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Oregon Disability Rights: Everything You Need to Know

Are you interested in learning important facts about disability rights in the State of Oregon? Whether you are living with an intellectual or developmental disability, are a family member or friend of people with disabilities, or if

From “Hell” to Independence For Some: The Deinstitutionalization of People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Imagine, as an adult, living with 30 other people, people you did not choose to live with. Being instructed when to get up, when to go to bed, and when

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The Impact of Gardening for People with Disabilities

Gardening, whether it’s working with a vertical garden or a large plot, is a wonderful way to get in touch with nature. For people living with intellectual or developmental disabilities, gardening (or horticultural therapy) can be a

Important Characteristics of a Direct Support Professional

The most rewarding jobs are often the most challenging. That’s definitely the case when it comes to a career as a direct support professional (DSP). At ALSO (Advocates for Life Skills and Opportunity), we can say for certain

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5 Tips for Reasonable Accommodation Requests

At ALSO, we believe that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities deserve the opportunity for full inclusion in their community. According to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), an individual is considered as having a disability if they have a

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6 Famous People with Disabilities to Celebrate During Developmental Disability Awareness Month

Yes, people with developmental disabilities (DD) make history. Some are rightfully famous worldwide. Others are only well known in the disability community. All of them have changed our world for the better. Join

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