Disability Rights Oregon
Services Provided: Disability Rights Oregon (DRO) offers individuals with disabilities free legal assistance and other advocacy services directly related to their disabilities. DRO provides information, tools and referrals that empower individuals to advocate on their own behalf. In addition, DRO will investigate and, when appropriate, address reports of abuse and/or neglect.
Cost/Funding: Free
Comments: All of the services are confidential. Priority is given to cases in which the individual whose rights are being violated could not otherwise afford legal assistance.
Contact Person: Intake Specialist
Phone Number: (503) 243-2081
Email: welcome@droregon.org
Address: 511 SW 10th Avenue, Suite 200, Portland, Oregon 97205
Website: https://www.droregon.org/
Traumatic Brain Injury Project at Disability Rights Oregon
Services Provided: Helps people with brain injuries who are having trouble getting health benefits, services and support. They also investigate reports of abuse and neglect. In addition, they offer trainings on the rights of people.
Cost/Funding: Free
Comments: Trainings may be available for groups upon request to people with TBI, their family members, service providers, and employers. Please contact DRO to request a training.
Contact Person: Intake Specialist
Phone Number: (503) 243-2081
Email: welcome@droregon.org
Address: 511 SW 10th Avenue, Suite 200, Portland, Oregon 97205
Website: https://www.droregon.org/
Work Incentives Planning & Assistance
Services Provided: Helping brain injury survivors who receive SSDI and/or SSI plan for how to return to work. The service provides information on how working can impact one’s Social Security benefits.
If you are a Social Security disability beneficiary and would like to know how work may affect your benefits, we can provide information about work incentives to help you make informed decisions about work. You can increase your financial stability and independence, fulfillment, and community involvement. You can also gain a greater sense of purpose and give back to your community.
Cost/Funding: Free
Comments: A project of Disability Rights Oregon. Program is also known as Plan for Work. Previously known as the Passage to Independence Project. WIPA serves 20-25 brain injury survivors annually.
Phone Number: (503) 323-9159
Email: pfw@droregon.org
Website: https://www.droregon.org/plan-for-work