Disability Rights Oregon

Disability Rights Oregon upholds the civil rights of people with disabilities to live, work, and engage in the community. The nonprofit works to transform systems, policies, and practices to give more people the opportunity to reach their full potential.

For 40 years, the organization has served as Oregon’s Protection & Advocacy system. ​

How do we help?
We assist with legal problems directly related to disabilities. We do this in a variety of ways, which include:

• Providing information, tools and referrals that empower self-advocacy
• Promoting awareness of civil rights
• Investigating and addressing reports of abuse and/or neglect
• Pursuing policy changes and legislation that benefit people with disabilities
• Representing individuals in cases where legal expertise is needed
• Litigation when necessary