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Disability Rights Oregon upholds the civil rights of people with disabilities to live, work, and engage in the community.
The nonprofit works to transform systems, policies, and practices to give more people the opportunity to reach their full potential. For more than 40 years, the organization has served as Oregon’s Protection and Advocacy System.
Recent Press Releases
Disability Rights Oregon issued the following statement in response to today’s announcement that Dr. Sejal Hathi is stepping down as director of the Oregon Health Authority.
Disability Rights Oregon is deeply concerned that TriMet is eliminating Hand-to-Hand paratransit assistance for 300 riders with severe cognitive disabilities effective July 1, 2026.
Celebrating 36 years of civil rights for people with disabilities with free webinars on Tuesdays throughout July
As Portland makes headlines for welcoming Waymo, Disability Rights Oregon is calling on the City Council to ensure autonomous vehicles are genuinely accessible — not just marketing.
Five-week session preserves critical funding for Oregonians with disabilities, broadens statewide accessibility requirements.
New investigation exposes critical flaws in Oregon’s child protective system, questions why multiple abuse complaints didn’t trigger life-saving action.