaining federal contracts under the Javits-Wagner-O'Day (JWOD) Program. Oregon Council On Developmental Disabilities--To promote the independence, productivity, community integration and inclusion of Oregonians with developmental disabilities. Neurotrauma Registry—A revolutionary tool to help individuals who have sustained a traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, or other complex neurotrauma. Using NeuRe.com, these individuals have the ability to locate professional care-givers and associations in their geographic areas. Quality Mall -- University of Minnesota’s site where you can find carefully selected information about person-centered supports for people with developmental disabilities. Therap Services -- Therap Services, LLC was founded to improve the quality of life for people with mental retardation and developmental disabilities (MR/DD) by providing cost-effective information, communications, and technology services tailored to the specific needs of service providers, service managers, health professionals, and regulators. Saalfeld Griggs -- Saalfeld Griggs is a respected business law firm with clients in Oregon, the Pacific Northwest, and beyond. The firm is based in Salem, Oregon. Although our firm is large enough to handle complex litigation and business transactions, we are small enough to develop close working relationships with our clients. Our goal is to learn about your business, understand your needs and goals, and efficiently develop a practical and cost-effective legal strategy. Vertex Systems -- Nonprofit software that helps you make a difference Vertex creates social-service software designed specifically for agencies that serve people with barriers to employment and/or independent living. From sub-minimum wage payroll calculations to Department of Labor compliance to case management and Medicaid/Units-of-Service billing solutions, our products have been tested and field-proven by social-service professionals all over the country. Back to top of page Other Resources Grant Resources – Various grant information and resources gathered by ORA staff into one convenient zip file for easy download. Start-Up USA -- self-employment technical assistance, resources, & training for individuals with disabilities who are interested in pursuing self employment. Disability Law Handbook -- from the DBTAC SW ADA Center Housing & Mortgages for People with Disabilities (mortgageloan.com): covers terminology, the process of buying a house, financial assistance and more. Unemployment Program Manual: A guide for working with 501(c) Agencies Trust, an unemployment program provider and ORA member. Roadmap to Support Services—A 40-page guide to accessing support services for people with disabilities seeking “self determination.” Jointly published by the Oregon Advocacy Center, the Oregon Council on Developmental Disabilities, and the Oregon Department of Human Services. Disability Compass—Disability Compass provides information on services, products, and special health care resources for people with disabilities, their families and their supporters. Action Without Borders--A link to nonprofit and community organizations DisabilityInfo.gov— the comprehensive Federal website of disability-related government resources The Center for the Study and Advancement of Disability Policy (CSADP)-- Provides public education, leadership development and training, technical assistance and information dissemination, and conducts action-research and analysis of public policy issues affecting individuals with disabilities and their families. www.ada.gov-- Free video/DVDs and material related to the Americans With Disabilities Act. Social Security Administration Red Book--a general reference source about the employment-related provisions of Social Security Disability Insurance and the Supplemental Security Income Programs for educators, advocates, rehabilitation professionals, and counselors who serve people with disabilities. Victims of Crime with Disabilities Resource Guide DHS Supported Employment Page--Empowering individuals with developmental disabilities to dream and achieve careers and community inclusion. Center for Outcome Analysis The Center for Outcome Analysis, Inc., (COA) is a non-profit firm founded in 1985 to perform evaluation, research, and demonstration projects in the human services and health care services. Network of Care Network of Care Network of Care is a highly interactive, single information place where consumers can go to easily access a wide variety of important information.

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