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Oregon Court Rules that the ADA Integration Mandate Applies to Employment Services

Yesterday, May 17, United States Magistrate Judge Janice M. Stewart issued a ruling in the case of Lane v. Kitzhaber. This case alleges that Oregon is violating the ADA by not providing employment services to individuals with disabilities in the most integrated settings appropriate.

Washington County Re-Entry & Mental Health Action Team Meeting (NAMI Center of Washington County, 18680 SW Shaw St, Aloha, OR, from May 15, 2012 06:30 PM to May 15, 2012 08:30 PM)

May 15, 2012 | 6:30-8:30p | NAMI Center of Washington County, 18680 SW Shaw St, Aloha, OR

2012 Oregon Disability MegaConference (Salem Conference Center, from Oct 25, 2012 12:00 AM to Oct 27, 2012 12:00 AM)

October 25-27, 2012 | Salem Conference Center

Get Involved in the City of Portland's Budget (David Douglas High School, 1001 SE 135th Ave, Portland, OR 97233, from May 17, 2012 06:30 PM to May 17, 2012 08:30 PM)

May 17, 2012 | 6:30-8:30p | David Douglas High School, 1001 SE 135th Ave, Portland, OR 97233

NEW Publication - Involuntary Medication Hearing Handbook

This Handbook provides general information about the involuntary medication hearing process to individuals at any Oregon State Hospital campus for treatment of a mental health condition.

Second Annual Rethinking Psychiatry Symposium (The First Unitarian Church 1101 SW 12th Ave Portland, OR, from May 11, 2012 07:00 PM to May 12, 2012 05:00 PM)

May 11-12, 2012 | The First Unitarian Church 1101 SW 12th Ave Portland, OR

Small Business Development Panel (ILR 1839 NE Couch, Portland, OR 97232, from May 10, 2012 05:00 PM to May 10, 2012 08:00 PM)

May 10, 2012 | 5-8p | INDEPENDENT LIVING RESOURCES 1839 NE Couch, Portland, OR 97232

Tri-County Medicaid Collaborative Public Meeting (Public Services Building Auditorium, 115 N 1st Ave, Hillsboro, OR 97124, from May 14, 2012 06:00 PM to May 14, 2012 08:00 PM)

May 14, 2012 | 6-8p | Public Services Building Auditorium, 115 N 1st Ave, Hillsboro, OR 97124 | The event is free and open to all members of the public.

Tri-County Medicaid Collaborative Public Meeting (Clackamas Community College, Gregory Forum, 19600 Molalla Avenue, Oregon City, Oregon 97045, from May 22, 2012 06:00 PM to May 22, 2012 08:00 PM)

May 22, 2012 | 6-8p | Clackamas Community College, Gregory Forum, 19600 Molalla Avenue, Oregon City, Oregon 97045 | The event is free and open to all members of the public.

2012 Disability Community Survey | 2012 Encuesta para la Comunidad de Discapacidad

Help us set our goals and priorities. | Ayúdanos a fijar nuestros metas y prioridades.

Building a National Agenda for Supporting Families with an Individual with Developmental or Intellectual Disabilities

National and state disability leaders, including DRO Special Education Advocate Susana Ramírez, met at the Wingspread Family Support Summit to develop recommendations for advancing disability policies that recognize families as a vital part of the system of support in achieving self-determination, integration and participation of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) in their communities.

A Statement from Secretary Sebelius on the Administration for Community Living

Secretary of Health & Human Services Kathleen Sebelius announces a new organization -- the Administration for Community Living (ACL) -- to increase access to community supports and full participation in all aspects of society for all Americans, including seniors and people with disabilities.

Tri-County Medicaid Collaborative Public Meeting (The Ambridge Event Center 1333 NE MLK JR Blvd Portland, OR, from Apr 16, 2012 07:00 PM to Apr 16, 2012 09:00 PM)

The Tri-County Medicaid Collaborative invites you to an informational meeting on health reform on Monday, April 16 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Ambridge Event Center. The event is free and open to all members of the public.

Prison Pipeline - KBOO 90.7 fm | Dual Diagnosis Anonymous Programs (Listen online http://kboo.fm/PrisonPipeline, from Apr 16, 2012 06:30 PM to Apr 16, 2012 07:00 PM)

Karen and guests discuss dual diagnosis anonymous programs inside prison and in our communities: 04.16.12 | 6:30-7:00 pm | Listen online http://kboo.fm/PrisonPipeline

Report Finds Government Dollars Used to Segregate and Exploit Workers with Disabilities

In a report released today, the National Disability Rights Network (NDRN) outlined how federal funding is being used to shuttle people with disabilities into sheltered workshops and deprive them of meaningful employment opportunities.

Disability Community to Remember George Hodgins and Other Disabled Victims of Domestic Violence

Portland, OR – Local disability rights advocates will hold a candlelight vigil today, Friday, March 30 to honor the lives of people with disabilities murdered by their families and caretakers. The vigil is part of a nation-wide Day of Mourning, during which disability rights activists in cities across America are organizing events to remember people with disabilities whose lives were lost to domestic violence.

How to Make Presentations Accessible to All | www.w3.org

Do you remember a time when people around you broke out in laughter, but you didn't hear the joke? Be careful not to leave out information for some people in your audience. For example, if you say "you can read it on the slide", you are probably excluding people who cannot see the slide. This page helps you make your presentations, talks, meetings, and training accessible to all of your potential audience, including people with disabilities and others. Inclusive presentations have many benefits.

Connecting Communities Coalition (CCC) ADA Subcommittee Meeting (DRO 610 SW Broadway, 2nd Floor Portland, OR 97205, from Mar 27, 2012 04:00 PM to Mar 27, 2012 05:30 PM)

March 27, 2012 | 4pm | DRO 610 SW Broadway, 2nd Floor Portland, OR 97205

ACTION ALERT: Accessibility of Swimming Pools for People with Disabilities

Please submit comments to the Department of Justice and e-mail the White House and Congress regarding swimming pool accessibility.

Candlelight Vigil to Honor George Hodgins & Other Disabled Victims of Domestic Violence (Pioneer Courthouse Square, from Mar 30, 2012 07:00 PM to Mar 30, 2012 09:00 PM)

March 30, 2012 | 7p | Pioneer Courthouse Square