Creating Opportunities

Regional family network - our regional family network program is contracted by the Oregon department of human services, office of developmental disabilities. We strengthen families and communities through support, information, advocacy and family events. We had many family-focused events in 2023, including parent workshops and family social activities. We continued to hold quarterly board meetings, partnered with other service organizations to increase awareness and advocate for systems change. We provided direct consultation to help families navigate systems and manage challenges related to their childs's disability.

Housing stability contract (hsc) - housing stability contract with oha to address housing inequities and fair housing education for people with disabilities and families.

Employer resource connection (erc) - through the employer resource connection (erc) program, we assist people with disabilities and/or mental health challenges and their families learn how to recruit, train and manage their support workers in 8 Oregon counties. Our erc program supported more than 400 people in 2023. We conducted outreach presentations to dozens of community partner organizations. Our staff presented several free informational workshops. Erc staff attended monthly Oregon home care commission (ohcc) erc program consultant meetings and dd/mh committee meetings.

Ocdd/sp meeting coordination contract with Oregon dd council and advocacy contract with partnerships in community living.

Go project is a grassroots advocacy project contracted through the Oregon dd coalition to help people connect with their legislators.

Heg-health equity grant with oha to address health inequities through emergency preparedness and outdoor survival projects.