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The Arc promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes.
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It is the official resource blog of The Arc. In this space were you can find real-time information on resources for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and other topics The Arc cares about and to give you all the resources you need to help yourself and people with intellectual and developmental disabilities live full lives and participate in the community throughout their lifetimes.
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The Arc of Oregon advocates for the rights and full community participation of all children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. www.arcoregon.org
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A helpful website as you begin the process of leaving the school setting to find employment opportunities in the community. www.school2life.org
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The nation's source for resources and information on community-based solutions for individuals with autism, other developmental disabilities, and their families. A national initiative of The Arc. www.autismnow.org
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Get involved! Become a member of the DD Coalition and stay on top of DD issues statewide. Add your name to The Oregon Network, a statewide network of disability organizations and their members. Members of the Oregon Network share information, receive publications, can learn about training events and empowerment opportunities, and have the chance to voice opinions on policy issues at the local, state and national levels. www.oregonddcoalition.org
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The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a law ensuring services to children with disabilities throughout the nation. IDEA governs how states and public agencies provide early intervention, special education and related services to more than 6.5 million eligible infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities. This site was created to provide a one-stop shop for resources related to IDEA and its implementing regulations. http://idea.ed.gov/
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GovBenefits.gov is a one-stop shop to find Federal and State benefit and assistance programs for you and your family. Take the website's pre-screening questionnaire to receive a customized list of programs you may be eligible to receive. www.govbenefits.gov
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DisabilityInfo.gov provides people with disabilities, their families, employers, service providers and other community members with critical disability-related information. www.disabilityinfo.gov
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Disability Compass is a web-based resource for people with disabilities, their families, and their supporters. The site provides access to thousands of disability-related organizations, services, programs, and products. Recognizing the value of all community resources, they have included not only local branches of large national and international organizations but also informal, local support groups. www.disabilitycompass.org
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The League of Women Voters Education Fund is a nonpartisan public policy educational organization which builds citizen participation in the democratic process; studies key community issues at all government levels in an unbiased manner; and enables people to seek positive solutions to public policy issues. Click the link to read the Easy Voters' Guide www.votesource.org
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Ability Awareness is our non profit organization dedicated to building a world of inclusion for people with health conditions and disabilities. ABILITY Build is our hallmark program which engages volunteers with health conditions and disabilities to build accessible low-income homes.
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ABILITYJobs.com is the largest stand-alone resume bank for people with disabilities. We help companies fulfill their affirmative action compliance requirements and are committed to expanding awareness about this job site to as many companies as possible.
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ABILITY Magazine is the largest magazine in the U.S. covering disability issues. We are an award-winning publication, distributed by Time-Warner, with a combined online and print readership of more than one million. For nearly 20 years, our mission has been to provide new insights into our individual levels of ability. From Diabetes to Spinal Cord Injury and celebrity interviews to CEO profiles, ABILITY covers the latest on Health, Environmental Protection, Assistive Technology, Employment, Sports, Travel, Universal Design, Mental Health and much more. Our writers include MDs, PhDs, JDs, best-selling authors, U.S. Senators and advocates. Cover interviews consist of Movie Stars, TV Celebrities, U.S. Presidents, First Ladies and more. www.ABILITYMagazine.com
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the FDA, as many as half of all Americans take at least one prescription drug each month, with more than 3 billion drugs prescribed annually. At DrugWatch.com, we aim to educate the public about prescription and over-the-counter medications, drug recalls, medication interactions, and current developments in the medical field. www.DrugWatch.com
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The State of Oregon's Lifespan Respite Care website provides tool guides for family caregivers to navigate the respite care systems, and for potential individuals seeking potential opportunities to provide respite care in their community. www.oregon.gov/DHS/respite
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| Disability and Business Techincal Assistance Center: Disability Law Handbook |
There is a Disability Law Handbook available from the Disability and Business Technical Assistance Center (DBTAC). This handbook is a broad overview of rights and obligations under federal disability laws. Individual state laws may impose more stringent obligations. This handbook is intended to inform rather than to advise, and the information provided is of a general nature.
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