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02/03/2026

To: I/DD Community Members and ODDS Staff

From: Office of Developmental Disabilities Services (ODDS)

Subject: ODDS legislative session updates

The 2026 Oregon Legislative Session is Feb. 2 through March 8. We invite you to our community updates on Zoom. We’ll discuss news related to intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) services. After the session, we’ll host a meeting to talk about the results. These online meetings are public and free.

Here are the details:

Time: Noon–1 p.m.
Dates: 11 and 25, March 25
To attend: Register in advance. Use the QR code below.
After you register, Zoom will send you an email. It will have directions to join the meetings.

We want everyone to feel welcome and safe. We’ll offer free support, including:

American Sign Language
Spanish interpreter
Live captioning
For other languages or supports, call ODDS at 503-945-5811 or email DD.DirectorsOffice@odhsoha.oregon.gov. Please ask at least three business days before the meeting.

02/02/2026

01/30/2026

Important data from the most recent licensing quarterly. If you are thinking about opening an I/DD group home you should take a look at this information.

01/29/2026

Great new podcast called the Move to Include. Listen to the first episode at

The Move to Include Podcast puts the voices of people with disabilities at the center of the conversation about inclusion, and how they became Self Advocates in the pursuit of autonomy, equality, and independence.The podcast dives into the real experiences of people with disabilities navigating syst...

01/28/2026

Only 100 applicants will be selected for the National Disability Leadership Seminar but they are still accepting applications. More information available on the flyers below.

01/27/2026

Cool!

Apple products are designed for every student. Accessibility features like Magnifier on Mac, Accessibility Reader, Braille Access, VoiceOver, Sound & Name Re...

01/27/2026

Friends ~ below you will find an Action Alert that is jointly supported by the CPAO and ORA. Please use the link included in the text below to add your voice to the effort opposing SB1505. THEN, pass this information along to your staff, self advocates, families, etc…anyone that may be in support of our position on this issue. Our goal is to flood the legislature with opposition.
Action Alert! Senate Bill 1505 is a major threat to the unique, individualized services that community provider organizations offer.
Join your voice today to the opposition of SB 1505. Email the Oregon Senate using this quick and easy advocacy tool and urge them to vote no on SB 1505. Then share this message with your team and community and broaden the reach of our message.
If passed, SB 1505 will create a “Workforce Standards Board” that moves decision-making about IDD services from the hands of those who use and provide these services to a limited board.
SB 1505 adds another costly layer of bureaucracy to an already heavily regulated system, diverting resources from direct support professionals to administrative overhead while duplicating currently existing oversight.
It could set confusing standards for wages and benefits that cannot be met without additional legislative funding, even when we know that IDD funding is already at least 30% behind recommendations from the recent Wage and Rate study. This is where the focus should be, not on paying for a new, unnecessary state bureaucracy.
There are serious concerns that the proposed board will fail to recognize the unique nature of our services, cause significant confusion and frustration to our workforce, and reduce choice for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
We are urging legislators to oppose this bill.

When an active campaign is in progress, you'll find options that allow you to advocate for services for Oregonians with disabilities with just a couple of clicks. 

01/26/2026

From our friends at Disability Scoop!

The first generation of senior citizens living with IDD means added demand for group homes and other residential facilities as their families, who often care for them, also age.

01/25/2026

Check out our February DSA Calendar!

01/23/2026

Celebrate PIE day!🥧

01/22/2026

Just a reminder (since it is the start of the year) that now is the time to apply for your FREE fishing license with ODFW if you are person experiencing disability. 🎣

The free disabled veteran combination license, and permit for disabled hunters and anglers make it easier for everyone to participate.

01/21/2026

Disability Rights Oregon is asking self advocates and families to share the impact Medicaid cuts would have on you. DRO needs to hear about the impact of Medicaid cuts, if you:
Rely on Medicaid for yourself or a family member
Work in disability rights, patient advocacy, or community services
Want to help ensure the disability community's perspectives are considered
Want to stay informed about future opportunities to provide input
Please visit https://secure.everyaction.com/t0YQ71zfdUuEr8SiL5Yt1w2 and share your story.