Links to Other Resources

State and Local Government
Oregon State Office of Developmental Disability Services
Oregon Disabilities Commission
Lane County Developmental Disability Services

Advocacy for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
Oregon Advocacy Center - Provides legal advocacy services for people with disabilities anywhere in Oregon.

Oregon Developmental Disabilities Council - Council members are appointed by the Governer to promote the independence, productivity, community integration and inclusion of Oregonians with developmental disabilities.

People First of Oregon -People First is comprised of developmentally disabled people joining together to learn how to speak for themselves.

Links to Other Resources and Services
ARC of Oregon - The Arc of Oregon, together with its network of members and affiliated chapters, advocates for the rights and full community participation of all children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Goodwill Industries of Lane County - Our business is to develop a qualified work force by creating job opportunities for people with disabilities and barriers to employment, in their quest for dignity and self suficiency.

Kind Tree Productions - Serving and celebrating the Autism Community.

Oregon Rehabilitation Association - An association of nonprofit community providers of services for people with disabilities.

Oregon Special Olympics - Providing sports training and competition opportunities for children and adults with mental retardation in Oregon.

Pearl Buck - Creating opportunities and providing support to individuals with developmental disabilities, their children and families, to promote their independence and active participation in the community.