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The organization emphasizes peer and family networks that build social connection. ASO coordinates volunteer opportunities, resource fairs, and community partnerships with schools and businesses. Its activities encourage greater visibility for neurodiversity and aim to create more inclusive environments for people with autism across the state.
Easterseals Oregon offers a range of programs aimed at increasing independence and community integration. These include employment and training services, housing assistance for veterans, and senior community service employment. The organization also supports individuals with disabilities through case management, skill development, and access to community resources.
Boundaries & Beyond is an Oregon nonprofit that provides inclusive, trauma-informed relationship and sexual health education for adults with I/DD. Their Medicaid-eligible classes are LGBTQIA2S+ affirming, while remaining open and welcoming to everyone, and focus on healthy relationships, consent, boundaries, abuse prevention, internet safety, and sexual health. They also offer resources and trainings for families, caregivers, DSPs, and providers.
ResilientSeed Healing Farm
ResilientSeed Healing Farm is a 1/2 acre functional, restorative community farm growing organic fruits, vegetables, flowers, and herbs in Milwaukie, Oregon. Our mission is to cultivate resilience, community, and healing in people living with brain injuries through accessible farming.
We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit farm supporting adults living with brain injuries.
Speech Quest is an 8-week in-person or virtual social communication group for neurodivergent kids, teens, and young adults (approximately ages 7–21) in Portland, OR or via Zoom. Led by a licensed speech-language pathologist and certified therapeutic game master, the program uses tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons to help participants build communication, emotional regulation, problem-solving, and perspective-taking skills while going on collaborative adventures. Small groups (up to 4 players) ensure individualized support, with sessions designed to be accessible, flexible, and fidget-friendly, and families receive ongoing updates and skill-building strategies at home. The program costs $450 per 8-week campaign (about $50 per session) and includes a 30-minute individual character creation session, with payment plans available.