uodsp: FW: DRO News You Can Use: July 2024
Heidi von Ravensberg
hvr at uoregon.edu
Thu Jul 25 18:26:53 PDT 2024
Dear UODSP List Members, Read about DRO’s advocacy work and how you can advocate and be a leader!
Thank you, Jake and DRO for sharing!
From: Jake Cornett, Disability Rights Oregon <welcome at droregon.org>
Sent: Thursday, July 25, 2024 11:25 AM
To: Heidi von Ravensberg <hvr at uoregon.edu>
Subject: DRO News You Can Use: July 2024
Oregon Partners in Policymaking Leadership Series, ADA Anniversary, Oregon Needs Assessment and more!
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[Illustration with multi-colored hands and text, 'July is Disability Pride Month']
Dear Heidi,
Happy Disability Pride Month! July marks the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the landmark law that protects our community from discrimination and was made possible by people with disabilities pushing for changes we needed to see in our laws. While we honor our past leaders, we’re celebrating this year’s anniversary with an exciting opportunity to develop tomorrow’s advocacy champions: Oregon Partners in Policymaking® Leadership Series is returning this September<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/default.salsalabs.org/Te7e66ab1-12f5-4035-9263-9fc65694c1e9/6a0ed977-5dd8-4ada-a810-9e5b0f874207__;!!C5qS4YX3!CpsVcZnyOYcTCxBRv57clieHt3-4qb4i3RkzM44mxE7BMdhK9QaoxZNk1ClV8toxX3bEME3gt_komogI$>, thanks to generous funding from the Fairview Trust!
Oregon Partners in Policymaking Leadership Series Details<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/default.salsalabs.org/T0a45e776-76dc-4e8c-ad3f-49d4a856024d/6a0ed977-5dd8-4ada-a810-9e5b0f874207__;!!C5qS4YX3!CpsVcZnyOYcTCxBRv57clieHt3-4qb4i3RkzM44mxE7BMdhK9QaoxZNk1ClV8toxX3bEME3gt3NU8F_5$>
People with disabilities have been fighting for our fundamental rights to live, work, and play in society—like everyone else—for decades, and the next wave of disability advocates will be just as key to creating a world in which our community truly belongs. That’s where this new training comes in.
About the Leadership Series
Created more than 35 years ago, Oregon Partners in Policymaking® Leadership Series is an internationally renowned program based on the belief that the most effective and enduring public policy decisions come from partnerships between people who need and use services and supports, and elected officials and other decisionmakers. It is about becoming confident in oneself, competent in knowledge and information received, and comfortable with sharing life experiences and expertise.
Who Should Apply?
Oregon Partners in Policymaking® Leadership Series is a leadership training program designed for:
· Parents, guardians, or family members of school-aged children with a developmental disability, traumatic brain injury, or other lifelong disability that affects their daily life; and,
· Adults 21-years-old and older with a disability that affects their daily life. This includes intellectual or developmental disability, traumatic brain injury, or other lifelong disabilities that affect daily life.
While attending eight in-person, weekend sessions over eight months, participants will learn leadership skills and how to develop positive partnerships and working relationships with elected officials and other policymakers. Series graduates often become members of boards, councils, task forces and advisory committees, while some run for elected office, and others secure employment in disability advocacy or service organizations.
Get Details and Spread the Word!
You can learn more about Oregon Partners in Policymaking® Leadership Series by:
· Visiting droregon.org/pip ><https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/default.salsalabs.org/T7a977e8b-e8f4-41e1-bdb2-f65327c8a651/6a0ed977-5dd8-4ada-a810-9e5b0f874207__;!!C5qS4YX3!CpsVcZnyOYcTCxBRv57clieHt3-4qb4i3RkzM44mxE7BMdhK9QaoxZNk1ClV8toxX3bEME3gt1yuyyc3$>
· Downloading the informational brochure ><https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/default.salsalabs.org/T12be7220-aaef-4b1e-85d9-68d3bc09a628/6a0ed977-5dd8-4ada-a810-9e5b0f874207__;!!C5qS4YX3!CpsVcZnyOYcTCxBRv57clieHt3-4qb4i3RkzM44mxE7BMdhK9QaoxZNk1ClV8toxX3bEME3gt7lxNnF2$>
· Sending an email to partners at droregon.org<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/default.salsalabs.org/Td1a9096c-1685-4d83-94aa-b304efbbb45f/6a0ed977-5dd8-4ada-a810-9e5b0f874207__;!!C5qS4YX3!CpsVcZnyOYcTCxBRv57clieHt3-4qb4i3RkzM44mxE7BMdhK9QaoxZNk1ClV8toxX3bEME3gt1ZCF9J7$>, if you have questions about the series >
Thank you for helping us spread the word about this exciting opportunity to develop our movement’s future leadership. When President George H. W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act on July 26, 1990, it was the culmination of decades of grassroots advocacy by people with disabilities, families, and allies. What might seem inevitable today was only possible because our community pushed for changes.
Please join me in imagining what the next generation of disability advocacy leaders can accomplish over the next 34 years and read on for numerous ways you can get involved today. Together we will make our dreams reality!
📣 We Need Your Feedback
· Attention Current and Former Foster Youth: We recently reached a settlement in our class action foster care case, Wyatt B v Kotek, and the State has agreed to transform the system for thousands of children and teens in its care! Now it's time for youth who have experienced foster care in Oregon—including young adults who have “aged out” since we filed the case in 2019—to tell the court by August 16, 2024, if they think the settlement is fair. Class members can get more information by:
o Watching an animated video<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/default.salsalabs.org/Tc3228637-d0c2-4136-8815-196061ba00a4/6a0ed977-5dd8-4ada-a810-9e5b0f874207__;!!C5qS4YX3!CpsVcZnyOYcTCxBRv57clieHt3-4qb4i3RkzM44mxE7BMdhK9QaoxZNk1ClV8toxX3bEME3gt4qk9isp$> (also available in Spanish<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/default.salsalabs.org/T52ad4046-28bc-4077-bd73-1a8cef45cdf7/6a0ed977-5dd8-4ada-a810-9e5b0f874207__;!!C5qS4YX3!CpsVcZnyOYcTCxBRv57clieHt3-4qb4i3RkzM44mxE7BMdhK9QaoxZNk1ClV8toxX3bEME3gt-bYgSm8$>) >
o Attending one of the following online Listening Sessions >
· Thursday, August 1 at 5:00 pm Pacific Time
on Zoom<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/default.salsalabs.org/Te0b67bbd-45f0-43b4-8906-297e15d292a7/6a0ed977-5dd8-4ada-a810-9e5b0f874207__;!!C5qS4YX3!CpsVcZnyOYcTCxBRv57clieHt3-4qb4i3RkzM44mxE7BMdhK9QaoxZNk1ClV8toxX3bEME3gt_b1lTvY$>, Meeting ID 161 579 7873, Passcode 007247
· Saturday, August 3 at 1:00 am Pacific Time
on Zoom<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/default.salsalabs.org/T6ae94390-f90a-4077-ad38-6448d962e858/6a0ed977-5dd8-4ada-a810-9e5b0f874207__;!!C5qS4YX3!CpsVcZnyOYcTCxBRv57clieHt3-4qb4i3RkzM44mxE7BMdhK9QaoxZNk1ClV8toxX3bEME3gt4CCYIi2$>, Meeting ID 160 716 5915, Passcode 139105
o Visiting droregon.org/wyatt-settlement<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/default.salsalabs.org/Tf2c07109-4719-4213-b1f5-250b066fc0e0/6a0ed977-5dd8-4ada-a810-9e5b0f874207__;!!C5qS4YX3!CpsVcZnyOYcTCxBRv57clieHt3-4qb4i3RkzM44mxE7BMdhK9QaoxZNk1ClV8toxX3bEME3gt77oe3vA$> >
· Is Your Child Losing In-Home Care Hours? Disability Rights Oregon is currently monitoring the Oregon Needs Assessment, a recently unveiled formula the State uses to calculate how many hours children and adults with disabilities need to live in their homes. We know in-home care support is critical to keeping people with disabilities out of institutions, and we will not go backwards! To be clear, DRO has never signed off on or endorsed the Oregon Needs Assessment. Our attorneys, in fact, objected to many of its elements and are currently working to cease the state’s misleading and untruthful statements. We’re also gathering data and stories from impacted individuals and families, and creating a toolkit to help you navigate the exceptions process. Are you at risk of being institutionalized because of the cut in your hours? Please tell us how by completing and sharing this form ><https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/default.salsalabs.org/Tba116a24-9b3e-4e6b-908a-a56fcb0507e8/6a0ed977-5dd8-4ada-a810-9e5b0f874207__;!!C5qS4YX3!CpsVcZnyOYcTCxBRv57clieHt3-4qb4i3RkzM44mxE7BMdhK9QaoxZNk1ClV8toxX3bEME3gt2QQokXv$>
· Your Opinions Determine Our Annual Goals and Priorities: We recently opened our survey to help Disability Rights Oregon determine what issues we'll prioritize in 2025. We need to hear from as many members of our community as possible and appreciate you sharing the survey with your networks. Thank you!
o Take the survey in English ><https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/default.salsalabs.org/T38685dcb-270b-444e-98bc-65caf90bcfbf/6a0ed977-5dd8-4ada-a810-9e5b0f874207__;!!C5qS4YX3!CpsVcZnyOYcTCxBRv57clieHt3-4qb4i3RkzM44mxE7BMdhK9QaoxZNk1ClV8toxX3bEME3gt7-XYoWL$>
o Realizar la encuesta en Español ><https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/default.salsalabs.org/T3d403045-49a0-468c-bace-abc0dd4ed3da/6a0ed977-5dd8-4ada-a810-9e5b0f874207__;!!C5qS4YX3!CpsVcZnyOYcTCxBRv57clieHt3-4qb4i3RkzM44mxE7BMdhK9QaoxZNk1ClV8toxX3bEME3gt7v9662y$>
📅 Events and Activities
· ADA Celebration Lunch & Learn Webinars: Our final 2024 webinar with the Oregon Disabilities Commission, Oregon Department of Human Services, and Northwest ADA Center is next Tuesday, and members of the public are welcome. Advanced registration is required on Zoom<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/default.salsalabs.org/T1ed6ed96-4377-4f93-b5fd-98329eac4e6f/6a0ed977-5dd8-4ada-a810-9e5b0f874207__;!!C5qS4YX3!CpsVcZnyOYcTCxBRv57clieHt3-4qb4i3RkzM44mxE7BMdhK9QaoxZNk1ClV8toxX3bEME3gt5kDQLy4$>, and accommodations requests can be emailed to OregonDisabilities.Commission at odhsoha.oregon.gov<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/default.salsalabs.org/Tff6598bb-6c01-4c2b-b7d1-c7c32de78f46/6a0ed977-5dd8-4ada-a810-9e5b0f874207__;!!C5qS4YX3!CpsVcZnyOYcTCxBRv57clieHt3-4qb4i3RkzM44mxE7BMdhK9QaoxZNk1ClV8toxX3bEME3gt0wxWGkk$>.
· When: July 30, 2024, from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm Pacific Time
· Topic: Boards and Commissions in Action
· Olmstead Listening Sessions: Are you a person with a physical disability in Oregon who receives long-term care support paid for by the State? Have you had difficulties receiving the care you need in the home you prefer? We want to hear your story! Join a small group listening session to share your experiences in a safe space alongside your peers. We're limiting attendance to five people per session and providing free snacks and refreshments. Email Christina Riess at criess at droregon.org<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/default.salsalabs.org/T43ebc8e7-9fd2-4761-9a5e-132cfba307dc/6a0ed977-5dd8-4ada-a810-9e5b0f874207__;!!C5qS4YX3!CpsVcZnyOYcTCxBRv57clieHt3-4qb4i3RkzM44mxE7BMdhK9QaoxZNk1ClV8toxX3bEME3gtwrzj91y$> or call 812-340-4426 to secure your spot at one of these locations.
o August 2, 2024: Portland, Oregon
§ Health Share Oregon, 2121 SW Broadway, Suite 200
§ 10:00 am to noon
o August 7, 2024: Newport, Oregon
§ Samaritan Center for Health Education
§ 9:00 am to 11:00 am
· 2024 Inclusive Leadership Summit: The Oregon Self-Advocacy Coalition invites you to join self-advocates, family members, professionals, and legislators for an afternoon of insightful presentations, engaging discussions, and networking opportunities important to Oregonians with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The event is free, and lunch, dinner, and drawings for door prizes will be included. Email eventadmin at askosac.org<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/default.salsalabs.org/T9e7d1c87-34c7-40b6-b6ab-d74431d4b87f/6a0ed977-5dd8-4ada-a810-9e5b0f874207__;!!C5qS4YX3!CpsVcZnyOYcTCxBRv57clieHt3-4qb4i3RkzM44mxE7BMdhK9QaoxZNk1ClV8toxX3bEME3gt4_rQrd7$> by September 1, 2024, to request free hotel rooms for self-advocates and their support staff.
o When: Thursday, September 12, 2024
o Where: Salem Convention Center, 200 Commercial Street Southeast, Salem, Oregon 97301
o More information is available at https://tinyurl.com/y4byawt6<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/default.salsalabs.org/T0b0ce2c0-5fe3-4b15-a78d-a0b833c095fb/6a0ed977-5dd8-4ada-a810-9e5b0f874207__;!!C5qS4YX3!CpsVcZnyOYcTCxBRv57clieHt3-4qb4i3RkzM44mxE7BMdhK9QaoxZNk1ClV8toxX3bEME3gt1n28EX0$> >
· Get Ready for the General Election: We’re currently updating the Easy Voting Guide, our non-partisan version of the Oregon Voter’s Pamphlet designed to be as accessible as possible to people with disabilities and people with low literacy. The publication provides user-friendly information about who is running for state and national offices, your voting rights, and any proposed ballot measures—while being careful not to endorse candidates. Guides will be mailed in October for the November general election. Order your free copy today ><https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/default.salsalabs.org/T7641dba0-92e8-47b1-843f-122fe8dc7f8d/6a0ed977-5dd8-4ada-a810-9e5b0f874207__;!!C5qS4YX3!CpsVcZnyOYcTCxBRv57clieHt3-4qb4i3RkzM44mxE7BMdhK9QaoxZNk1ClV8toxX3bEME3gtwAKwlwm$>
Thank you for being part of the disability rights movement!
Sincerely,
Jake Cornett
Executive Director and CEO
Disability Rights Oregon
[Jake Cornett, DRO Executive Director and CEO]
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