Legal and Advocacy Groups
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Self Protection Advocacy Rights Council SPARC (Advocacy)
SPARC s a group sponsored by CCMH. The group benefits your adults (14 and older) who experience an intellectual, or developmental disability to meet on a monthly basis to learn about resources in this community, build your self advocacy skills and make new friends! SPARC will meet every third Tuesday of each month of the St Helens Recreation Center. If you have question, you can call Betty Bundy at 503-438-8907
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Asperger Experts
Asperger Experts - Offering countless articles, classes, 1:1 coaching, workshops, books, and more- Asperger Experts is the #1 online community to learn useful & immediately implementable strategies direct from those who are living on the spectrum. "You've found a place for help, advice, guidance & hope straight from the horse's mouth. Asperger Experts is created & run by people on the autistic spectrum, so you can learn best practices & mistakes to avoid directly from those who've been there and lived it".
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Britteny Asher Consulting- Britteny Asher (Transition Services )
They support adults with developmental/intellectual disabilities by encouraging, teaching and offering skills that lead to increased and enhance activities, independence, and life!
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Wiscarson Law – Diane Wiscarson (Special education Law & Disability Advocacy)
Wiscarson Law empowers families with disability needs to balance the scales and achieve a voice as equal participants in their education and life.
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The Autism Society of Oregon (Advocacy)
The Autism Society of Oregon is Oregon’s leading organization providing resources, education, advocacy on policy matters, and support for Autistic individuals and their families.
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Fitzwater Meyer Hollis & Marmion – Melanie Marmion (Special Needs Trust & Estate Planning)
For more than 70 years, Fitzwater Meyer Hollis & Marmion, LLP has served Oregon clients with specialized advice and assistance. Today, with nine attorneys and a full complement of legal assistants and support staff, they are one of Oregon´s largest and most respected Elder Law and Estate Planning firms. Ms. Marmion is a partner with Fitzwater Meyer Hollis & Marmion, LLP. Her practice focuses on all aspects of estate planning and administration, including planning for high-net worth clients, complex trust administration, preparation of estate tax returns, and planning for people with special needs.
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Columbia Community Mental Health & Developmental Disabilities Program (CCMH) Supportive Services (Community Brokerage)
Our program supports the individual receiving services, as well as their provider. We understand the care you provide is both challenging and rewarding, and we want to partner in this important work! Learn more about the services we provide for those enrolled in the program: Case Management, Crisis Services, Person Centered Planning, Employment Services, Relief Care, Positive Behavior Supports, In-home and residentaila Service Options, Day Support Activities, Protective Services, Advocaty, Training Resources