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Supporting Dignity of Risk

Supporting Dignity of Risk Every person has the right to learn and one of the ways we learn is bytaking risks in life. It is important to understand the concept of dignity of risk, and how to assist people with supported decision-making. We take risks every day and by helping someone think through decisions and […]

Person Centered Thinking™

Person Centered Thinking™ Person Centered Thinking™ is the foundation that underlies all person-centered approaches. It is essential for anyone who provides supports or services, develops plans, or participates in person-centered planning. Training curriculum has been developed by the Learning Community for Person Centered Practices and delivered by a credentialed Person-Centered Thinking™ Trainer. This online training […]

Jen DiBello

Charting the LifeCourse Ambassador
ISP Project Consultant

Nicholas Kaasa

Charting the LifeCourse Ambassador
Person Centered Thinking Trainer
ISP Project Consultant

Lindsay Dutton

Mental Health First Aid Instructor
Trauma Informed Care Trainer
ISP Project Consultant
Charting the LifeCourse Ambassador

Jennifer Buss

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ISP Project Manager
Charting the LifeCourse Ambassador
Person Centered Thinking Trainer

Provider Spotlight: Yadi Sado

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Provider Spotlight: Yadi Sado by Diane Pearson, GAPS advocate In January 2024 I coordinated a move for Barb, one of the people I support, into Yadi and Emmanuel’s Adult Foster Home in Salem. I knew that this would be good for Barb. Yadi naturally anticipates the needs of the people she serves to make them […]

Spotlight: The Arc of Benton County

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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

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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.