Accessibility
Northwest ADA and IT Center: A resource on reasonable accommodations among other accessibility issues and concerns:
1-800-949-4232 www.nwada.org
Northwest ADA: This resource is all about the ADA, it's laws and information on accessibility.
http://www.dbtacnorthwest.org/ada_resources.shtml
Job Accommodation Network: This resource has information on worksite modification and assessment. They also have information about self-employment for jobseekers with barriers.
www.jan.wvu.edu
Access Technologies, INC: An organization specializing in Ergonomic Assessments, Assistive Technology and Technology Training Services.
1-800-677-7512 www.accesstechnologiesinc.org
Accessible Workstation: Available in Bend and Madras. The workstation has four main software applications: Zoom text (Magnification software), JAWS (screen reader software) Dragon Naturally Speaking (dictation software) and Open book with scanner (Scanning screen reader capability software). Along with these software applications, each Workstation has a variety of keyboards, noise canceling head sets and different mouse.
Disability Navigator: The navigator introduces individuals to the One Stop facility and connects them to employment and community resources. The navigator then works with staff within the One Stop to ensure individuals get the support that they need.
Contact Gary Daniele at 541-548-8196 extension 345
Hearing Resources
Oregon Relay: A resource for TTY users to make calls from or for people to call folks who have hearing impairments/TTY phone:
1-800-735-2900 (TTY)
1-800-0735-1232 (voice)
Or dial 711
Sprint relay online: A resource that allows the user to place a call over the Internet: This system is available on select (Oregon Employment Dept) computers at the One Stop. Please check availability on your personal computer.
www.sprintrelayonline.com.
Captel Phone information: A phone that types out the conversation on a screen on the Captel phone. To learn if you are eligible or to find out more information please call:
1-800-648-3458 (TTY) or 1-800-848-4442 (voice)
Housing Resources
Housing Works: A resource for people who need assistance renting a home/apartment:
1-541-923-6441 www.corha.org
Neighbor Impact: A resource to empower individuals and families to succeed and become engaged in their communities.
1-541-548-2380 www.neighborimpact.org
Independent Living
CORIL (Central Oregon Resources for Independent Living): A organization in which provides resources for independent living, recreational and supported employment. Also Brain Train, a computer program where the user can help to retrain their brain after a traumatic head injury.
541-388-8103 www.coril.org
OFCO (Opportunity Foundation of Central Oregon): An organization in which provides supportive employment, recreational and residential opportunities.
541-548-2611 www.ofco.org
FAB (Full Access Brokerage): an organization assisting individuals with developmental disabilities to pursue a quality of life that is consistent with individual’s preferences and choices.
541-749-2158 www.fullaccess.org
Mental Health
Deschutes County Mental Health: An organization to promote and provide quality mental health, alcohol, drug and developmental disabilities services in close collaboration with other community resources:
541-322-7500 www.co.deschutes.or.us
Community Support Services: Services for folks with Mental health and supported employment opportunities:
541-330-4637
Sight Resources
Oregon Commission for the Blind: An organization to assist blind Oregonians achieves full inclusion and integration through employment, independent living, and self sufficiency.
971-673-1588 or 1-888-202-5463 www.cfb.state.or.us
State Resources
DHS (Department of Human Services): An organization helping people to become independent, healthy and safe:
www.oregon.gov/DHS
| Lapine | 541-536-5380 |
| Bend | 541-388-6010 |
| Prineville | 541-447-6207 |
| Redmond | 541-548-5547 |
| Madras | 541-475-6131 |
| Warm Springs | 541-553-3438 |
Vocational Rehabilitation: An organization to assist Oregonians with disabilities to achieve employment and independence.
541-388-6336 www.oregon.gov/DHS/vr
Employment Department: An organization which supports economic stability to individuals and communities though times of unemployment through the payment of unemployment benefits. Serve businesses by recruiting and referring the best qualified applicants to jobs and provide resources to diverse job seekers in support of their employment needs. Develop and distribute a quality workforce and economic information to promote informed decision making. Provide access to child care that is safe, high quality and affordable:
| Bend | 541-388-6070 |
| Redmond | 541-548-8196 |
| Prineville | 541-447-8076 |
| Madras | 541-475-2382 |
Oregon Advocacy Center (OAC): is an independent non-profit organization which provides legal advocacy for folks with disabilities anywhere in Oregon. Also they have Benefit Planners available who advocate on your behalf on how you can go back to work while on Social Security Benefits.
1-800-452-1694
1-800-556-5351(TTY)
Unemployment Insurance:
1-800-663-7914 www.workinginoregon.com
Other:
Social Security Administration: (local) 1-541-385-7009
Drug Courts: Facts and Figures a flyer from the Oregon Department of Human Services
Social Security Benefit Eligibility Screening Tool (BEST)
The Benefit Eligibility Screening Tool (BEST) is a tool that you can use to find out if you could be eligible for benefits from any of the programs Social Security administers.
Social Security Administration this site will provide general information about disability and benefits.
Google has a neat translation tool for the quick conversation and certified languages is a resource when you would need a translator and or interpreter.
http://www.oregonhelps.org/ is a site that helps job seekers and individuals in general understand what benefits like housing, finiancial assistance and health care programs folks might be eligible for.
The National Center for Learning Disabilities
