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Advocacy
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2024 legislative session
- Dec 12, 2024 Huge Wins from the Short 2024 Legislative Session
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2025 legislative session
- Jul 21, 2025 Big Wins and Missed Opportunities for People with Disabilities
- Jan 17, 2024 FAQ: Civil Commitment in Oregon
- 2026 legislative session
- ADA
- AT
- Accommodations
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CAP
- Oct 22, 2019 Client Assistance Program
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COVID-19
- Dec 19, 2020 Oregon's Crisis Care Guidelines Invited Discrimination. We Successfully Fought for Stronger Protections.
- Jul 1, 2020 A Hospital Failed to Accommodate a Patient with Disabilities. She Pushed for Change, and Won.
- May 8, 2020 Oregon Crisis Care Plan Harms People with Disabilities, People of Color, and Older Adults Tell Leaders: Our Lives Have Equal Value
- Apr 1, 2020 COVID-19: Advocates ask Governor Brown to Protect the Health, Safety, and Independence of 950,000 Oregonians with Disabilities
- Mar 30, 2020 COVID-19 testing in Oregon remains insufficient
- Mar 28, 2020 Halt Indefinite Detention of Defendants with Disabilities due to COVID-19
- Mar 25, 2020 Urging Governor Brown to Prevent Discrimination
- Mar 17, 2020 Advocacy Continues During COVID-19 Public Health Response
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Children's Rights Project
- Feb 9, 2026 Red Flags Ignored: DHS Fails, Boy with Autism Dies Alone
- Mar 27, 2025 Cover Up: The Life and Death of an Oregon Son
- Dec 12, 2024 Huge Wins from the Short 2024 Legislative Session
- Jun 15, 2020 Working to End the School to Prison Pipeline
- Mar 18, 2020 Restraint and Seclusion
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Civil commitment
- Jan 17, 2024 FAQ: Civil Commitment in Oregon
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Client Assistance Program
- Oct 22, 2019 Client Assistance Program
- Corrections
- Criminal Justice
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Criminal Justice Reform
- Feb 8, 2021 Report: 9 of the 10 People Who Died in Oregon Jails in 2020 Had a Disability
- Aug 1, 2020 Solitary Confinement of Mentally Ill Inmates in Oregon's Prisons
- Apr 1, 2019 Multnomah County Jail Detainees in Mental Health Crisis Endure Solitary Confinement, Violence, and Deprivation
- Sep 28, 2018 Banning the Use of Canines to Control Jail Inmates
- DDRP
- DEI
- DHS
- Employment
- Enacted Law
- Enacted Laws
- George Floyd
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Goals and Priorities
- Oct 1, 2019 2020 Goals and Priorities
- Guardianship
- HB 2005
- HB 2467
- HB 3835
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HB 4088
- Dec 12, 2024 Huge Wins from the Short 2024 Legislative Session
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HB 4113
- Dec 12, 2024 Huge Wins from the Short 2024 Legislative Session
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Health
- May 8, 2020 Oregon Crisis Care Plan Harms People with Disabilities, People of Color, and Older Adults Tell Leaders: Our Lives Have Equal Value
- Apr 1, 2020 COVID-19: Advocates ask Governor Brown to Protect the Health, Safety, and Independence of 950,000 Oregonians with Disabilities
- Mar 30, 2020 COVID-19 testing in Oregon remains insufficient
- Mar 25, 2020 Urging Governor Brown to Prevent Discrimination
- Health Care
- Homelessness
- Hospital
- Housing
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IDD
- Feb 17, 2026 Finding Hope in the Fight for Care: One Family's Story
- Dec 12, 2024 Huge Wins from the Short 2024 Legislative Session
- Jan 14, 2021 The Rights of Parents with Intellectual Disabilities
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JD
- Mar 27, 2025 Cover Up: The Life and Death of an Oregon Son
- Jails
- Justice in Policing Act
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Juvenile Justice
- Jun 15, 2020 Working to End the School to Prison Pipeline
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LC 346
- Jan 17, 2024 FAQ: Civil Commitment in Oregon
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Legislation
- Feb 9, 2026 Red Flags Ignored: DHS Fails, Boy with Autism Dies Alone
- Jul 21, 2025 Big Wins and Missed Opportunities for People with Disabilities
- Dec 12, 2024 Huge Wins from the Short 2024 Legislative Session
- Jan 17, 2024 FAQ: Civil Commitment in Oregon
- Oct 22, 2019 Guardianship Rights: Who We Help and How We’ve Transformed Guardianship Law
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Medical Neglect
- May 1, 2019 Medical Neglect in Prison
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Mental Health
- Jan 17, 2024 FAQ: Civil Commitment in Oregon
- Aug 1, 2020 Solitary Confinement of Mentally Ill Inmates in Oregon's Prisons
- Jun 18, 2019 Hospitals Sweeping Patients with Mental Illness into Criminal Justice System
- May 1, 2019 Medical Neglect in Prison
- Apr 1, 2019 Multnomah County Jail Detainees in Mental Health Crisis Endure Solitary Confinement, Violence, and Deprivation
- Mental Health Rights Project
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Mental Illness
- Aug 1, 2020 Solitary Confinement of Mentally Ill Inmates in Oregon's Prisons
- Jun 16, 2020 Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Illness
- Jun 18, 2019 Hospitals Sweeping Patients with Mental Illness into Criminal Justice System
- Apr 1, 2019 Multnomah County Jail Detainees in Mental Health Crisis Endure Solitary Confinement, Violence, and Deprivation
- Sep 28, 2018 Banning the Use of Canines to Control Jail Inmates
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Mis-Incarceration
- Jun 15, 2020 Working to End the School to Prison Pipeline
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NAMI
- Jan 17, 2024 FAQ: Civil Commitment in Oregon
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ODHS
- Feb 9, 2026 Red Flags Ignored: DHS Fails, Boy with Autism Dies Alone
- Mar 27, 2025 Cover Up: The Life and Death of an Oregon Son
- ODOC
- ONA
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Oregon Health Plan
- Dec 12, 2024 Huge Wins from the Short 2024 Legislative Session
DRO Know Your Rights Resources
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Accessibility
- Nov 4, 2024 Know Your Rights: Attending a Protest
- Apr 7, 2023 Assistive Device Lemon Laws
- Jan 6, 2023 Know Your Rights: Accessibility at Theaters, Stadiums, and Performances
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Americans with Disabilities Act
- Nov 4, 2024 Know Your Rights: Attending a Protest
- Jan 17, 2023 Employment Handbook: Reasonable Accommodations
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Assistive Technology
- Apr 7, 2023 Assistive Device Lemon Laws
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CAP
- Aug 1, 2025 Programa de Asistencia al Cliente
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COVID-19
- May 19, 2023 COVID-19 Disability Accommodation Form
- May 19, 2023 SB 1606 Fact Sheet: Guaranteeing People with Disabilities Access to Supports while in the Hospital
- Jan 15, 2023 Oregon Prison and Detention Facilities during COVID-19
- Jan 15, 2023 Oregon Jails during COVID-19
- Jan 15, 2023 COVID-19 Stimulus Checks & SSA Benefits
- Jan 14, 2023 COVID-19 Stimulus Checks and Oregon ABLE Savings Plans
- Jan 14, 2023 Housing During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Jan 14, 2023 COVID-19 & Reasonable Accommodations in Hospitals
- Jan 13, 2023 COVID-19 and Long-term Care Facilities
- Jan 13, 2023 Telehealth during COVID-19
- Jan 13, 2023 COVID-19 & Your Right to Medical Treatment
- Jan 13, 2023 Mask-Wearing and the Americans with Disabilities Act
- Jan 12, 2023 People with Disabilities and the COVID-19 Vaccine
- Jan 12, 2023 Solicitud de compensación educativa debido al COVID-19
- Jan 12, 2023 Requesting Compensatory Education due to COVID-19
- Jan 12, 2023 Education Rights during COVID-19 Distance Learning
- Jan 12, 2023 Making Up for Lost Education during COVID-19
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Children’s Rights and Special Education
- Aug 4, 2025 Educación especial Una guía para padres de familia
- May 19, 2023 Keep School Safe for Everyone: A Report on the Restraint and Seclusion of Children with Disabilities.
- May 19, 2023 Short School Day Parent Tool Kit
- Jan 12, 2023 Restraint & Seclusion: When Behavior Interferes with Learning
- Jan 12, 2023 Solicitud de compensación educativa debido al COVID-19
- Jan 12, 2023 Requesting Compensatory Education due to COVID-19
- Jan 12, 2023 Education Rights during COVID-19 Distance Learning
- Jan 12, 2023 Making Up for Lost Education during COVID-19
- Jan 12, 2023 Transition from Special Education to Adult Services
- Client Assistance Program
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Crime Survivor Project
- Nov 6, 2025 Reporting Crime to Police
- Oct 22, 2024 Crime Survivors and Housing
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Crime Survivors in the Criminal Justice System
- Nov 6, 2025 Reporting Crime to Police
- Oct 22, 2024 Crime Survivors and Housing
- Jul 1, 2023 Crime Survivors’ Right to Privacy
- Jul 1, 2023 Crime Survivors’ Right To Be Present
- Jul 1, 2023 Restitution for Crime Survivors
- Jul 1, 2023 Crime Survivors’ Right to an Accommodation to Access Courts
- Jan 15, 2023 EPPDAPA Restraining Order Timeline
- Jan 15, 2023 Crime Survivor Rights in Plain Language
- Jan 15, 2023 Civil Protective Orders - EPPDAPA Restraining Order
- Jan 15, 2023 Crime Victims’ Compensation Program
- Jan 15, 2023 Crime Survivor Project: Survivor Rights in the Criminal Justice System
- Jan 15, 2023 Crime Survivor Project Overview
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Employment
- Aug 8, 2025 Vocational Rehabilitation & Vehicle Purchase, Repairs, and Modifications
- Aug 8, 2025 Vocational Rehabilitation & Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS)
- May 19, 2023 How to Request a Reasonable Accommodation at Work
- Jan 17, 2023 FAQ: Family & Medical Leave
- Jan 17, 2023 Employment Handbook: Reasonable Accommodations
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Guardianship and Supported Decision Making
- Jan 18, 2023 Guardianship for Adults FAQ
- Jan 18, 2023 Guardianship Handbook: Protective Proceedings for Adults
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Housing
- Oct 22, 2024 Crime Survivors and Housing
- Apr 6, 2023 Reasonable Accommodations in Housing FAQ
- Jan 20, 2023 Inquilinos de viviendas y estacionamiento
- Jan 20, 2023 Housing Tenants and Parking
- Jan 19, 2023 Housing Tenants and Eviction
- Jan 19, 2023 Inquilinos de vivienda con asistentes residentes
- Jan 19, 2023 Housing Tenants with Live-In Aides
- Jan 18, 2023 Fair Housing Handbook: Reasonable Accommodations & Modifications
- Jan 14, 2023 Housing During the COVID-19 Pandemic
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IDD Services
- Aug 26, 2024 The Oregon Needs Assessment (ONA)
- Apr 6, 2023 Sterilization of Individuals: A Handbook for Parents, Guardians, and Advocates
- Jan 23, 2023 Electronic Visit Verification FAQ
- Jan 20, 2023 The Developmental Disability Eligibility Appeal Process
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Independent living
- Aug 1, 2025 Programa de Asistencia al Cliente
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Inmate Rights
- Apr 6, 2023 Disability Rights in Oregon Prisons
- Apr 6, 2023 Aid and Assist in Your Court Defense
- Jan 24, 2023 Disability Rights in Oregon Jails
- Jan 15, 2023 Oregon Prison and Detention Facilities during COVID-19
- Jan 15, 2023 Oregon Jails during COVID-19
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Know Your Rights
- Nov 6, 2025 Reporting Crime to Police
- Aug 8, 2025 Vocational Rehabilitation & Vehicle Purchase, Repairs, and Modifications
- Aug 8, 2025 Vocational Rehabilitation & Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS)
- Nov 4, 2024 Know Your Rights: Attending a Protest
- Oct 22, 2024 Crime Survivors and Housing
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Mental Health
- Apr 6, 2023 Aid and Assist in Your Court Defense
- Mar 7, 2023 Options for Filing Complaints and Grievances Against Healthcare Providers
- Mar 7, 2023 Mental Health Holds and Civil Commitment
- Mar 6, 2023 Involuntary Medication Hearing Handbook
- Jan 24, 2023 Mental Health Law in Oregon
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ONA
- Aug 26, 2024 The Oregon Needs Assessment (ONA)
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Oregon Needs Assessment
- Aug 26, 2024 The Oregon Needs Assessment (ONA)
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Plan for Work
- Mar 9, 2023 Sobrepagos Del Seguro Social
- Mar 8, 2023 Social Security Overpayments
- Mar 8, 2023 Plan para Trabajar: Planificación y Asistencia de Incentivos Laborales
- Mar 8, 2023 Plan for Work: Work Incentives Planning & Assistance
- Pre-Employment Transition Services
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Reporting Crime to Police
- Nov 6, 2025 Reporting Crime to Police
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Service Animals
- Apr 6, 2023 Reasonable Accommodations in Housing FAQ
- Mar 9, 2023 Service and Assistance Animals in Oregon
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VR
- Aug 1, 2025 Programa de Asistencia al Cliente
- Vocational Rehabilitation
- Voting
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accomodations
- Nov 4, 2024 Know Your Rights: Attending a Protest
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in-home care
- Aug 26, 2024 The Oregon Needs Assessment (ONA)
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protest
- Nov 4, 2024 Know Your Rights: Attending a Protest
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reasonable accomodations
- Nov 4, 2024 Know Your Rights: Attending a Protest
- vehicle modifications
- vehicle repairs
Litigation
- 1st amendment
- 8th amendment
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ADA
- Jan 31, 2025 Lawsuit: Protecting People with Disabilities who are Homeless
- Feb 14, 2024 Lawsuit: Changing the Mental Health Emergency Response System
- Jan 1, 2024 Lawsuit: Providing Restorative Treatment when Unable to Aid and Assist in Defense
- Nov 1, 2020 Lawsuit: The Rights of Protestors with Disabilities
- Jan 22, 2019 Lawsuit: Making Sure Children Attend a Full Day of School
- Apr 17, 2017 Lawsuit: Protecting In-Home Care Hours
- Nov 10, 2016 DRO Wins Award for Accessible Transportation Advocacy
- Nov 2, 2016 Lawsuit: State Required to Replace 90% of Curb Ramps along Highways
- Jan 26, 2012 Lawsuit: State Required to Limit Use of Sheltered Workshops
- Accessibility
- Accessible Transportation
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Active Litigation
- Jan 31, 2025 Lawsuit: Protecting People with Disabilities who are Homeless
- Aug 13, 2024 Frequently Asked Questions: Wyatt B. v Kotek Settlement Agreement
- Jun 24, 2024 Unpacking the Wyatt B. v Kotek Settlement Agreement
- May 1, 2024 Lawsuit: Foster Care
- Feb 14, 2024 Lawsuit: Changing the Mental Health Emergency Response System
- Dec 28, 2023 Lawsuit: Protecting People with Disabilities from Abuse and Retaliation in Prison
- Jan 22, 2019 Lawsuit: Making Sure Children Attend a Full Day of School
- Aid and Assist
- Americans with Disabilities
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C.S.
- Apr 17, 2017 Lawsuit: Protecting In-Home Care Hours
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C.S. v. DHS
- Apr 17, 2017 Lawsuit: Protecting In-Home Care Hours
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C.S. v. ODDS
- Jun 13, 2019 C.S. v. ODHS: Temporary Freeze to Home Care Cuts
- Apr 19, 2017 C.S. v. ODHS: FAQ on Preliminary injunction
- Apr 17, 2017 Lawsuit: Protecting In-Home Care Hours
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C.S. v. ODHS
- Jun 13, 2019 C.S. v. ODHS: Temporary Freeze to Home Care Cuts
- Apr 19, 2017 C.S. v. ODHS: FAQ on Preliminary injunction
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Case FAQ
- Nov 1, 2020 FAQ: Wolfe v. City of Portland
- Oct 23, 2015 Lane v. Brown: FAQ
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Case Summary
- Jan 31, 2025 Lawsuit: Protecting People with Disabilities who are Homeless
- Aug 13, 2024 Frequently Asked Questions: Wyatt B. v Kotek Settlement Agreement
- Jun 24, 2024 Unpacking the Wyatt B. v Kotek Settlement Agreement
- May 1, 2024 Lawsuit: Foster Care
- Feb 14, 2024 Lawsuit: Changing the Mental Health Emergency Response System
- Jan 1, 2024 Lawsuit: Providing Restorative Treatment when Unable to Aid and Assist in Defense
- Dec 28, 2023 Lawsuit: Protecting People with Disabilities from Abuse and Retaliation in Prison
- Nov 1, 2020 Lawsuit: The Rights of Protestors with Disabilities
- Jan 22, 2019 Lawsuit: Making Sure Children Attend a Full Day of School
- Apr 17, 2017 Lawsuit: Protecting In-Home Care Hours
- Nov 2, 2016 Lawsuit: State Required to Replace 90% of Curb Ramps along Highways
- Jan 26, 2012 Lawsuit: State Required to Limit Use of Sheltered Workshops
- Sep 30, 2000 Lawsuit: A groundbreaking community support system for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
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Case Update
- Aug 18, 2025 We Went 3 for 3 in the Federal Court of Appeals!
- Sep 27, 2021 Big Win in Court in Our Battle to Fix Oregon's Broken Foster Care System
- Feb 5, 2021 Big Win in Court in Our Battle to End the Use of Shortened School Days
- Jun 13, 2019 C.S. v. ODHS: Temporary Freeze to Home Care Cuts
- Apr 19, 2017 C.S. v. ODHS: FAQ on Preliminary injunction
- Nov 15, 2016 DRO and Partners Receive National Award for Lane v. Brown Settlement
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Children's Rights Project
- Aug 13, 2024 Frequently Asked Questions: Wyatt B. v Kotek Settlement Agreement
- Jun 24, 2024 Unpacking the Wyatt B. v Kotek Settlement Agreement
- May 1, 2024 Lawsuit: Foster Care
- Jan 22, 2019 Lawsuit: Making Sure Children Attend a Full Day of School
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Class Action
- Aug 13, 2024 Frequently Asked Questions: Wyatt B. v Kotek Settlement Agreement
- Jun 24, 2024 Unpacking the Wyatt B. v Kotek Settlement Agreement
- May 1, 2024 Lawsuit: Foster Care
- Jan 1, 2024 Lawsuit: Providing Restorative Treatment when Unable to Aid and Assist in Defense
- Jan 22, 2019 Lawsuit: Making Sure Children Attend a Full Day of School
- Apr 17, 2017 Lawsuit: Protecting In-Home Care Hours
- Jan 26, 2012 Lawsuit: State Required to Limit Use of Sheltered Workshops
- Sep 30, 2000 Lawsuit: A groundbreaking community support system for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Community Services
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Contempt
- Aug 18, 2025 We Went 3 for 3 in the Federal Court of Appeals!
- Criminalization of Mental Illness
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DD Services
- Apr 17, 2017 Lawsuit: Protecting In-Home Care Hours
- DHS
- DRO v Grants Pass
- DRO v WA Co
- DRO v WA County
- DRO v Washington County
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Developmental Disability Services
- Apr 17, 2017 Lawsuit: Protecting In-Home Care Hours
- Disability Rights Oregon et al v Grants Pass
- Disability Rights Oregon v Grants Pass
- Education
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Employment
- Oct 23, 2015 Lane v. Brown: FAQ
- Jan 26, 2012 Lawsuit: State Required to Limit Use of Sheltered Workshops
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Foster Care
- Aug 18, 2025 We Went 3 for 3 in the Federal Court of Appeals!
- Aug 13, 2024 Frequently Asked Questions: Wyatt B. v Kotek Settlement Agreement
- Jun 24, 2024 Unpacking the Wyatt B. v Kotek Settlement Agreement
- May 1, 2024 Lawsuit: Foster Care
- Sep 27, 2021 Big Win in Court in Our Battle to Fix Oregon's Broken Foster Care System
- Apr 16, 2019 Snapshot of Oregon’s Foster Care System
- Free Speech
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Full School Day
- Aug 18, 2025 We Went 3 for 3 in the Federal Court of Appeals!
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IDD
- Jun 13, 2019 C.S. v. ODHS: Temporary Freeze to Home Care Cuts
- Apr 19, 2017 C.S. v. ODHS: FAQ on Preliminary injunction
- Apr 17, 2017 Lawsuit: Protecting In-Home Care Hours
- Jan 26, 2012 Lawsuit: State Required to Limit Use of Sheltered Workshops
- IDEA
- Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
- J.B. v Gray et al
- JB v Gray et al
- JB v ODOC
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JN v ODE
- Aug 18, 2025 We Went 3 for 3 in the Federal Court of Appeals!
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JN v Oregon Department of Education
- Aug 18, 2025 We Went 3 for 3 in the Federal Court of Appeals!
- Johnson v Grants Pass
- Josh Wesley
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Landmark Litigation
- Jan 1, 2024 Lawsuit: Providing Restorative Treatment when Unable to Aid and Assist in Defense
- Apr 17, 2017 Lawsuit: Protecting In-Home Care Hours
- Oct 23, 2015 Lane v. Brown: FAQ
- Jan 26, 2012 Lawsuit: State Required to Limit Use of Sheltered Workshops
- Sep 30, 2000 Lawsuit: A groundbreaking community support system for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
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Lane
- Oct 23, 2015 Lane v. Brown: FAQ
- Jan 26, 2012 Lawsuit: State Required to Limit Use of Sheltered Workshops
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Lane v. Brown
- Oct 23, 2015 Lane v. Brown: FAQ
- Jan 26, 2012 Lawsuit: State Required to Limit Use of Sheltered Workshops
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Litigation
- Jan 31, 2025 Lawsuit: Protecting People with Disabilities who are Homeless
- Aug 13, 2024 Frequently Asked Questions: Wyatt B. v Kotek Settlement Agreement
- Jun 24, 2024 Unpacking the Wyatt B. v Kotek Settlement Agreement
- May 1, 2024 Lawsuit: Foster Care
- Feb 14, 2024 Lawsuit: Changing the Mental Health Emergency Response System
- Jan 1, 2024 Lawsuit: Providing Restorative Treatment when Unable to Aid and Assist in Defense
- Dec 28, 2023 Lawsuit: Protecting People with Disabilities from Abuse and Retaliation in Prison
- Apr 17, 2017 Lawsuit: Protecting In-Home Care Hours
- Nov 2, 2016 Lawsuit: State Required to Replace 90% of Curb Ramps along Highways
- Oct 23, 2015 Lane v. Brown: FAQ
- Jan 26, 2012 Lawsuit: State Required to Limit Use of Sheltered Workshops
- Sep 30, 2000 Lawsuit: A groundbreaking community support system for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Litigation in Enforcement
- Mental Health Rights Project
News
- 1115 Waiver
- 2019
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2026 session
- Feb 16, 2026 Guest Column: Say no to ‘a potentially catastrophic time bomb’
- Feb 14, 2026 OP/ED: HB 4059 RAISES SERIOUS CONCERNS for ENDANGERED CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
- Feb 13, 2026 NEWS UPDATE FROM STATE REPRESENTATIVE DAVID GOMBERG: Four Weeks to Go
- Feb 12, 2026 Bill to scale back Oregon child welfare investigations in jeopardy in Salem
- Feb 11, 2026 A new independent report says Oregon's Department of Human Services failed an autistic teen who died alone
- Feb 11, 2026 Oregon child welfare system failed autistic teen, led to his death, report says
- Feb 10, 2026 Flaws in Oregon’s social safety net contributed to teen’s death, report says
- Feb 10, 2026 Death of Oregon teen with autism could have been prevented, advocacy group says
- Feb 4, 2026 As cuts loom, Oregon’s budget picture improves
- ABLE account
- ACA
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ADA
- Jan 25, 2026 What are Mid-Valley lawmakers proposing during 2026 session? See list
- Jul 8, 2025 ODHS hosts virtual series to recognize 35th anniversary of the ADA
- May 6, 2025 She tried to spare her block’s beloved tree. Portland put her through a bureaucratic buzz saw
- Apr 4, 2025 Lawsuit alleges Washington County does not provide equal services to people in mental health crisis
- Mar 31, 2025 Lawsuit over 911 sending armed officers to mental health calls can go forward against Washington County
- Mar 24, 2025 Oregon lawmakers consider sending kids in foster care out of state, again. Only this time, with less transparency
- Mar 20, 2025 How eliminating the Department of Education can impact Oregon, Washington schools
- Jan 30, 2025 Grants Pass sued again over ‘objectively unreasonable’ homeless ordinances
- Jan 24, 2025 This City Inspired A New National Standard for Policing Homelessness. Now It’s Cracking Down Even More.
- Jan 8, 2025 New Grants Pass City Council drastically changes city's approach to homelessness
- Jan 3, 2025 Kids in Oregon’s foster care system need safe and secure housing, but an effort underway to create more has some advocates worried
- Dec 31, 2024 10 top Oregon political stories of 2024
- Dec 18, 2024 Oregon advocates see overreach in local camping restrictions for homeless after court ruling
- Dec 8, 2024 Proposed Oregon Legislation Sparks Debate Over Foster Care Abuse Definitions
- Dec 5, 2024 As Oregon considers rolling back child welfare reforms, advocates cry foul
- Nov 26, 2024 Taxpayer cost for Oregon’s class-action foster suit climbs over $34 million
- Nov 24, 2024 Editorial: Latest child welfare debacle demands true reform
- Nov 22, 2024 New TriMet Transit Mobility Facility Honors Jan Campbell
- Nov 22, 2024 Oregon billed $10.8M in attorney fees to settle foster care class action
- Nov 14, 2024 The final tab to taxpayers to defend Oregon’s troubled child welfare system? Possibly upwards of $30 million
- Nov 13, 2024 Oregon spent $23M on legal fees to defend state foster care system before reaching settlement
- Oct 9, 2024 Accessible Housing Investments Create Opportunities for Independent Living
- Oct 8, 2024 Disability rights group slams Grants Pass's treatment of disabled homeless people
- Oct 4, 2024 After U.S. Supreme Court allows cities to outlaw homeless camping, Grants Pass resumes fining disabled homeless residents, advocates say
- Oct 3, 2024 DRO claims Grants Pass’ treatment of disabled unhoused residents is illegal
- Oct 3, 2024 Disability rights advocates send letter of concern to Grants Pass
- Oct 3, 2024 Letter, ODOJ outline legal vulnerabilities at Grants Pass homeless sites
- Sep 24, 2024 Vale student pushes for ADA access at high school entry
- Sep 23, 2024 Grants Pass officers are citing people with disabilities for not moving from city campsites for unsheltered residents
- Sep 13, 2024 Former Oregon foster youth share harrowing stories in settlement hearing
- Sep 12, 2024 Foster care youth testify over issues in Oregon's foster care system following class action settlement
- Sep 12, 2024 Federal judge approves historic Oregon child welfare settlement after emotional testimony
- Sep 12, 2024 Next chapter in child welfare civil lawsuit begins; now real work starts to improve children’s lives in Oregon
- Sep 10, 2024 D.C. Can’t Dismiss Lawsuit Over Police Response to Mental Health Crises
- Sep 3, 2024 Judge Greenlights Lawsuit Over Suburban 911 Response
- Aug 1, 2024 Current, former foster youth get voice in improving care in OR
- Jul 26, 2024 Disability Pride Month: Why it matters and how to celebrate
- Jul 24, 2024 Judge seeks perspective of 5,000 Oregon foster children as the state moves toward reforms
- Jun 13, 2024 Webinar series celebrating 34 years of civil rights for people with disabilities to launch July 9
- Jun 11, 2024 After settlement, Disability Rights Oregon and DHS wait for neutral expert pick
- Jun 10, 2024 How Oregon must change foster care to satisfy a lawsuit settlement
- Jun 3, 2024 Oregon settles lawsuit over troubled foster care system
- May 24, 2024 Settlement in class-action lawsuit to ‘transform’ Oregon foster care system
- May 24, 2024 Oregon settles class action lawsuit over foster care failures
- May 24, 2024 Oregon DHS and Disability Rights Oregon settle long-running class-action foster care lawsuit
- May 23, 2024 Oregon settles child-welfare civil lawsuit; expert will be appointed to oversee the troubled system
- May 23, 2024 ODHS pledges to address issues in settlement with Oregon foster youth
- May 16, 2024 Oregon is close to settling class action lawsuit over foster care failures
- May 10, 2024 Oregon spent upwards of $18 million to defend its struggling child welfare system. Now, the trial has been postponed
- May 1, 2024 Unlock Oregon’s Potential by Investing in an Untapped Workforce: People With Disabilities
- Apr 30, 2024 Facing a class-action lawsuit, Oregon DHS subpoenas senator’s emails before she testifies
- Apr 21, 2024 Grants Pass homeless case at SCOTUS ‘not complicated’
- Apr 9, 2024 As Grants Pass case looms, Oregon advocates urge U.S. Supreme Court to protect homeless
- Feb 19, 2024 Lawsuit: Washington County Fails People with Disabilties
- Feb 7, 2024 Why did Disability Rights Oregon sue Washington County this week?
- Feb 6, 2024 Disability Rights Advocates Sue Washington County for Sending Police to Mental Health Emergencies
- Feb 5, 2024 Washington County hit with lawsuit over its response to mental-health emergencies
- Feb 5, 2024 Washington County violating law by sending sheriff’s deputies, police primarily to mental health-related calls, suit alleges
- Feb 5, 2024 Washington County sued over mental health responses
- Feb 5, 2024 Washington County sued over mental health responses
- Jun 16, 2023 Free ‘Lunch and Learn’ webinar series celebrates 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
- Jun 6, 2023 Despite historical failures, Portland wants to fine, jail homeless Portlanders
- Jun 1, 2023 City agrees to clear tents from sidewalks in ADA settlement
- May 31, 2023 City Settles Class Action Disabilities Lawsuit Over Blocked Sidewalks
- May 31, 2023 Pending increased removal of sidewalk camps, ADA settlement approved by Portland city council
- May 25, 2023 Portland to clear more tents from sidewalks to settle disability lawsuit
- Mar 5, 2022 Chase Bank took $2,500 deposit for disabled Oregon man, then wouldn’t give it back
- Oct 12, 2021 Reluctant Towns, Cities and States Are Being Dragged Into Court to Fix Sidewalks for People With Disabilities
- Apr 1, 2021 Oregon State Parks will spend the next 25 years making parks more accessible
- Feb 18, 2021 Letter: Fight for accessibility continues
- Nov 2, 2020 Lawsuit filed on behalf of protesters with disabilities
- Oct 9, 2020 Curb ramps allow accessibility for all
- Oct 7, 2020 Portlanders with disabilities still fighting for rights
- Sep 8, 2020 Op-ed Fight for equality continues 30 years after disabilities act signed
- Jul 31, 2020 Masks slow coronavirus spread, but make communication harder for some people
- Jul 24, 2020 Mask opponents sue to invalidate Gov. Kate Brown’s statewide mask requirement
- Mar 1, 2018 Curb appeal
- Feb 16, 2018 Audit finds issue with sidewalks ramps along Oregon highways
- Feb 16, 2018 97 percent of sidewalk ramps along Oregon highways violate ADA standards, survey finds
- May 23, 2017 Op-ed: A victory for the disabled
- ADA Celebration
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ALS
- Jun 15, 2020 Access denied: Oregonians with disabilities face extra challenges meeting care needs during pandemic
- May 17, 2020 Federal government asked to tell hospitals modify visit bans
- Jun 15, 2018 US Attorney's Office announces dismissal of case involving veteran whose care was dropped
- Jun 15, 2018 VA Will Provide In-Home Care for Vet With Gehrig's Disease
- Jun 15, 2018 VA continues home healthcare for disabled Oregon vet
- Feb 2, 2018 VA extends home health care for disabled Oregon vet for 60 days
- Jan 25, 2018 Disabled Springfield veteran sues VA over plan to cut home care
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AOCIL v. ODOT
- Nov 18, 2025 ODOT undertakes massive effort to install ADA ramps in Newberg area
- May 6, 2025 She tried to spare her block’s beloved tree. Portland put her through a bureaucratic buzz saw
- Oct 12, 2021 Reluctant Towns, Cities and States Are Being Dragged Into Court to Fix Sidewalks for People With Disabilities
- Feb 18, 2021 Letter: Fight for accessibility continues
- Oct 9, 2020 Curb ramps allow accessibility for all
- Aug 20, 2020 Letter: Oregon still behind on ADA accessibility
- Mar 1, 2018 Curb appeal
- Feb 20, 2018 97 percent of curb ramps across Oregon violate ADA standards
- Feb 16, 2018 Audit finds issue with sidewalks ramps along Oregon highways
- Feb 16, 2018 97 percent of sidewalk ramps along Oregon highways violate ADA standards, survey finds
- May 23, 2017 Op-ed: A victory for the disabled
- Apr 19, 2017 Op-ed: Playing catch-up on accessibility
- Mar 31, 2017 Editorial: Lawsuit that forced fixing of faulty curb ramps welcome
- Mar 29, 2017 Settlement compels ODOT to improve street crossings
- Mar 28, 2017 ODOT will replace 90 percent of highway curb ramps in coming years
- Mar 28, 2017 ODOT must fix thousands of curb ramps around state
- APD
- Access to Care
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Accessibility
- Oct 12, 2021 Reluctant Towns, Cities and States Are Being Dragged Into Court to Fix Sidewalks for People With Disabilities
- Apr 1, 2021 Oregon State Parks will spend the next 25 years making parks more accessible
- Mar 22, 2021 Disability rights activist pushes bill for more diversity on ODOT committees
- Nov 11, 2020 Disabled and elderly face growing challenges throughout Washington County
- Nov 2, 2020 Lawsuit filed on behalf of protesters with disabilities
- Oct 7, 2020 Portlanders with disabilities still fighting for rights
- Jul 31, 2020 Masks slow coronavirus spread, but make communication harder for some people
- Jul 24, 2020 Mask opponents sue to invalidate Gov. Kate Brown’s statewide mask requirement
- Mar 1, 2018 Curb appeal
- Feb 16, 2018 Audit finds issue with sidewalks ramps along Oregon highways
- Advocacy
- Affordable Care Act
- Aging and People with Disabilities
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Aid and Assist
- Feb 23, 2026 Another top manager at Oregon State Hospital resigns
- Dec 9, 2025 State fined $1.4M for patient intake delays at Oregon State Hospital
- Dec 9, 2025 Oregon hospitals fall short in fight over long-term psychiatric care
- Dec 4, 2025 Oregon’s Plan for Fixing Its Mental Health System: Build More Beds, Get More Workers
- Nov 10, 2025 County officials vow to defy state pressure on behavior health
- Oct 14, 2025 Suit challenges new Oregon behavioral health siting law
- Sep 24, 2025 Three Oregon DAs Withdraw from Federal Lawsuit Over State Hospital Operations, Cite Legislative Progress
- Sep 23, 2025 Trump's push to institutionalize homeless Americans offers quick fix and sparks fear
- Sep 8, 2025 Oregon hit with $161K fine over psychiatric hospital admission delays
- Aug 12, 2025 State mental health system faces another court challenge
- Aug 8, 2025 State must pay fines for delay in Oregon State Hospital admissions during appeal of contempt ruling
- Aug 7, 2025 Federal judge pans Oregon Health Authority's bid to put contempt order on hold
- Aug 2, 2025 The Deceptive Politics of Civil Commitment in Oregon
- Jun 30, 2025 Lawmakers clear bills targeting Oregon’s struggling mental health system
- Jun 20, 2025 In final days of session, lawmakers combine two controversial mental health bills
- Jun 20, 2025 Oregon appeals judge's contempt order for psychiatric system failures
- Jun 19, 2025 Oregon appeals federal contempt ruling over state hospital delays
- Jun 13, 2025 Oregon State Hospital could owe more than $7M a year in fines, among other troubles
- Jun 10, 2025 Deciphering the federal contempt order against Oregon health officials
- Jun 10, 2025 Oregon faces hefty fines as hospital delays violate court order on mental health care
- Jun 6, 2025 Oregon found in contempt, faces hefty fines for delaying admissions to state psychiatric hospital
- Jun 6, 2025 Federal judge finds Oregon in contempt over mental health care delays for people in jail
- Jun 6, 2025 Judge holds Oregon Health Authority in contempt for failure to promptly make admissions to psychiatric custody
- Jun 6, 2025 Federal judge finds Oregon State Hospital in contempt of court
- May 16, 2025 Behavioral health providers say Oregon Health Authority rule puts patients at risk
- Apr 16, 2025 Another patient’s death, another new leader add to turmoil at Oregon State Hospital
- Apr 14, 2025 Gov. Kotek replaces Oregon State Hospital leadership after recent patient death
- Apr 14, 2025 Details emerge about Oregon State Hospital leader’s sudden departure
- Mar 21, 2025 Federal judge finds Marion County and its lawyer acted ‘in bad faith’
- Mar 13, 2025 Judge considers contempt order, fines to force Oregon into mental health system improvements
- Mar 13, 2025 Oregon State Hospital faces possible fines, contempt ruling over long admission waits for criminal defendants
- Mar 12, 2025 Advocacy groups push for contempt judgment against Oregon for mental health admission delays
- Jan 24, 2025 Misdemeanor defendants with mental illness wouldn’t go to Oregon State Hospital under new proposal
- Jan 23, 2025 Judge overseeing state hospital caseinsists on answers as contempt orderlooms
- Jan 21, 2025 Provider taxes, staffing shortages and mental health will be top priorities for lawmakers in 2025
- Jan 10, 2025 Disability Rights Oregon files contempt motion for mentally ill defendants
- Jan 9, 2025 Judge considers contempt order to overhaul Oregon's mental health system
- Jan 7, 2025 State should be held in federal contempt for mental health failures, advocates say
- Jan 7, 2025 Disability watchdog group seeks order to find Oregon in contempt of court
- Jan 7, 2025 Disability Rights Oregon asks judge to hold state in contempt for delay in admissions to psychiatric hospital
- Dec 18, 2024 Judge may extend discharge deadlines for Oregon State Hospital patients
- Nov 20, 2024 A Key State Agency Admits It Ignored a Federal Mandate to Help People With Severe Mental Illness
- Nov 20, 2024 Oregon State Hospital has violated federal order on admissions for last 6 months; judge presses for change
- Nov 14, 2024 Oregon group wants to make it easier to commit those in mental health crisis
- Nov 14, 2024 Health authority is flouting new Biden anti-discrimination rules, hospitals claim
- Jun 6, 2024 Court revives suit by hospitals demanding Oregon provide beds for civilly committed patients
- Jun 5, 2024 Hospitals' lawsuit against Oregon State Hospital revived after appeal
- May 9, 2024 Oregon hospitals’ lawsuit over state’s psychiatric care responsibility advances in appellate court
- Apr 1, 2024 Marion County, crime victims ask new judge for more say on Oregon State Hospital case
- Mar 11, 2024 Oregon State Hospital superintendent announces her retirement
- Dec 26, 2023 Judge extends discharge deadlines for Oregon State Hospital patients
- Dec 26, 2023 Oregon State Hospital’s overcrowding progress too fragile to let court order lapse, expert says
- Dec 22, 2023 Judge to Weigh Extension of Oregon State Hospital Early-Release Order
- Dec 9, 2023 Oregon hospitals try to revive mental health lawsuit, say state violated patients’ rights
- Dec 7, 2023 Oregon ‘community navigator’ program aims to ease transition out of state psychiatric hospital
- Nov 9, 2023 Oregon community mental health providers are squeezed for resources
- Nov 2, 2023 Oregon State Hospital patient dies at psychiatric hospital in Salem
- Oct 30, 2023 'The new normal'
- Aug 26, 2023 People With Mental Illness Are Now Waiting Less Than a Week in Jail Before Admission to Oregon State Hospital
- Aug 2, 2023 State hospital patients still held longer than court-ordered timelines, report finds
- Dec 29, 2022 State officials, advocacy group want hospitals’ lawsuit over psychiatric gridlock dismissed
- Dec 29, 2022 Washington County sheriff warns that judge’s order to keep mentally ill man in jail likely illegal
- Jun 6, 2022 Expert Recommends State Ease Oregon State Hospital Bottlenecks
- May 10, 2022 "Aid & Assist" Crisis in Oregon Jails
- Feb 2, 2022 State hospital must produce data on court-ordered admissions, outside expert’s report says
- Dec 17, 2021 Outside investigator will review capacity issues at Oregon State Hospital
- Nov 15, 2021 State hospital embroiled in contempt proceedings for not admitting mentally ill people court-ordered to get treatment
- Oct 21, 2021 Concerns of racism, transphobia raised with Oregon State Hospital leadership
- Oct 21, 2021 Oregon State Hospital superintendent acknowledges ‘profound larger crises’ at psychiatric facility
- Oct 20, 2021 New Concerns About Racism, Transphobia Raised With Oregon State Hospital Leadership
- Oct 19, 2021 State hospital superintendent defends pandemic record in response to outside complaints
- Oct 12, 2021 Staffers at Oregon State Hospital endure violence, long hours despite promises of improvements
- Oct 12, 2021 Advocates report dire conditions at Oregon State Hospital
- Sep 27, 2021 Outside Investigation Finds “Complete Disarray” At Oregon State Hospital
- Sep 22, 2021 Judge signals Oregon’s psychiatric hospital could have to speed up admissions, add capacity
- Sep 22, 2021 Judge sets deadline for Oregon State Hospital to resume prompt admission of patients
- Aug 18, 2021 Salem man held in jail 'on the idea of future crimes he might commit'
- Aug 17, 2021 Judge ordered to review his decision on admissions policy for Oregon State Hospital, 9th Circuit Court rules
- Jul 26, 2021 Despite court orders, 16 held in jail rather than Oregon State Hospital
- Jun 10, 2021 Letter: State hospital should be a last resort, not first choice
- Jun 6, 2021 Opinion: What’s really driving the Oregon State Hospital crisis
- Jun 4, 2021 ‘The state did not follow through.’ As Oregon State Hospital brings on National Guard staffers, others recall facility’s long-term problems
- May 27, 2021 ‘Dire’ staffing situation at Oregon State Hospital prompts call for National Guard to assist
- Apr 14, 2021 Oregon State Hospital seeks pause on admissions as new patient numbers spike
- Jan 7, 2021 As COVID-19 unit nears capacity, Oregon State Hospital suspends admissions again
- Dec 3, 2020 State hospital to suspend admissions for 1 week after more patients test positive
- Sep 19, 2019 The broken system
- Sep 13, 2019 Advocates seek long-term state plan to treat defendants with mental illness
- Feb 24, 2019 Mentally ill languish in Oregon jails, in breach of federal court order
- Jul 19, 2017 Oregon’s mental hospital is being flooded with criminal defendants
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Americans with Disabilities Act
- May 6, 2025 She tried to spare her block’s beloved tree. Portland put her through a bureaucratic buzz saw
- Jan 19, 2025 People with disabilities are extra vulnerable in major disasters like wildfires, says Oregon advocate
- Jul 26, 2024 Disability Pride Month: Why it matters and how to celebrate
- Jun 13, 2024 Webinar series celebrating 34 years of civil rights for people with disabilities to launch July 9
- Jun 16, 2023 Free ‘Lunch and Learn’ webinar series celebrates 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
- Aug 17, 2021 Alsea superintendent: Mask letter to parents ‘out of context’
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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
- Jun 15, 2020 Access denied: Oregonians with disabilities face extra challenges meeting care needs during pandemic
- May 17, 2020 Federal government asked to tell hospitals modify visit bans
- Jun 15, 2018 US Attorney's Office announces dismissal of case involving veteran whose care was dropped
- Jun 15, 2018 VA Will Provide In-Home Care for Vet With Gehrig's Disease
- Jun 15, 2018 VA continues home healthcare for disabled Oregon vet
- Feb 2, 2018 VA extends home health care for disabled Oregon vet for 60 days
- Jan 25, 2018 Disabled Springfield veteran sues VA over plan to cut home care
- Autism
- Ban on Canines in Jail
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Behavioral Health Unit
- Jan 11, 2021 Disability rights advocates say Oregon prisons doing better by severely mentally ill inmates
- Jan 11, 2021 Report finds conditions improved for mentally ill prisoners in Oregon’s maximum security prison
- Apr 13, 2018 State prison may miss target for reforms
- Apr 10, 2018 Oregon inmates with severe mental illness still held too long in solitary, group says
- Apr 10, 2018 Effort to reduce solitary confinement for mentally ill offenders has stalled
- Apr 26, 2017 Mentally ill prisoners still in their cells an average 23 hours a Day
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C.S.
- Apr 11, 2017 Oregon DHS sued over reducing in-home care hours
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C.S. v. DHS
- Apr 11, 2017 Oregon DHS sued over reducing in-home care hours
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C.S. v. ODDS
- Apr 21, 2017 In-home care cuts tough choices for DHS, families
- Apr 12, 2017 People with disabilities suing DHS after in-home care is cut
- Apr 11, 2017 Oregon DHS sued over reducing in-home care hours
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CCCF
- Mar 13, 2026 Federal judge rules Oregon failed to save key video evidence in prison assault case
- May 23, 2025 Former guard at Oregon’s prison for women set to be sentenced for sexual misconduct
- Jan 1, 2025 Building Change: Meet the Newest ONLD Award Winners (pp. 30-33)
- Dec 28, 2023 Coffee Creek inmate sues corrections agency amid criminal case
- CIRT
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COVID-19
- Oct 14, 2021 Oregon Health Authority Punts Question Of How To Ration Care In A Crisis
- Oct 4, 2021 Editorial: Should Oregon have statewide rules for rationing healthcare?
- Sep 30, 2021 State lacks rules for care-rationing at Oregon hospitals
- Sep 30, 2021 State lacks rules for care-rationing at Oregon hospitals
- Aug 17, 2021 Alsea superintendent: Mask letter to parents ‘out of context’
- May 7, 2021 Oregon could shield health-care providers from COVID-related lawsuits
- Feb 4, 2021 Many students with disabilities still struggle with distance learning
- Dec 21, 2020 Oregon hospitals didn't have shortages. So why were disabled people denied care?
- Dec 14, 2020 As hospitals fear being overwhelmed by COVID-19, do the disabled get the same access?
- Dec 13, 2020 Opinion: Liability protection for health care industry would be an unnecessary barrier to justice
- Sep 24, 2020 Oregon scraps crisis care guidelines for health care providers
- Jul 31, 2020 Masks slow coronavirus spread, but make communication harder for some people
- Jul 24, 2020 Mask opponents sue to invalidate Gov. Kate Brown’s statewide mask requirement
- Jul 12, 2020 New law bars discrimination against people with disabilities during pandemic
- Jul 11, 2020 New Oregon law bars discrimination against people with disabilities during pandemic
- Jul 3, 2020 What was accomplished during Oregon's whirlwind special legislative session?
- Jun 29, 2020 Verify: These face mask exemption cards are not real
- Jun 25, 2020 After rising discrimination, lawmakers tackle bill to protect the medical rights of people with disabilities
- Jun 18, 2020 Two men from group homes for people with disabilities dead from coronavirus as advocates point to problems
- Jun 15, 2020 Access denied: Oregonians with disabilities face extra challenges meeting care needs during pandemic
- Jun 1, 2020 Advocate blasts Oregon Health Authority over leadership during pandemic
- May 31, 2020 Few homeless people have coronavirus. Portland still plans to resume clearing camps
- May 21, 2020 Column: It pays to be curious
- May 20, 2020 Oregon advocacy group condemns city’s emergency loitering prohibition, saying it had the practical effect of “sit lie”
- May 18, 2020 A squeeze on jail space
- May 17, 2020 Federal government asked to tell hospitals modify visit bans
- May 15, 2020 Oregon health care policy invites discrimination, civil rights groups allege
- May 15, 2020 For mentally ill defendants, coronavirus means few safe options
- May 13, 2020 Visually impaired Oregonians face voting challenges amid COVID-19
- May 13, 2020 Protecting the rights of people with disabilities in lockdown
- May 13, 2020 Proposed Oregon Health Authority cuts run wide and deep
- May 13, 2020 Protecting the rights of people with disabilities during lockdown
- May 8, 2020 In civil rights complaint, Oregon groups contend state policy could bring widespread discrimination amid Covid-19
- May 7, 2020 People with disabilities struggle with services during pandemic
- May 7, 2020 For people with disabilities, COVID-19 presents an extra burden
- May 5, 2020 Counties reducing jail population to help fight COVID
- May 4, 2020 Oregon county jail populations decreased by nearly 50% amid COVID-19 pandemic
- May 3, 2020 Marion, Polk county jails slash inmate populations by 30 to 75% in response to COVID-19
- May 1, 2020 Inmate population reduced in response to the pandemic
- Apr 30, 2020 Tillamook County reduces jail population due to COVID-19
- Apr 30, 2020 As Oregon State Hospital limits admissions during pandemic, mental health advocates press for a different solution
- Apr 29, 2020 Deschutes County Jail inmate population cut in half in recent weeks
- Apr 29, 2020 Oregon jails have cut inmate populations in half during the pandemic, new data show
- Apr 22, 2020 On Social Security? Here’s your stimulus check info
- Mar 30, 2020 Disability rights group demand Gov. Brown prevent COVID-19 healthcare discrimination
- Mar 27, 2020 Civil Rights Group Urges Gov. Kate Brown Not to Allow Discrimination Against COVID-19 Patients With Disabilities
- Mar 17, 2020 Oregon courts, jails respond to coronavirus: Washington County jail to release 60 inmates; court hearings see widespread delays
- Dec 16, 2019 State Hospital temporarily halts civil commitments
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Children's Rights Project
- Feb 23, 2026 Fremont Middle School in spotlight over student injury claims
- Feb 16, 2026 Guest Column: Say no to ‘a potentially catastrophic time bomb’
- Feb 14, 2026 OP/ED: HB 4059 RAISES SERIOUS CONCERNS for ENDANGERED CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
- Feb 12, 2026 Bill to scale back Oregon child welfare investigations in jeopardy in Salem
- Feb 11, 2026 A new independent report says Oregon's Department of Human Services failed an autistic teen who died alone
- Feb 11, 2026 Oregon child welfare system failed autistic teen, led to his death, report says
- Feb 10, 2026 Flaws in Oregon’s social safety net contributed to teen’s death, report says
- Feb 10, 2026 Death of Oregon teen with autism could have been prevented, advocacy group says
- Dec 11, 2025 Pro Bono Innovators 2025 Honoree Davis Wright Tremaine
- Oct 29, 2025 Federal education cuts abandon students with disabilities
- Aug 29, 2025 Reducing abuse of Oregon foster care children
- Aug 27, 2025 Which abused kids in Oregon's foster care system count in the reporting data?
- Aug 24, 2025 Budget cuts threaten OR special ed
- Aug 13, 2025 Oregon tried to limit kids tallied in foster care abuse cases, but judge disagreed
- Aug 12, 2025 ‘An exciting time’: Court ruling, expert report chart next steps for Oregon foster child reforms
- Aug 12, 2025 Federal appeals court sides with Oregon foster youth victims, expanding abuse settlement
- Aug 12, 2025 All foster kids in Oregon's legal custody are entitled to relief under settlement, appeals court rules
- Jul 8, 2025 Federal court ruling continues yearslong lawsuit on shortened school days for Oregon students with disabilities
- Jul 7, 2025 9th Circuit revives Oregon lawsuit over short school days for special education students
- Jul 1, 2025 Free school lunch, ending vote by mail among Oregon bills that failed
- Jun 27, 2025 Kotek Vetoes Three Bills Relating to Child Welfare
- Jun 19, 2025 Major behavioral health bills pending as Legislature winds down
- Jun 12, 2025 Controversial Oregon child welfare bill moves forward in Salem
- May 29, 2025 State leaders say easing up on workers who restrain kids will help relieve care shortages. Advocates worry it could mask abuse
- May 16, 2025 Former foster youth criticizes proposed Oregon bill to once again allow out-of-state treatment
- May 12, 2025 Oregon governor testifies for controversial bill focusing on foster kids
- May 8, 2025 Contentious bill backed by behavioral health providers gets another hearing
- Apr 11, 2025 10 children on Oregon child welfare agency’s radar have died so far this year
- Apr 11, 2025 ‘No real intervention’: Oregon child welfare agency slammed for failure to protect kids with special needs
- Mar 27, 2025 Disability Rights Oregon releases report faulting DHS for foster youth's suicide
- Mar 27, 2025 Advocacy group alleges Oregon hid details of foster care child’s death
- Mar 24, 2025 Oregon lawmakers consider sending kids in foster care out of state, again. Only this time, with less transparency
- Mar 20, 2025 How eliminating the Department of Education can impact Oregon, Washington schools
- Mar 3, 2025 Spending on special education in Oregon needs a revamped formula, researchers find
- Feb 18, 2025 “Momnibus” Bills To Fund Prenatal And Postpartum Support Would Help Black Women, Legislators Say
- Jan 28, 2025 Oregon joins lawsuit while state officials scramble to respond to Trump order freezing federal funds
- Jan 3, 2025 Kids in Oregon’s foster care system need safe and secure housing, but an effort underway to create more has some advocates worried
- Dec 31, 2024 10 top Oregon political stories of 2024
- Dec 8, 2024 Proposed Oregon Legislation Sparks Debate Over Foster Care Abuse Definitions
- Dec 5, 2024 As Oregon considers rolling back child welfare reforms, advocates cry foul
- Nov 26, 2024 Taxpayer cost for Oregon’s class-action foster suit climbs over $34 million
- Nov 25, 2024 Striking teachers in Albany may soon lose district health coverage
- Nov 24, 2024 Editorial: Latest child welfare debacle demands true reform
- Nov 22, 2024 Oregon billed $10.8M in attorney fees to settle foster care class action
- Nov 21, 2024 Striking Albany teachers accuse district of illegal tactics
- Nov 14, 2024 The final tab to taxpayers to defend Oregon’s troubled child welfare system? Possibly upwards of $30 million
- Nov 13, 2024 Oregon spent $23M on legal fees to defend state foster care system before reaching settlement
- Sep 24, 2024 Vale student pushes for ADA access at high school entry
- Sep 13, 2024 Former Oregon foster youth share harrowing stories in settlement hearing
- Sep 12, 2024 Foster care youth testify over issues in Oregon's foster care system following class action settlement
- Sep 12, 2024 Federal judge approves historic Oregon child welfare settlement after emotional testimony
- Sep 12, 2024 Next chapter in child welfare civil lawsuit begins; now real work starts to improve children’s lives in Oregon
- Aug 1, 2024 Current, former foster youth get voice in improving care in OR
- Jul 24, 2024 Judge seeks perspective of 5,000 Oregon foster children as the state moves toward reforms
- Jun 11, 2024 After settlement, Disability Rights Oregon and DHS wait for neutral expert pick
- Jun 10, 2024 How Oregon must change foster care to satisfy a lawsuit settlement
- Jun 3, 2024 Oregon settles lawsuit over troubled foster care system
- May 24, 2024 Settlement in class-action lawsuit to ‘transform’ Oregon foster care system
- May 24, 2024 Oregon settles class action lawsuit over foster care failures
- May 24, 2024 Oregon DHS and Disability Rights Oregon settle long-running class-action foster care lawsuit
- May 23, 2024 Oregon settles child-welfare civil lawsuit; expert will be appointed to oversee the troubled system
- May 23, 2024 ODHS pledges to address issues in settlement with Oregon foster youth
- May 16, 2024 Oregon is close to settling class action lawsuit over foster care failures
- May 10, 2024 Oregon spent upwards of $18 million to defend its struggling child welfare system. Now, the trial has been postponed
- May 1, 2024 Unlock Oregon’s Potential by Investing in an Untapped Workforce: People With Disabilities
- Apr 30, 2024 Facing a class-action lawsuit, Oregon DHS subpoenas senator’s emails before she testifies
- Mar 31, 2024 The Less Privileged Communities Of Oregon Are The Main Beneficiaries Of A Federal Funding Package
- Mar 29, 2024 Oregon to get portion of $21 billion for early and postsecondary education allocated by Congress
- Jan 9, 2024 Oregon foster care class action lawsuit headed to trial after settlement offer rejected
- Nov 6, 2023 C.O. students with disabilities still seeing shortened school days after enactment of new legislation
- Aug 29, 2023 Staff and advocates claim lack of accountability for Oregon special education system
- Aug 28, 2023 Examining the top issues facing Oregon’s K-12 schools as new year begins
- Aug 11, 2023 New law gives parents of children with disabilities right to refuse short school schedule
- Dec 6, 2022 Oregon students with disabilities were promised extra help post-pandemic, but 15 months later, aid is limited
- Aug 19, 2022 Judge OKs class-action lawsuit alleging Oregon foster care dysfunction
- Aug 18, 2022 Lawsuit alleging abuses in Oregon's foster care system gains class action status
- Aug 17, 2022 Federal judge certifies class action lawsuit over Oregon foster care
- Jul 7, 2022 Hundreds of Oregon’s disabled students are illegally denied full school days, new report finds
- Mar 19, 2022 'Egregious violation': Parents demand equal education time for students with disabilities
- Feb 26, 2022 Oregon Bill to Help Students With Disabilities Falls Through Cracks
- Dec 10, 2021 Klamath Falls school district accused of reducing instruction time for students with autism
- Oct 8, 2021 Lawsuit alleging Oregon foster care failures moves forward: Federal judge rejects arguments to dismiss suit
- Oct 7, 2021 Federal judge keeps alive lawsuit alleging Oregon foster care failures, saying state can’t bat away charges it mistreats children
- Jun 22, 2021 Op-ed: Anniversary of landmark Olmstead case shines light on disability rights
- Jul 13, 2020 Children’s mental health program swept up in looming budget cuts
- Jun 24, 2020 Audit: Oregon students with disabilities don't get consistent support
- Jun 24, 2020 Audit: Disabled students in Oregon lack enough funding, San Francisco Chronicle
- Jun 24, 2020 State audit finds many Oregon students with disabilities don't receive adequate support
- Mar 7, 2020 In Oregon, a lawsuit aimed at supporting disabled students
- Dec 10, 2019 Child advocacy group asks to include all Oregon foster children in class action suit
- Aug 11, 2019 State wants foster care case dismissed, takes fiery rebuke
- Aug 8, 2019 Advocacy groups fire back after Oregon officials move to dismiss federal foster care lawsuit
- Aug 7, 2019 Advocacy group alleges Oregon's foster care system 'revictimizes children'
- Jul 26, 2019 State attorneys seek dismissal of Oregon foster care lawsuit
- Jul 13, 2019 Shortened school day case faces motion to dismiss
- Apr 30, 2019 Oregon foster care plagued by staff shortages, caseworkers say
- Apr 21, 2019 Editorial: Child-welfare lawsuit could force the accountability Oregon needs
- Apr 16, 2019 Horrific failures of Oregon foster care system called out in new federal lawsuit
- Apr 16, 2019 'Surprised and appalled': Oregon foster care system targeted in federal lawsuit
- Apr 16, 2019 Oregon foster care system targeted in federal lawsuit
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Childrens Rights Project
- Mar 3, 2025 Spending on special education in Oregon needs a revamped formula, researchers find
- Feb 18, 2025 “Momnibus” Bills To Fund Prenatal And Postpartum Support Would Help Black Women, Legislators Say
- Jan 16, 2025 How Trump could have an outsized impact on Albany, Corvallis schools
- Nov 25, 2024 Striking teachers in Albany may soon lose district health coverage
- Nov 21, 2024 Striking Albany teachers accuse district of illegal tactics
- Aug 25, 2024 A new Oregon law was supposed to guarantee students have a full day at school. Is it working?
- Apr 4, 2024 Disability rights advocates call on Portland Schools to spare special education jobs in budget cuts
- Jan 9, 2024 Oregon foster care class action lawsuit headed to trial after settlement offer rejected
- Jun 21, 2023 'She just wants a friend': Families push for full school days for children with disabilities
- Jun 2, 2023 Bill aimed at restoring full-time school for most Oregon students with disabilities in jeopardy
- May 31, 2023 State school fund cleared for Oregon House vote
- Chronic illnesses
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Civil Commitment
- Dec 29, 2025 A Portland man killed a stranger. Only then did he get long-term help
- Jun 10, 2025 Bill to make civil commitment in Oregon easier moves forward
- Apr 8, 2025 Coalition's push to change Oregon’s civil commitment law faces opposition
- Apr 2, 2025 Father, attacked by son in mental health crisis, says changes to Oregon’s civil commitment laws are badly needed
- Mar 31, 2025 How Oregon’s laws on forcing mental health treatment could change this year
- Jan 7, 2025 Disability Rights Oregon asks judge to hold state in contempt for delay in admissions to psychiatric hospital
- Dec 18, 2024 Judge may extend discharge deadlines for Oregon State Hospital patients
- Nov 20, 2024 A Key State Agency Admits It Ignored a Federal Mandate to Help People With Severe Mental Illness
- Nov 20, 2024 Oregon State Hospital has violated federal order on admissions for last 6 months; judge presses for change
- Nov 14, 2024 Oregon group wants to make it easier to commit those in mental health crisis
- Nov 14, 2024 Health authority is flouting new Biden anti-discrimination rules, hospitals claim
- Aug 8, 2024 Mental health workgroup proposes changes to Oregon's civil commitment laws
- Jul 31, 2024 The Number of Oregonians Compelled to Receive Psychiatric Treatment Is Vanishingly Small
- Jun 9, 2024 They Were in a Mental Health Crisis at a Hospital. This Is How They Landed in Jail.
- Jun 6, 2024 Court revives suit by hospitals demanding Oregon provide beds for civilly committed patients
- Jun 5, 2024 Hospitals' lawsuit against Oregon State Hospital revived after appeal
- May 31, 2024 A man spent his final days in isolation in an Oregon jail. Why did he die?
- May 9, 2024 Oregon hospitals’ lawsuit over state’s psychiatric care responsibility advances in appellate court
- Apr 1, 2024 Marion County, crime victims ask new judge for more say on Oregon State Hospital case
- Mar 7, 2024 Bill to stop involuntarily commitment of individuals with intellectual disabilities fails
- Dec 26, 2023 Judge extends discharge deadlines for Oregon State Hospital patients
- Dec 26, 2023 Oregon State Hospital’s overcrowding progress too fragile to let court order lapse, expert says
- Dec 22, 2023 Judge to Weigh Extension of Oregon State Hospital Early-Release Order
- Dec 9, 2023 Oregon hospitals try to revive mental health lawsuit, say state violated patients’ rights
- Nov 26, 2023 High bar for hospitalizing mentally ill Portlanders without consent leaves those in great need on the street
- Aug 2, 2023 State hospital patients still held longer than court-ordered timelines, report finds
- Aug 18, 2021 Salem man held in jail 'on the idea of future crimes he might commit'
- Jul 26, 2021 Despite court orders, 16 held in jail rather than Oregon State Hospital
- Apr 14, 2021 Having someone committed could become easier in Oregon
- Coffee Creek Correctional Facility
- Comagine
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Community Living
- Jul 21, 2025 Oregon caregivers fear looming cuts to Medicaid
- Jun 15, 2018 US Attorney's Office announces dismissal of case involving veteran whose care was dropped
- Jun 15, 2018 VA Will Provide In-Home Care for Vet With Gehrig's Disease
- Jun 15, 2018 VA continues home healthcare for disabled Oregon vet
- Jun 5, 2018 Ready for the real world
- May 10, 2018 DHS, disability groups reach agreement to strengthen in-home care
- Feb 2, 2018 VA extends home health care for disabled Oregon vet for 60 days
- Jan 25, 2018 Disabled Springfield veteran sues VA over plan to cut home care
- Jan 11, 2018 Air Force veteran with ALS may be forced to leave home as care is reduce
- Jun 15, 2017 What the Republican health bill means for Gresham family with disabled daughter
- Apr 12, 2017 People with disabilities suing DHS after in-home care is cut
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Community Mental Health Services
- Jun 6, 2022 Expert Recommends State Ease Oregon State Hospital Bottlenecks
- Jun 15, 2021 Oregon lawmakers will take a ‘big swing’ at mental health funding this year
- Jun 10, 2021 Letter: State hospital should be a last resort, not first choice
- Jun 6, 2021 Opinion: What’s really driving the Oregon State Hospital crisis
- Compensatory Education
- Conservatorship
- Coronavirus
- Court
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Criminal Justice
- Jun 1, 2024 An Essential Part of the Justice System (p. 28)
- Apr 13, 2021 Op-Ed: Oregon legislation that will transform justice
- Jul 1, 2020 Portland City Council approves 1-year extension of police union contract
- May 1, 2020 Inmate population reduced in response to the pandemic
- Apr 30, 2020 Tillamook County reduces jail population due to COVID-19
- Apr 29, 2020 Deschutes County Jail inmate population cut in half in recent weeks
- Apr 29, 2020 Oregon jails have cut inmate populations in half during the pandemic, new data show
- Apr 9, 2020 Oregon State Hospital restricts admissions, leaving some mentally ill inmates stuck in jail
- Mar 17, 2020 Oregon courts, jails respond to coronavirus: Washington County jail to release 60 inmates; court hearings see widespread delays
- Jan 30, 2020 Family of man who died of flu at Salem prison sues for $15 million, allege cover-up
- Jan 29, 2020 Michael Barton died after getting sick in prison. A lawsuit says prison staff ignored his cries for help
- Dec 6, 2019 When mental illness becomes a jail sentence
- Oct 31, 2019 Federal judge ends lawsuit against Oregon State Hospital
- Oct 16, 2019 Cut to Oregon State Hospital wait times leaves some without mental health care
- Sep 26, 2019 Patient to sue Oregon State Hospital over admission delay
- Aug 29, 2019 Federal judge to hear arguments over admission delays at State Hospital
- Jul 22, 2019 Disability Rights Oregon says negligence by prison nurses, medical staff caused inmate’s death
- Jun 27, 2019 ‘Unwanted’ and Under Arrest
- Jun 18, 2019 Portland study looks into link between mental health, hospitals, and criminal justice system
- Jun 18, 2019 Portland area hospitals are criminalizing mental illness according to new report
- Jun 18, 2019 Report: Portland hospitals criminalize mental health when they call police
- Jun 18, 2019 Portland area hospitals criminalize mental illness, report claims
- Jun 18, 2019 Editorial: Trespass arrests at Portland-area hospitals criminalize mental illness, homelessness
- Jun 18, 2019 Portland hospitals funnel vulnerable patients into criminal justice system, report finds
- Jun 18, 2019 Report: Hospital calls about ‘unwanted’ people trespassing leads to jail, criminalizing mental illness
- Jun 17, 2019 In The Pacific Northwest, concern grows over the number of deaths in county jails
- Jun 11, 2019 Federal judge defers ruling on Oregon State Psychiatric Hospital
- Jun 5, 2019 Oregon lawmakers try to make it harder to send some inmates to State Hospital
- May 10, 2019 Public defenders claim Oregon State Hospital is violating court injunction
- Jan 30, 2019 Multnomah County making strides improving cruel conditions for mentally ill inmates: Editorial
- Jan 27, 2019 Costly, ineffective, cruel: How Oregon ensnares mentally ill people charged with low-level crimes
- Jun 10, 2018 Letter: Booking process needs mental health filter
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Criminalization of Mental Illness
- Mar 13, 2026 Federal judge rules Oregon failed to save key video evidence in prison assault case
- Mar 11, 2026 Voices from Solitary: They’ll Never Count Me Among the Broken
- Feb 23, 2026 Another top manager at Oregon State Hospital resigns
- Feb 2, 2026 Nag: 120 days in the hole (part two)
- Jan 22, 2026 Oregon pays $2.3 million to settle negligence suit after man’s death in solitary cell in prison
- Dec 29, 2025 A Portland man killed a stranger. Only then did he get long-term help
- Dec 14, 2025 How one Portland police unit helps mentally ill people bridge ‘two nearly broken systems’
- Dec 9, 2025 State fined $1.4M for patient intake delays at Oregon State Hospital
- Dec 9, 2025 Oregon hospitals fall short in fight over long-term psychiatric care
- Dec 4, 2025 Oregon’s Plan for Fixing Its Mental Health System: Build More Beds, Get More Workers
- Nov 10, 2025 County officials vow to defy state pressure on behavior health
- Oct 19, 2025 Inside Oregon’s oldest prison: 114-degree cells and $13M annual repairs
- Oct 14, 2025 Suit challenges new Oregon behavioral health siting law
- Sep 24, 2025 Three Oregon DAs Withdraw from Federal Lawsuit Over State Hospital Operations, Cite Legislative Progress
- Sep 23, 2025 Trump's push to institutionalize homeless Americans offers quick fix and sparks fear
- Sep 8, 2025 Oregon hit with $161K fine over psychiatric hospital admission delays
- Aug 12, 2025 State mental health system faces another court challenge
- Aug 8, 2025 State must pay fines for delay in Oregon State Hospital admissions during appeal of contempt ruling
- Aug 7, 2025 Federal judge pans Oregon Health Authority's bid to put contempt order on hold
- Aug 2, 2025 The Deceptive Politics of Civil Commitment in Oregon
- Jul 26, 2025 Trump's homelessness executive order draws divided response from Oregon leaders
- Jul 25, 2025 Trump executive order on homelessness brings uncertainty to Oregon
- Jul 24, 2025 President Trump's executive order on homeless crisis met with praise, pushback in Portland
- Jun 30, 2025 Lawmakers clear bills targeting Oregon’s struggling mental health system
- Jun 24, 2025 ‘Harm and death’: Report shows how Oregon State Hospital failed a Lane County patient
- Jun 20, 2025 In final days of session, lawmakers combine two controversial mental health bills
- Jun 20, 2025 Oregon appeals judge's contempt order for psychiatric system failures
- Jun 19, 2025 Oregon appeals federal contempt ruling over state hospital delays
- Jun 13, 2025 Oregon State Hospital could owe more than $7M a year in fines, among other troubles
- Jun 10, 2025 Deciphering the federal contempt order against Oregon health officials
- Jun 10, 2025 Oregon faces hefty fines as hospital delays violate court order on mental health care
- Jun 6, 2025 Oregon found in contempt, faces hefty fines for delaying admissions to state psychiatric hospital
- Jun 6, 2025 Federal judge finds Oregon in contempt over mental health care delays for people in jail
- Jun 6, 2025 Judge holds Oregon Health Authority in contempt for failure to promptly make admissions to psychiatric custody
- Jun 6, 2025 Federal judge finds Oregon State Hospital in contempt of court
- May 23, 2025 Former guard at Oregon’s prison for women set to be sentenced for sexual misconduct
- May 16, 2025 Behavioral health providers say Oregon Health Authority rule puts patients at risk
- Apr 28, 2025 In a broken mental health system, a tiny jail cell becomes an institution of last resort
- Apr 16, 2025 Another patient’s death, another new leader add to turmoil at Oregon State Hospital
- Apr 16, 2025 SENTENCED TO THE SIDEWALK: Legislators sharpening focus on reforms to help troubled people
- Apr 15, 2025 SENTENCED TO THE SIDEWALK: In ‘revolving door’ of Salem’s psychiatric unit, getting better is a matter of luck
- Apr 14, 2025 Gov. Kotek replaces Oregon State Hospital leadership after recent patient death
- Apr 14, 2025 Details emerge about Oregon State Hospital leader’s sudden departure
- Apr 4, 2025 Lawsuit alleges Washington County does not provide equal services to people in mental health crisis
- Mar 31, 2025 Lawsuit over 911 sending armed officers to mental health calls can go forward against Washington County
- Mar 21, 2025 Federal judge finds Marion County and its lawyer acted ‘in bad faith’
- Mar 13, 2025 Judge considers contempt order, fines to force Oregon into mental health system improvements
- Mar 13, 2025 Deputies refuse to attend Portland civil commitment hearings without their guns
- Mar 13, 2025 Oregon State Hospital faces possible fines, contempt ruling over long admission waits for criminal defendants
- Mar 12, 2025 Advocacy groups push for contempt judgment against Oregon for mental health admission delays
- Jan 30, 2025 Grants Pass sued again over ‘objectively unreasonable’ homeless ordinances
- Jan 24, 2025 Misdemeanor defendants with mental illness wouldn’t go to Oregon State Hospital under new proposal
- Jan 24, 2025 This City Inspired A New National Standard for Policing Homelessness. Now It’s Cracking Down Even More.
- Jan 23, 2025 Judge overseeing state hospital caseinsists on answers as contempt orderlooms
- Jan 21, 2025 Provider taxes, staffing shortages and mental health will be top priorities for lawmakers in 2025
- Jan 10, 2025 Disability Rights Oregon files contempt motion for mentally ill defendants
- Jan 9, 2025 Judge considers contempt order to overhaul Oregon's mental health system
- Jan 8, 2025 New Grants Pass City Council drastically changes city's approach to homelessness
- Jan 7, 2025 State should be held in federal contempt for mental health failures, advocates say
- Jan 7, 2025 Disability watchdog group seeks order to find Oregon in contempt of court
- Jan 7, 2025 Disability Rights Oregon asks judge to hold state in contempt for delay in admissions to psychiatric hospital
- Jan 1, 2025 Building Change: Meet the Newest ONLD Award Winners (pp. 30-33)
- Dec 19, 2024 Oregon to pay up to $250,000 to consultants to defend state in prison litigation
- Dec 18, 2024 Judge may extend discharge deadlines for Oregon State Hospital patients
- Dec 18, 2024 Oregon advocates see overreach in local camping restrictions for homeless after court ruling
- Dec 10, 2024 Oregon man’s death by suicide in a prison’s solitary confinement cell leads to negligence suit
- Nov 20, 2024 A Key State Agency Admits It Ignored a Federal Mandate to Help People With Severe Mental Illness
- Nov 20, 2024 Oregon State Hospital has violated federal order on admissions for last 6 months; judge presses for change
- Nov 14, 2024 Oregon group wants to make it easier to commit those in mental health crisis
- Nov 14, 2024 Health authority is flouting new Biden anti-discrimination rules, hospitals claim
- Nov 4, 2024 A mentally ill inmate in Oregon lost nearly 100 pounds before his sudden death, records suggest
- Oct 8, 2024 Disability rights group slams Grants Pass's treatment of disabled homeless people
- Oct 4, 2024 After U.S. Supreme Court allows cities to outlaw homeless camping, Grants Pass resumes fining disabled homeless residents, advocates say
- Oct 3, 2024 DRO claims Grants Pass’ treatment of disabled unhoused residents is illegal
- Oct 3, 2024 Disability rights advocates send letter of concern to Grants Pass
- Oct 3, 2024 Letter, ODOJ outline legal vulnerabilities at Grants Pass homeless sites
- Sep 23, 2024 Grants Pass officers are citing people with disabilities for not moving from city campsites for unsheltered residents
- Sep 10, 2024 D.C. Can’t Dismiss Lawsuit Over Police Response to Mental Health Crises
- Sep 3, 2024 Judge Greenlights Lawsuit Over Suburban 911 Response
- Jun 9, 2024 They Were in a Mental Health Crisis at a Hospital. This Is How They Landed in Jail.
- Jun 6, 2024 Court revives suit by hospitals demanding Oregon provide beds for civilly committed patients
- Jun 5, 2024 Hospitals' lawsuit against Oregon State Hospital revived after appeal
- Jun 5, 2024 Douglas County’s Jail Faces Scrutiny After Recent String of Inmate Deaths
- May 31, 2024 A man spent his final days in isolation in an Oregon jail. Why did he die?
- May 9, 2024 Oregon hospitals’ lawsuit over state’s psychiatric care responsibility advances in appellate court
- Apr 21, 2024 Grants Pass homeless case at SCOTUS ‘not complicated’
- Apr 9, 2024 As Grants Pass case looms, Oregon advocates urge U.S. Supreme Court to protect homeless
- Apr 1, 2024 Marion County, crime victims ask new judge for more say on Oregon State Hospital case
- Mar 13, 2024 Sheriffs Inspect Each Other’s Jails. They Found Nothing Amiss in Portland.
- Mar 11, 2024 Oregon State Hospital superintendent announces her retirement
- Feb 19, 2024 Lawsuit: Washington County Fails People with Disabilties
- Feb 7, 2024 Why did Disability Rights Oregon sue Washington County this week?
- Feb 6, 2024 Disability Rights Advocates Sue Washington County for Sending Police to Mental Health Emergencies
- Feb 5, 2024 Washington County hit with lawsuit over its response to mental-health emergencies
- Feb 5, 2024 Washington County violating law by sending sheriff’s deputies, police primarily to mental health-related calls, suit alleges
- Feb 5, 2024 Washington County sued over mental health responses
- Feb 5, 2024 Washington County sued over mental health responses
- Jan 5, 2024 TriMet bus driver said he felt ‘forced’ by guard at Providence Milwaukie Hospital to pick up woman in crisis
- Jan 5, 2024 Investigations launched after patient discharged from Providence Milwaukie dies in police custody
- Dec 28, 2023 Coffee Creek inmate sues corrections agency amid criminal case
- Crisis Care Standards
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Curb Cuts
- Nov 18, 2025 ODOT undertakes massive effort to install ADA ramps in Newberg area
- May 6, 2025 She tried to spare her block’s beloved tree. Portland put her through a bureaucratic buzz saw
- Oct 12, 2021 Reluctant Towns, Cities and States Are Being Dragged Into Court to Fix Sidewalks for People With Disabilities
- Oct 9, 2020 Curb ramps allow accessibility for all
- Mar 29, 2017 Settlement compels ODOT to improve street crossings
- Mar 28, 2017 ODOT will replace 90 percent of highway curb ramps in coming years
- Mar 28, 2017 ODOT must fix thousands of curb ramps around state
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Curb Ramps
- Nov 18, 2025 ODOT undertakes massive effort to install ADA ramps in Newberg area
- May 6, 2025 She tried to spare her block’s beloved tree. Portland put her through a bureaucratic buzz saw
- Oct 12, 2021 Reluctant Towns, Cities and States Are Being Dragged Into Court to Fix Sidewalks for People With Disabilities
- Oct 9, 2020 Curb ramps allow accessibility for all
- Aug 20, 2020 Letter: Oregon still behind on ADA accessibility
- Mar 1, 2018 Curb appeal
- Feb 20, 2018 97 percent of curb ramps across Oregon violate ADA standards
- Feb 16, 2018 Audit finds issue with sidewalks ramps along Oregon highways
- Feb 16, 2018 97 percent of sidewalk ramps along Oregon highways violate ADA standards, survey finds
- May 23, 2017 Op-ed: A victory for the disabled
- Mar 29, 2017 Settlement compels ODOT to improve street crossings
- Mar 28, 2017 ODOT will replace 90 percent of highway curb ramps in coming years
- Mar 28, 2017 ODOT must fix thousands of curb ramps around state
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DD Services
- Apr 11, 2017 Oregon DHS sued over reducing in-home care hours
- DEI
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DHS
- Feb 16, 2026 Guest Column: Say no to ‘a potentially catastrophic time bomb’
- Feb 14, 2026 OP/ED: HB 4059 RAISES SERIOUS CONCERNS for ENDANGERED CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
- Feb 12, 2026 Bill to scale back Oregon child welfare investigations in jeopardy in Salem
- Feb 11, 2026 A new independent report says Oregon's Department of Human Services failed an autistic teen who died alone
- Feb 11, 2026 Oregon child welfare system failed autistic teen, led to his death, report says
- Feb 10, 2026 Flaws in Oregon’s social safety net contributed to teen’s death, report says
- Feb 10, 2026 Death of Oregon teen with autism could have been prevented, advocacy group says
- Dec 11, 2025 Pro Bono Innovators 2025 Honoree Davis Wright Tremaine
- Aug 29, 2025 Reducing abuse of Oregon foster care children
- Aug 27, 2025 Which abused kids in Oregon's foster care system count in the reporting data?
- Aug 19, 2025 Number of children who died on Oregon’s abuse radar rises in 2025, ending yearslong decline
- Aug 13, 2025 Oregon tried to limit kids tallied in foster care abuse cases, but judge disagreed
- Aug 12, 2025 ‘An exciting time’: Court ruling, expert report chart next steps for Oregon foster child reforms
- Aug 12, 2025 Federal appeals court sides with Oregon foster youth victims, expanding abuse settlement
- Aug 12, 2025 All foster kids in Oregon's legal custody are entitled to relief under settlement, appeals court rules
- Jul 1, 2025 Free school lunch, ending vote by mail among Oregon bills that failed
- Jun 27, 2025 Kotek Vetoes Three Bills Relating to Child Welfare
- Jun 19, 2025 Major behavioral health bills pending as Legislature winds down
- Jun 12, 2025 Controversial Oregon child welfare bill moves forward in Salem
- May 29, 2025 State leaders say easing up on workers who restrain kids will help relieve care shortages. Advocates worry it could mask abuse
- May 16, 2025 Former foster youth criticizes proposed Oregon bill to once again allow out-of-state treatment
- May 12, 2025 Oregon governor testifies for controversial bill focusing on foster kids
- May 8, 2025 Contentious bill backed by behavioral health providers gets another hearing
- Apr 11, 2025 10 children on Oregon child welfare agency’s radar have died so far this year
- Apr 11, 2025 ‘No real intervention’: Oregon child welfare agency slammed for failure to protect kids with special needs
- Mar 27, 2025 Disability Rights Oregon releases report faulting DHS for foster youth's suicide
- Mar 27, 2025 Advocacy group alleges Oregon hid details of foster care child’s death
- Mar 24, 2025 Oregon lawmakers consider sending kids in foster care out of state, again. Only this time, with less transparency
- Jan 3, 2025 Kids in Oregon’s foster care system need safe and secure housing, but an effort underway to create more has some advocates worried
- Dec 31, 2024 10 top Oregon political stories of 2024
- Dec 8, 2024 Proposed Oregon Legislation Sparks Debate Over Foster Care Abuse Definitions
- Dec 5, 2024 As Oregon considers rolling back child welfare reforms, advocates cry foul
- Nov 26, 2024 Taxpayer cost for Oregon’s class-action foster suit climbs over $34 million
- Nov 24, 2024 Editorial: Latest child welfare debacle demands true reform
- Nov 22, 2024 Oregon billed $10.8M in attorney fees to settle foster care class action
- Nov 14, 2024 The final tab to taxpayers to defend Oregon’s troubled child welfare system? Possibly upwards of $30 million
- Nov 13, 2024 Oregon spent $23M on legal fees to defend state foster care system before reaching settlement
- Sep 13, 2024 Former Oregon foster youth share harrowing stories in settlement hearing
- Sep 12, 2024 Foster care youth testify over issues in Oregon's foster care system following class action settlement
- Sep 12, 2024 Federal judge approves historic Oregon child welfare settlement after emotional testimony
- Sep 12, 2024 Next chapter in child welfare civil lawsuit begins; now real work starts to improve children’s lives in Oregon
- Aug 1, 2024 Current, former foster youth get voice in improving care in OR
- Jul 24, 2024 Judge seeks perspective of 5,000 Oregon foster children as the state moves toward reforms
- Jun 11, 2024 After settlement, Disability Rights Oregon and DHS wait for neutral expert pick
- Jun 10, 2024 How Oregon must change foster care to satisfy a lawsuit settlement
- Jun 3, 2024 Oregon settles lawsuit over troubled foster care system
- May 24, 2024 Settlement in class-action lawsuit to ‘transform’ Oregon foster care system
- May 24, 2024 Oregon settles class action lawsuit over foster care failures
- May 24, 2024 Oregon DHS and Disability Rights Oregon settle long-running class-action foster care lawsuit
- May 23, 2024 Oregon settles child-welfare civil lawsuit; expert will be appointed to oversee the troubled system
- May 23, 2024 ODHS pledges to address issues in settlement with Oregon foster youth
- May 16, 2024 Oregon is close to settling class action lawsuit over foster care failures
- May 10, 2024 Oregon spent upwards of $18 million to defend its struggling child welfare system. Now, the trial has been postponed
- Apr 30, 2024 Facing a class-action lawsuit, Oregon DHS subpoenas senator’s emails before she testifies
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DRO v Grants Pass
- Aug 21, 2025 In Our View: Pushing homeless people away solves nothing
- Aug 19, 2025 Oregon city at heart of Supreme Court homelessness ruling to ensure camping space under settlement
- Aug 15, 2025 Grants Pass to provide 150 camping spaces, $60k in services after disability rights suit
- Aug 14, 2025 Disability rights lawsuit leads to homeless camping settlement in Grants Pass
- Aug 9, 2025 Grants Pass City Council votes to settle latest homeless lawsuit
- Aug 6, 2025 Settlement nearing for City of Grants Pass vs Disability Rights Oregon
- May 30, 2025 More Grants Pass parks could soon be off-limits for homeless camping
- May 29, 2025 Preliminary injunction updated in Grants Pass homelesness suit
- May 13, 2025 Clearing encampments looks good politically. But criminalizing homelessness is bad policy
- May 9, 2025 Escalating Anti-Homeless Policies Fall Hardest on Disabled People in the US
- Apr 17, 2025 Grants Pass City Council approves two additional resting sites
- Apr 8, 2025 Grants Pass City Council adding new sites for homeless camps
- Apr 7, 2025 GP City Council to Hold Special Workshop in Response to Recent Court Injunction
- Apr 2, 2025 Grants Pass City Council doesn’t address homeless injunction during meeting
- Apr 1, 2025 To escape an injunction limiting its camping ban, Grants Pass must add space and accessibility to its campsites for unsheltered people
- Mar 28, 2025 Josephine Co. Judge grants DRO’s preliminary injunction against Grants Pass
- Mar 28, 2025 Judge orders Grants Pass to provide more accessible sites for homeless campers
- Mar 28, 2025 Homeless campers in Grants Pass can't be prosecuted until the city meets two conditions
- Mar 28, 2025 Preliminary injunction granted in Disability Rights Oregon v. Grants Pass
- Mar 28, 2025 Judge bars Grants Pass from enforcing anti-homeless ordinances while lawsuit continues
- Mar 28, 2025 Oregon city at heart of high court homelessness ruling blocked from enforcing camping ban
- Mar 26, 2025 Grants Pass must wait for judge's decision in homelessness lawsuit
- Mar 25, 2025 Josephine County judge places advisory on Disability Rights Oregon v. Grants Pass
- Mar 20, 2025 Preliminary Injunction versus Grants Pass could expand camping sites
- Mar 4, 2025 Temporary restraining order in Grants Pass homeless lawsuit extended again
- Mar 3, 2025 Motions filed to extend restraining order against city of Grants Pass
- Mar 2, 2025 Disability Rights Oregon: 2 Grants Pass homeless camping sites not enough
- Feb 20, 2025 Council approves new homeless resting sites; extending time limit
- Feb 19, 2025 Temporary restraining order extended in Grants Pass homeless lawsuit
- Feb 10, 2025 Grants Pass City Council considering three new homeless resting sites
- Feb 10, 2025 Restricting sleeping in public won’t end homelessness
- Feb 7, 2025 Former Mayor Bristol’s Decision Stands as a Logical Contrast to New City Council’s Rushed Policies
- Feb 3, 2025 Judge bars Grants Pass from taking any enforcement action against homeless campers for 2 weeks
- Feb 3, 2025 Oregon judge pauses camping ban enforcement in city at heart of Supreme Court homelessness ruling
- Jan 30, 2025 Disability rights group files lawsuit against Grants Pass over camping closures
- Jan 30, 2025 Grants Pass homeless policies face a new court challenge
- Jan 30, 2025 New lawsuit thrusts Oregon city once again into national spotlight on homelessness
- Jan 30, 2025 Fresh lawsuit hits Oregon city at the heart of Supreme Court ruling on homeless encampments
- Jan 30, 2025 Grants Pass sued again over ‘objectively unreasonable’ homeless ordinances
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DRO v Washington County
- Apr 4, 2025 Lawsuit alleges Washington County does not provide equal services to people in mental health crisis
- Mar 31, 2025 Lawsuit over 911 sending armed officers to mental health calls can go forward against Washington County
- Sep 10, 2024 D.C. Can’t Dismiss Lawsuit Over Police Response to Mental Health Crises
- Sep 3, 2024 Judge Greenlights Lawsuit Over Suburban 911 Response
- Feb 19, 2024 Lawsuit: Washington County Fails People with Disabilties
- Feb 7, 2024 Why did Disability Rights Oregon sue Washington County this week?
- Feb 6, 2024 Disability Rights Advocates Sue Washington County for Sending Police to Mental Health Emergencies
- Feb 5, 2024 Washington County hit with lawsuit over its response to mental-health emergencies
- Feb 5, 2024 Washington County violating law by sending sheriff’s deputies, police primarily to mental health-related calls, suit alleges
- Feb 5, 2024 Washington County sued over mental health responses
- Feb 5, 2024 Washington County sued over mental health responses
- Dave Boyer
Plaintiffs
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AOCIL
- Apr 27, 2020 Martha's Story
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AOCIL v. ODOT
- Apr 27, 2020 Martha's Story
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AOCIL v. ODOT Plaintiff
- Apr 27, 2020 Martha's Story
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Children's Rights Project
- May 1, 2020 Norman's Story
- May 1, 2020 Kylie's Story
- May 1, 2020 Wyatt and Noah's Story
- Apr 30, 2020 Naomi's Story
- Apr 30, 2020 Simon's Story
- Apr 30, 2020 Bernard's Story
- Apr 30, 2020 Unique's Story
- Apr 27, 2020 Blake’s Story
- Apr 27, 2020 Elijah’s Story
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Class Action
- Apr 27, 2020 Martha's Story
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Competitive Integrated Employment
- May 26, 2020 Paula's Story
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Curb Cuts
- Apr 27, 2020 Martha's Story
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Curb Ramps
- Apr 27, 2020 Martha's Story
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Education
- Apr 27, 2020 Blake’s Story
- Apr 27, 2020 Elijah’s Story
- Apr 27, 2020 Aidin's Story
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Employment
- May 26, 2020 Paula's Story
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Foster Care
- May 1, 2020 Norman's Story
- May 1, 2020 Kylie's Story
- May 1, 2020 Wyatt and Noah's Story
- Apr 30, 2020 Naomi's Story
- Apr 30, 2020 Simon's Story
- Apr 30, 2020 Bernard's Story
- Apr 30, 2020 Unique's Story
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J.N. v. ODE
- Apr 27, 2020 Blake’s Story
- Apr 27, 2020 Elijah’s Story
- Apr 27, 2020 Aidin's Story
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Lane
- May 26, 2020 Paula's Story
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Lane v. Brown
- May 26, 2020 Paula's Story
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Litigation
- Apr 27, 2020 Martha's Story
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Plaintiff Story Children's Rights Project
- May 1, 2020 Norman's Story
- May 1, 2020 Kylie's Story
- May 1, 2020 Wyatt and Noah's Story
- Apr 30, 2020 Naomi's Story
- Apr 30, 2020 Simon's Story
- Apr 30, 2020 Bernard's Story
- Apr 30, 2020 Unique's Story
- Apr 27, 2020 Blake’s Story
- Apr 27, 2020 Elijah’s Story
- Apr 27, 2020 Aidin's Story
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Plaintiff Story Project Independence
- Nov 1, 2020 Katie's Story
- Nov 1, 2020 Melissa's Story
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Project Independence Plaintiff
- Nov 1, 2020 Juniper's Story
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Sheltered Workshop
- May 26, 2020 Paula's Story
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Short day
- Apr 27, 2020 Blake’s Story
- Apr 27, 2020 Elijah’s Story
- Apr 27, 2020 Aidin's Story
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Special Education
- Apr 27, 2020 Blake’s Story
- Apr 27, 2020 Elijah’s Story
- Apr 27, 2020 Aidin's Story
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Street Crossings
- Apr 27, 2020 Martha's Story
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Wolfe Plaintiff
- Nov 1, 2020 Katie's Story
- Nov 1, 2020 Melissa's Story
- Nov 1, 2020 Juniper's Story
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Wolfe v Portland
- Nov 1, 2020 Katie's Story
- Nov 1, 2020 Melissa's Story
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Wolfe v. City of Portland
- Nov 1, 2020 Philip's Story
- Nov 1, 2020 Katie's Story
- Nov 1, 2020 Melissa's Story
- Nov 1, 2020 Juniper's Story
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Wyatt B
- May 1, 2020 Norman's Story
- May 1, 2020 Kylie's Story
- May 1, 2020 Wyatt and Noah's Story
- Apr 30, 2020 Naomi's Story
- Apr 30, 2020 Simon's Story
- Apr 30, 2020 Bernard's Story
- Apr 30, 2020 Unique's Story
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Wyatt B Plaintiff
- May 1, 2020 Norman's Story
- May 1, 2020 Kylie's Story
- May 1, 2020 Wyatt and Noah's Story
- Apr 30, 2020 Naomi's Story
- Apr 30, 2020 Simon's Story
- Apr 30, 2020 Bernard's Story
- Apr 30, 2020 Unique's Story
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Wyatt B. v. Brown
- May 1, 2020 Norman's Story
- May 1, 2020 Kylie's Story
- May 1, 2020 Wyatt and Noah's Story
- Apr 30, 2020 Naomi's Story
- Apr 30, 2020 Simon's Story
- Apr 30, 2020 Bernard's Story
- Apr 30, 2020 Unique's Story
Reports
- 2024 legislative session
- 2026 legislative session
- 911
- ACLU
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ADA
- Aug 12, 2025 Ninth Circuit Rules on Critical Foster Care Definition in Wyatt B. v Kotek Settlement
- Jul 8, 2025 Ninth Circuit Reverses Dismissal of Special Education Lawsuit Against Oregon Department of Education
- Jun 16, 2025 Americans with Disability Act Anniversary Webinar Series Launches July 8
- Mar 27, 2025 Cover Up: The Life and Death of an Oregon Son
- Oct 2, 2024 Grants Pass Cruel Homeless Camping Policy Discriminates Against People with Disabilities
- Jun 12, 2024 Americans with Disability Act Anniversary Webinar Series Launches July 9
- May 24, 2024 Settlement Reached in Oregon Foster Care Class-Action Lawsuit
- May 2, 2024 Media Advisory: Upcoming Trial in Wyatt B. v. Kotek
- Nov 1, 2020 Lawsuit: Law enforcement fails to provide Oregonians with disabilities equal access to Portland demonstrations
- ADA Anniversary
- Americans with Disabilities Act
- Anti-White Supremacy
- Behavioral Health Unit
- Bias
- Black Lives Matter
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COVID-19
- Jun 25, 2021 Major legislative win for Oregonians with disabilities: stronger protections to tackle bias in healthcare
- Jun 26, 2020 Disability advocates secure legislative victory: Equal access to healthcare during COVID-19
- Jun 4, 2020 COVID-19: Oregon failing to report the number of people with disabilities who are being tested, dying, and hospitalized
- May 23, 2020 COVID-19: Native American students not receiving an education during school closure
- May 18, 2020 Portland hospital failed to accommodate patient with neuromuscular disease due to COVID-19 policy, leaving her cut off from the outside world
- Apr 28, 2020 Statewide survey shows jails slashed the number of inmates by nearly half on average in response to COVID-19
- Apr 1, 2020 COVID-19: Advocates ask Governor Brown to protect the health, safety, and independence of 950,000 Oregonians with disabilities
- Mar 30, 2020 COVID-19 testing in Oregon remains insufficient, people with disabilities are at risk of being left behind
- Mar 28, 2020 Indefinite detention of defendants with disabilities due to COVID-19 is illegal, harmful, and a threat to public health
- Mar 25, 2020 Advocates warn if COVID-19 floods hospitals with sick patients, people with disabilities could be denied ventilators, intensive-care beds
- Children
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Childrens Rights Project
- Feb 10, 2026 Red Flags Ignored: DHS Fails, Boy with Autism Dies Alone
- Aug 12, 2025 Ninth Circuit Rules on Critical Foster Care Definition in Wyatt B. v Kotek Settlement
- Jul 8, 2025 Ninth Circuit Reverses Dismissal of Special Education Lawsuit Against Oregon Department of Education
- Mar 27, 2025 Cover Up: The Life and Death of an Oregon Son
- May 24, 2024 Settlement Reached in Oregon Foster Care Class-Action Lawsuit
- May 2, 2024 Media Advisory: Upcoming Trial in Wyatt B. v. Kotek
- Apr 3, 2024 $30 Million Proposed Budget Cuts Disproportionately Harm Students with Disabilities
- Jun 26, 2023 Disability Rights Oregon Applauds Legislature for Ensuring All Children Have Equal Access to Education
- May 19, 2023 School Board Fighting Equal Access to Education
- Aug 17, 2022 Federal Judge Rules for Children, Grants Class Action Status in Foster Care Lawsuit
- Sep 2, 2020 Resounding win for children with disabilities: Judge rules systemic federal lawsuit can move forward
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Criminalization of Disability
- Apr 5, 2024 Disability Rights Oregon Signs Amicus Brief in Landmark Supreme Court Case to Support the Rights of People Who Are Homeless
- Feb 5, 2024 Lawsuit: Washington County Denies People with Mental Illness Equal Access to Emergency Response Services
- Feb 8, 2021 9 of the 10 people who died in Oregon jails last year had a disability
- DEI
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DHS
- Feb 10, 2026 Red Flags Ignored: DHS Fails, Boy with Autism Dies Alone
- Mar 27, 2025 Cover Up: The Life and Death of an Oregon Son
- DRO v Grants Pass
- DRO v Wa County
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Department of Human Services
- Feb 10, 2026 Red Flags Ignored: DHS Fails, Boy with Autism Dies Alone
- Mar 27, 2025 Cover Up: The Life and Death of an Oregon Son
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Discrimination
- Aug 15, 2025 Advocates Reach Settlement with Grants Pass to Protect Homeless Residents with Disabilities
- Jan 30, 2025 Disability Rights Advocates, People with Disabilities File Emergency Lawsuit Against Grants Pass
- Oct 2, 2024 Grants Pass Cruel Homeless Camping Policy Discriminates Against People with Disabilities
- Jun 25, 2021 Major legislative win for Oregonians with disabilities: stronger protections to tackle bias in healthcare
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Employment
- Aug 15, 2022 Final Ruling Issued in Employment Case for Oregonians with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
- Jul 19, 2022 Final Hearing Set in Landmark Employment Class Action for Oregonians with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
- Apr 27, 2021 Statement on President Biden signing executive order raising the minimum wage paid by federal contractors
- FAPE
- Fair Housing
- Foster Care
- George Floyd
- Guardianship
- HB 4059
- HB 4113
- Healthcare
- IDEA
- JN v ODE
- Jail
- Jail Deaths
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Johnson v Grants Pass
- Aug 15, 2025 Advocates Reach Settlement with Grants Pass to Protect Homeless Residents with Disabilities
- Jan 30, 2025 Disability Rights Advocates, People with Disabilities File Emergency Lawsuit Against Grants Pass
- Oct 2, 2024 Grants Pass Cruel Homeless Camping Policy Discriminates Against People with Disabilities
- Apr 5, 2024 Disability Rights Oregon Signs Amicus Brief in Landmark Supreme Court Case to Support the Rights of People Who Are Homeless
- Lane
- Lane v. Brown
- Legislative Advocacy Center
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Litigation
- Jun 6, 2025 State of Oregon Held in Contempt of 23-Year-Old Permanent Federal Injunction
- Jan 7, 2025 Disability Rights Oregon Files Motion for Contempt Against State for Continuing to Violate 22-Year-Old Permanent Injunction
- Feb 5, 2024 Lawsuit: Washington County Denies People with Mental Illness Equal Access to Emergency Response Services
- Aug 17, 2022 Federal Judge Rules for Children, Grants Class Action Status in Foster Care Lawsuit
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Mental Health
- Feb 5, 2024 Lawsuit: Washington County Denies People with Mental Illness Equal Access to Emergency Response Services
- Dec 27, 2023 Lawsuit: Woman with Psychiatric Disabilities Sexually Abused for Months, Punished by Prison for Reporting
- Nov 16, 2022 Patients and Clinicians Call for Restoration of Hope at the Oregon State Hospital
- Dec 17, 2021 Oregon Reaches Interim Settlement with Metropolitan Public Defender and Disability Rights Oregon Regarding Admissions to the Oregon State Hospital
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Mental Health Rights Project
- Jun 6, 2025 State of Oregon Held in Contempt of 23-Year-Old Permanent Federal Injunction
- Jan 7, 2025 Disability Rights Oregon Files Motion for Contempt Against State for Continuing to Violate 22-Year-Old Permanent Injunction
- Feb 5, 2024 Lawsuit: Washington County Denies People with Mental Illness Equal Access to Emergency Response Services
- Dec 27, 2023 Lawsuit: Woman with Psychiatric Disabilities Sexually Abused for Months, Punished by Prison for Reporting
- Nov 16, 2022 Patients and Clinicians Call for Restoration of Hope at the Oregon State Hospital
- Dec 17, 2021 Oregon Reaches Interim Settlement with Metropolitan Public Defender and Disability Rights Oregon Regarding Admissions to the Oregon State Hospital
- Jun 25, 2021 Statement on Portland Police shooting death
- Apr 16, 2021 Statement on Portland Police shooting death
- Apr 15, 2021 Pausing Oregon State Hospital admissions would violate Constitutional rights of people with mental illness
- Feb 8, 2021 9 of the 10 people who died in Oregon jails last year had a disability
- Jan 11, 2021 Five years after outcry over people spending 23 hours a day in cells, Oregon prison improved treatment of inmates with mental illness
- Sep 15, 2020 Statement on the killing of Daniel Prude in Rochester, New York
- Aug 10, 2020 Report: Ongoing Isolation of State Prison Inmates for Nearly 23 Hours a Day Raises Alarms
- Apr 28, 2020 Statewide survey shows jails slashed the number of inmates by nearly half on average in response to COVID-19
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Mental Illness
- Dec 27, 2023 Lawsuit: Woman with Psychiatric Disabilities Sexually Abused for Months, Punished by Prison for Reporting
- Nov 16, 2022 Patients and Clinicians Call for Restoration of Hope at the Oregon State Hospital
- Dec 17, 2021 Oregon Reaches Interim Settlement with Metropolitan Public Defender and Disability Rights Oregon Regarding Admissions to the Oregon State Hospital
- Ninth Circuit
- ODHS
- OHA
- OSH
- Olmstead v. L.C.
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Oregon Advocacy Center v. Mink
- Jun 6, 2025 State of Oregon Held in Contempt of 23-Year-Old Permanent Federal Injunction
- Jan 7, 2025 Disability Rights Oregon Files Motion for Contempt Against State for Continuing to Violate 22-Year-Old Permanent Injunction
- May 9, 2023 Agreement Reached to Help Provide Timely Restoration Treatment
- Dec 17, 2021 Oregon Reaches Interim Settlement with Metropolitan Public Defender and Disability Rights Oregon Regarding Admissions to the Oregon State Hospital
- Apr 15, 2021 Pausing Oregon State Hospital admissions would violate Constitutional rights of people with mental illness
- Oregon Department of Human Services
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Oregon State Hospital
- Jun 6, 2025 State of Oregon Held in Contempt of 23-Year-Old Permanent Federal Injunction
- Jan 7, 2025 Disability Rights Oregon Files Motion for Contempt Against State for Continuing to Violate 22-Year-Old Permanent Injunction
- May 9, 2023 Agreement Reached to Help Provide Timely Restoration Treatment
- Nov 16, 2022 Patients and Clinicians Call for Restoration of Hope at the Oregon State Hospital
- Dec 17, 2021 Oregon Reaches Interim Settlement with Metropolitan Public Defender and Disability Rights Oregon Regarding Admissions to the Oregon State Hospital
- Apr 15, 2021 Pausing Oregon State Hospital admissions would violate Constitutional rights of people with mental illness
Successes
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2019
- Mar 10, 2020 Filling in Gaps in Oregon’s Guardianship Law
- Mar 10, 2020 Banning the Use of Canines in Jail to Control Inmates
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ADA
- Jul 29, 2020 The Broader Fight for Equality
- Jul 28, 2020 Before and After the ADA: Q&A with Board President Jan Campbell
- Jul 26, 2020 Liam: Only Being Able to Go Where Everyone Else Goes
- Jul 23, 2020 My Son Jeff Almost Didn't Get to Go on a Boy Scouts Camping Trip because of His Disability
- Jul 23, 2020 Q&A with Board Member Michael Szporluk
- Jul 22, 2020 The World My Son's Growing up in is Totally Different
- Jul 21, 2020 Q&A with Board Member Barbara Dirks
- American Sign Language
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Assistive Technology
- May 14, 2021 Donna's $4,000 Hearing Aid Didn't Work
- Jun 18, 2018 A new wheelchair after a “lemon.”
- May 22, 2018 Living as independently as possible
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Bias
- Jun 25, 2021 Stronger Protections against Bias in Healthcare
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Board of Director
- Jul 29, 2020 The Broader Fight for Equality
- Jul 28, 2020 Before and After the ADA: Q&A with Board President Jan Campbell
- Jul 26, 2020 Liam: Only Being Able to Go Where Everyone Else Goes
- Jul 23, 2020 My Son Jeff Almost Didn't Get to Go on a Boy Scouts Camping Trip because of His Disability
- Jul 23, 2020 Q&A with Board Member Michael Szporluk
- Jul 22, 2020 The World My Son's Growing up in is Totally Different
- Jul 21, 2020 Q&A with Board Member Barbara Dirks
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CAP
- Oct 22, 2019 Lisa Dreamed of Becoming a Paralegal
- Mar 14, 2017 Getting to work
- COVID-19
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Cerebral Palsy
- May 22, 2018 Living as independently as possible
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Client Assistance Program
- Oct 22, 2019 Lisa Dreamed of Becoming a Paralegal
- Columbia County
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Criminal Justice
- Jul 20, 2023 Fight for Health Care Equity Not Over
- Jul 20, 2023 2023 Legislative Wrap-up
- Jul 20, 2023 Access to Justice Now Available to Crime Survivors Who are Nonverbal
- Mar 10, 2020 Banning the Use of Canines in Jail to Control Inmates
- Oct 22, 2019 Improving Conditions for Mentally Ill Jail Inmates in Multnomah County
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Criminal Justice Reform
- Jul 20, 2023 Fight for Health Care Equity Not Over
- Jul 20, 2023 2023 Legislative Wrap-up
- Jul 20, 2023 Access to Justice Now Available to Crime Survivors Who are Nonverbal
- Mar 10, 2020 Banning the Use of Canines in Jail to Control Inmates
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Dammasch
- Dec 18, 2018 Fighting for People with Mental Illness
- Deaf
- DeafBlind
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Disability rights
- Jul 20, 2023 Fight for Health Care Equity Not Over
- Jul 20, 2023 2023 Legislative Wrap-up
- Jul 20, 2023 Frequently Asked Questions About SB 819
- Jul 20, 2023 New Oregon Law Protects Children from Shortened School Days
- Jul 20, 2023 Access to Justice Now Available to Crime Survivors Who are Nonverbal
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Discrimination
- Jun 25, 2021 Stronger Protections against Bias in Healthcare
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Employment
- Oct 22, 2019 Lisa Dreamed of Becoming a Paralegal
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Enacted Law
- Apr 27, 2020 Legislative Win for Children with Hearing Loss
- Mar 10, 2020 Filling in Gaps in Oregon’s Guardianship Law
- Jan 1, 2019 Legislative Win on Short School Days
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FAQ
- Jul 20, 2023 Frequently Asked Questions About SB 819
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Guardianship
- Jun 17, 2021 Protecting People Subject to Guardianship
- Mar 10, 2020 Filling in Gaps in Oregon’s Guardianship Law
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Guardianship Rights Project
- Mar 10, 2020 Filling in Gaps in Oregon’s Guardianship Law
- Hard of Hearing
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Healthcare
- Jun 25, 2021 Stronger Protections against Bias in Healthcare
- Apr 27, 2020 Legislative Win for Children with Hearing Loss
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Hearing Loss
- Apr 27, 2020 Legislative Win for Children with Hearing Loss
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Institutionalization
- Dec 18, 2018 Fighting for People with Mental Illness
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Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
- Feb 11, 2019 The Rights of Parents with Intellectual Disabilities
- Jun 30, 2017 Ending Discrimination in Organ Transplants
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J.N v ODE
- Jan 1, 2019 Legislative Win on Short School Days
- Jail
- KEPRO
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Law Enacted
- Jul 20, 2023 2023 Legislative Wrap-up
- Jul 20, 2023 Frequently Asked Questions About SB 819
- Jul 20, 2023 New Oregon Law Protects Children from Shortened School Days
- Apr 27, 2020 Legislative Win for Children with Hearing Loss
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Legislation
- Jul 20, 2023 2023 Legislative Wrap-up
- Apr 27, 2020 Legislative Win for Children with Hearing Loss
- Mar 10, 2020 Filling in Gaps in Oregon’s Guardianship Law
- Mar 10, 2020 Banning the Use of Canines in Jail to Control Inmates
- May 9, 2019 E-scooter Pilot in Portland
- Jan 1, 2019 Legislative Win on Short School Days
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Legislative
- Jul 20, 2023 Fight for Health Care Equity Not Over
- Jul 20, 2023 2023 Legislative Wrap-up
- Jul 20, 2023 Frequently Asked Questions About SB 819
- Jul 20, 2023 New Oregon Law Protects Children from Shortened School Days
- Jul 20, 2023 Access to Justice Now Available to Crime Survivors Who are Nonverbal
- Jul 8, 2021 Legislative Victory for Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing Communities
- Jun 17, 2021 Protecting People Subject to Guardianship
- Apr 27, 2020 Legislative Win for Children with Hearing Loss
- Mar 10, 2020 Filling in Gaps in Oregon’s Guardianship Law
- Mar 10, 2020 Banning the Use of Canines in Jail to Control Inmates
- Jan 1, 2019 Legislative Win on Short School Days
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Litigation
- Apr 27, 2020 Legislative Win for Children with Hearing Loss
- Mar 10, 2020 Filling in Gaps in Oregon’s Guardianship Law
- Mar 10, 2020 Banning the Use of Canines in Jail to Control Inmates
- May 9, 2019 E-scooter Pilot in Portland
- Jan 1, 2019 Legislative Win on Short School Days
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Mental Health
- Mar 10, 2020 Banning the Use of Canines in Jail to Control Inmates
- Dec 18, 2018 Fighting for People with Mental Illness
- Mental Illness
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Oregon's Assistive Device Lemon Law
- May 14, 2021 Donna's $4,000 Hearing Aid Didn't Work
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Organ Transplants
- Jun 30, 2017 Ending Discrimination in Organ Transplants
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PAIMI
- Dec 18, 2018 Fighting for People with Mental Illness
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Parental Rights
- Feb 11, 2019 The Rights of Parents with Intellectual Disabilities
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Power Wheelchair
- Jun 18, 2018 A new wheelchair after a “lemon.”
- May 22, 2018 Living as independently as possible
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Psychiatric Hospitals
- Dec 18, 2018 Fighting for People with Mental Illness
- Residential Facilities
- Sheriff
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Short School Days
- Jul 20, 2023 Frequently Asked Questions About SB 819
- Jul 20, 2023 New Oregon Law Protects Children from Shortened School Days
- Jan 1, 2019 Legislative Win on Short School Days
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Special Education
- Jul 20, 2023 Frequently Asked Questions About SB 819
- Jul 20, 2023 New Oregon Law Protects Children from Shortened School Days
- Jan 1, 2019 Legislative Win on Short School Days
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Veterans
- Feb 9, 2018 Independence for Mike
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Vocational Rehabilitation
- Oct 22, 2019 Lisa Dreamed of Becoming a Paralegal
- Mar 14, 2017 Getting to work
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children with disabilities
- Apr 27, 2020 Legislative Win for Children with Hearing Loss
- Jan 1, 2019 Legislative Win on Short School Days