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Oregon I/DD Resource Hub

Useful resources for real life across Oregon.

Find practical Oregon resources for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), families, caregivers, Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), and community partners—plus current events, monthly guides, newsletters, and clear next steps.

You do not need to be an Empowered Services customer to use these public resources. Start with what is useful today, then connect with a care team if you want help finding the next step.
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36 countiesStatewide resource navigation
Updated monthlyEvents, guides & community support
36 countiesOregon-wide resource navigation
MonthlyResource guide + newsletter
Plain languagePractical information and next steps
Public resourceFamilies, DSPs & community partners

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New guides, stories & updates.

The newest articles, newsletters, county guides, and DSP resources from Empowered Services and community partners. New stories appear here automatically when published.

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Start with what you need

Find the right path without digging for it.

Resources are most useful when they lead to a clear next step. Choose the route that fits what you are looking for today.

Explore locally

Events & local resources

Browse the current statewide guide by date, county, activity, and other useful details.

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Understand services

I/DD services & next steps

See the services Empowered offers, what depends on the approved plan, and how to start asking questions.

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Find your people

Find my care team

Answer a few questions to find the Empowered team connected to your county and situation.

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Support caregivers

DSP & caregiver support

Explore wellbeing, training, community care, and practical support for the people doing direct care.

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Before you go: Community events, costs, registration, accessibility details, and third-party resource information can change. Confirm current details with the organizer or resource provider.

Monthly roundup

Keep useful resources within reach.

Browse current and past newsletters for practical Oregon I/DD information, community updates, caregiver wellbeing, program news, and stories from across Empowered Services. Use the newsletter signup to receive future issues.

Need a real person?

Resources can point the way. A care team can help you make sense of it.

If you are trying to understand services, find the right county contact, or decide what to do next, connect with Empowered Services.

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