1/26/2023 | National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) celebrates contributions of workers with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). | Statewide |
12/14/2022 | Gabrielle moves from sheltered workshop to executive director | Portland Area |
8/9/2021 | Rachel achieves her career goals at Cadence Academy Preschool | Portland Area |
3/2/2021 | Quentin works 20 hours per week at Imperfect Foods | Portland Area |
12/15/2020 | Alexandru works 25 hours per week at Waremart in Independence | Mid-Valley |
8/14/2020 | John works remotely from home during COVID-19 pandemic | Portland Area |
7/14/2020 | Taran works full-time at Palm Harbor Homes | Mid-Valley |
1/24/2020 | Rose works 22 hours per week at her first community job | Mid-Valley |
12/19/2019 | Kwynn works three days a week at his dream job | Central Oregon |
10/28/2019 | Lee works 30 hours per week; maintains his benefits | Central Oregon |
10/8/2019 | Jake works at Brookdale Senior Living in Ontario | Eastern Oregon |
9/12/2019 | Oregon Shakespeare Festival Success Video | Roseburg/Southern Oregon |
9/11/2019 | Oregon Shakespeare Festival employs young actors with disabilities | Roseburg/Southern Oregon |
7/3/2019 | David loves his paycheck at his community job in Madras | Central Oregon |
6/13/2019 | Bailie excels at her first paid community job | Mid-Valley |
5/16/2019 | Robert works more than 20 hours per week at Safeway | Eastern Oregon |
4/25/2019 | Brody successfully transitions from school to work | Eastern Oregon |
3/11/2019 | Gregory enjoys his first community job at age 66 | Mid-Valley |
2/22/2019 | Matt works full-time at Taylor Metal Products in Salem | Mid-Valley |
1/25/2019 | Jose works 20 to 30 hours per week in Ontario | Eastern Oregon |
1/23/2019 | Ray succeeds at his first job in Baker City | Eastern Oregon |
1/15/2019 | Hallee loves her job at Fruitland Middle School | Eastern Oregon |
1/10/2019 | Eric finds success at Sunridge Middle School in Pendleton | Eastern Oregon |
12/20/2018 | Travis succeeds in first community job at Prepper Up in Prineville | Central Oregon |
12/19/2018 | Lucas works 20 hours per week at Mackey’s in Ontario | Eastern Oregon |
12/7/2018 | Ross Transitions from School to Job as a School Bus Driver | Eastern Oregon |
11/13/2018 | Sara’s first paid job turns into perfect match | Central Oregon |
11/13/2018 | Lorenzo trains others for success at Regency Village in Prineville | Central Oregon |
11/9/2018 | Sabra Supports People with Disabilities as a PSW Job Coach | Portland Area |
10/22/2018 | South Columbia Chamber of Commerce supports Employment First efforts | Portland Area |
9/12/2018 | DHS Launches State as Model Employer Program | Mid-Valley |
8/27/2018 | MV Advancements Transforms its Business Model | Mid-Valley |
8/24/2018 | Kelsey finds job success in Klamath Falls | Roseburg/Southern Oregon |
8/15/2018 | City of Portland Commits to Hiring People with Disabilities | Portland Area |
5/10/2018 | Andie works at Target in Bend, continues to make her dreams come true | Central Oregon |
4/18/2018 | Linda works as research assistant in Portland | Portland Area |
2/14/2018 | Bill works 20 hours per week at the Best Western Hood River Inn | Eastern Oregon |
11/9/2017 | Susan works 20 hours per week at downtown Portland law firm | Portland Area |
10/18/2017 | Emanuel finds career potential with a new program at OHSU | Portland Area |
9/27/2017 | DePaul Industries successfully transforms to community employment services | Portland Area |
8/28/2017 | Paul finds career potential with new program at OHSU | Portland Area |
8/4/2017 | Jason works more than 20 hours per week in Redmond | Central Oregon |
6/14/2017 | Karisue transitions directly from school to paid employment in Gresham | Portland Area |
6/13/2017 | St. Anthony Hospital hires multiple employees with disabilities | Eastern Oregon |
5/19/2017 | Tyler works at Harley Davidson store in Coos Bay | Coast |
5/12/2017 | Daniel helps dogs at Wild Rivers Animal Rescue in Gold Beach | Coast |
4/14/2017 | Charles works while attending college classes in Brookings | Coast |
4/12/2017 | Kirstin enjoys her first community job at Kyra’s Bakeshop in Lake Oswego | Portland Area |
3/24/2017 | John works full-time at the Comfort Suites in Redmond | Central Oregon |
3/20/2017 | Pete finds community and keeps busy at Grumpy’s Repair in Baker City | Eugene, OR |
3/16/2017 | Cindy works at her dream job in Brookings | Coast |
3/8/2017 | Ethan works 28 hours at community job after exiting sheltered workshop | Eastern Oregon |
2/10/2017 | Matthew brings his art to life in his community job | Roseburg/Southern Oregon |
1/16/2017 | Logan works 30 hours per week at Alsco in Medford | Roseburg/Southern Oregon |
1/13/2017 | Mimi seamlessly transitions from school to work | Roseburg/Southern Oregon |
12/22/2016 | Jamal thrives working more than 27 hours per week | Coast |
12/11/2016 | Melissa loves her job | Central Oregon |
10/21/2016 | Ax works 20 hours per week at Blackstone Audio | Roseburg/Southern Oregon |
9/30/2016 | Kevin works full-time at DHS’ Human Resources department | Mid-Valley |
9/30/2016 | Kevin's Employment Success Video | Mid-Valley |
7/29/2016 | Jeremy's Employment Success Video | Eugene, OR |
7/29/2016 | Jeremy works more than 20 hours | Eugene, OR |
5/20/2016 | Austin lands dream job on the Intel campus | Portland Area |
2/5/2016 | How employment supports work | Eugene, OR |
11/20/2015 | Jason works at Valley River Center | Eugene, OR |
8/21/2015 | Kendall's Success Story | Eastern Oregon |
7/29/2015 | Alonzo graduates with full-time employment | Eastern Oregon |
7/17/2015 | Selena’s Success Story | Mid-Valley |
6/3/2015 | Ian finds perfect job match at Ruffwear | Central Oregon |
5/4/2015 | Katie keeps her office organized | Central Oregon |
4/23/2015 | Tim and Taylor Find Jobs at Family Business | Portland Area |
4/6/2015 | Griffin gains independence, realizes dreams | Portland Area |
3/20/2015 | Devon finds job success at St. Anthony’s Hospital | Eastern Oregon |
3/12/2015 | Mandi finds job success at Mayfield School | Eastern Oregon |
1/30/2015 | Vivian's Job Success | Eastern Oregon |
1/8/2015 | Jerry Hansen finds job success | Eastern Oregon |
12/11/2014 | Natascha Carney Success Story | Roseburg/Southern Oregon |
12/5/2014 | Miles Success Story | Portland Area |
11/7/2014 | Donald's Success Story | Portland Area |
10/17/2014 | Butler Automotive Group | Roseburg/Southern Oregon |
10/10/2014 | Jeff Keeler | Roseburg/Southern Oregon |
9/25/2014 | Bonnie graduates with a job | Portland Area |
7/25/2014 | Vickie Achieves Her Dreams | Eugene, OR |
6/13/2014 | Sam's Employment Success | Eugene, OR |
5/16/2014 | Darci Harris Finds Success in the Office | Eugene, OR |
5/2/2014 | Alternative Work Concepts | Eugene, OR |