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 chapter was organized and incorporated in 2002 serving the Hood River, Wasco, Sherman, and Gilliam County area, and is affiliated with The Arc of the […]
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 with IDD. One of these people is Matt, whose guardian is Heidi Dixon. He came out as a trans man in February 2023 and Heidi […]
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 asked them to share a bit about themselves. Lydia Fujinaga Hello everyone! I joined The Arc Oregon back in April as the new OSNT Administrative […]
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.
Welcome to The Arc Lincoln County!
Welcoming The Arc Lincoln County The Arc Oregon is excited to welcome our newest local chapter, The Arc Lincoln County. The team is already doing a huge amount to support people with IDD in Lincoln County. We invited their activities director, Nikki Holland, to tell us about how they started, what they’re doing, and what […]
Supported Decision-Making in the Doctor’s Office
Supported Decision-Making in the Doctor’s Office By Tara Collins January 2024 Visiting the doctor can be challenging. Doctors are experts where most of us aren’t, and not all of them are good at explaining important information. When we visit, we may be in pain, anxious, or on drugs that affect how we think. Choices we […]