Oregon IDD Resources · Families · Caregivers · Partners
Oregon IDD resources that help people feel less alone.
A living resource hub for Oregon families, DSPs, caregivers, self-advocates, and referral partners. Find current monthly roundups, printable newsletters, county-aware guidance, community events, and practical next steps — all gathered in one calmer place.
Updated monthly · Oregon-focused · Clear, compassionate, and practical
Start here
Choose the next step that feels right today.
Start with information, or move directly into the pathway that fits your situation — support for a loved one, caregiver choice, DSP interest, referral coordination, or simple help figuring out where to begin.
I need support
Begin gently. Tell us about the person, the county, the rhythm of daily life, and what support would help.
Start Your Intake → Local care teamI want my county care team
Answer a few quick questions and see the Empowered Services team connected to your Oregon county and next step.
Find Your County Care Team → Caregiver choiceI have a trusted caregiver
Learn how a family member, friend, or trusted supporter may be able to become a paid DSP through ECP.
Explore ECP → DSP workI want to help someone thrive
Start DSP / ECP Interest if you want meaningful direct support work or guidance before applying.
Start DSP / ECP Interest → Referral routingI’m helping someone find support
Connect with the team for referral routing, county availability, service-fit questions, or a warm handoff.
Contact Us → ResearchingI’m learning first
Browse monthly IDD resources, printable newsletters, guides, events, and practical topics at your own pace.
Browse Resources →Looking for current staff, admin, operations, or other listed roles? View Careers & Open Roles.
Why this hub exists
Resources should lower the pressure, not add more homework.
Use this page when you need a handout to share, a place to start, or a way to explain the next step to someone you care about. The goal is simple: help Oregon families and support teams feel oriented sooner.
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 resource library.
Use this library when you need a clear next step, a printable handout, a county-aware resource, or a simple way to understand what is available. Filter by type or search by month, topic, event, county, caregiver support, DSP work, service pathway, or keyword. Event details can change, so confirm with organizers before attending.
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Many resources serve multiple counties — confirm with event organizers before attending.
Featured this month
This month’s IDD Resources roundup & Newsletter — for the IDD community throughout Oregon— resources shown
Curated statewide from the WordPress archive — updated automatically.
Don’t miss a month
Get the next month’s resources in your hands.
Subscribe and each month’s resource pair will come straight to your inbox. The monthly IDD Resources roundup helps families and partners see what is happening across Oregon’s IDD community. The newsletter is written to be useful, shareable, downloadable, and printable for homes, classrooms, support teams, and referral partners.
- Monthly IDD Resources roundup — Oregon-wide events, supports, and next steps
- Monthly printable newsletter — downloadable + printable to share
- Delivered to your inbox before the next month begins
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Common topics
Find the support path behind the question.
Resources help most when they lead to a clear, safe next step. 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 Your 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.
Contact Us →Fast answers
Questions people ask when they are trying to decide.
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 are here to reduce overwhelm, not create homework. Families can go directly to Customer Intake, and a Care Coordinator can help clarify eligibility, county availability, support goals, 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 warm routing help.
Take the next step
Found what you needed — or want help choosing the path?
Start intake, explore caregiver choice, learn what support can look like, or contact the Empowered Services team. You do not have to know the perfect next step before reaching out.