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May 2026: Empowered IDD Resources
Skip to resources 🌿 May is Mental Health Awareness Month — supporting wellbeing across Oregon’s IDD community · NAMI Mental Health Month → May 2026 + Summer Resources Empowered IDD
May 2026 Edition
May 2026 Newsletter The May Newsletter Is Here. This month, Empowered Services is looking at what it really means to support the whole person — through advocacy, connection, wellness, and
What is it Like Working at Empowered Services?
What we do every day:
Person-centered attendant care support aligned with Oregon IDD service requirements and agency authorization standards. Empowered Services is statewide certified, with active local support currently coordinated in 11 Oregon counties.
Wellness Culture
Empowered Services An Everyday Note on Care Vol. 01 · 2026 I. Team Wellness Strong support begins with a team that is supported too. At Empowered Services, wellness is not
Eligibility & ODDS: Who Qualifies for Oregon IDD Services and How the Process Begins
Eligibility & ODDS: Who Qualifies for Oregon IDD Services | Empowered Services Skip to article Empowered Services · Oregon IDD support built around real relationships 503-855-3581 · Mon–Fri, 8 am–5
April 2026: Empowered IDD Resources
Empowered IDD Resources – April 2026 + Ongoing | Oregon County-by-County Guide ♾️ April is Autism Acceptance Month — celebrating neurodiversity, inclusion & community · Autism Society of Oregon →
April 2026 Edition
Some newsletters you skim. This one you’ll feel. This month, Empowered Services Owner and Founder, John Marvin sat down and wrote a letter to the people who make this community
March 2026 Edition
Marching Forward Together March is a season of renewal, and a powerful reminder that awareness becomes meaningful when it leads to action. In this month’s newsletter, we reflect on Developmental
Beyond Burnout
Caregiver burnout isn’t inevitable—it’s a predictable outcome when demands outpace support. At Empowered Services, we believe that when caregivers thrive, the people they support thrive too. Here are the signs of burnout, the unique pressures in IDD caregiving, and the three pillars guiding how we support the families we serve, our providers and DSPs, and the admin staff and Customer Care Team across Oregon.
March 2026: Empowered IDD Resources
Empowered IDD Resources – March 2026 | IDD Activities & Community Events 🎗️ March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month — “Nothing About Us Without Us” · Learn more at OCDD