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Independence Northwest is a support service brokerage serving nearly 600 Oregonians with developmental disabilities in the Portland tri-county area.

03/12/2026

Wonderful heartwarming story to give you a lift in the middle of the week!

Carissa Carroll started the nonprofit Jack's Basket in 2014. Since then, they've delivered thousands of care packages—and created a community of support for parents of children with Down syndrome around the world

03/11/2026

We've posted about the museum before but are excited that it is finally open. If anyone has the chance to go please let us know and share pictures!
https://museumofdisabilityhistory.org/

A one-of-a-kind museum chronicling disability history is reopening after a five-year hiatus in a new, bigger space that's hundreds of miles away from its previous home.

03/10/2026

Exciting news that will help folks get to where they are going! Glad to have this launching during Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month!

Uber is rolling out new features aimed at making it easier for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to get from one place to another more independently.

03/09/2026

Celebrating Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month! Join the in person celebration tomorrow at 11:00AM in the Human Services Building in Salem!

03/08/2026

Remember it is Daylight Savings Time! Set your clocks one hour ahead!

03/06/2026

We love to see accessibility in the forefront - especially with spring break approaching and summer around the corner!

All are welcome here. And here. And there.

03/05/2026

To Providers:

The NCI State of the Workforce Survey portal is now open and invitations have been sent. Here is a reminder of what to look for and what to do if you do not see the invitation email in your inbox today:

The email you receive will be from staffstability@hsri.org

The subject line should be Oregon NCI State of the Workforce® Survey for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (NCI-IDD SoTW), 2025 data collection

If you have not or cannot find the email in your inbox, please check your junk mail/spam folder. For whatever reason, some providers are finding it goes directly to their junk mail folder.

If you do not find it in either, contact NCI.ODDS@odhsoha.oregon.gov and we will resend or research reasons you may not have received it.

Thank you again for responding to the Oregon NCI State of the Workforce survey. This is important information and is also required by Oregon Administrative Rules and Oregon Revised Statute for all providers that employ direct support workers and provide supports to children and/or adults.

Just a reminder that the deadline for completion of the survey is April 30, 2026.

Thank you!

03/04/2026

Then: A time when many people with developmental disabilities were hidden, segregated, or excluded from community life.

Now: Individuals living full lives — working, building friendships, parenting, volunteering, participating in faith communities, and contributing to their neighborhoods.

Always: A future where community living is protected, expected, and funded – and not viewed as a program, but as part of a whole life.

03/03/2026

Here are some key developmental disabilities awareness updates in 2026.

Advances in Care and Support: In 2026, there is a growing emphasis on multidisciplinary, person-centered approaches that support not just clinical needs but also social inclusion, education, and vocational success. Technological advancements — including assistive communication tools and telehealth — are enhancing access to services, particularly in rural or underserved areas.

Policy and Advocacy Efforts: Legislative priorities increasingly focus on expanding community-based supports, enhancing employment services, and increasing funding for caregiver training. Inclusive policy reform is central to improving quality of life and ensuring equitable access to opportunities for all.

How the Public Can Offer Support: During Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month and throughout the year, you can support special needs communities by educating others, supporting inclusive policies, supporting nonprofit disability advocacy and service organizations, and listening to individuals with disabilities about their lived experiences to foster a more equitable and inclusive society.

Brought to you by Support Special Needs Adults With Progressive Lifestyles.

03/02/2026

Join Independence Northwest in celebrating Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month!

02/27/2026

Planning to watch! The opening ceremony of the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games will take place on March 6, 2026, at the Verona Arena in Verona, Italy. The theme for this event is "Life in Motion," which symbolizes the journey of life and the transformative power of movement.

Celebrate the world’s best athletes and experience the magic of the Opening Ceremony at the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Games (March 6–15, 2026).

02/26/2026

With 13 awards already this film is stacking up to be incredible.

Winner of 13 awards, the inspiring film, Paper Bag Plan, tells the story of Oscar, a devout father who trains his disabled child the art of bagging groceries...

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919 NE 19th Avenue, # 275
Portland, OR
97232

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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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+15035462950

Website

http://www.independencenw.org/

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Proudly Serving Oregon Since 2007

Since 2007, Independence Northwest has been serving the Oregon I/DD (Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities) community as a support services brokerage. We provide case management, resource navigation, and connections to home and community-based supports to over 500 adults in the Portland tri-county area (Multnomah, Clackamas, and Washington counties.) We’re a nonprofit governed by a board of directors comprised almost entirely of people with disabilities and their family members.

If you’re 18 or older, have been diagnosed with an intellectual and/or developmental disability, and you live independently or with your family in the community, you’re most likely eligible for our services. Once enrolled in services, you can choose whichever brokerage(s) serve(s) your county. Here in the Portland metro area, you have up to six different choices including Independence Northwest. Once you choose your brokerage, you then have the option to choose your own Personal Agent. If you’d like to learn more about INW’s Personal Agents, click here.

Your Personal Agent works with somewhere around 45 brokerage customers. If at any time, you’re interested in working with someone else, just let us know and we’ll help you find the right fit. When you first begin services, an assessor is responsible for reviewing your support needs and determining what state and federally-funded resources may be available for you. Once you know your benefit level, your PA will then help you find professionals to help you meet your goals. You can choose from Domestic Employees or Provider Organizations. Domestic Employees are Personal Support Workers whose rates are determined by agreement between the SEIU (union) and the state; Provider Organization rates are determined by the state. Each year, you will develop an Individual Support Plan (ISP.) Our job is to help you meet your goals – your plan says what YOU want it to say.

Brokerage services in Oregon are amongst the most progressive in the United States.