4000 SE 82Nd Ave. Suite 1000 61, 97266 Portland
Oregon Advocacy Center
Oregon Advocacy Center
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620 SW 5Th Avenue 5Th Floor97204 PortlandOregon
- (503) 243-2081
- (503) 243-1738
Description of Oregon Advocacy Center
OAC offers training about rights for people with disabilities, their families and professionals who work with them. OAC also provides written self-help materials which are available in alternate formats such as large print, tape or braille. OAC is involved in state and local policy advocacy through participation in rule making, system planning, legislation and policy development that affect the rights of people with disabilities. Who is Eligible for Direct OAC Services? Anyone can call OAC to get information about the rights of people with disabilities. Direct case advocacy is provided only to people with disabilities for problems related to the disability. In deciding whether OAC will represent a person, OAC will consider: whether the problem falls within OAC priorities for service; the merits of the claim; the person's ability to do self-advocacy or use other advocacy resources; and OAC's financial and staff resources. How Can You Be Involved? OAC has volunteer opportunities for persons who want to be more involved in disability advocacy. OAC has three advisory councils which are made up of people from across Oregon who help to set up OAC's priorities and objectives and evaluate program effectiveness. OAC also produces a quarterly newsletter covering disability issues, OAC activities and priorities. If you would like to volunteer to serve on an advisory council or to be placed on OAC's newsletter mailing list, call or write OAC. As a non-profit agency, OAC gratefully accepts charitable donations. These donations are tax-deductible and are used to help us provide more services to people with disabilities.
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