Oregon’s Secretary of State has shared state voter information with a controversial federal commission. You can prevent your address from appearing in these publicly available voter rolls. Continue Reading ACTION: Protect your privacy as a voter
Policy
Disability Rights Oregon (DRO) advocates for legislation and public policy that will protect and increase the independence, safety, and integration of people who have disabilities. This includes:
- lobbying during Oregon’s legislative sessions to ensure that new laws support these goals
- working closely with Oregon’s state administrative agencies to pursue remedies or approaches that protect the rights of eligible people with disabilities
- serving on Advisory Committees for public agencies to improve policies and procedures
- partnering with other community groups to increase safety and supports for people with disabilities
Come celebrate our 40th anniversary with us
For the last decade and a half, I’ve had the privilege to work at Disability Rights Oregon, as a special education advocate. I represent students in special education, engage in policy advocacy, and work closely with the Latino community. I teach Spanish-speaking parents how to advocate for their children’s rights. I support them and nurture their development as leaders… Continue Reading Come celebrate our 40th anniversary with us
Enhancing self-determination through alternatives to guardianship
This article originally appeared in the Oregon State Bar Elder Law Newsletter, April 2017 edition. Enhancing self-determination in less-restrictive alternatives to guardianship By Jan E. Friedman, Disability Rights Oregon Attorney, and Stephen Peters, Disability Rights Oregon Rights Advocate Jan E. Friedman has been an attorney with Disability Rights Oregon since 1999; she currently heads up… Continue Reading Enhancing self-determination through alternatives to guardianship
Voting is more important than ever today
Questions and answers about the upcoming election on May 16, 2017. Continue Reading Voting is more important than ever today