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.
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 […]