Disability Rights Oregon

We promote and defend the rights of people with disabilities.

TICKETS—Ready & Rising: A Celebration & Fundraiser
Tell Your Elected Leaders: Protect the Rights of Voters with Disabilities
TICKETS—Power Hour: A Reception with NPR's Joseph Shapiro
TICKETS—Power Hour: A Reception with NPR's Joseph Shapiro
Is Your Child Being Denied Full Days at School? We Want to Know!
Is Your Child Being Denied Full Days at School? We Want to Know!
Share How Medicaid Cuts Will Impact You
Share How Medicaid Cuts Will Impact You
Comment by April 20: Adult-Sized Changing Tables in Airports
Finding Hope in the Fight for Care: One Family's ONA Story
Finding Hope in the Fight for Care: One Family's ONA Story
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FEATURED NEWS STORIES

The Oregonian: Oregon State Hospital staff afraid to speak up, say 3 employees who are done being silent
The Oregonian: Oregon State Hospital staff afraid to speak up, say 3 employees who are done being silent
OPB News: Federal judge rules Oregon failed to save key video evidence in prison assault case
OPB News: Federal judge rules Oregon failed to save key video evidence in prison assault case
OPB News: Flaws in Oregon’s social safety net contributed to teen’s death, report says
OPB News: Flaws in Oregon’s social safety net contributed to teen’s death, report says
The Oregonian: Oregon pays $2.3 million to settle negligence suit after man’s death in solitary cell in prison
The Oregonian: Oregon pays $2.3 million to settle negligence suit after man’s death in solitary cell in prison
The New York Times: The ‘R-Word’ Returns, Dismaying Those Who Fought to Oust It
The New York Times: The ‘R-Word’ Returns, Dismaying Those Who Fought to Oust It
Oregon Capital Chronicle: Federal education cuts abandon students with disabilities
Oregon Capital Chronicle: Federal education cuts abandon students with disabilities
NeuroEmergent Podcast: Full Day School Class Action Lawsuit
OPB News: Federal court ruling continues yearslong lawsuit on shortened school days for Oregon students with disabilities
OPB News: Federal court ruling continues yearslong lawsuit on shortened school days for Oregon students with disabilities
The Oregonian: Oregon found in contempt, faces hefty fines for delaying admissions to state psychiatric hospital
The Oregonian: Oregon found in contempt, faces hefty fines for delaying admissions to state psychiatric hospital

OTHER RECENT UPDATES

Find a Flu Vaccine Near You
Find a Flu Vaccine Near You
Reporting Crime to Police – Options & What to Expect
Reporting Crime to Police – Options & What to Expect
Know Your Rights: Assistive Technology
Know Your Rights: Assistive Technology
OSCI Wheelchair Maintenance Free Workshops
Navigating Resources | OHSU
Apply to Join the Mental Health Advisory Council
Apply to Join the Mental Health Advisory Council
Share Your Voting Story with the Center for American Progress
Share Your Voting Story with the Center for American Progress
US Dept. of Education FAQ: Disability Discrimination
US Dept. of Education FAQ: Disability Discrimination
VIDEO: What is The Protection and Advocacy System?
VIDEO: What is The Protection and Advocacy System?
Oregon ABLE Savings Plan
OHSU Survey: Sexual Health Experiences of Adults with IDD
On-Demand Special Education Trainings — FACT Oregon
On-Demand Special Education Trainings — FACT Oregon
Share Your Story: The Oregon Needs Assessment (ONA)
Share Your Story: The Oregon Needs Assessment (ONA)

WAYS TO TAKE ACTION

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Donate to DRO
Find Vaccines Near You
Explore Our Website
Apply to Join Our Team
Apply to Join Our Team
File a HUD Complaint: Housing Discrimination
File a HUD Complaint: Housing Discrimination

DRO RESOURCES

Plan to Work
Plan to Work
Special Education Guide for Parents
VIDEO: What to Do If Social Security Overpays Me
VIDEO: What to Do If Social Security Overpays Me
Attending a Protest? Know Your Rights Before You Go!
Attending a Protest? Know Your Rights Before You Go!
Client Assistance Brochure (6 Languages)
Client Assistance Brochure (6 Languages)
Know Your Rights: VR & Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS)
Crime Survivors: Know Your Rights
Crime Survivors: Know Your Rights
Educación especial: Una guía para padres de familia
Know Your Rights: VR & Vehicle Purchase, Repairs, and Modifications — DRO
Know Your Rights: The Oregon Needs Assessment (ONA)
Know Your Rights: The Oregon Needs Assessment (ONA)
VIDEO: Client Assistance Program
VIDEO: Client Assistance Program
VIDEO: How To Be Your Own Advocate
VIDEO: How To Be Your Own Advocate
Shortened School Day FAQ
Shortened School Day FAQ

DRO NEWSLETTERS

DRO March 2026: Celebrate Advocates Changing Oregon on May 8th!
DRO March 2026: Celebrate Advocates Changing Oregon on May 8th!
February 2026: When the System Cuts Services, We Fight Back
February 2026: When the System Cuts Services, We Fight Back
January 2026: Are You Ready for Oregon's Next Winter Storm?
January 2026: Are You Ready for Oregon's Next Winter Storm?
December 2025: Important Disability Community Updates
December 2025: Important Disability Community Updates
November 2025: We're in Give!Guide—Because We All Belong
November 2025: We're in Give!Guide—Because We All Belong
October 2025: Still Here. Still Fighting. Still Ready to Work!
October 2025: Still Here. Still Fighting. Still Ready to Work!
September 2025: What’s Our Next 504 Sit-In?
September 2025: What’s Our Next 504 Sit-In?

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