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Disability Resources
Programs and Services for Seniors & Persons with Disabilities - Oregon Department of Human Services
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Programs and services available to assist senior and peole with disabilities, including: Alzheimer's Resources, For Family Caregivers, Community-Based Care, Help in Your Home, Spousal Impoverishment Law, Estate Administration Program, Elder abuse Investigation, Elder Financial Exploitation, Financial and Medical Assistance.
By: Oregon Department of Human Services
Community-Based Care - Persons with Disabilities
(Separate Website)
Information about Oregon's community-based care facilities, including Adult Day Care Services, Adult Foster Care, Assisted Living Facilities, Residential Care Facilities, and Nursing Facilities.
By: Oregon Department of Human Services
Choosing a Long-Term Care Facility
(Separate Website)
Information about types of facilities and how to choose one that is appropriate for your needs.
By: Oregon Department of Human Services
Disability Resources
(Separate Website)
Disability Resources is a nonprofit organization that reviews and reports on disability resources throughout the country. The Oregon page contains an extensive list of resources: state agencies, advocacy organizations, technology resources, and support organizations for individual disabilities.
By: DisabilityResources.org
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Oregon Advocacy Center
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Oregon Advocacy Center (OAC) is a non-profit law firm providing protection and advocacy to individuals with disabilities (www.oradvocacy.org), including free assistance in the area of employment.
By: Disability Rights Oregon
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Guide to Mental Health Law in Oregon
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Information about the mental health system in Oregon.
By: Oregon Advocacy Center
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Oregon SPD (Seniors & People with Disabilities) Offices
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A list of DHS (Department of Human Services) branch offices that provide services to seniors and people with disabilities.
By: Oregon Department of Human Services
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Fair Housing Council of Oregon
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The Fair Housing Council of Oregon is a statewide organization whose mission is to eliminate housing discrimination through education and enforcement. This site provides detailed information about the different categories of housing discrimination.
By: Fair Housing Council of Oregon
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Governor's Advocacy Office
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The Governor's Advocacy Office's ombudsmen provides information, referral and help in resolving problems regarding any DHS program. The toll-free number is 1-800-442-5238.
By: Oregon Department of Human Resources
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Oregon SafeNet
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Oregon SafeNet links low-income Oregon residents with health services, including routine & urgent medical care; immunizations; well-child care; pregnancy tests & prenatal care; and urgent and routine dental care. Call 1-800-SAFENET (1-800-723-3638).
By: Oregon Department of Human Services
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Caregivers
(Separate Website)
Oregon Cares provides information and resources for those who provide care to older persons or persons with disabilities.
Disabilities and Housing
(Separate Website)
Information and resources related to housing and disabilities.
By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Disability Information - Children
(Separate Website)
This national center provides information on disabilities, with a special focus on children and education issues.
By: NICHCY
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Employment Rights: Who Has Them & How to Enforce Them
(Separate Website)
Explains the federal laws that protect individuals with disabilities and how to file a complaint with the agencies that enforce these laws.
By: U.S. Department of Labor
Property Tax Deferrals
(Separate Website)
Information about postponing the payment of property taxes for disabled and senior citizens.
By: Oregon Department of Revenue
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Free Tax Help - Multnomah, Washington, Clackamas Counties
(Separate Website)
Tax-Aide is a volunteer program sponsored by AARP, IRS and the Oregon Department of Revenue to help elderly, low-income, non-English speaking, and disabled taxpayers prepare state and federal tax returns.
By: United Way of the Columbia-Willamette
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Free Tax Help - Other Counties
(Separate Website)
Tax-Aide is a volunteer program sponsored by AARP, IRS and the Oregon Department of Revenue to help elderly, low-income, non-English speaking, and disabled taxpayers prepare state and federal tax returns.
By: United Way of the Columbia-Willamette
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Legal Aid Offices in Oregon
(Separate Website)
Find the legal services provider for your county.
By: Legal Services
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Need a Lawyer in Oregon?
(Separate Website)
You can contact the Oregon State Bar's Lawyer Referral Service for help in finding a lawyer in your area.
By: Oregon State Bar - Lawyer Referral Service
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Electric, Gas, and Telephone Services - Keeping Utilities Going in Households with Persons Needing Ongoing Medical Care
(Separate Website)
Does someone in your household require ongoing medical care? Are you worried your electric, natural gas or telephone service might be disconnected? If you are, you should know that Oregon's regulated utilities offer a program to allow special payment arrangements to avoid having your telephone, electric and gas service from being shut off if you fall behind on paying your bills. If you have questions about this program, call the Oregon Public Utility Commission, Consumer Section at 1-800-522-2404.
By: Oregon Law Center
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