General Brochure - English

OPPORTUNITY ACCESS CHOICE

ABOUT US
DISABILITY RIGHTS OREGON (DRO) promotes OPPORTUNITY, ACCESS & CHOICE for individuals with disabilities.  We seek a society in which all people are:

Safe from abuse, neglect, exploitation, discrimination and isolation
Treated with respect and dignity
Provided age-appropriate services that promote lifelong learning, growth and development
Free to exercise self-determination in daily routines and major life events
Fully integrated in their communities, with ample opportunity for leadership and professional development
Independent and self-sufficient, with access to quality services and supports

WE SERVE OREGONIANS WITH ANY TYPE OF DISABILITY.  ABOUT 17% OF OREGONIANS HAVE A DISABILITY AS DEFINED BY LAW.

WHAT WE DO
ADDRESS legal problems directly related to individuals’ disabilities
PROMOTE public policies that improve the lives of people with disabilities
MONITOR conditions in public and private facilities

OUR ISSUES:
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
BENEFITS
COMMUNITY ACCESS & INCLUSION
EDUCATION
EMPLOYMENT
GUARDIANSHIP
HEALTH CARE
HOUSING
PLANNING FOR WORK
SAFETY IN CARE FACILITIES
VOTING ACCESS

OUR SERVICES:
BENEFITS PLANNING
COMMUNITY EDUCATION & OUTREACH
INFORMATION & REFERRALS
INDIVIDUAL REPRESENTATION
INVESTIGATION OF ABUSE & NEGLECT CLAIMS
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WITH DISABILITY LAW

ELIGIBILITY
Anyone may call Disability Rights Oregon for information.  Direct representation is available to Oregonians whose legal issue is directly related to their disability.  Available resources may affect the kind of assistance we are able to provide.

DONATIONS
Disability Rights Oregon is a Section 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Contributions to support our work are tax-deductible.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Our board includes self-advocates, family members, attorneys and others who are passionate about promoting  disability rights.
Michael Bailey, Chair
Jan Campbell, Vice Chair
Anne Smith, Secretary/Treasurer
Dan Bartz
Alexander Bassos
Aida Kelsaw
Steve Kramer
Evelyn Lowry
Traci Murry
Sherri Rita
Denise Spielman
Joe VanderVeer
Tyrone Waters
Mark Williams

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Bob Joondeph, Attorney

FUNDING
Funding for Disability Rights Oregon is provided in part by:

INDIVIDUAL DONORS
OREGON LAW FOUNDATION
CAMPAIGN FOR EQUAL JUSTICE
US DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION

The contents of this publication are the sole responsibility of Disability Rights Oregon and do not necessarily represent the views of our funders.

CONTACT US
DISABILITY RIGHTS OREGON
620 SW Fifth Avenue, Suite 500
Portland, OR 97204
Voice: 503-243-2081 or 1-800-452-1694
Fax: 503-243-1738
E-mail: welcome@disabilityrightsoregon.org
Website: www.disabilityrightsoregon.org

GRIEVANCE PROCESS
Disability Rights Oregon has a formal client grievance (appeal) process.  Details and forms are available upon request.

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Disability Rights Oregon is the Protection & Advocacy System for Oregon