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.
Saturday Morning Announcements
Good morning and welcome to the final day of our “live” virtual convention. Today’s agenda includes an opportunity for our local chapters to network and learn from each other’s experiences. We invite everyone to attend our Annual Business Meeting today at 11:00 am. You do not have to be a member, staff or volunteer at […]
Friday Morning Announcements
Welcome Back! Today we are looking forward to connecting with you at our Seeds of Change Community Conversations. This is your chance to share your experiences over the past year and let us know what is most important to you moving forward. Lilia Teninty, Director of Oregon’s Office of Developmental Disabilities Services (ODDS), join us […]
Thursday Morning Announcement
Hello and Welcome! You are in for an exciting and action packed day today! We are thrilled kick off with a warm welcome from our Board President, Anna Keenan-Mudrick, and an engaging Keynote presentation by Executive Coach, Professor and Author Alonzo Kelly. This afternoon at 1:00 pm please be sure to support our Self-Advocates by […]
Wednesday Morning Announcement
Welcome to The Arc Oregon’s 2021 Virtual Convention! We are so happy you are joining us and hope you find it educational and engaging. Today you have access to all our pre-recorded content, which includes four sessions and early viewing of The R-Word movie. Please be sure to join us tonight as we jump start […]
#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…