Disability Rights Oregon
(Separate Website)
Disability Rights Oregon is a non-profit law firm providing protection and advocacy to individuals with disabilities, including assistance in the area of employment.
By: Disability Rights Oregon
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Disability Law Handbook
(Separate Website)
This handbook is a broad overview of rights and obligations under federal disability laws. This handbook is intended to inform rather than to advise. You should consult an attorney for advice about your particular situation. By DBTAC Southwest ADA Center.
Guide to Mental Health Law in Oregon
(Separate Website)
Information about the mental health system in Oregon.
By: Disability Rights Oregon
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Legal Aid Offices in Oregon
(Separate Website)
Find the legal services provider for your county.
By: Legal Services
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Need a Lawyer in Oregon?
(Separate Website)
You can contact the Oregon State Bar's Lawyer Referral Service for help in finding a lawyer in your area. Includes the "Modest Means" program.
By: Oregon State Bar - Lawyer Referral Service
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Free Tax Preparation
Resources for free tax preparation help.
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A Guide for People with Disabilities Seeking Employment
(Separate Website)
Information about employment rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
By: SSA, Office of Employment Support Programs
A Guide to Disability Rights Law
(Separate Website)
This guide provides an overview of federal civil rights laws that ensure equal opportunity for people with disabilities, including the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Fair Housing Act, and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
By: U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division
Disability Rights
(Separate Website)
Information about Oregon and federal laws that protect employees who have disabilities.
By: Oregon Bureau of Labor & Industries (BOLI)
Disability-Based Employment Discrimination
(Separate Website)
Guide with questions and answers about Oregon and federal laws that forbid employment discrimination based on disabilities, including information about what questions an employer can ask when hiring for a job. There is a sample letter you can use to ask an employer for reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
By: Disability Rights Oregon
Employment Rights of the Disabled
(Separate Website)
Information about laws that protect persons with disabilities in getting a job and in the workplace.
By: Oregon State Bar
Employment Rights: Who Has Them & How to Enforce Them
(Separate Website)
Explains the federal laws that protect individuals with disabilities and how to file a complaint with the agencies that enforce these laws.
By: U.S. Department of Labor
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
(Separate Website)
Information about federal laws that prohibit employment discrimination. This website also has information about how to file a Charge of Employment Discrimination with this federal agency.
By: U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
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Need Help Finding Health Resources?
(Separate Website)
Oregon Health Connect can assist Oregonians who may not know which health program or service best fits their needs. Links and information about health care reform, how health insurance in Oregon works, health care services, health clinics, and insurance options. Toll-free number: 1-855-999-321.
By: Oregon Health Authority and the Dept. of Consumer Resources
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CSU - Client Services Unit
(Separate Website)
The Client Services Unit (CSU) of DHS provides information, referral and assistance resolving problems regarding medical coverage, the Oregon Health Plan, and billing problems. The toll-free number is 1-800-273-0557.
By: Oregon Department of Human Services
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Oregon SafeNet
(Separate Website)
Oregon SafeNet links low-income Oregon residents with health services, including routine & urgent medical care; immunizations; well-child care; pregnancy tests & prenatal care; and urgent and routine dental care. Call 1-800-SAFENET (1-800-723-3638).
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"Charity Care" - Financial Assistance for Hospital Bills
Charity Care is financial assistance for medical services. If you cannot afford to pay your hospital bill, you may be eligible to have part or all of the bill forgiven as Charity Care.
By: Oregon Law Center
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Emergency Medical Care for Non-Citizens (CAWEM)
The Citizen Alien Waived Emergent Medical (CAWEM) program provides coverage for medical emergencies (life threatening) and the birth of a child if you are low income, but not a US citizen. Call 1-800-359-9517 to apply.
By: Oregon Law Center
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Prescription Drugs - NeedyMeds
(Separate Website)
Information about patient assistance programs, including Pharmaceutical Discount Cards, to help people who can't afford to purchase medicines obtain health supplies, medication and equipment.
By: NeedyMeds
Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance (SHIBA)
(Separate Website)
SHIBA volunteers help Medicare beneficiaries understand their rights and options in insurance, so that they can make informed choices.
By: State of Oregon - Consumer and Business Services Department
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OregonLawHelp.org
(Separate Website)
This Site Covers the State of Oregon
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