Big Wins and Missed Opportunities for People with Disabilities
Oregon's 2025 Legislative Session wrapped up on June 27th, bringing both significant victories and disappointing setbacks for people with disabilities. Read on to find out what happened with bills that affect you.
Huge Wins from the Short 2024 Legislative Session
Oregon’s 2024 Legislative Session came and went in a flash, and we’re thrilled to report we had some big wins for people with disabilities, especially in healthcare!
Working to End the School to Prison Pipeline
Too frequently, children of color with disabilities are denied the special education supports and services they need to succeed, which leads to disparities in discipline and law enforcement involvement.
Restraint and Seclusion
All children need to be safe at school. In some schools, children with disabilities are secluded in rooms by themselves away from their classmates or physically restrained.