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!
Join Our 2021-22 Board of Directors
The Board Development Committee is accepting nominations/applications for Board positions to begin July 1, 2021.
Covid-19 Resources
Use this list of state and federal resources to help navigate through the massive amount of information related to COVID-19.
Spotlight: The Arc of Benton County
The Arc Benton County’s Access and Empowerment Department is busy! Their team has been working on some major projects and we want to share about them.
Remainder Fund Grants Awarded in 2024
When someone who has a first-party account with the Oregon Special Needs Trust dies, 50% of money left in their account stays in the trust. The Arc Oregon and OSNT use this money for grants. These support people with disabilities who do not otherwise have enough resources to meet their needs or reach their goals.
Chapter spotlight: The Arc Mid-Columbia
Chapter Spotlight: The Arc Mid-Columbia The Arc Mid-Columbia advocates to ensure our population of all ages impacted by intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) live a more meaningful life. Our area […]
Provider Spotlight: Sonia
The Arc Oregon wants to thank and publicly recognize the hard work and care Sofia puts in to ensure the people in her homes receive the best care.
Mental Health First Aid training coming soon from The Arc Oregon
Evidence-based, life-saving Mental Health First Aid courses to help bridge the gaps in mental health care for people with IDD.
Lydia Fujinaga
OSNT Administrative Assistant
Lee Lebeda
Administrative Assistant
Matthew: A story of support and success
Matthew: A story of support and success The Arc Oregon’s Guardianship, Advocacy, and Planning Services (GAPS) program has three advocates that provide medical representation, personal advocacy, and guardianship for people […]
Welcoming The Arc Oregon’s newest staff
Welcoming The Arc Oregon’s newest staff This year The Arc Oregon has welcomed two new staff members: Lydia Fujinaga, as OSNT administrative assistant, and Kelli Wainscott, as ERC consultant. We […]
Disability Rights Oregon – CO-PRESENTER
At Disability Rights Oregon, we believe all people should have opportunities to have meaningful and fulfilling lives, including holding a job, having a place to call home, and hanging out with friends and family in the community.