Disability Rights Connection

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Tooth Taxi: Free Dental Treatment for Kids | Taxi dental: Tratamiento Dental Gratuita para Niños

The Oregon Child Development Coalition (OCDC) is hosting the Tooth Taxi for two weeks in August 2010 at their Gresham center. | El Oregon Child Development Coalition (OCDC) será el anfitrión del Taxi del diente durante dos semanas en agosto de 2010 en su centro de Gresham.

JDN Connections Diversity Expo 2010: Jobs, Careers, Resources, Training & Education (Portland State Office Bldg | 800 NE Oregon St | Portland, OR , from Oct 01, 2010 10:00 AM to Oct 01, 2010 02:00 PM)

Job seekers, learn what to do (and what not to do) in your job search to get the employment results you are looking for on Fri, Oct 1, 2010, 10a-2p. Open to the community.

Inclusion Inc. Board Member Recruitment

Inclusion Inc., a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization, currently supports 700 adults with developmental disabilities in the Portland metro area.

Disability Mentoring Day (DMD) (from Oct 20, 2010 12:05 AM to Oct 20, 2010 11:55 PM)

DMD promotes career development for students and jobseekers with disabilities through hands-on career exploration, on-site job shadowing, and ongoing mentoring leading to internship and employment opportunities.

Connecting Communities 2010 | The ADA at 20: Erasing Negative Stereotypes (Doubletree Hotel |1000 NE Multnomah St | Portland, OR 97232, from Oct 28, 2010 04:30 PM to Oct 28, 2010 07:30 PM)

October 28, 2010 | 4:30p-7:30p | Doubletree Hotel |1000 NE Multnomah St | Portland, OR 97232 | Event is FREE | Open seating limited to 500 guests

Access Currents

News from the U.S. Access Board | July/August 2010

National Federation of the Blind Commends Amazon on Unveiling of New Accessible Kindle

Dr. Marc Maurer, President of the National Federation of the Blind, said: "We commend Amazon on the unveiling of a new Kindle that blind and print-disabled people can use. In order to compete in today's digital society, blind and print-disabled people must be able to access the same reading technologies as the sighted. The National Federation of the Blind has long been urging Amazon to make its reading device accessible, and we are pleased that our efforts have come to fruition."

Senate expected to take up enhanced Medicaid funding | thehill.com/blogs/healthwatch

By Julian Pecquet - 07/30/10 11:00 AM ET

The Riot! | July 2010 | Issue 25

A National E-Newsletter from the Self-Advocate Leadership Network at the Human Services Research Institute (HSRI) in Tualatin, OR.

Not Your Ordinary Website Demo | The White House Blog

It’s not every day that the President takes time out of his schedule to record a video about a website. But that’s just what happened with HealthCare.gov, the new consumer-oriented website from the Department of Health and Human Services.

Ride Connection's Annual Gala | 25th Anniversary (Multnomah Athletic Club, from Nov 04, 2010 05:30 PM to Nov 04, 2010 08:30 PM)

Save the Date! Ride Connection's Annual Gala will be held on Thursday, November 4, 2010 at the Multnomah Athletic Club from 5:30pm to 8:30pm. They are celebrating 25 years of service.

Dial for Dollars - Make Telephone Calls in the Name of Mobility

Serve as a donation solicitation volunteer for Ride Connection’s Annual Gala.

20 Years of the Americans with Disabilities Act | Think Out Loud | AIR DATE: Monday, July 26th 2010

Disability rights activists say the importance of the 20-year-old ADA is hard to overstate.

1st Annual Walk to Work! When You Work You Win Walk-A-Thon (Oaks Park Amusement Park, South Grove 7805 SE Oaks Park Way, Portland OR 97202, from Aug 20, 2010 12:00 PM to Aug 20, 2010 03:00 PM)

Support OrPTI & Incight with their missions to empower children and youth with disabilities to succeed! August 20, 2010 | 12:00 PM—3:00 PM | Pre-register by August 16, 2010 | Oaks Amusement Park | 7805 SE Oaks Park Way | Portland Oregon

Career Exploration Day & Family Fun (Oaks Park Amusement Park, South Grove 7805 SE Oaks Park Way, Portland OR 97202, from Aug 20, 2010 09:00 AM to Aug 20, 2010 01:00 PM)

Join Oregon PTI & Incight for a day of career exploration and family fun for people with disabilities! | Friday, August 20, 2010 | Oaks Park Amusement Park, South Grove | 7805 SE Oaks Park Way, Portland OR 97202

DRO Applauds Action of Legislative Emergency Board

Emergency Board Restores Personal Care Services for People with Serious Mental Illness

Administration on Developmental Disabilities (ADD) Priority Survey | Encuesta de Prioridad ADD

The new Commissioner of ADD is Sharon Lewis, a parent who was a very active, effective advocate in Oregon before moving to Washington DC to work for Congress. She has created a survey to find out how best to meet the diverse needs of people with developmental disabilities and their families. Please complete by September 10, 2010. | El nuevo Comisionado de La ADD (la Administración de Discapacidades de Desarrollo) es Sharon Lewis, un padre que fue muy activo, defensor efectivo en Oregon antes de mudarse a Washington DC para trabajar para el Congreso. Ella ha creado una encuesta para averiguar la mejor manera de satisfacer las diversas necesidades de las personas con discapacidades de desarrollo y sus familias. Por favor, complete el 10 de septiembre de 2010.

Americans with Disabilities Act’s 20th Anniversary Celebrated in Oregon

“The Americans with Disabilities Act is one of the most significant pieces of U.S. civil rights legislation passed in the last 60 years,” said Bill Lynch, executive director, Oregon Council on Developmental Disabilities and chair of the Oregon Disabilities Commission. “On the 20th anniversary of this landmark legislation, we should keep in mind that the ADA is not just for people with disabilities; this law ensures the civil rights of all Americans as we age and develop limitations that may require accommodations. So we all have cause to celebrate this anniversary!”

Community Town Hall on the City's 2011 State Legislative Agenda

You are invited to participate in a Community Town Hall regarding the upcoming 2011 State of Oregon Legislative Session. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 2, 2010 from 6:30 PM to 9 PM at City Hall, City Council Chambers, 1221 SW 4th Avenue, Second Floor. This event will inform community representatives about the City’s process for developing the legislative agenda and provide us with an opportunity to hear from you about issues facing your neighborhood and communities.

Oregon launches new insurance plan for people with existing medical conditions

Today the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is launching a federally funded insurance plan, allowing people with existing health conditions to purchase medical insurance. The new insurance pool adds another option for uninsured Oregonians with existing medical conditions to purchase health insurance, in addition to the existing Oregon Medical Insurance Pool (OMIP).