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• Public Policy
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• Education
• Community Resources
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Local Chapters

Autism Society chapters are your best source of information and support. Most chapters are volunteer-led by parents, care providers and other professionals. The Autism Society has chapters in nearly every state reaching out to individuals with autism and their families with information, support, and encouragement.

Contact an Oregon Autism Society chapter.

Visit Autism Source to find local doctors, service providers and other useful resources in your area.

Advocacy

People First of Oregon

Although this statewide organization is no longer active, their website is a useful online resource about the People First and self-advocacy movement.

Disability Rights Oregon

*Please note that in the context of Special Education Law, an "advocate" differs from an attorney in several ways. By definition, an "advocate" is one that supports or promotes the interests of another while an "attorney" is a practitioner in a court of law who is legally qualified to prosecute and defend actions in such court on behalf of his or her clients. Although both may be able to help with your legal situation, under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) only attorney's fees are recoverable to families prevailing in lawsuits. This delineation was the outcome of the Supreme Court's decision in Arlington Central School District Board of Education v. Murphy, 548 U.S. 291 (2006). There is currently legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives that would reverse this outcome (the IDEA Fairness Restoration Act, HR 434).

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2008 State Autism Profiles - Oregon

Partners in Policymaking

Oregon Partners in Policymaking makes participants better advocates for themselves, their family members and the greater disability community. Participants learn about communicating and advocating effectively, services and supports, best practices and approaches, and current policy issues. They learn how to participate in the policymaking process at all levels, so that they can be equal partners in the decisions that impact their lives.

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Autism Waiver

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Education

Oregon Department of Education


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Community Resources

Bridgeway House

Bridgeway House offers treatments, therapies, counseling, education, instruction, training, advocacy, support and resource information for children and families of all income levels with autism and related disabilities.

National Indian Parent Information Center

NIPIC is a non-profit organization, funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education. Our board consists of a majority of Indian family members who themselves are Indian parents who have children/young adults with disabilities. We also have representation of individuals from organizations around the United States that serve Indian families.

Oregon Council on Developmental Disabilities

The mission of the Oregon Council on Developmental Disabilities is to create change that improves the lives of Oregonians with developmental disabilities.

OrFIRST

Oregon Families Information Referral Services and Training, (OrFIRST) is a private, non-profit organization committed to serving families of children (birth to age 26) with disabilities. The mission of OrFIRST is to empower parents of children with disabilities to feel prepared to address the diverse needs of their children.

Portland Asperger’s Network

Portland Asperger's Network is a parent support organization in Portland, Oregon, that assists families of children with Asperger's Syndrome and autism spectrum disorders.

Disability Compass

Disability Compass is a web-based resource for people with disabilities, their families and their supporters. Our site provides access to thousands of disability-related organizations, services, programs and products. Recognizing the value of all community resources, we have included not only local branches of large national and international organizations, but also informal, local support groups.

Oregon Department of Human Services


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Autism Source

To find more information in your state, please visit www.autismsource.org.

The Autism Society welcomes your comments: If you would like to make a suggestion or share beneficial resources not included in this page, please click here to fill out our contact form.

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Last updated: 22 January 2009