0
Skip to Content
DRO
Accessibility
Americans with Disabilities Act
Assistive Technology
Children’s Rights and Special Education
COVID-19
Crime Survivors
Employment
Financial Protection
Guardianship
Housing
Intellectual and Developmental Disability Services
Inmate Rights
Mental Health
KYR Plan for Work
Service Animals
Veterans
Voting Rights
View All
About Us
Mission, Vision, and Impact
Our Staff
Board & Mental Health Advisory Council
Children's Rights Project
Client Assistance Program
Crime Survivor Project
Legislative Advocacy
Litigation
Mental Health Rights Project
Plan For Work
Project Independence
News & Press
Contact
Get Help
Take Action
Subscribe
Donate
DRO
Accessibility
Americans with Disabilities Act
Assistive Technology
Children’s Rights and Special Education
COVID-19
Crime Survivors
Employment
Financial Protection
Guardianship
Housing
Intellectual and Developmental Disability Services
Inmate Rights
Mental Health
KYR Plan for Work
Service Animals
Veterans
Voting Rights
View All
About Us
Mission, Vision, and Impact
Our Staff
Board & Mental Health Advisory Council
Children's Rights Project
Client Assistance Program
Crime Survivor Project
Legislative Advocacy
Litigation
Mental Health Rights Project
Plan For Work
Project Independence
News & Press
Contact
Get Help
Take Action
Subscribe
Donate
Folder: Know Your Rights
Back
Accessibility
Americans with Disabilities Act
Assistive Technology
Children’s Rights and Special Education
COVID-19
Crime Survivors
Employment
Financial Protection
Guardianship
Housing
Intellectual and Developmental Disability Services
Inmate Rights
Mental Health
KYR Plan for Work
Service Animals
Veterans
Voting Rights
View All
Folder: About Us
Back
About Us
Mission, Vision, and Impact
Our Staff
Board & Mental Health Advisory Council
Folder: How We Help
Back
Children's Rights Project
Client Assistance Program
Crime Survivor Project
Legislative Advocacy
Litigation
Mental Health Rights Project
Plan For Work
Project Independence
News & Press
Contact
Get Help
Take Action
Subscribe
Donate
OPB's Think Out Loud Melissa Roy-Hart 4/4/25 OPB's Think Out Loud Melissa Roy-Hart 4/4/25

Lawsuit alleges Washington County does not provide equal services to people in mental health crisis

Read More
The Oregonian Melissa Roy-Hart 3/31/25 The Oregonian Melissa Roy-Hart 3/31/25

Lawsuit over 911 sending armed officers to mental health calls can go forward against Washington County

Read More
Street Roots Melissa Roy-Hart 1/30/25 Street Roots Melissa Roy-Hart 1/30/25

Grants Pass sued again over ‘objectively unreasonable’ homeless ordinances

Read More
BOLTS Melissa Roy-Hart 1/24/25 BOLTS Melissa Roy-Hart 1/24/25

This City Inspired A New National Standard for Policing Homelessness. Now It’s Cracking Down Even More.

Read More
Jefferson Public Radio Melissa Roy-Hart 1/8/25 Jefferson Public Radio Melissa Roy-Hart 1/8/25

New Grants Pass City Council drastically changes city's approach to homelessness

Read More
Oregon Capital Chronicle Melissa Roy-Hart 12/18/24 Oregon Capital Chronicle Melissa Roy-Hart 12/18/24

Oregon advocates see overreach in local camping restrictions for homeless after court ruling

Read More
OPB News Melissa Roy-Hart 10/8/24 OPB News Melissa Roy-Hart 10/8/24

Disability rights group slams Grants Pass's treatment of disabled homeless people

Read More
The Oregonian Melissa Roy-Hart 10/4/24 The Oregonian Melissa Roy-Hart 10/4/24

After U.S. Supreme Court allows cities to outlaw homeless camping, Grants Pass resumes fining disabled homeless residents, advocates say

Read More
KOBI-5 Medford Melissa Roy-Hart 10/3/24 KOBI-5 Medford Melissa Roy-Hart 10/3/24

DRO claims Grants Pass’ treatment of disabled unhoused residents is illegal

Read More
KATU News Melissa Roy-Hart 10/3/24 KATU News Melissa Roy-Hart 10/3/24

Disability rights advocates send letter of concern to Grants Pass

Read More
Street Roots Melissa Roy-Hart 10/3/24 Street Roots Melissa Roy-Hart 10/3/24

Letter, ODOJ outline legal vulnerabilities at Grants Pass homeless sites

Read More
Melissa Roy-Hart 9/10/24 Melissa Roy-Hart 9/10/24

D.C. Can’t Dismiss Lawsuit Over Police Response to Mental Health Crises

Read More
Willamette Week Melissa Roy-Hart 9/3/24 Willamette Week Melissa Roy-Hart 9/3/24

Judge Greenlights Lawsuit Over Suburban 911 Response

Read More
KBOO Prison Pipeline Melissa Roy-Hart 2/19/24 KBOO Prison Pipeline Melissa Roy-Hart 2/19/24

Lawsuit: Washington County Fails People with Disabilties

Read More
Pamplin Media Group Melissa Roy-Hart 2/7/24 Pamplin Media Group Melissa Roy-Hart 2/7/24

Why did Disability Rights Oregon sue Washington County this week?

Read More
Willamette Week Melissa Roy-Hart 2/6/24 Willamette Week Melissa Roy-Hart 2/6/24

Disability Rights Advocates Sue Washington County for Sending Police to Mental Health Emergencies

Read More
KGW News Melissa Roy-Hart 2/5/24 KGW News Melissa Roy-Hart 2/5/24

Washington County hit with lawsuit over its response to mental-health emergencies

Read More
The Oregonian Melissa Roy-Hart 2/5/24 The Oregonian Melissa Roy-Hart 2/5/24

Washington County violating law by sending sheriff’s deputies, police primarily to mental health-related calls, suit alleges

Read More
KOIN News Melissa Roy-Hart 2/5/24 KOIN News Melissa Roy-Hart 2/5/24

Washington County sued over mental health responses

Read More
KOIN News Melissa Roy-Hart 2/5/24 KOIN News Melissa Roy-Hart 2/5/24

Washington County sued over mental health responses

Read More
Older Posts

Contact Us

(503) 243-2081
welcome@droregon.org

Office Address

Disability Rights Oregon
900 SW 5th Avenue, Suite 1800
Portland, Oregon 97204

Hours

Monday to Friday
9:00 am to 11:00 am
and 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Donate
Newsletter Sign-Up

Connect With Us

Home

Get Help

News and Press

Mission, Vision, and Impact

Board and Advisory Council

Staff

Employment Opportunities

Grievance Policy

Social Media Community Policy

Privacy

Programs

Children’s Rights Project

Client Assistance Program

Crime Survivor Project

Legislative Advocacy Center

Litigation

Mental Health Rights Project

Plan for Work

Project Independence

Know Your Rights

Accessibility

Americans with Disabilities Act

Assistive Technology

Children’s Rights and Special Education

COVID-19

Crime Survivors

Employment

Financial Protection

Guardianship

Housing

IDD Services

Inmate Rights

Mental Health

Plan for Work

Service Animals

Veterans

Voting Rights

© 2025 Disability Rights Oregon. All Rights Reserved.
Designed & built by The Beauty Shop.
Photos © istock or courtesy of Disabled And Here.

Accessibility Statement

Disclaimer

Legal and Confidentiality Notice: Communication of information by, in, to, or through this website or use of it (1) is not provided in the course of and does not create or constitute an attorney-client relationship, and (2) is not intended to convey or constitute legal advice from a qualified attorney. Website visitors should not impart confidential information through the website unless and until Disability Rights Oregon confirms in writing that there are no conflicts of interest and that the Disability Rights Oregon attorney requests additional information; no attorney-client relationship will be formed absent a written retainer agreement that is signed by Disability Rights Oregon and the client and that defines the scope of the representation.

The content of this website is not legal advice and is for informational purposes only. We cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness, adequacy, timeliness, or relevance of the information on this website. We are not responsible for the content of any third-party comments. We reserve the right to remove any content at any time. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of any other websites accessible through a link on Disability Rights Oregon’s website.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The following federal authorities share in the partial cost of funding this website: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Community Living (ACL) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA); the U.S. Department of Education, Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA); and the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Although SSA reviewed certain publication for accuracy, it does not constitute an official SSA document. The contents do not necessarily represent the official views of ACL, SAMHSA, RSA, SSA, or any other funder. We developed this website partially at U.S. taxpayer expense.