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Fighting for People with Mental Illness — DRO

WEBMore than 30 years ago, Congress took an extraordinary step to protect the civil rights of people with mental illness. It passed a law that created watchdog programs …

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Mental Health Holds and Civil Commitment — DRO

WEBCivil commitment is a legal process in which a judge decides whether a person should be required to accept mental health treatment. The two most common …

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Civil Commitment in Oregon FAQ — DRO

WEBCivil commitment—sometimes called involuntary commitment—is a legal process in which a judge decides whether a person should be forced to accept mental …

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Oregon's Crisis Care Guidelines Invited Discrimination. We …

WEBOregon's new crisis care principles ban discrimination. Since the pandemic began, Oregonians with disabilities have been pushing for stronger protections against …

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Oregon Passes Senate Bill 1508-A to Ban Quality-Adjusted Life …

WEBOregon has used a Quality-Adjusted Life-Year (QALY) formula over the last 30 years to determine what would and would not be covered by the Oregon Health …

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Lawsuit: Washington County Denies People with Mental Illness …

WEBA federal lawsuit filed today alleges that responses to mental health emergencies in Washington County fail to meet the needs of people in crisis. This …

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Disability Rights Oregon v. Washington County — DRO

WEBFebruary 5, 2024: Oregonian Joins Lawsuit Against County's Discriminatory Emergency Response System. February 5, 2024: Disability Rights Advocates Sue Washington …

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Board & Mental Health Advisory Council — DRO

WEBUnder the Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Illness Act, the Council is responsible for: Advising the Board and staff on policies and priorities to be carried out in …

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Mission, Vision, and Impact — DRO

WEBContact Us (503) 243-2081 [email protected]. Office Address. Disability Rights Oregon 511 SW 10th Avenue, Suite 200 Portland, Oregon 97205. Hours

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Plan For Work — DRO

WEBWe offer guidance through the following. Information and Referral: Information about work incentives and/or referral to other agencies or employment …

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Aid and Assist in Your Court Defense — DRO

WEBOverview of the Aid and Assist Process. If you have been accused of a crime, you have the right to a trial and to participate in your own de-fense. You also have the …

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Sterilization of Individuals: A Handbook for Parents, Guardians, …

WEBThe purpose of this Handbook is to provide general information about the rights and protections of individuals regarding sterilization under the law. Throughout this …

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Disability advocates secure legislative victory: Equal access to

WEBPortland, Oregon—Today, the Oregon State Legislature unanimously passed Senate Bill (SB) 1606 to ensure that Oregonians with disabilities can see their family and …

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Decades-Long Fight to Close Fairview — DRO

WEBA 7,000 Person Wait-List for Community Supports. When Fairview closed, there was a wait list of over 7,000 people who needed support services in the …

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Reasonable Accommodations in Housing FAQ — DRO

WEBA reasonable accommodation is a change in rules, policies, practices, or services. The change is necessary to afford you equal opportunity to use and enjoy a …

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Options for Filing Complaints and Grievances Against Healthcare

WEBThe OCR investigates some complaints about discrimination by healthcare providers due to an individual’s disability. You can call the office at 1 (800) 368-1019 or …

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COVID-19 — DRO

WEBPeople with disabilities still have the right to live, work, and access our community free from discrimination. During the COVID-19 public health crisis, people with disabilities still …

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Employment and Volunteer Opportunities — DRO

WEBDisability Rights Oregon is committed to creating a diverse workforce to strengthen our organization and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. The individual …

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Electronic Visit Verification FAQ — DRO

WEB511 SW 10th Ave, Suite 200, Portland OR 97205. Voice: 503-243-2081 or 1-800-452-1694. Fax: 503-243-1738. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: …

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Op-ed: 'Most Favored Nation' pricing harms Oregonians with …

WEBBy Jake Cornett, Executive Director, Disability Rights Oregon We can all agree, prescription drug costs are simply too high for most Americans. Unfortunately, the …

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