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Disability Program

V.E.R.
Voluntary Emergency Registry

News and Events
Accomplishments and events within the community

Advocacy
Information regarding current issues in the disability community and advocacy opportunities.

Disability Resources
Information & links

Portland Commission on Disability
Commission formed in December 2008 to promote and help ensure the civil, social, economic, political and legal rights of persons with disabilities

Business Outreach Awareness Postcard
Postcard sent to Businesses in the Portland Metropolitan area to increase awareness of accomodation is good customer service

Portland Citizens Disability Advisory Committee
Predecessor committee that morphed into the Commission on Disabilities

The 3rd annual "Making a Difference" awards were

presented at the 2009 Connecting Communities Event.

For photos from the event, click here.

Disability Program

Mayor Adams participating in the 2007 Roll & Stroll

IMPORTANT CORRECTION TO OUR JUNE MAILING

The correct phone number for sidewalk obstruction is 503.823.7002

Click here to see a corrected version of the flyer

Our Mission:

The City of Portland's Disability Program was re-established in 2006 in the Office of Neighborhood Involvement to connect, support and encourage collaborative civic engagement between the people of the disability community, neighborhoods and city government.

What We Do:

Information and referral
Community advocacy through the Portland Commission on Disabilities
Engagement opportunties with city government and neighborhoods, as well as community building and awareness raising events
Voluntary Emergency Registry (VER) and preparedness workshops

Local Disability Related Organizations
We are currently updating this disability resource database. If you are an organization who would like to be included in the database or if you need information and referral call us at 823-3026.

Human Rights Resources (Word Document, 35kb)
A list of local organizations that can assist with human rights issues and questions

2009 "Making a Difference" awards
Photos from the 2009 "Connecting Communities" Event, including the "Making a Difference" awards

To help ensure equal access to City programs, services and activities, the City of Portland will reasonably modify policies/procedures and provide auxiliary aids/services to persons with disabilities. Call 503-823-2036 with requests.

Amanda Fritz, Commissioner * Amalia Alarcon de Morris - Director

1221 SW Fourth Avenue, Rm 110 Portland, OR 97204 * 503-823-4519

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