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Fairview Training Center Photo Set and History Posted on Flickr
Unkannyvalley, a photographer who shares work on Flickr, has posted a comprehensive history of Fairview Training Center and a compelling photo essay taken in 2007. Check it out here.
Independence Northwest Demographics
Some quick stats on Independence Northwest’s current customer base. Independence Northwest serves 450 adults with disabilities across Multnomah, Clackamas and Washington counties.
Multnomah – 61% of our customer base
Clackamas – 23% of our customer base
Washington – 16% of our customer base
- 65% of our customer base is under the age of 30
- 35% of our customers are between 18 and 21
- 57% of our customers are male; 43% are female
- Over 20% of our customers fall on the Autism Spectrum
- 6% of our customers experience Down Syndrome; another 6% experience Cerebral Palsy;
- 5% of our customers experience Epilepsy; another 5% experience FAS or Drug-Affected Disorders
- 7% of our customers are exclusively non-English speaking
Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.- George Santayana
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via The Oregonian
Are you (or someone you know) receiving Social Security disability benefits and interested in exploring your work options?
Do you have questions about work like these…
- Can I work and still keep my Social Security benefits?
- Can I work and keep my healthcare benefits?
- Who can help me understand how working will affect my benefits?
- Who can help me find a job?
Disability Rights Oregon and Work Incentives Network are hosting the 2009 Work Incentives Seminar and Employment Supports Fair on Wednesday September 16th with morning and afternoon sessions running 9am – 3pm. Agenda below:
- 10:00 & 1:00 Overview of Employment Process Molly Sullivan, WIN Program
- 10:30 & 1:30 Benefits Planning Presentation Disability Rights Oregon, Planning for Work / WIN
- 11:00 & 2:00 Health Care Benefits Disability Rights Oregon / Community Partners
- 11:30 & 2:30 Employment Accommodations Ted Wenk, Attorney, Disability Rights Oregon
Location: Portland Oregon State Office Building 800 NE Oregon Street, Portland Oregon 97232
To RSVP and for accommodations, please call 503 243 2081 or visit http://www.disabilityrightsoregon.org
You can register online: www.socialsecurity.gov/work/wise.html