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November 2026 Newsletter
A season of gratitude: John Marvin’s November welcome, Calvin and Amy in the spotlight, three new care team members, a tribute to family caregivers, sensory-friendly movies and a Free Fishing Day, plus pumpkin pie turkeys and a beaded corn craft.
November 2026 – Empowered IDD Resources
Explore November 2026 events, services, and statewide supports for Oregon’s I/DD community. Browse all 36 counties by date, location, activity, accessibility, and sensory-friendly options, plus calmer Thanksgiving and holiday picks.
October 2026 Newsletter
Making room for one another: John Marvin’s October welcome, Kim and Cori in the spotlight, CEO Dylan Surrett on October’s awareness days, fall outings and Halloween fun, plus a pumpkin bread recipe and a fall-leaf craft.
October 2026 – Empowered IDD Resources
Explore September 2026 events, services, and statewide supports for Oregon’s I/DD community. Browse all 36 counties by date, location, activity, accessibility, and sensory-friendly options.
September 2026 – Empowered IDD Resources
Explore September 2026 events, services, and statewide supports for Oregon’s I/DD community. Browse all 36 counties by date, location, activity, accessibility, and sensory-friendly options.
September 2026 Newsletter
Celebrate DSP Recognition Week and explore September stories, wellness ideas, Empowered Services events, and Oregon I/DD resources. Read the interactive newsletter online, download it, print it, or share it.
Team Wellness
Empowered ServicesAn Everyday Note on CareVol. 06 · September 30, 2026 I.Team Wellness Strong support begins with a team that is supported too. Wellness is not an extra — it
August 2026 Newsletter
🌻 Empowered Services · August 2026 August Is the Month We Simply Gather — And This Issue Shows Why From a once-in-a-year picnic to the most moving DSP story
August 2026 – Empowered IDD Resources
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DSP Burnout IDD Oregon
Empowered ServicesOn the DSP WorkforceOregon IDD ArticleDSP Burnout Supporting the supporters. Preventing DSP burnout in Oregon’s IDD community. Because direct support is relational, continuity matters. Trust grows when a DSP