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Disability Resources
A Guide for People with Disabilities Seeking Employment
(Separate Website)
Information about employment rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
By: SSA, Office of Employment Support Programs
A Guide to Disability Rights Law
(Separate Website)
This guide provides an overview of federal civil rights laws that ensure equal opportunity for people with disabilities, including the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Fair Housing Act, and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
By: U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division
Disability Rights
(Separate Website)
Information about Oregon and federal laws that protect employees who have disabilities.
By: Oregon Bureau of Labor & Industries (BOLI)
Disability-Based Employment Discrimination
(Separate Website)
Questions and answers about Oregon and federal laws that forbid employment discrimination based on disabilities. There is also information about what questions an employer can ask when hiring for a job.
By: Oregon Advocacy Center
Employment Rights of the Disabled
(Separate Website)
Information about laws that protect persons with disabilities in getting a job and in the workplace.
By: Oregon State Bar
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
(Separate Website)
Information about federal laws that prohibit employment discrimination. This website also has information about how to file a Charge of Employment Discrimination with this federal agency.
By: U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
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Reasonable Accommodation Letter
(Separate Website)
A sample letter you can use to ask an employer for reasonable accommodation under the American with Disabilities Act (ADA).
By: Northwest ADA & IT Center
Programs and Services for Seniors & Persons with Disabilities - Oregon Department of Human Services
(Separate Website)
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
(Separate Website)
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
(Separate Website)
Information about the mental health system in Oregon.
By: Oregon Advocacy Center
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Oregon SPD (Seniors & People with Disabilities) Offices
(Separate Website)
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
(Separate Website)
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
(Separate Website)
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
(Separate Website)
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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