In a letter to Gov. Kate Brown and other state officials yesterday evening, advocates with Disability Rights Oregon, the ACLU of Oregon, FACT Oregon, and the Oregon Self Advocacy Coalition asked the state to take action to meet the needs of Oregonians with disabilities, who are among those at greatest risk during the current public health crisis.… Continue Reading COVID-19: Advocates ask Gov. Brown to protect the health, safety & independence of 950,000 Oregonians with disabilities
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COVID-19 testing in Oregon remains insufficient
The COVID-19 crisis creates countless opportunities for persons with disabilities to be experience abuse or neglect especially those who reside in institutions. Identification and treatment of the virus are two areas. We have received reports that people with disabilities in Oregon are being denied or having tests delayed due to the lack of availability of… Continue Reading COVID-19 testing in Oregon remains insufficient
Preventing discrimination
Governor Brown must prevent discrimination in healthcare rationing. Continue Reading Preventing discrimination
A bigger movement, by Niko Boskovic
Sixteen-year old Niko Boskovic won first place in a prestigious essay contest, and was selected as a delegate to an annual educational program. But, the program sponsor, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, withdrew his prize after learning Niko experiences autism and uses a letter board to communicate. Our attorneys worked with Niko and his family to… Continue Reading A bigger movement, by Niko Boskovic