Oregon

Vision for Supporting Families and the CoP in OR:

Our vision is that people are supported to live their whole/full/good life regardless of what services they access. Charting the LifeCourse offers us common language and tools to help anyone achieve that vision.

Innovation/Focus Areas:

  • Embed the CtLC principles into planning process and transitions in life
  • Leverage the leadership of people with developmental disabilities to guide conversations and support others
  • Equip people with developmental disabilities and their families with strength-based approaches and strategies for planning and problem solving so they lead and direct their own lives
  • Explore how CtLC can further our focus on racial justice, equity and anti-racism

Resources and Highlights:

Supporting Links:

OR CoP Lead Partners:

OR CoP for Supporting Families Facilitators:

Beth Kessler
Facilitator
Oregon Council on Developmental Disabilities
beth.kessler@ocdd.org

Anna Lansky
Deputy
Office of Developmental Disabilities Services
anna.lansky@dhsoha.state.or.us

Caitlin Shockley
Facilitator
Office of Developmental Disabilities Services
caitlin.shockley@dhsoha.state.or.us

Lilia Teninty
Director
Office of Developmental Disabilities Services

OR CoP for Supporting Families Team Members:

The Arc Oregon:

  • Aniko Adany
  • Jennie Heidrick
  • Nicholas Kaasa
  • Jennifer Buss

CODSN:

  • Stephanie Widler

Oregon Council on Developmental Disabilities:

  • Ryley Newport
  • Beth Kessler
Oregon Support Services Association:
  • Katie Rose

Oregon Deaf Blind Project:

  • Carlie Rhodes

Oregon Department of Disability Services:

  • Carrie Salehiamin
  • Caitlin Shockly

Creating Opportunities:

  • Cheryl Cisneros
  • Rebecca Hill

OEMS:

  • Melissa Elliot

Living Opportunities:

  • Emilie Wylde Turner

FACT Oregon:

  • Heather Olivier