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“Aerodynamically the bumblebee shouldn’t be able to fly, but the bumblebee doesn’t know that so it goes on flying anyway.”
– Mary Kay Ash
Albertina Kerr provides services to children, families and adults of Oregon who face mental health challenges and developmental disabilities. We empower and encourage them to live full and independent lives.
Oregon Council of Developmental Disabilities - Mission is to advance social and policy change so that individuals with developmental disabilities, their families and communities may live, work, play and learn together. Our vision is that all communities welcome and value people with disabilities and their families.
The NASDDDS mission is to assist member state agencies in building person-centered systems of services and supports for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.
The Arc promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes.
AAIDD promotes progressive policies, sound research, effective practices, and universal human rights for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD)'s mission is to advance policies and practices that improve the health, education, social, and economic well-being of all people with developmental and other disabilities, their families, and their communities by supporting our members in research, education, health, and service activities that achieve our vision.
Elwyn is one of the nation’s oldest private non-profit organizations serving people with intellectual, developmental and behavioral challenges. Founded in 1852 as a school for children with intellectual disabilities, Elwyn has grown into a multi-state human services organization assisting children, adults and their families at campus locations, community sites, local schools, workplaces and in individual homes.
National Association of Private Special Education Centers: Representing private early intervention services, schools, residential therapeutic centers, post-secondary and adult living programs serving individuals with disabilities and their families since 1971
We are proud to serve individuals and families across the country. Individuals and families who are not located near our service areas are encouraged to contact us for help and information.