County Mental Health Program
Case management services are available for children eligible as developmentally disabled. Check the phone book under the county listings for your local office. Or call the state Office of Developmental Disability Services to get your local number: (503) 945-9801.

National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHY)
NICHY operates a national clearinghouse of resource materials and provides information to assist parents, educators and advocates in helping youth with disabilities.
PO Box 1492
Washington, D.C. 20013-1492
1-800-695-0285 Voice/TTY

Oregon Parent Training Initiative
Offers training and support to help students with disabilities and their parents to become more effective in working with schools.
1745 State St.
Salem, OR 97301
1-888-505-COPE
(503) 581-8156

Oregon Association for Children and Adults with Learning Disabilities (ACLD)
ACLD conducts parent support groups, publishes a newsletter and provides consultation to parents and schools.
3903 SW Kelly, Suite 100
Portland, OR 97201
503-229-4439

Oregon Department of Education
Oversees the implementation of the IDEA and provides technical assistance to school districts and families. Written materials also available.
Public Service Bldg
255 Capitol St. NE
Salem, OR 97310-0203
(503) 378-3598, www.ode.state.or.us 

Oregon Technology Access Program (OTAP)
OTAP offers statewide services for children (0-21), including information, training, technical assistance referral and a used equipment marketplace.
Douglas Education Service District
1871 NE Stevens
Roseburg, OR 97470
(503) 440-4791 voice/TTY

Support systems can help parents and young adults with disabilities if adult services are not available. These organizations help young adults with disabilities in transition and their parents.

Access Technologies, Inc. / Technology Access For Life Needs (TALN Project) Salem Center:
3070 Lancaster Drive NE
Salem, OR 97305
1-800-677-7512 (Voice/TTY)

Portland Center
Portland State University
Branford Price Millar Library
PO Box 1151
Portland, OR 97207-1151
503-725-8395 (Voice/TTY)

County Mental Health Program
Case management, residential and vocational services may be available for eligible adults. Check the phone book under county listings for your local office. Or call the state Office of Developmental Disability Services to get your local number: (503) 945-9801.

The ARC of Oregon
Guardianship, Advocacy and Planning Services (GAPS)
Provides guardianship and advocacy services to adults who have no available family members or other natural supports to assist.
1745 State Street
Salem, OR 97301
1-877-581-2726
(503) 581-2726

Vocational Rehabilitation Department
Provides employment evaluations, training and other work related services to eligible persons with disabilities. Check your phone book under state listings for your local branch office.

Parents may need to seek legal advice about their child's rights and services under IDEA and other federal laws. Contact your private attorney or these resources:

Oregon Advocacy Center
see phone numbers on our home page.

Juvenile Rights Project, Inc.

123 NE 3^rd, Suite 310

Portland, OR 97232

(503) 232-2540

Legal Aid Services of Oregon
Check your phone book for your local office.

Oregon State Bar Lawyer Referral Service
6200 SW Meadows Rd.
PO Box 1689
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 452-7636
1-800-452-7636

These agencies work in partnership with OAC to increase the integration and inclusion of all Oregonians with developmental disabilities in their communities.

Oregon Developmental Disabilities Council (ODDC)
ODDC works to develop a comprehensive system of services throughout Oregon that is consumer and family focused.
540 24th Place NE
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 945-9941
1-800-292-4154
E-mail: oddc@aol.com

University Affiliated Program (UAP)
Oregon has two UAP's that promote interdisciplinary leadership training; services, training and technical assistance to people with disabilities, families and professionals; and dissemination of information and current research.

Oregon Institute on Disability and Development at OHSU Child Development and Rehabilitation Center
PO Box 574
Portland, OR 97207
(503) 494-8364

University of Oregon Center on Human Development
Clinical Services Building
Eugene, OR 97403-1265
(541) 346-3591