Lindsay Dutton on Compassion Fatigue
Lindsay Dutton on Compassion Fatigue Our OTAC trainer and Mental Health First Aid instructor Lindsay Dutton was recently invited to contribute an article to The International Journal for Direct Support Professionals, and we sat down with her to talk to her about it. The Arc Oregon: Your article is called “Flipping the Switch: Compassion Fatigue […]
Chapter Spotlight: Jackson County
Chapter Spotlight: Jackson County The Arc Jackson County has been really busy running impactful programs in their community! Below is a peek into what they’re up to. Community Events & Partnerships Throughout the year, we work together with local organizations to plan fun free events and activities that everyone can enjoy. Coming up, we’ve got […]
Provider Spotlight: Yadi Sado
Provider Spotlight: Yadi Sado by Diane Pearson, GAPS advocate In January 2024 I coordinated a move for Barb, one of the people I support, into Yadi and Emmanuel’s Adult Foster Home in Salem. I knew that this would be good for Barb. Yadi naturally anticipates the needs of the people she serves to make them […]
Spotlight: The Arc of Benton County
The Arc Benton County’s Access and Empowerment Department is busy! Their team has been working on some major projects and we want to share about them.
Remainder Fund Grants Awarded in 2024
When someone who has a first-party account with the Oregon Special Needs Trust dies, 50% of money left in their account stays in the trust. The Arc Oregon and OSNT use this money for grants. These support people with disabilities who do not otherwise have enough resources to meet their needs or reach their goals.
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.
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 […]