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!
Join Our 2021-22 Board of Directors
The Board Development Committee is accepting nominations/applications for Board positions to begin July 1, 2021.
Covid-19 Resources
Use this list of state and federal resources to help navigate through the massive amount of information related to COVID-19.
OSNT Beneficiary Engagement and Outreach Administrative Assistant
Join our amazing team! The Arc Oregon is hiring a part-time Beneficiary Engagement and Outreach Administrative Assistant for the Oregon Special Needs Trust, based in Salem.
Call for Proposal: Public Policy Coordinator
Do you know your way around the Oregon Legislature? Do you have experience in disability policy, and want to help self-advocates speak directly to the people who represent them? Are you an independent contractor or consultant looking for meaningful policy work? If so, The Arc Oregon would like to see your proposal. The Arc Oregon […]
Ashley Hastings
GAPS Advocate
BethAnn Hayden
ERC Consultant
Paige Weiler
Provider Navigator
Sonja Ronish
ERC Consultant
Alice Massey
Closing a Meaningful Chapter: The OTAC Legacy and Our Path Forward
Since 1984, OTAC, originally Oregon Technical Assistance Corporation, has played an instrumental role in advancing person-centered approaches to services and supports for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in Oregon. Born as an independent nonprofit, OTAC earned a reputation for innovation and impact. From supporting the closure of the Fairview Training Center to helping shape person-centered planning practices statewide, OTAC has helped Oregon move toward more inclusive, community-based systems of support.
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 […]