http://www.droregon.org daily 1 2009-05-05T22:18:38Z http://www.droregon.org/news/clackamas-disability-resource-fair-clackamas-feria-de-recursos-de-discapacidad 03.21.12 | 9a-1p | For Clackamas County adults, youth & veterans to learn about resources and services available in the community. | Para adultos, jóvenes y veteranos del Condado de Clackamas para aprender acera de los recursos y servicios disponibles en la comunidad. No publisher mckenna 2012-02-08T19:08:48Z News Item http://www.droregon.org/news/file-your-taxes-yourself-for-free Do you have a simple tax return and need just a little help? Don't have access to a computer? The IRS has started a new initiative called Facilitated Self Assistance (FSA). Under FSA, you can prepare your own return using online interview-based software, while IRS-certified volunteers stand ready to assist you with tax questions and/or computer issues. No publisher mckenna 2012-02-08T18:47:49Z News Item http://www.droregon.org/news/dro-legislative-update-february-3-2012-part-II Oregon Convenes First Ever Annual Session | Oregon’s Budget Takes Center Stage | House Revenue Committee Considers DD Voluntary Assessment Fee No publisher mckenna 2012-02-06T21:04:47Z News Item http://www.droregon.org/news/dro-legislative-update-february-3-2012 2012 Legislative Session: Bills of Interest to the Disability Community No publisher mckenna 2012-02-03T18:14:00Z News Item http://www.droregon.org/news/class-action-lawsuit-seeks-an-end-to-segregated-sheltered-workshops PORTLAND, ORE. – Jan. 25, 2012 – Advocates for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities today filed a class action lawsuit challenging Oregon’s failure to provide supported employment services to more than 2,300 state residents who are segregated in sheltered workshops where they perform mundane tasks, such as folding UPS bags. No publisher mckenna 2012-01-25T21:50:22Z News Item http://www.droregon.org/news/oregonians-with-disabilities-file-class-action-suit-against-the-governor-state-officials-oregonlive.com Michelle Cole, The Oregonian | The United Cerebral Palsy Association of Oregon and Southwest Washington along with eight individuals representing thousands of Oregonians with intellectual or physical disabilities filed a class action lawsuit Wednesday against Gov. John Kitzhaber and top managers at the Department of Human Services. Advocates hope the lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court in Portland, will set a national precedent and end the practice of having people with disabilities to spend their days in "sheltered workshops," where they complete repetitive or rote tasks for a sub-minimum wage and without the opportunity for training or advancement. No publisher mckenna 2012-01-25T19:20:09Z News Item http://www.droregon.org/news/comment-on-proposed-changes-in-special-education-administrative-rules On September 28, 2011, the U.S. Department of Education issued new regulations for Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). These new regulations, now in effect, specify requirements for early intervention (EI) services for children with disabilities under the age of three years and include requirements for the transition of these children to early childhood special education services (ECSE) under IDEA Part B. The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) has proposed new and revised Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) to align with these IDEA changes. No publisher mckenna 2012-01-23T18:49:49Z News Item http://www.droregon.org/news/the-dear-legislator-project Brokerages face serious cuts to funding in February 2012. Check out Independence Northwest's advocacy initiative The Dear Legislator Project. The concept is simple: Oregonians with disabilities and their advocates record 1-3 minute videos speaking directly to their legislators about current cuts and concerns. No publisher mckenna 2012-01-23T18:12:34Z News Item http://www.droregon.org/news/oregon-and-southwest-washington-flood-alerts-211info Currently 211info is gathering information from around its service area about local flooding. No publisher mckenna 2012-01-20T20:12:37Z News Item http://www.droregon.org/news/young-adult-cancer-survivor-group Connect with other young survivors who understand. Open to all survivors 18-40 years old who have current or past experiences with cancer. Meets on the second and fourth Fridays of the month at the Spencer View Apartments Community Room from 6:30-7:30p. Supported by the University of Oregon Accessible Education Center. No publisher mckenna 2012-01-12T17:50:00Z News Item http://www.droregon.org/news/oregon-education-investment-board-oeib-community-meetings The OEIB will hold seven community meetings across the state this month to discuss next steps to improve student success in Oregon’s public education system, from pre-kindergarten through to college and career readiness. No publisher mckenna 2012-01-12T16:48:54Z News Item http://www.droregon.org/news/public-comment-sought-for-updated-coordinated-care-organization-cco-implementation-proposal Review and comment on the draft CCO implementation proposal by January 18, 2012. No publisher mckenna 2012-01-10T19:22:19Z News Item http://www.droregon.org/news/information-for-advocates-no-part-d-copayments-for-dual-eligibles-receiving-medicaid-hcbs-services Effective January 1, 2012, full-benefit dual eligibles (those who qualify for both Medicare and full Medicaid benefits) receiving Medicaid home and community based services (HCBS) have no Medicare Part D copayments for prescription drugs. Read the National Senior Citizens Law Center's publication for advocates regarding this issue. No publisher mckenna 2012-01-09T22:12:05Z News Item http://www.droregon.org/news/public-sessions-announcement-for-university-of-oregon-vice-president-of-equity-inclusion-finalists The Vice President for Equity & Inclusion is an important senior leadership position heading the university’s Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity. The search committee for this position has identified three strong candidates from a pool of national applicants to bring to the campus. Community input is requested. Consider attending at least one of the two public sessions available for each candidate. No publisher mckenna 2012-01-05T17:57:06Z News Item http://www.droregon.org/news/a-brief-survey-from-representative-dennis-richardson Do you recommend or oppose constructing a second state mental institution in Junction City? No publisher mckenna 2011-12-22T18:24:43Z News Item