Disability Rights Oregon

03/31/2026

‼️¡Únete a nosotros hoy mismo!‼️31 DE MARZO, de 12:00 a 13:00 h en Zoom: https://bit.ly/Oregon-DD-Awareness — ¡Para nuestro resumen virtual sobre la concienciación sobre la enfermedad de Huntington y nuestro primer sorteo de tarjetas de regalo!

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Trae tu almuerzo y únete a nosotros para:
Escuchar resúmenes de todos nuestros eventos del

, incluyendo nuestras dos mesas redondas de autogestores y la sesión en español. 

Ver todas las diferentes formas en que todos ustedes participaron con sus historias bajo el lema "Nada sobre nosotros sin nosotros."

Descubrir cómo puedes mantener este impulso durante el resto del año.

Habrá interpretación al español disponible. Por favor, contáctenos lo antes posible si tiene alguna otra solicitud de interpretación.

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¡Gracias, Oregon Health Authority (OHA)!

Las tarjetas de regalo de DD Awareness 2026 se financian a través de la subvención del Programa de Colaboración para la Salud Comunitaria de la OHA, concedida para apoyar los eventos de 2026 y la participación en la campaña.

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¡Sigue participando y compartiendo!

La concienciación sobre la discapacidad intelectual es algo que hacemos todo el año, por lo que continuaremos con nuestra campaña durante el resto del año. Sigue compartiendo por qué el tema de este año es importante para ti y por qué te comprometes con esta causa, utilizando los hashtags:

¡Comparte cómo te comprometes contigo mismo o con los demás y tendrás la oportunidad de ganar una tarjeta de regalo de 50 dólares! Visita nuestra página de concienciación sobre la discapacidad intelectual para obtener más información.
Consigue nuestro kit de herramientas aquí: https://www.ocdd.org/dd-awareness-toolkit/

03/31/2026

Congress is moving forward with legislation that could make it significantly harder for people with disabilities to vote — and we need your help to stop it.

The SAVE Act, SAVE America Act, and related bills would add new proof-of-citizenship and photo ID requirements for voter registration, in-person voting, and mail ballots. For more than 40 million eligible voters with disabilities in this country, these aren't minor inconveniences. They are barriers that could silence their voices entirely.

Voting by mail and accessible voting technology are civil rights — not conveniences. Every eligible voter deserves full, equal access to the ballot.

Tell your senators and representatives to oppose these bills and protect the rights of every voter. Use the link below to send your message today.

🔗 secure.everyaction.com/P7gRaEUbc0ycEEmKANeeAw2

Share this post — the more voices, the stronger the message.

03/28/2026

Your opinion matters. Whether you're rallying for accessible infrastructure, inclusive employment, or basic dignity, you have the constitutional right to make your views heard through peaceful protest.

That said, knowing your rights before you go is just as important as showing up. Law enforcement can place certain narrow restrictions on how and where protests happen, but they cannot silence the message. Understanding those boundaries keeps you safer and makes the disability rights movement stronger.

We've put together a Know Your Rights Guide covering what protections you have, what police are permitted to do, and how to exercise your voice with confidence.

👉🏾 Read our free guide at droregon.org/disability-rights-oregon-resources/attending-a-protest >

Then share this information with others who need it. ✊

03/27/2026

They aren't waiting for permission. They are showing up. ❤️

Oregon disability rights advocates are in the rooms where it happens — government hearings, school board meetings, legislative offices — pushing for change, building coalitions, and refusing to be ignored. Now it’s time to celebrate.

You’re invited to Ready & Rising: A Celebration & Fundraiser on May 8th in downtown Portland, thanks to the generous support of the Kuni Foundation.

Join us for an unforgettable evening:

✨ Honor the 2026 Partners in Policymaking graduating class
✨ Hear directly how graduates are reshaping disability policy across Oregon
✨ Try your luck in a fun raffle
✨ And don’t miss our keynote: Joseph Shapiro, NPR investigative journalist and author of No Pity, the landmark book that helped define the modern disability rights movement

This is a night of community, inspiration, and joy — and you are invited.

📅 May 8, 2026 | Downtown Portland
👉 Get tickets: droregon.org/ready-and-rising

03/26/2026

Disability Rights Oregon CEO Jake Cornett is in Washington, D.C. this week — and he's not alone! He's joined by Brent Watkins, Oregon Council on Developmental Disabilities executive director, as they meet with Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. and Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici to advocate for the services and funding that people with disabilities need.

People with disabilities have rights to live full, self-directed lives — and that requires elected officials who listen and act. We're grateful to Oregon's delegation for making time for these important conversations.

We won't stop advocating. ❤️

03/26/2026

🎓 Free Conference for Families Navigating Special Education!

Do you have questions about your child’s IEP? Not sure how to handle a disagreement with your school? Just getting started and not sure where to begin? This conference is for you.

Join FACT Oregon on Saturday, April 4, 2026 for a free morning packed with practical info for families at every stage of the special education journey.

You’ll learn about:
✔️ Special education basics
✔️ Understanding behavior supports
✔️ Taking part in the IEP process
✔️ Working through concerns or disagreements with schools

🗓️ Date: Saturday, April 4, 2026
⏰ Time: 8:45 AM – 1:00 PM
💲 No charge to attend; Certificate of Attendance: $25
👉 Register and get more information in multiple languages at app.smore.com/n/bmgek

Tag a parent, educator, or advocate who needs to know about this! ⤵️

Special Education Conference

03/25/2026

We have some exciting news to share! Our advocate Camille has been featured in a video by the National Disability Rights Network, and we couldn’t be more proud. Camille brings so much heart and dedication to her work every day, and it is wonderful to see her recognized on a national stage.

We are deeply grateful to have Camille, and all of our advocates, who show up every day to fight for the rights and dignity of people with disabilities here in Oregon. Please take a moment to watch her feature and share it with your friends and family!

03/24/2026

Oregon's nonprofit sector is facing a funding crisis — and the people who depend on these organizations are feeling it most.

A new report from the Coalition of Communities of Color and Nonprofit Association of Oregon surveyed 180 nonprofits across the state. The finding? 84% have already lost funding or expect to lose it soon.

For organizations like Disability Rights Oregon, these aren't abstract budget problems. Funding cuts mean reduced capacity to advocate, educate, and fight for the rights and services our community depends on. When the money disappears, so does the work.

This is a critical moment. If you believe in a more just and inclusive Oregon, we need your support now more than ever.

👉 Make a donation to DRO: droregon.org/donate

03/23/2026

🐾 Happy Puppy Day, everyone! 💖 Today, we celebrate our furry friends who bring joy, love and, sometimes, priceless assistance and support to our lives!

Share a pic of your pup or service animal, and let’s spread the puppy love! 🦴🥰

03/22/2026

HuffPost just made history — and it’s worth celebrating. 👏

They’ve launched *Voices of Disabled People*, the first section at any major national news site devoted entirely to disability stories. And not stories told by outsiders — but first-person accounts written from within the disability community itself.

Over 1 in 4 Americans live with a disability. That’s one of the largest minority groups in the country, and yet mainstream media has consistently pushed their perspectives to the margins — or worse, reduced them to feel-good inspiration stories.

This new section says: no more. The mission is simple — disability is one part of a person's identity, not a flaw to be fixed.

The launch features an exclusive interview with Alvin Ailey dancer Samantha Figgins, who shares her experience living with hearing loss and owning her story on her own terms. It’s a beautiful start.

Read more → huffpost.com/voices/voices-of-disabled-people

A letter from the editor of HuffPost Voices about how excited we are to launch a new section that takes a novel approach to disability justice.

03/19/2026

🚨 Big accessibility win — but your input is needed NOW! 🚨

Under the 2024 FAA Reauthorization Act, medium and large airports are required to have at least one private universal changing station in each terminal by 2030. These adult-size changing tables are a lifeline for individuals with disabilities who need caregiver assistance — without them, many people are forced to be changed on a bathroom floor.

The U.S. Access Board is currently developing the technical standards for these stations and is ACCEPTING PUBLIC COMMENTS through April 20, 2026. This is your chance to shape what these spaces look like — their size, height adjustability, privacy, accessibility, and more.

Read the full story from Disability Scoop 👇
https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2026/03/16/adult-size-changing-tables-to-be-required-at-major-airports/31904/

👉 Then share your opinions at regulations.gov/commenton/ATBCB-2026-0001-0001

Please share so caregivers, advocates, and disability community members can weigh in! ❤️

Many airports will soon be required to provide changing tables for adults with disabilities. Now federal officials are looking for input on how to go about implementing the new mandate.