http://www.droregon.org Local to global, interesting happenings, issues, news, and resources on disability. daily 1 2008-10-15T23:21:43Z http://www.droregon.org/news/dro-publishes-new-lemon-law-manual Learn about the the Oregon Assistive Device Lemon Laws that may protect repair, replacement or refund for your mobility device or hearing aid. No publisher Esther 2013-06-18T18:18:23Z News Item http://www.droregon.org/disability-rights-oregon-launches-special-education-volunteer-attorney-program Disability Rights Oregon is seeking volunteer attorneys to increase its ability to help Oregon’s children with disabilities who are not receiving adequate special education services. Volunteer attorneys will assist students whose situations can be appropriately addressed with straightforward written complaints, limited to clear violations of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). DRO’s Special Education Advocacy Program has been designed so that participating volunteer attorneys will be able to do valuable and needed work with a high degree of control over how that work impacts their own schedules and practice demands. No publisher Esther 2013-03-25T21:00:11Z News Item http://www.droregon.org/free-cle-protecting-the-rights-of-students-with-disabilities Attend this free CLE to learn more about special education advocacy and DRO's new Special Education Volunteer Attorney program. This free CLE will be hosted by Smith Freed and Eberhard P.C. on April 18, 2013. The CLE presentation will be 3pm-4:30pm. It will be followed by a meet and greet from 4:30pm-5:30pm with hors d'oeuvres and beverages provided. 1.5 CLE credits pending. Register by April 11. Registration is limited to 50 attendees. No publisher Esther 2013-03-25T20:46:59Z News Item http://www.droregon.org/news/legislative-update-2-22-13-1 This week's legislative update addresses mental health service dogs for veterans, family law, the state disabilities act, restraint and seclusion in schools, and mental health crisis services, abuse protection and funding. No publisher Esther 2013-03-25T20:15:30Z News Item http://www.droregon.org/news/dro-is-investigating-possible-exploitation-of-individuals-with-cognitive-disabilities-by-for-profit-vocational-schools DRO is looking into whether for-profit vocational schools are targeting individuals with intellectual disabilities. No publisher Esther 2013-03-25T20:28:13Z News Item http://www.droregon.org/news/legislative-update-3-8-13 The legislative update this week includes coverage of the budget, the mental health caucus, high school and transition services, a State Plan for Alzheimer's and other related dementias, expansion of the state definition of public accommodations, reevaluation of individual service plans (ISPs), creation of a State Public Guardian office, and certification of professional fiduciaries. No publisher Esther 2013-03-11T23:10:12Z News Item http://www.droregon.org/news/legislative-update-3-1-13 This week's bills address commitment laws, restraint and seclusion in schools, higher education for students with modified diplomas and students who use ASL, and mental health screenings. No publisher Esther 2013-03-04T17:42:25Z News Item http://www.droregon.org/news/legislative-update-2-22-13 During the session, DRO will send out a weekly summary of events and issues of interest to the disability community. No publisher Esther 2013-02-25T18:01:30Z News Item http://www.droregon.org/legislative-update-2-15-13 During the session, DRO will send out a weekly summary of events and issues of interest to the disability community. No publisher Esther 2013-02-19T21:00:25Z News Item http://www.droregon.org/legislative-update-2-8-13 During the session, DRO will send out a weekly summary of events and issues of interest to the disability community. No publisher Esther 2013-02-11T18:09:04Z News Item http://www.droregon.org/intellectual-developmental-disability-legislative-advocacy-training Participants are welcome to attend and learn how the Oregon legislative process works, how to develop relationships with legislators, being an effective advocate and current issues pertinent to intellectual/developmental disability advocates. Senator Chip Shields is scheduled to attend and speak with participants. No publisher Esther conference training resource fair networking Community Education workshop info session 2013-01-14T19:24:19Z Event http://www.droregon.org/housing-forum-to-benefit-people-with-disabilities1 The purpose of the forum is to gather input and identify state, as well as local, strategies and action steps as part of a federal planning grant for housing for individuals with disabilities. Information gathered at the Forum will aid in establishing state policy recommendations and the role of HUD 811 resources in Oregon. Housing providers, service providers, housing and services consumers, advocates, private and community partners, and community leaders are invited to attend. No publisher Esther conference town hall panel discussion Open House 2013-01-14T19:16:19Z Event http://www.droregon.org/housing-forum-to-benefit-people-with-disabilities2 The purpose of the forum is to gather input and identify state, as well as local, strategies and action steps as part of a federal planning grant for housing for individuals with disabilities. Information gathered at the Forum will aid in establishing state policy recommendations and the role of HUD 811 resources in Oregon. Housing providers, service providers, housing and services consumers, advocates, private and community partners, and community leaders are invited to attend. No publisher Esther conference town hall panel discussion Open House 2013-01-14T19:18:31Z Event http://www.droregon.org/initial-housing-forum-to-benefit-people-with-disabilities The purpose of the forum is to gather input and identify state, as well as local, strategies and action steps as part of a federal planning grant for housing for individuals with disabilities. Information gathered at the Forum will aid in establishing state policy recommendations and the role of HUD 811 resources in Oregon. Housing providers, service providers, housing and services consumers, advocates, private and community partners, and community leaders are invited to attend. No publisher Esther conference town hall panel discussion Open House 2013-01-14T19:29:17Z Event http://www.droregon.org/dro-investigation-into-abuse-at-centennial-school-district DRO investigated abuse of non-verbal special education students in a structured skills classroom in Centennial School District. DRO made subsequent recommendations to the school district, Gresham Police Department, and Oregon State Department of Human Services. No publisher Esther 2013-01-14T18:50:03Z News Item