Employment Resource Connection
Alice MasseyProgram Manager 1-888-442-5550 amassey@thearcoregon.org Visit Our Website Email us to get started The Employer Resource Connection (ERC, formerly known as STEPS) program offers free resources for people who are approved to receive in-home services through Medicaid or Oregon Project Independence. These resources are designed to promote successful working relationships between people with disabilities and […]
Guardianship, Advocacy and Planning Services
Michal RalstonProgram Director 503-581-2726 mralston@thearcoregon.org Visit Our Website The Guardianship, Advocacy and Planning Services (GAPS) program was established in 1978 in response to parents’ concerns about who might support their child with IDD when they were no longer able. Today, our GAPS team supports over 70 adults in 17 Oregon counties as legal guardian, health […]
Oregon Special Needs Trust
Cici Gaynor Program Director 503-581-2726 cgaynor@thearcoregon.org Visit Our Website Planning for the future is a critical part of caring for a loved one with a disability. The Oregon Special Needs Trust (OSNT) is a pooled trust established to offer families a dependable, affordable way to provide financial security and an enhanced quality of life for their loved […]
Northwestern Mutual of Salem
Jared Virtue Wealth Management Advisor 503-798-9262 jared.virtue@nm.com Visit Our Website Contact me via Email Northwestern Mutal of Salem A distinctive, comprehensive planning process that puts YOUR needs first. This is likely your objective and it’s what I do for all my clients, including families like yours. As you well know, planning for a dependent with […]
Oregon 2021 Legislative Wrap-up
The Arc Oregon has spent the past six months working with legislators, community partners and you to make a difference during Oregon’s legislative session. The Session ended this past weekend and there were some big wins!
Leave a Legacy
Our new Gift Planning website is online and offers a wealth of free resources for your financial, tax, and gift planning needs.
#405: Thriving in a Residential Setting
Presenter: Toni Larson
Your home is your castle. The color you paint your bedroom, what you decide will be on the menu this week and getting together with your friends for bowling practice is only limited by your budget and…
#404: Advocacy Across Systems
Presenter: Cheryl Cisneros
Explore effective strategies to navigate service systems and advocate for yourself or your loved ones.
#403: Understanding How to Establish and Access My Oregon Special Needs Trust
Presenter: Cici Gaynor
This session will discuss the requirements for establishing a sub-account within the Oregon Special Needs Trust (whether 1st or 3rd party) and answer the difference between a pooled special needs…
#401: Decision Making Supports: Alternatives to Guardianship
Presenter: Emily Braman
Come hear about the various decision making supports available for adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities. These supports are alternatives to guardianship that provide a way for an adult…