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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
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
February 2026 – IDD Resources
Empowered Resources – February 2026 | IDD Activities & Community Events February 2026 Edition Empowered Resources Activities, classes, sensory-friendly outings, and community meetups to support connection, movement, and joy for
February 2026 Edition
February is a reminder that love is more than a feeling; it’s action. In this month’s newsletter, we explore what Love in Action truly looks like across the Empowered Services
January 2026 – IDD Resources
Empowered Services is committed to helping individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families find meaningful, inclusive opportunities across Oregon. Note: Event details can change. Please confirm with
January 2026 Edition
January Newsletter: New Beginnings & Bright Possibilities January welcomes us into a fresh year filled with hope, possibility, and new beginnings. Like freshly fallen snow, this season invites us to
December 2025 Resources
Caroling Bus and Lunch DSNO members of all ages are invited to join us for caroling followed by a pizza lunch! Come dressed in your festive holiday attire (green, red,