Disability Rights Connection

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DRO Advocate Educates Oregon Hospitals on Value of Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) Services

This summer, DRO advocate Rosemary DiSiervi has facilitated a number of meetings between the deaf community and hospitals across Oregon to improve services to the deaf through the use of video remote interpreting (VRI) services. VRI removes significant communication barriers and promotes effective communication with people who are deaf or who have a hearing or speech impairment.

State Budget Cuts to People with Mental Illness - SEEKING PLAINTIFFS!

DRO wants to stop the cuts to personal care services because we believe that many of the people who receive those services will be at risk of institutionalization (such as going back to the state hospital) if they lose their services. In order to bring the case, we need to find who is affected and who is at risk by Friday, July 16, 2010.

Portland Metro & SW Washington Cooling Centers | 211info.org

Multnomah County | Washington County | Clackamas County | Clark County

Think Out Loud | Juncture at Junction City | AIR DATE: July 8, 2010

The Junction City State Hospital was the focus of OPB's Think Out Loud show today. As many of you know, Mental Health America of Oregon, NAMI-Oregon, and Disability Rights Oregon have been open about our opposition to the Junction City hospital.

Justice News | Justice Department Resolves Disability Discrimination Lawsuit Against Fitchburg, MA, Housing Authority

"The Fair Housing Act requires equal access to housing for persons with disabilities," said Thomas E. Perez, Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division. "This comprehensive settlement will ensure equal access to housing for all disabled individuals, not just those who are substantially limited in the major life activity of walking."

Poetry + Madness: A Reading To Benefit Portland Hearing Voices (Someday Lounge | 125 NW 5th Ave | Portland, OR, from Jul 13, 2010 07:00 PM to Jul 13, 2010 09:00 PM)

July 13, 2010 | 7pm | Someday Lounge | 125 NW 5th Ave | Portland, OR | Featuring James GENDRON Sara GUEST Zachary SCHOMBURG Emily KENDAL FREY | $5-10 DONATION (no one will be turned away for lack of funds)

ADA Anniversary Celebration in Eugene (Hilyard Community Center | 2580 Hilyard | Eugene, OR, from Jul 26, 2010 01:00 PM to Jul 26, 2010 04:00 PM)

July 26, 2010 | 1-4pm | Hilyard Community Center| 2580 Hilyard | Eugene, OR | Public is invited, free event.

ADA Anniversary Celebration in Salem (Oregon State Capitol | 900 Court St NE | Salem, Oregon 97301, from Jul 26, 2010 11:30 AM to Jul 26, 2010 01:00 PM)

Oregon Department of Transportation and Human Services will co-sponsor a celebration at the State Capitol, July 26, 2010, 11:30am-1:00pm. Public is invited, free event.

ADA Celebration: 20 Years Toward Inclusion (Portland State University, Hoffman Hall, from Jul 26, 2010 11:00 AM to Jul 26, 2010 02:00 PM)

July 26, 2010 | 11am-2pm | Portland State University, Hoffman Hall | The City of Portland with many partners is having a resource fair and event to recognize the impact of the ADA. Public invited, free event.

Connecting Communities Coalition Task Force Meeting (Disability Rights Oregon (DRO) | 620 SW Fifth Ave, Suite 500 | Portland, OR 97204, from Jul 22, 2010 01:30 PM to Jul 22, 2010 03:30 PM)

Encouraging Businesses To Be in Compliance with the ADA | July 22, 2010 | 1:30-3:30pm | Disability Rights Oregon (DRO) | 620 SW Fifth Ave, Suite 500 | Portland, OR 97204

Connecting Communities Coalition Task Force Meeting (from Jul 23, 2010 06:00 PM to Jul 23, 2010 08:00 PM)

Preventing Harassment and Violence Against People with Disabilities | July 23, 2010 | 6-8pm | Station Place Tower (Ray’s residence) | Community Room | 1020 NW 9th | Portland, OR

Connecting Communities Coalition Task Force Meeting (Independent Living Resources | 1839 NE Couch St | Portland, Oregon 97232, from Jul 21, 2010 03:00 PM to Jul 21, 2010 05:00 PM)

Establishing a Powerful Voting Block for Disabilities Issues | July 21, 2010 | 3pm | Independent Living Resources | 1839 NE Couch St | Portland, Oregon 97232

Connecting Communities Coalition Task Force Meeting (Zoomtopia | 810 SE Belmont | Portland, OR 97214, from Jul 12, 2010 06:00 PM to Jul 12, 2010 07:30 PM)

Increasing Employment for People with Disabilities | July 12, 2010 | 6-7:30pm | Zoomtopia | 810 SE Belmont | Portland, OR 97214

Town Hall Forum on Senior’s Health (Willamette View Retirement Living, Manor Auditorium 12705 S.E. River Road, Portland, OR 97222, from Aug 10, 2010 06:30 PM to Aug 10, 2010 07:30 PM)

Margaret Carter, Oregon’s Deputy Director for Human Services and the Oregon Health Authority will be joining Senator Martha Schrader to discuss what the new federal health care legislation means for Oregonians and seniors on Tuesday, August 10, 2010, from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

ONLY FIVE DAYS TO APPLY: Housing Authority Announces Limited Waiting List Openings

Housing Authority of Portland is pleased to announce that several public housing apartment communities will have a limited opening of selected waiting lists from July 12, 2010 through July 16, 2010.

Suicide Intervention Training Opportunity (Portland State University, from Aug 05, 2010 08:30 AM to Aug 06, 2010 04:00 PM)

Attend a two-day ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) on August 5 and 6, 2010 at Portland State University, Graduate School of Social Work. Cost: $150. Registration: required.

Department of Justice & Department of Education Joint "Dear Colleague" Letter on Electronic Book Readers

The U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Department of Education have sent a letter to colleges and universities about the use of electronic book readers that are not accessible to students who are blind or have low vision.

Justice News - US Department of Justice

Justice Department and Town of Gretna, Virginia, Reach Agreement to Ensure Nondiscriminatory Zoning Practices

Justice News - US Department of Justice

Judge Orders State of Florida to Provide Community Services to Jacksonville Woman at Risk of Institutionalization

National Deaf People of Color Conference 2010 (Oregon Convention Center & Doubletree Hotel Portland~Lloyd Center Portland, Oregon, from Jun 24, 2010 03:00 PM to Jun 27, 2010 12:00 PM)

June 24-27 | Portland, OR