Useful Publications from Other Organizations

Benefits

The following publications on benefits can be found here: Social Security Disability Insurance: A Primer

Charity Care

The following publications on charity care can be found here: Charity Care Pamphlet - English | Folleto Cuidado de Caridad - Español

Disability Rights

The following publications on disability rights can be found here: Disability Law Handbook | "It's Our Story" | People First Language | VSA arts' Disability Awareness Guide

Education

The following publications on education can be found here: Finding Help and Working with Schools: Tips for Parents of Teens with Mental Health Problems | GAO Report - Higher Education & Disability | GAO Report - Seclusions and Restraints: Selected Cases of Death and Abuse at Public and Private Schools and Treatment Centers | ODE - Mediation Handbook | School is Not Supposed to Hurt: Investigative Report on Abusive Restraint and Seclusion in Schools | School is Not Supposed to Hurt - Update on Progress in 2009 to Prevent and Reduce Restraint and Seclusion in Schools

Emergency Planning

The following publications on emergency planning can be found here: An Evaluation of the Impact of the NDRN Participation in the Katrina Aid Today Project | Developing a Culturally Specific Emergency Communications Plan for the Disability Community | Emergency Plan Form - English | Formulario del Plan de Emergencia - Español

Employment

The following publications on employment can be found here: Employment Law Guide - U.S. Department of Labor | flexAbility Toolkit | JAN’s Accommodation and Compliance Series - Employees with Brain Injuries | National Council on Disability Report - Federal Employment of People with Disabilities | OVRS - Understanding Order of Selection Brochure - English | OVRS - ¿Qué es la Orden de Selección? Folleto - Español | TBI, PTSD & Employment: An on-line training module for employers, supervisors & hiring managers

Health Care

The following publications on health care can be found here: Access To Medical Care For Individuals With Mobility Disabilities | The Affordable Care Act: Immediate Benefits for Oregon - English | La Ley de Asistencia Asequible: Beneficios inmediatos para Oregón - Español

Housing

The following publications on housing can be found here: HUD - 2008 ANNUAL HOMELESS ASSESSMENT REPORT TO CONGRESS | Supportive Housing: Myths and Facts | Tenant's Rights in Foreclosure Flyer

Mental Health

The following publications on mental health can be found here: Declaration for Mental Health Treatment | Justice for Immigration's Hidden Population | Working Together to Help Youth Thrive in Schools and Communities | What a Difference a Friend Makes Campaign Brochure | Practice Guidelines: Core Elements for Responding to Mental Health Crises

Transition

The following publications on transition can be found here: Bridging the transition to adulthood: What you should know BEFORE your child with a disability turns 18

Universal Design

The following publications on universal design can be found here: Building a World Fit for People: Designers with Disabilities at Work | Practical Guide to Universal Home Design | Universal Design and Visitability: From Accessibility to Zoning | Universal Design: Integrating Innovative Products and Spatial Design | Visitable Homes, Visitable Communities

Veterans

The following publications on veterans can be found here: Invisible Wounds: Serving Service Members and Veterans with PTSD and TBI

Voting Access

The following publications on voting access can be found here: Oregon Voter Bill of Rights | Oregon Voter Bill of Rights - Text Only | Voting in Oregon Guide - English | Guía para Votar en Oregon - Español | Voters' Guide for November 4, 2008 General Election