Disability Rights Oregon

Mission

Since 1977, Disability Rights Oregon has protected and defended the rights of people with disabilities. This season, your support helps build the next five decades of progress.

Bottom Line

Disability Rights Oregon has turned rights into reality for nearly 50 years — by closing abusive institutions, opening classrooms and sidewalks, holding the state psychiatric hospital and foster care system accountable in court, and helping to grow the next generation of disability rights advocates.

Every donation directly supports both life-changing individual cases and the systemic reforms that create a more inclusive, compassionate Oregon. Together we are changing lives and building a society where everyone—yes, everyone—has opportunities to live, work and play. 

Quote

“I found the community I’ve been desperately seeking to support my journey as a parent of a child with disabilities, learned about the resources available in Oregon and beyond, and connected with powerful advocates across the state. I sat in a senator’s office in Salem and saw their mind change because of my story. Powerful stuff.”

– Leslie McLees, DRO Partners in Policymaking Leadership Series graduate, advocate mom, and UO associate professor

Partner(s)

We encourage you to also check out our fellow nonprofit partners: Adventures Without Limits, Fair Housing Council of Oregon, North Pole Studio, and the Oregon Justice Resource Center.

Minuteman Press Powell is also supporting our Give!Guide efforts again this year, and we're partnering with Hyatt Centric Downtown Portland and Hollywood Theater on exciting prizes! Follow us on social for your chance to win!