Arc of Oregon
2405 Front Street NE Suite 120, Salem, OR 97301
Phone: (503) 581-2726 | Fax: (503) 363-7168
The ARC is a statewide membership organization of more than 2000 individuals who are working together for individuals with mental retardation and other developmental disabilities and their families. Arc organizations in Linn and Benton counties are addressed in the Mid-Willamette Valley Resources section of this guide.
Autism Society of Oregon
9320 SW Barbur Blvd, Ste 240 Portland, OR 97219
Phone: (888) 288-4761
The Autism Society of Oregon is the state chapter of the Autism Society of America. This organization provides education and support services for families of children with Autism.
Child Development and Rehabilitation Center (CDRC) and Oregon Health & Science University
700 SW Campus Drive, Portland, OR 97239
Phone: (503) 346-0640
901 East 18 Ave., Eugene, OR 97403
Phone: (541) 346-3575
The CDRC –OHSU serves children with special health needs. CDRC has offices in Portland (Doernbecher Children’s Hospital) and Eugene (University of Oregon). Examples of CDRC services are the Child Development Program, Family Resource Center, Genetics and Birth Defects Clinic, Neurodevelopmental Program, and an Orthopedic Program.
Easter Seals Oregon
7300 SW Hunziker Rd. Ste 103, Portland, OR 97239
Phone: (503) 228-5108 | Fax: 503-228-1352
Easter Seals of Oregon provides information for summer camp opportunities, financial support for assistive technology and respite care, and medical rehabilitation programs.
Mt. Hood Kiwanis Camp
10725 SW Barbur Blvd Suite 50, Portland, OR 97219
Phone: (503) 452-7416
Email: [email protected]
The primary goal of Kiwanis Camp is to provide individuals with varying disabilities the opportunity to engage in an exciting array of recreational activities in an outdoor setting.
Disability Rights Oregon (DRO)
511 SW 10th Ave., Ste 200 Portland, OR 97205
Phone: 1 (800) 452-1694
Disability Right Oregon (DRO) is Oregon’s designated Protection & Advocacy System. DRO works to uphold the legal rights of people with disabilities. DRO promotes Opportunity, Access and Choice for individuals with disabilities. They assist with legal problems directly related to disabilities.
Learning Disabilities Association of Oregon
10175 SW Barbur Blvd Suite 214B, Portland, OR 97219
Phone: (503) 997-3181
Email: [email protected]
The OACLD is an organization to advance the education and well-being of persons with learning disabilities. Representatives of the agency work on various advisory boards and committees of the Department of Education to encourage public advocacy and awareness of learning disabilities. Benefits of membership include updated research on learning disabilities; practical advice for parents; professionally staffed information and referral line; current legal educational rights of students; calendar of upcoming events; quarterly state newsletters; discounts on conferences.
Oregon Council on Developmental Disabilities
2475 SE Ladd Ave. Ste 231, Portland, OR 97214
Phone: (503) 235-0369
Email: [email protected]
The mission of the OCDD is to partner with Oregonians with developmental disabilities and their families to help promote change. Special programs include the Inclusive Child Care Project, Advocacy in Action, Community Partnerships, and the Clarion Newspaper.
Oregon Disability Commission (ODC)
500 Summer Street NE, Salem, OR 97301
Phone: (800) 282-8096 | Fax: (503) 373-1133
Email: [email protected]
ODC is designed to advocate on behalf of Oregonians with disabilities. The web site has information on services, programs, legislation, and upcoming public meetings.
Oregon Department of Education – Office of Special Education
Public Service Building | 255 Capitol Street NE, Salem, OR 97301
Phone: (503) 947-5600 | Fax: (503) 378-5156
The ODE Office of Special Education serves the state in many capacities. Support staff is available to give information on state programs, services, and publications. The OSE also has a bi-weekly internet newsletter and a listserv for current information.
Oregon Disability Sports (ODS)
721 NW 9th Ave. Ste 300, Portland, OR 97209
Phone: (800) 869-8180 or (503) 241-0850 | Fax: (503) 224-2216
Email: [email protected]
The mission of ODS is to provide and promote sports, recreation and fitness activities for youth and adults with physical disabilities. Sports offered include Track & Field, Basketball, Biking, Fitness, Handcycling, Hiking, Hockey, Horseback Riding, Rugby, Snow Skiing, Tennis, Various other Sports. Programs are offered for children and adults with physical disabilities. Other ODS programs include Oregon Challenge Games, designed for school-aged children, and equipment loan programs.
Oregon Family Support Network (OFSN)
1300 Broadway St. NE, Ste 403 Salem, OR 97301
Phone: (800) 323-8521 or (503) 363-8068 | Fax: (503) 390-0161
Email: [email protected]
OFSN is a network of families in Oregon that work to fully support other families who have children and youth with mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. The website gives further information on Linn and Benton County contacts.
Oregon Head Start Association (OHSA)
Phone: 541-206-2134
OHSA works to promote quality, comprehensive services for low-income children and families. It advocates for families and provide a forum for networking and issues information sharing.
Oregon Office of Developmental Disability Services
500 Summer Street NE E02 Salem, OR 97301-1073
Phone: (800) 282-8096 or (503) 945-5811
Email: [email protected]
ODDS is a division of the Oregon Department of Human Services and provides support services to people with developmental disabilities and their families. Examples of services include help finding other information and resources, case management help, residential care for children who are medically fragile, self-directed supports and employment services.
Oregon School for the Deaf (OSD)
999 Locust Street NE, Salem, OR 97301-0954
Phone: (503) 378-3825 | Fax: (503) 378-4701
Email: [email protected]
OSD is a 24-hour total communication environment for Oregon students, ages 5-21, which provides access to language, optimum educational programs and nurtures growth and development.
Shriners Hospital – Portland Research Center
3101 SW Sam Jackson Park Road, Portland, OR 97239
Phone: (503) 241-5090
Shriners Hospital provides treatment for orthopedic conditions for children under 18 years of age at no cost. Applications and more program information are available on the web site or by calling.
Special Olympics Oregon
8313 SW Cirrus Dr. Beaverton, OR 97008
Phone: (503) 248-0600 | Fax: (503) 296-2201
Email: [email protected]
The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with cognitive impairments. Sports offered include basketball, skiing, snowboarding, snow shoeing, track and field, golf, gymnastics, power lifting, softball, swimming, bowling, soccer, and volleyball.
UCP of Oregon and Southwest Washington
305 NE 102 Ave Suite 100, Portland, OR 97220
Phone: (503) 777-4166 | Fax: (503) 771-8048
Email: [email protected]
The UCP (United Cerebral Palsy) of Oregon and SW Washington is dedicated to advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of people with cerebralpalsyandotherdisabilities. Morethan60%ofpersonsservedbythis organization have disabilities other than cerebral palsy. Services geared towards families include support groups for both parents of children with any disability and parents of newly diagnosed children with CP and family social events.