Legislative Advocacy Center

How We Help:

We need equal access to the world and the tools to reach our full potential. Every legislative session, Disability Rights Oregon pursues policy changes to bring us closer to that goal.

Together, we'll transform Oregon.

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Emergency Preparedness Listening Session: February 17, 2026
Emergency Preparedness Listening Session: February 17, 2026

We want to hear from people with disabilities living in the Portland area who are concerned about evacuation, food and water, and access to electricity during disaster events like ice storms, wildfires, and earthquakes. Join us on February 17th in person or online!

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Winter Preparedness for Oregonians with Disabilities
Winter Preparedness for Oregonians with Disabilities

Our Winter Preparedness Guide has everything you need—from dressing for Oregon’s changing weather to signing up for county emergency alerts, planning for medical equipment backup, and finding accessible evacuation routes.

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Listening Sessions for Self-Advocates
Listening Sessions for Self-Advocates

Disability Rights Oregon is hosting listening sessions across the state in the coming months. Tell us about your priorities and help us understand what is working (or not) working for Oregonians who experience intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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Advocacy Tools and Tips

Being an advocate is not difficult—and you don’t have to be a political expert to fill this role. All you need to succeed as an advocate are a few basics about the way your Legislature works and information about what motivates legislators.

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Your Rights, Your Priorities

Your ideas needs to be front and center. Use this form to describe why a piece of legislation matters to your life. Share your story with us, your elected representatives, or with your local news media.

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