Resources

“Families Engaging and Thriving Together” means we rely on each other and our community. We connect to other families, resources, and programs. We educate ourselves and each other about opportunities that can lift everyone up. Here is a continually growing list of organizations that are here to serve our community. We hope you can get connected to all of the resources that can help you. If you need help sorting through it all, please feel free to CONTACT US!

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Community Living and Case Management

START HERE! CLCM will walk you through the process of becoming eligible for services.

All services provided in Douglas county under are contracted through CLCM via the State of Oregon. CLCM provides a wide range of services for individuals and their families who are eligible for services under the Developmental Disabilities criteria.

Oregon Consortium of Family Networks – Fact Sheet

OCFN believes that when parents connect with other parents who can share a vision of possibility, and help each other find strength, they break the cycle of loneliness and isolation for each other, and in turn, their children, changing their trajectory to one of empowerment and success. FEATT is a part of OCFN. Learn more about Oregon Consortium of family networks

Oregon DHS – Children and Adult Service Brochure

You are in charge and you plan your services and supports. You can choose to have a legal representative, family member or friend help you. You build your support plan that includes your services based on your goals, what is important to you, and your assessed needs. View brochure here

Specific Advocacy Groups

American Autism Association
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Autism Society of Oregon
Down Syndrome Network Oregon
Global Down Syndrome Foundation
Learning Disability Association of America
National Alliance on Mental Illness
Northwest Down Syndrome Association
Oregon Center for Children and Youth with Special Health Needs
Oregon Council on Developmental Disabilities
- The Oregon Council on Developmental Disabilities is made up of self-advocates, family members, representatives of advocacy organizations, and community organizations that provide services and supports to people with developmental disabilities.
Oregon Developmental Disability Coalition
Oregon Family to Family Health Information Center
Sensory Processing Disorder Support
Sensory Processing Resources - Lemon Lime Adventures
SMA (Spinal Muscular Atrophy)
United Cerebral Palsy Oregon

Early Childhood

CDRC OHSU Doernbecher, Evaluation Services
Explore Engage Enjoy Speech, PT, OT
Early Intervention, Early Childhood Special Education ESD, evaluation and education services
Family Development Center education services
Oregon Family to Family Health Information Center health
Oregon Head Start Association early education
South Central Early Learning Hub preschool
Take Root Parenting Connection
- Parenting Classes and Support

Educational

Assistive Technology FAQ Sheet
Intelligent College Planning Guide for Students with Learning Disabilities
OHEN (Homeschool)
- Homeschool Laws for Children with Disabilities
- Testing Alternatives for Children with Disabilities
OTAP Oregon Technology Access Program
UCC Accessibility Services

Douglas Education Services District

The role of the Douglas Education Service District is to provide services to administrators, teachers, staff and students in our 13 local component school districts. The Douglas ESD plays many roles in serving children.

That All May Read Free Braile and Talking Book Service from the National Library of Congress. For people with low vision, blindness or a physical disability that prevents them from reading or holding the printed page.
Learning Ally Audio books for Dyslexia and Learning Disabilities

Teens and Transitions

Douglas Residential Training Facility adult group home
Healthy Transitions of Douglas County, serving ages 16-25
Oregon Accessible Recreation
Oregon Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Special Olympics
UCC Accessibility Services
Umpqua Homes for the Handicapped adult group homes
Umpqua Valley disAbilities Network

Transition Manual

You are likely excited about your future career and adult life after high school. You may have questions about the services, supports1 and resources that can help you reach your goals. This manual has information to answer these questions

View manual here