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…
#402: Embracing Best Practices: Introduction to the Nonprofit Standards for Excellence
Presenter: Paula Markovitz Boga
For more than 20 years, hundreds of organizations have used Standards for Excellence® Code to help nonprofits become more sustainable and accountable. Learn how to use the Standards to propel your…
Oregon Training and Consultation
Jennie HeidrickProgram DirectorPronouns: she, her 503-581-2726 training@thearcoregon.org Visit Our Website Oregon Training and Consultation (OTAC), was originally incorporated in 1984 as Oregon Technical Assistance Corporation. After 34 years as an independent nonprofit organization, OTAC became a program of The Arc Oregon on April 1, 2018. The OTAC team teaches practical skills for supporting people who […]
Online Advocacy “How-To’s”
Learn how to connect with legislators during the 2021 Virtual Session.
Join Our 2021-22 Board of Directors
The Board Development Committee is accepting nominations/applications for Board positions to begin July 1, 2021.