Resources
Developmental Disabilities Services Multnomah County
NAMI (Northwest Alliance on Mental Illness)
ORBIDA (Oregon Branch of the International Dyslexia Association)
Portland Police Bureau Disability Accommodation Registry
A voluntary registry for people with developmental, mental health, or physical disabilities who may have difficulty communicating their needs to an officer because of an acute crisis or a continuing disability. The Disability Accommodation Registry has been a Portland Police Bureau program since 1996. For more information and a registration form click here.
INCLUSIVE ARTS VIBE
A new inclusive arts program funded by VSA Arts Met Life Foundation for both students with and without disabilities. Includes Friends First Disability Pride and Culture Club, Inclusive Dance Workshops and Socio-drama Workshops. Click here for complete information about these opportunities or contact Karen/Bri at 503-973-5130, e-mail kgaffney@teleport.com or Kathy at 503-238-0723, e-mail kafia2008@yahoo.com
PHAME Adademy
A non-profit organization providing fine and performing art opportunities to people with special needs.
Portland Parks & Recreation Disabled Citizens Recreation
Information & Support
PPS School Transfer Information
OrPTI Information Call Line for questions about special education, (toll-free) 1-888-891-6784
Disability Compass A web-based resource center containing disability-related information and referrals.
Oregon Department of Education Website has information about IDEA, dispute resolution, etc.
Nichcy has excellent information about special education you can download for free. www.nichcy.org
CADRE, Consortium for Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Special Education, http://www.directionservice.org/cadre/
Disability Rights Oregon (formerly
