For the IDD community throughout Oregon
Monthly IDD resources, newsletters & next steps.
Our monthly IDD resources curate events and resources for the IDD community throughout Oregon — including Empowered Services hosted events. Our monthly newsletters are jam-packed with educational, insightful articles, events, and resources, and each one can be downloaded and printed to share. Built for individuals with IDD, their families, caregivers, Direct Support Professionals, and referral partners.
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Choose the path that fits today.
Use the library to learn, or go directly to the right Empowered Services pathway for support, caregiving, employment, or referral coordination.
I need support
Start intake for yourself, a loved one, or someone you support.
Start intake → Caregiver choiceI have a caregiver
Explore the Empowered Choice Program for trusted family or friend caregivers.
Explore ECP → DSP workI want to serve
Start DSP Interest if you want direct support work, ECP caregiving, or help being matched with customer needs.
DSP / ECP Interest → Referral routingI’m a referral partner
Connect with the team for referral routing, county availability, or service-fit questions.
Contact us → ResearchingI’m learning first
Browse monthly IDD resources, newsletters, guides, events, and practical topics.
Browse resources →Looking for current staff, admin, operations, or other listed roles? View Careers & Open Roles.
Radio announcement · 1 minute · Direct Support Professional
Could you make a difference at Empowered Services?
A short radio announcement about Direct Support Professional work — the role, the people you’d support, and how to apply. If you have a heart for people, this might be your most fulfilling job.
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0:00:00Do you have a heart for people and a desire to make a difference at Empowered Services? Our goal is to inspire, support, and provide opportunities to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. As a Direct Support Professional, you would do everything from teaching someone how to tie their shoelaces to working with someone on learning how to ride the bus. You would support our customers by developing their current life skills, teaching them new skills, and helping them gain as much independence as possible.
0:00:30Does this sound like you? Working with Empowered Services is likely the most fulfilling job you’ll ever have. If you’re looking for a full or part-time position that pays well, has flexible hours, paid training, a retirement fund, and more, go to empowered-services.org to apply. Don’t forget that dash — it’s empowered-services.org. Certain stipulations like having a car and passing a background check are required.
Resource library · for Oregon’s IDD community
Browse the living archive.
Monthly resources curate events for the IDD community throughout Oregon (including Empowered Services hosted events). Newsletters are jam-packed with educational, insightful articles — downloadable and printable. Filter by type or search by month, topic, event, county, service pathway, caregiver support, DSP work, or keyword. Event details can change, so confirm with organizers before attending.
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This month’s IDD Resources roundup & Newsletter — for the IDD community throughout Oregon— resources shown
Curated statewide from the WordPress archive — updated automatically.
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Subscribe and we’ll send each month’s pair straight to your mailbox. Our monthly IDD resources curate events and resources for the IDD community throughout Oregon, including Empowered Services hosted events. Our monthly newsletters are jam-packed with educational, insightful articles, events, and resources for the IDD community throughout Oregon — and each newsletter can be downloaded and printed to share.
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Common topics
Find the support path behind the resource.
Resources are helpful, but the goal is clarity. These links connect common questions to the right Empowered Services pathway.
What support looks like
Daily living, community, life skills, routines, appointments, and 1:1 DSP matching.
See IDD Services →Starting services
Use intake when you are ready to tell us about county, goals, support needs, and match preferences.
Start Intake →Family caregiver path
Already have a caregiver in mind? Learn about ECP, then start Customer Intake when you are ready.
Explore ECP →Start ECP Intake
For families with a trusted caregiver already in mind, start intake with the ECP context attached.
Start ECP Intake →Working with us
Learn what it is like to support people with IDD through Empowered Services.
Join Our Team →Careers & Open Roles
View current DSP, admin, operations, leadership, and other listed roles.
View Open Roles →DSP / ECP Interest
Use DSP Interest when you want guidance, ECP caregiving context, matching, or a warm next step before applying.
Start DSP / ECP Interest →Current customer or family?
Contact the team so we can route you to the right Care Coordinator or next step.
Contact us →Still unsure?
Contact us for routing, county availability, referral questions, or general help.
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Questions people ask before they start.
Where can I find resources for the current month?
The two cards in Featured this month are auto-updated each month. The first is the current-month IDD Resources roundup — events, programs, and supports curated statewide for Oregon’s IDD community. The second is the current-month Newsletter. Both pull from across the Oregon IDD community, not just Empowered Services. If a current month hasn’t been published yet, the featured pair shows the most recent of each type until it goes live.
How can I get these resources in my hands each month?
Subscribe using the signup form at the bottom of any page on this site (powered by Flodesk) and the monthly IDD Resources roundup and Newsletter will arrive in your inbox before the next month begins. Each newsletter is jam-packed with educational, insightful articles, events, and resources for the IDD community throughout Oregon — and can be downloaded and printed to share with families, classrooms, support teams, or community partners. Tap Subscribe to monthly resources in the section above the FAQ to jump straight to the form. Unsubscribe anytime; your inbox stays private.
What kind of resources are on this page?
Monthly statewide IDD resource roundups, newsletters, Oregon service guidance, caregiver-choice topics, DSP work information, county-focused supports, and practical next steps. Content is curated for the Oregon IDD community as a whole — including events, programs, and supports from many Oregon organizations, not only Empowered Services.
Do these resources only cover the Empowered Services service area?
No — both formats serve the IDD community throughout Oregon, not just our service area. Our monthly IDD resources curate events and resources for the IDD community throughout Oregon, including Empowered Services hosted events. Our monthly newsletters are jam-packed with educational, insightful articles, events, and resources for the IDD community throughout Oregon — and each newsletter can be downloaded and printed to share. Some posts highlight specific counties (Multnomah, Washington, Yamhill, Lane, and others), and the “Refine results” panel includes an Oregon county filter so you can narrow the archive by county.
Do I need to read resources before starting services?
No. Resources help you understand options, but families can go directly to Customer Intake. A Care Coordinator can clarify eligibility, county availability, and the right next step.
Can referral partners share these resources?
Yes. The hub is designed for families, Services Coordinators, Personal Agents, schools, hospitals, community partners, DSP candidates, and caregiver networks — anyone supporting Oregon’s IDD community.
What if I do not see the topic I need?
Use the search bar, open Refine results to filter by topic, audience, or county, browse the full archive, or contact Empowered Services for routing help.
Take the next step
Found what you needed — or need help choosing the path?
Start intake for services, explore caregiver choice, learn about IDD support, or contact the Empowered Services team if you are not sure where to begin.