Resources – The Arc Oregon https://thearcoregon.org Achieve with us. Thu, 03 Mar 2022 00:09:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://thearcoregon.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/cropped-ArcWebIcon-32x32.png Resources – The Arc Oregon https://thearcoregon.org 32 32 193039910 Leave a Legacy https://thearcoregon.org/leave-a-legacy/ Fri, 11 Jun 2021 23:22:35 +0000 https://thearcoregon.org/?p=21430

Our Gift Planning Website is Now Online!

We are so excited to bring you this valuable resource to help you and your family plan lasting gifts for The Arc Oregon as part of your financial and estate planning.

Our new Gift Planning website offers:

  • Information about a variety of financial and gift planning options
  • Planning calculators
  • Free downloadable planning guides
  • Resources for professional advisors
  • Secure online Will Planning with informational videos
  • Donor stories
  • And so much more!

When you visit the site, be sure to sign up for our new monthly e-newsletter to stay up to date on the latest tax and financial planning advice from experts in the field. This is separate from our regular monthly e-newsletters and designed especially for people like you who are interested in information about planned giving.

We hope you will take a few minutes to explore the new site, and that you will take advantage of the wonderful resources available.

Support The Arc Oregon in a meaningful way by leaving a lasting gift that will keep us thriving well into the future.

Learn More About Gift Planning
]]> 21430 Online Advocacy “How-To’s” https://thearcoregon.org/online-advocacy/ Tue, 23 Feb 2021 18:25:12 +0000 https://thearcoregon.org/?p=18152

The Oregon DD Coalition GO! Project has a new video series on advocacy and how to advocate with State Legislators in the virtual world.

Why Advocacy Matters

GO ONLINE Advocacy Part 1

View the entire playlist
]]> 18152 The Arc @ School: Educational Advocacy Curriculum https://thearcoregon.org/the-arc-school-educational-advocacy-curriculum/ Thu, 25 Jun 2020 21:22:20 +0000 https://thearcoregon.org/?p=7391

Do You Find the Special Education Process Confusing?

We know that determining and implementing the services a student with disabilities needs at school can be overwhelming and confusing. Whether you are a parent, educator, service provider, or non-attorney advocate, we are here to help!

The Arc@School’s Advocacy Curriculum provides the basic information needed to navigate the special education system, including early intervention services, individualized education programs (IEPs), Section 504, and more.

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Image of back of The Arc @ School brochure

Families

Learn to advocate for the services and supports your child needs.

Educators & Service Providers

Understand what is required by law to support your students with disabilities. Get the information you need to better serve your students with disabilities and build relationships with their families.

Advocates & Chapters of The Arc

Help students with disabilities and their families understand the educational services and supports available to them and effectively advocate for appropriate services.

Curriculum Components

The Arc@School’s Advocacy Curriculum includes eight modules on the topics below. Each module is about an hour long and includes a pre-test, a listening guide, narrated videos, a post-test, and additional resources.

Get $5 Off using Promo Code: thearc21

For more information about the curriculum, or to purchase access now, visit The Arc @ School website.

Get Started Today!
]]> 7391 Covid-19 Resources https://thearcoregon.org/covid-19/ Fri, 13 Mar 2020 18:09:00 +0000 https://50.28.106.254/?p=5774

Vaccines Are Coming!

Read the ODDS Fact Sheet about Vaccine Distribution.

Our Response Plan

The Arc Oregon wants to do our part to help slow the spread of COVID-19 and has implemented preventative and response measures.

The safety of our staff, volunteers, customers and people supported by our programs is our top priority, and our teams are taking proactive steps to promote your safety as well as that of our staff and volunteers.

Our Salem administrative office closed on 3/17/2020 pursuant to Governor Brown’s stay at home order, and will remain closed until further notice.

COVID-19 Response Plan

This page was last updated on 1/16/2021

NEW Guidelines for Face Coverings

Infographic from Oregon Health Authority about new COVID mask wearing rules - visit http://heatlhoregon.org/coronavirus

Reopening Guidance

Watch this video for important information about how to protect yourself and others as you start going back out into the community.

Remember, the virus has not gone away and these simple activities can help protect you and your loved ones.

UPDATE: As of June 24, 2020, face coverings are required for indoor public spaces in seven counties. Below the video are information sheets about face masks.

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Resources

We understand there is a lot of COVID-19 related information and misinformation in circulation. We are offering this list of resources to help you navigate through all the sources and find the information that is important to you and your family.

Oregon State Resource Websites

National Resources

Information Sheets & Guides

Click on any image below to open and/or download the PDF version of the document. Many are available in both English and Spanish.

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Plain Language Guide by and for People with Disabilities
Información de COVID-19 Por y Para Personas con Discapacidades
Información de COVID-19 Por y Para Personas con Discapacidades
Coronavirus Information from Multnomah County
Coronavirus Information from Multnomah County
INFORMACIÓN SOBRE EL CORONAVIRUS de Multnomah County
INFORMACIÓN SOBRE EL CORONAVIRUS de Multnomah County
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Plain Language guide about the Coronavirus by The Arc Maryland
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For Fun!
75 Stay at Home Activities from The Arc
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Oregon Tenants Rights during COVID-19 Information Sheet
Derechos de inquilinos en Oregon durante COVID-19
Derechos de inquilinos en Oregon durante COVID-19
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Oregon Health Plan Fact Sheet
OHP y el nuevo coronavirus (COVID-19)
OHP y el nuevo coronavirus (COVID-19)
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Know Your Rights - Medical Treatment
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Know Your Rights - SSA
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Recovery Rebates
Fact Sheet
Estímulo por el Coronavirus: Reembolso de Rescate y Ayuda
Estímulo por el Coronavirus: Reembolso de Rescate y Ayuda
]]> 5774 Census 2020 https://thearcoregon.org/census-2020/ Tue, 21 Jan 2020 21:08:07 +0000 https://thearcoregon.org/?p=3606 The 2020 Census begins January 21, 2020 and it is important that people with disabilities and their families are counted!]]>

You Count! Be Counted.

The 2020 Census begins January 21, 2020 and it is important that people with disabilities and their families are counted!

Every 10 years, everyone in the United States is counted through the census. It is important that everyone is counted because the census data impacts many key things. For example, the census data is used to figure out how much money the State of Oregon and local communities get for Medicaid, housing vouchers, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and education programs. When there isn’t enough money, services and programs for people with disabilities can be cut. Census data is also used to determine how many representatives each state gets in the House of Representatives.

Census Day is April 1, 2020. Check our these resources from The Arc of the United States to make sure you and your community are ready to be counted!

What is the Census?

Resources from The Arc of the United States

The Arc US has developed resources to support individuals and organizations in understanding what the census is, why it’s important for people with disabilities, and how to complete it.

English

You Count! Be Counted.


Get Your Community Counted: A Guide for Organizations

Spanish

Tu Cuentas! Se Contado.


Haga Que Su Comunidad Sea Contada: Una Guía Para Organizaciones

More Resources

]]> 3606 Webinar: Starting a Future Plan for your Loved One https://thearcoregon.org/starting-a-future-plan/ Wed, 18 Dec 2019 22:13:04 +0000 https://thearcoregon.org/?p=3455

This webinar was presented live on 12/18/2019 and is now available for viewing on-demand.

Future Planning is important for all families, yet thinking about the future can be challenging and emotional. Experience shows that adults with an intellectual and/or developmental disability (I/DD) make a better transition from the family home when a future plan is in place.

Please join Emily Braman from The Arc Oregon and Liz Mahar from The Arc of the United States for a webinar that will provide an overview of how to start planning for the future of your loved one with a disability. Learn more about resources that will help as you start working on your future plan.

Webinar Resources

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