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Oregon Shakespeare Festival Success Story

Four young actors with disabilities shine in Oregon Shakespeare Festival's production of “Hairspray—The Broadway Musical.”
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I Work We Succeed

""I Work We Succeed is part of the outreach efforts by Oregon’s Employment First initiative to promote the benefits of paid, integrated work in community jobs for people with I/DD.​​​​​​​​​

​Individuals & Families​

On our Individuals & Families page​, job seekers and their families will find:
 

 

​For Employers

On our Employers page, employers and businesses can find information about:
 
  • Benefits of hiring people with an intellectual or developmental disability
  • Benefits of a diverse workforce
  • Links to resources

 

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Podcasts Count for CECs1/22/2020
Self-Advocates' Guide to Employment5/28/2019
Employment First Outcomes & Successes10/23/2019
20 Hour Policy Guidance7/1/2016
Lane Amended Order Approving Settlement1/27/2016
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