Community Agencies & Support Services
A Roadmap to Support Services
A Roadmap to Support Services (Spanish)
Services for Adult Transition Students
Advocacy
Oregon Rise strives to provide services that meet the needs of parents with children and youth with a
disability.
211 Info. on-line community resources for Oregon and Washington
Portland Public Schools IEP Partners PPS parents who are trained and available to assist parents with students who receive Special Education services and help them navigate the system.
Safety Zone a personal safety and police awareness curriculum for adults with developmental disabilities.
Disablity Compass a one stop site providing information and direction to services, products, and special health care resources for people with disabilities in Oregon, their families and those who support them.
Disability Rights Oregon an independent non-profit organization which provides legal advocacy services, including benefits planning, for people with disabilities anywhere in Oregon.
Autism Society of Oregon a statewide support group and the state chapter of the Autism Society of America.
SEPTAP Special Education PTA of Portland - A network of parents, educators and community members working together to improve the education and well being of students with disabilities in their schools, homes and communities.
ARC of Multnomah-Clackamas County provides services, information, referral and advocacy information for people with disabilities.
Emerging Leaders Northwest is a community based information and guidance center for people with disabilities ages 13-30, offering workshops, trainings, resources and mentorship.
Friends First program gives students with disabilities and those without, the chance to form a club, establish friendships and work collaboratively on a service project of their choice to benefit their school or community.
Independent Living Resources promotes the philosophy of Independent Living by creating opportunities, encouraging choices, advancing equal access, and furthering the level of independence for all people with disabilities.
Self- Advocates as Leaders an organization of people with developmental disabilities interested in becoming strong leaders, training and developing leadership skills, and becoming equal partners in policy and legislation that affect our lives.
Oregon First non-profit Community Parent Resource Center for parents with children with disabilites
Oregon First es una organización sin fines de lucro 501 (c) 3 que proporciona información gratuita, recursos, servicios y entrenamiento a las familias el apoyo a los niños que sufren una discapacidad desde el nacimiento hasta los 26 años.
Employment
Vocational Rehabilitation employment services for people with disabilities.
Ticket to Work Program Under the Ticket Program, the Social Security Administration provides disability beneficiaries with a Ticket they may use to obtain the services and jobs they need from a universe of organizations called Employment Networks (ENs).
Portland Habilitation Center (PHC) provides training and employment for people with disabilities
DePaul Project Search serves people with disablities with through innovative workforce and career development.
DePaul Industries comprehensive work outsourcing specialists that provide training and supported employment
Goodwill Job Connections offers a free job search and referral program to assist in searching for a job outside of Goodwill that fits your needs and abilities.
Job Corps free education and training program that helps young people learn a career, earn a high school diploma or GED, and find and keep a good job.
Job Developers Network a centralized network of employment specialists that offer a variety of services to job seekers and employers thorugh multiple resources and organizations
State of Oregon Employment Department Open Job Listings in Oregon
iMatch Skills free on-line program that assists you in the job search process by matching your skills and interests with open positions
Benefits
Multnomah County Developmental Disabilities provides case management services to adults and children, and coordinates delivery of a variety of other services.
Social Security Administration (SSI)
Seguro Social SSI website in Spanish
Multnomah Aging and Disability Services Community services for seniors and people for disabilities
Multnomah County Housing Housing Assitance Program
Brokerages
A Collaborative Approach to Adult TransitionThis document is specific to adults aged 18 - 21 enrolled in a transition program at Portland Public Schools (PPS) AND currently enrolled in a Support Services Brokerage serving Multnomah County.
Transition IEPs and Brokerage ISPs: What's the Difference?
Independence Northwest The mission of Independence Northwest is to support people with developmental disabilities to access resources necessary to ensure equality, respect, independence and complete ownership over their lives.
Inclusion Inc. Offering people resources and education to direct their lives.
Community Pathways Choice, Respect, Equality. Freedom. Independence. Ownership. Community. Contact: jbickett@communitypath.org Phone- 503-935-5243 Fax 503-546-7820
Mentor Oregon Brokerage empower people with developmental disabilities to achieve their goals and dreams based on the principles of self-determination.
UCP Connections designed to assist adults with developmental disabilities to identify and arrange the supports they need to thrive within their community and live the life they choose.
The ARC Brokerage Services supports people with developmental disabilities to access resources necessary to ensure equality, respect, independence and complete ownership over their lives.
Integrated Services Network Individuals entitled to public benefits are viewed as citizens with the rights and responsibilities of self-determination, choice and ownership.
Service Providers
Full Life serves adults with disabilities in Portland OR. They offer a recreation or ATE program, and vocational program including job development.
Tri-met RIdeWise a free program that teaches older adults and people with disabilities to travel independently and safely on public transportation.
PASS Parents for Alternate Support Solutions-give the clients a chance to keep and improve their life skills, socialize and interact with their peers and participate in the community around them.
Art from the Heart an art center and gallery for adults with developmental disabilities.
Project Grow a space for community collaboration where people can engage in conversation and action to advocate for human rights, the value of art in society, urban farming, and the pursuit of passions.
On the Move provides activities that are healthful and environmentally responsible for individuals with disabilities.
Independent Living Program (The Inn) Provides youth, ages 14-21, skill training, housing assistance, growth and development opportunities through educational, employment and community resources.
Community Vision provider of supported living, individualized housing, employment and homeownership services to people with disabilities.
Education
PCC Culinary Assistant Training Program prepares students with disabilities for careers in food service and custodial service.
PCC Skills Center is a program that helps students achieve self-sufficiency through basic educational and occupational training.
PCC Disability Services Disability Resource Center
Clackamas Community College Disability Resource Center
Mount Hood Community College Disability Resource Center
Portland State University University Disability Resource Center
Western Oregon University Office of Disability Services
INCIGHT Connecting students with disabilities to education and employment opportunities.
Financial Aid Federal financial aid assistance website
OSAC Oregon Student Assistance Commission
Recreation
Trips Inc.Offers vacation travel and outings for adults with special needs.
Portland Parks and Rec Adaptive and Inclusive Recreation
Off the Couch Recreational activities for people with disabilites can be found on Facebook!
PHAME Portland region’s fine and performing arts organization serving adults with developmental disabilities.
Impetus Theater Impetus Arts removes physical and social barriers, bringing diverse groups together to create written, visual and performance art.
