General Links
- ADA.gov Homepage – https://www.ada.gov/
- Reaching Out to Customers with Disabilities – https://www.ada.gov/reachingout/intro1.htm
https://roadtofreedom.wordpress.com/ - National Alliance on Mental Illness – https://www.nami.org/
- International Society of Wheelchair Professionals – http://wheelchairnet.org/
- Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Online – http://alzonline.phhp.ufl.edu/
- Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology – https://www.resna.org/
- Oregon Technology Access Program – https://douglasesd.k12.or.us/otap/home
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/accessibility/ - Association of Oregon Centers for Independent Living (AOCIL) – http://www.aocil.org/
- Disability Rights Oregon – https://droregon.org
- Oregon State Independent Living Council -http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/SENIORS-DISABILITIES/SILC/pages/index.aspx
- Waterfalls by Wheels – https://www.facebook.com/waterfallsbywheels/
- The Full Guide to Flying with a Disability – https://www.parking4less.com/flying-with-a-disability/
- Our resource helps inform seniors about which tests are covered by Medicare. We share a comprehensive list of Medicare-covered health tests and screenings as well as how to qualify, the test’s frequency, and any out-of-pocket costs.
Medicare Covered Testing | Testing.com - Here is this helpful guide about screen addictions and digital use - https://www.comparethemarket.com/broadband/content/screen-usage-guide/
- Here is an in-depth guide called called “The definitive guide to disability inclusion in the workplace” - https://www.thanksben.com/the-definitive-guide-to-disability-inclusion-in-the-workplace
It offers some insights that walk businesses through every step in creating inclusive workplaces for employees with disabilities - At SeniorHousingNet.com, we aim to help older adults find housing that will meet their current and future care needs, while allowing the most active and social lifestyles possible. We believe that by helping seniors find the best communities with the appropriate level of care (such as home care, assisted living, or other types of care), they can continue to thrive – both mentally and physically.
Local Links (Top Ones Requested):
FOR A LIST ALL OF OUR LOCAL RESOURCES, CONTACT THE FOLLOWING – ehubinfo@douglasesd.k12.or.us
- Douglas Rides/Dial-a-Ride – www.DouglasRides.org; 1-888-232-8121
- Greater Douglas United Way – www.gduway.org; 541-672-1734
- Douglas County Senior Services Department – www.co.douglas.or.us/ss/; 541-440-3677
- Housing Authority of Douglas County (HADCO) – www.hadcor.org; 541-673-6548
- NeighborWorks Umpqua – www.nwumpqua.org 541-673-4909
- Roseburg Rescue Mission – www.roseburgrescuemission.org; 541-673-3004
- Samaratin Inn (Emergency Housing for Women, Women with children) – www.roseburgrescuemission.org/how-we-change-lives/samaratin-inn/; 541-672-5387
- Employment Department/Worksource Douglas – www.oregon.gov/employ/pages/default.aspx; 541-440-3344
- Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO) – http://oregonlawhelp.org/; 541-673-1181, 541-236-7631 (En Espanol)
- Oregon Commission for the Blind – www.oregon.gov/blind/pages/index.aspx; 1-888-202-5463
- Oregon Vocational Rehabilitation Services (OVRS) – www.oregon.gov/dhs/employment/VR/Pages/Index.aspx; 541-440-3371
- FISH Roseburg – 541-672-5242
- Sunrise Enterprises – www.sunrisehelps.com/ or www.facebook.com/sunriseenterprises/; 541-673-0195
- Department of Human Services (DHS)
Aging and People with Disabilities (APD) – www.oregon.gov/dhs/Pages/index.aspx; 541-440-3580 - Self-Sufficiency – www.oregon.gov/DHS/assistance/Pages/index.aspx; 541-440-3301
- Fair Housing for the disability Community by Maig Tinnin, Southern Oregon Education and Outreach Specialist 530-223-8197 ext. 2, mtinnin@fhco.org, www.fhco.org, https://bit.ly/disabilityFH
- It provides an overview of the benefits and challenges of a neurodiverse workforce, as well as guidance on supporting neurodiverse employees. And also offers powerful insights. Neurodiversity in the Modern Workplace: https://www.helloezra.com/neurodiversity-modern-workplace/