Disability Rights Oregon

New from FACT Oregon: a free Inclusive Education Toolkit for families of young children with disabilities. Navigate preschools, childcare, and school districts with confidence. Download the toolkit now: - English: tinyurl.com/English-Educat… - Spanish: tinyurl.com/Spanish-Eduati…

People with disabilities are often framed as burdens by many outside voices. At times, those voices can feel all too loud. We're here to remind everyone who might be feeling that weight: You are not alone. The world is better with you in it. #MHAM @NAMICommunicate

Oregon's foster care abuse rate hit an all-time high in 2025 — up 21% since 2022 We sued the state. After 5 years fighting, the settlement's #1 term: fewer kids getting hurt This data moves in the wrong direction. We're watching every report. opb.org/article/2026/0…

Last Friday, Ready & Rising raised $54,000+ for DRO's Partners in Policymaking graduates who are already driving real policy change. Thank you to our sponsors, our community, and everyone who made it possible. ❤️ #ReadyAndRising #PartnersInPolicymaking #DisabilityAdvocacy

Tonight's the night!! Thx to lead @KuniFoundation: Fun evening of drinks, tasty treats, community, raffles & powerful stories! @NPR journalist & author Joseph Shapiro is keynote. 🎟 Get your ticket: droregon.org/ready-and-risi… ⭐ Power Hour: droregon.org/power-hour

⏳ 2 days to go! Friday in PDX thx to lead @KuniFoundation: Fun evening of drinks, tasty treats, community, raffles & powerful stories! @NPR journalist & author Joseph Shapiro is keynote. 🎟 Tickets are going fast: droregon.org/ready-and-risi… ⭐ Power Hour: droregon.org/power-hour

May the 4th be with you 💫 We’re celebrating the power of inclusion, accessibility, and standing up for what’s right — because everyone deserves to be part of the galaxy! #DisabilityRightsAreHumanRights #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #MayThe4thBeWithYou #StarWars #StarWarsDay

Waymo is testing self-driving cars in Portland. Our Tom Stenson joined @KATUNews to talk about what that means for people with disabilities — the promise, the gaps, and what we'll be watching for. 🔗 Interview: tinyurl.com/fa6f767n #DisabilityRights #Waymo #Portland

🎉 ONE WEEK AWAY! Ready & Rising with keynote JoeShapiro — a night you don't want to miss! Thanks to presenting sponsor @KuniFoundation + @PortlandGov We Are Better Together @oregonmetro @nwnatural @trimet yes&ampersand. Limited Tickets. Grab Yours! droregon.org/ready-and-risi…

Ready for some good news? Here are 5 good news stories from the month of April! With growing attacks on disability rights, we could all use some joy. Read these stories at the link in our bio. What good news have you learned recently? 🗞️

49 years ago today, disability activists launched the 504 Sit-in in San Francisco — the longest occupation of a federal building in US history. They helped make the ADA possible. 👉 ow.ly/gaba50VCKNH #Section504 #DisabilityRights Photo courtesy DREDF

THIS WEEK: Your story is important! We're hosting a virtual listening session for adults over 18 that experience intellectual and developmental disabilities. You can help drive our work. Register today. More sessions coming soon! 🔗 📅 April 29: tinyurl.com/April29Listeni…

📚 Happy #WorldBookDay! No Pity by Joseph Shapiro helped shape the modern disability rights movement — and on May 8th, he's coming to Portland as our keynote speaker for Ready & Rising. Tickets going fast 🎟️ ✨ droregon.org/ready-and-risi… ⭐ Power Hour: droregon.org/power-hour

When Oregon slashed home care hours by nearly 40 percent, Erin's family faced an impossible choice—until Pat, Erin’s mom and caregiver—called Disability Rights Oregon. Their story shows ONA process support helps. 👉🏼 Read Erin's Story, Learn Your Rights: droregon.org/advocacy/findi…

We're hosting free virtual listening sessions for 18+. Your experiences living w intellectual and developmental disabilities can help shape our work. Register at a link below. More sessions coming soon! 🔗 📅 April 29: tinyurl.com/April29Listeni… 📅 May 5: tinyurl.com/May5ListeningS…

NPR's Joseph Shapiro, whose book No Pity shaped the disability rights movement, is speaking in Portland on May 8! Huge thanks to presenting sponsor @KuniFoundation + @PortlandGov We Are Better Together @oregonmetro @nwnatural and yes&ampersand. 🔗 Tix: droregon.org/ready-and-risi…

Solitary confinement makes mental illness symptoms worse for people in prison and undermines their basic humanity and dignity. @OregonJRC is hosting a symposium May 2 in PDX to expose harm and end it. 🔗 Register: ojrc.info/solitary-confe… #DisabilityRights #EndSolitary #Oregon

People with disabilities matter. Fact. Access and rights still fall short. We’re here doing the work every day. What barriers are you seeing right now?

NPR's Joseph Shapiro, whose book No Pity shaped the disability rights movement, is speaking in Portland on May 8! Huge thanks to presenting sponsor @KuniFoundation + @PortlandGov We Are Better Together @oregonmetro @nwnatural and yes&ampersand. 🔗 Tix: droregon.org/ready-and-risi…

Autonomous vehicles could expand access for people with disabilities — but only if accessibility is required from the start. Portland’s proposal doesn’t guarantee that. 👉 Comment by April 10: pbotpolicycomments@portlandoregon.gov Ask for accessible vehicles & equal service!