Disability Rights Oregon

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Disability Rights Oregon

@DisabilityRtsOR

We uphold the civil rights of Oregonians with disabilities to live, work & engage in the community. We serve as Oregon’s Protection & Advocacy System.

Oregon, United States شامل ہوئے Mart 2009

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Disability Rights Oregon@DisabilityRtsOR·2h

@HuffPost just launched the first section at a major news outlet dedicated entirely to disability coverage. 1 in 4 Americans live with a disability. It’s past time their stories led the conversation, not got buried in it! huffpost.com/voices/voices-… #DisabilityJustice

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Disability Rights Oregon@DisabilityRtsOR·2d

Major airports will be required to have adult changing stations in every terminal by 2030 — a huge win for disability access. ⭐ Share your opinions (due April 20!) on the standards for these spaces. 👉🏼 tinyurl.com/airport-changi… #DisabilityRights #Accessibility #InclusiveTravel

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National Disability Rights Network@NDRNadvocates·4d

Community, choice, and self-determination. This Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, we’re celebrating the leadership of people with developmental disabilities and the advocates working to build more inclusive communities. #DDAM

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March is National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (DDAM), a time when we join with our partners to educate the public about developmental disabilities and highlight the many ways people with and without disabilities come together to form strong, diverse communities.

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National Disability Rights Network@NDRNadvocates·4d

People with disabilities have the right to lead their lives with dignity, agency, and joy. At Disability Rights Iowa, Danielle Workman works every day to make that right a reality. Thank you to Danielle and all the stellar Social Workers in our Network! #SocialWorkMonth

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Disability Rights Oregon@DisabilityRtsOR·4d

A federal judge ruled ODOC destroyed video evidence in J.B.'s sexual assault case at Coffee Creek. She was 19 with PTSD. In state custody. Assaulted for months by a correctional officer. ODOC must be held accountable. 🔗 ow.ly/Razo50YuXlu #JusticeForJB #SurvivorStrong

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Disability Rights Oregon@DisabilityRtsOR·12 Mar

In 1990, 60 people with disabilities crawled up the Capitol steps to demand the Americans with Disabilities Act. It was signed 4 months later. Our community has always known how to fight. Keep going! 📸 Tom Olin #CapitolCrawl #DisabilityRights #ADA

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Disability Rights Oregon@DisabilityRtsOR·11 Mar

Uber is rolling out new features aimed at making it easier for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to get from one place to another more independently. 👉 Get the story from Disability Scoop > disabilityscoop.com/2026/02/25/ube…

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Disability Rights Oregon@DisabilityRtsOR·9 Mar

Oregon just wrapped a session with real wins for disability rights! ✅ Medicaid/Oregon Health Plan protected ✅ Parental Income Disregard preserved ✅ SB 1576 passed — accessible housing now required in state-funded projects Progress is possible. The fight continues. 🧡

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Disability Rights Oregon@DisabilityRtsOR·7 Mar

📣 SB 1576 has PASSED in Oregon! ✅ More livable homes for people with disabilities ✅ Accessible units in state-funded developments Thank you for taking action. This win belongs to you! 🎉 #SB1576 #OregonHousing #DisabilityRights

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Disability Rights Oregon@DisabilityRtsOR·5 Mar

Oregon advocates — YOU did this. 🙌 2 harmful bills already DEFEATED this session: ❌ HB 4003 — discriminatory care rationing for OHP members ❌ HB 4106 — free pass for law enforcement to use force in mental health crises Thank you. ❤️ #DisabilityRights #OregonLegislature

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Disability Rights Oregon@DisabilityRtsOR·4 Mar

📢 Please note that Disability Rights Oregon's office and phone lines will be temporarily closed this Thursday and Friday. We'll be back on Monday, March 9. Thank you for your patience. We look forward to connecting with you soon!

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Disability Rights Oregon@DisabilityRtsOR·3 Mar

March is DD Awareness Month! See the full event schedule here: English: tinyurl.com/4rrvjp22 Espanol: tinyurl.com/yx6vznsk DD awareness can't be just a month. We work on these issues year-round—including monitoring facilities. Every day matters. #DDawarenessMonth #Oregon

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Disability Rights Oregon@DisabilityRtsOR·1 Mar

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…

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Disability Rights Oregon@DisabilityRtsOR·26 Şub

Our CEO and Board Chair are in DC this week advocating for funding that people with disabilities need to thrive. Thanks to Oregon's senators & representatives, including @RepBonamici and @RepBentz, for meeting with us. These conversations matter! ❤️ #DisabilityRights #Advocacy

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Disability Rights Oregon@DisabilityRtsOR·25 Şub

🚨 US House passed a bill that strips accessible voting rights from people with disabilities. The Senate is next. This is a civil rights issue. The Senate must reject it. Act now → ncavote.org/resource/nosav… #DisabilityRights #CripTheVote #VotingRights

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Elmo@elmo·22 Şub

Elmo is sad to see the #WinterOlympics end, but do you know what that means? The #WinterParalympics are almost here! ELMO IS SO EXCITED! 🥇

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Disability Rights Oregon@DisabilityRtsOR·23 Şub

FREE virtual seminar for caregivers of kids 1-18 with I/DD 📅 Feb 25 | 6:30 PM Learn the difference between medical diagnoses & school evaluations — and how each affects your child's services. Register 👉 tinyurl.com/32zwuxk8 #DisabilityRights #OregonFamilies

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Disability Rights Oregon@DisabilityRtsOR·22 Şub

42 years ago today, the Client Assistance Program (CAP) was signed into law — giving people with disabilities the right to free advocacy when navigating rehabilitation services. 👉 Learn how DRO's CAP program can help you: droregon.org/client-assista… #DisabilityRights #CAP #Oregon

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Disability Rights Oregon@DisabilityRtsOR·18 Şub

PDX transportation crisis impacts people w disabilities who depend on accessible transit for independence. Join an open house (6:30-8:30pm, drop in anytime): 📍2/19 Rieke Elementary 📍2/23 Lent Elementary 📍2/25 Atkinson Elementary 📍3/3 MLK Elementary portland.gov/transportation…

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Disability Rights Oregon@DisabilityRtsOR·16 Şub

🚨 PDX Emergency Prep for People w Disabilities 📅 TOMORROW! Feb 17, 4:30-6:30 PM 📍 In-person + virtual 🆓 Free event & food Evacuation planning, medication access, power backup & more. 🔗 Limited space! RSVP by 2pm: tinyurl.com/yzts8yy3 #EmergencyPrep #PDX

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