The Arc Oregon
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Promoting and defending the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supporting their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes.
There's still time to sign up for next week's Mental Health First Aid! This month only, get 50% off with the code MHFA50.
July 10, 2025 at 9:08 PM
There's still time to sign up for next week's Mental Health First Aid! This month only, get 50% off with the code MHFA50.
Did you know that LGBTQIA+ people are twice as likely to suffer from mental illness than everyone else?
Mental Health First Aid can help someone in crisis stay safe until they can get professional help. Join us July 6-7 and get half off with the code MHFA50! Register now at vist.ly/3n52w46
Mental Health First Aid can help someone in crisis stay safe until they can get professional help. Join us July 6-7 and get half off with the code MHFA50! Register now at vist.ly/3n52w46
June 4, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Did you know that LGBTQIA+ people are twice as likely to suffer from mental illness than everyone else?
Mental Health First Aid can help someone in crisis stay safe until they can get professional help. Join us July 6-7 and get half off with the code MHFA50! Register now at vist.ly/3n52w46
Mental Health First Aid can help someone in crisis stay safe until they can get professional help. Join us July 6-7 and get half off with the code MHFA50! Register now at vist.ly/3n52w46
Happy Pride Month!
From increased threats to rights and access to services, to a decades-long history of activism and civil disobedience, to the many, many people with intersectional identities, the LGBTQIA+ and disability communities share a lot in common.
#Pride #Intersectionality #LGBTQIA+
From increased threats to rights and access to services, to a decades-long history of activism and civil disobedience, to the many, many people with intersectional identities, the LGBTQIA+ and disability communities share a lot in common.
#Pride #Intersectionality #LGBTQIA+
June 2, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Happy Pride Month!
From increased threats to rights and access to services, to a decades-long history of activism and civil disobedience, to the many, many people with intersectional identities, the LGBTQIA+ and disability communities share a lot in common.
#Pride #Intersectionality #LGBTQIA+
From increased threats to rights and access to services, to a decades-long history of activism and civil disobedience, to the many, many people with intersectional identities, the LGBTQIA+ and disability communities share a lot in common.
#Pride #Intersectionality #LGBTQIA+
As #MentalHealthAwareness Month ends and LGBTQIA+ Pride begins, remember that our struggles are connected. We face many of the same challenges: discrimination, access to housing, poverty, and stigma among them.
Take care of yourself. Take a breath. Then join us in making tomorrow better.
#MHAM2025
Take care of yourself. Take a breath. Then join us in making tomorrow better.
#MHAM2025
May 31, 2025 at 11:26 PM
As #MentalHealthAwareness Month ends and LGBTQIA+ Pride begins, remember that our struggles are connected. We face many of the same challenges: discrimination, access to housing, poverty, and stigma among them.
Take care of yourself. Take a breath. Then join us in making tomorrow better.
#MHAM2025
Take care of yourself. Take a breath. Then join us in making tomorrow better.
#MHAM2025
#MentalHealthAwareness Month is coming to a close, but the need for self-care isn't. Especially if you're involved in advocacy, please take care of your mind. Prioritize your mental well-being so that you can help work towards a better future.
#MHAM2025 #SelfCare #MentalHealth
#MHAM2025 #SelfCare #MentalHealth
May 30, 2025 at 4:12 PM
#MentalHealthAwareness Month is coming to a close, but the need for self-care isn't. Especially if you're involved in advocacy, please take care of your mind. Prioritize your mental well-being so that you can help work towards a better future.
#MHAM2025 #SelfCare #MentalHealth
#MHAM2025 #SelfCare #MentalHealth
The voices of self-advocates matter! The only way to break the stigma of mental health challenges or IDD is to center the voices of those with lived experiences. Join us in lifting up these stories for #MentalHealthAwareness Month
#MHAM2025 #MentalHealth #IDD #Disability #SelfAdvocacy
#MHAM2025 #MentalHealth #IDD #Disability #SelfAdvocacy
May 29, 2025 at 9:18 PM
The voices of self-advocates matter! The only way to break the stigma of mental health challenges or IDD is to center the voices of those with lived experiences. Join us in lifting up these stories for #MentalHealthAwareness Month
#MHAM2025 #MentalHealth #IDD #Disability #SelfAdvocacy
#MHAM2025 #MentalHealth #IDD #Disability #SelfAdvocacy
Reposted by The Arc Oregon
Medicaid advocates lose when we adopt MAGA's "work requirement" disinformation frame
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
Mike Johnson Insists It's 'Moral' to Throw People Off Medicaid
House Speaker Mike Johnson claimed adding a Medicaid work requirement to the Republican spending bill has a "moral component."
www.rollingstone.com
May 25, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Medicaid advocates lose when we adopt MAGA's "work requirement" disinformation frame
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
One of our team members shared this excellent video with us, which shows two things:
1. Accessibility needs to be considered from the start! If it's an afterthought, you'll have situations like this where new technology takes a step backwards.
2. She's an even bigger nerd than we realized.
1. Accessibility needs to be considered from the start! If it's an afterthought, you'll have situations like this where new technology takes a step backwards.
2. She's an even bigger nerd than we realized.
New video time!
A whole lot of folks keep forgetting about closed captions on DVDs, and as time has marched on this means they're getting less accessible.
youtu.be/OSCOQ6vnLwU
A whole lot of folks keep forgetting about closed captions on DVDs, and as time has marched on this means they're getting less accessible.
youtu.be/OSCOQ6vnLwU
Closed captions on DVDs are getting left behind
YouTube video by Technology Connections
youtu.be
May 27, 2025 at 8:04 PM
One of our team members shared this excellent video with us, which shows two things:
1. Accessibility needs to be considered from the start! If it's an afterthought, you'll have situations like this where new technology takes a step backwards.
2. She's an even bigger nerd than we realized.
1. Accessibility needs to be considered from the start! If it's an afterthought, you'll have situations like this where new technology takes a step backwards.
2. She's an even bigger nerd than we realized.
Managing a physical condition can be stressful, but small mental health check-ins—like deep breathing, 🧘 journaling, 📒 or reaching out to a friend📞can bring balance. Your well-being matters.
#MHAM2025 #MentalhealthAwareness #SelfCare #Wellness
#MHAM2025 #MentalhealthAwareness #SelfCare #Wellness
May 24, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Managing a physical condition can be stressful, but small mental health check-ins—like deep breathing, 🧘 journaling, 📒 or reaching out to a friend📞can bring balance. Your well-being matters.
#MHAM2025 #MentalhealthAwareness #SelfCare #Wellness
#MHAM2025 #MentalhealthAwareness #SelfCare #Wellness
Facing a serious illness—mental or physical—can stir up a range of emotions. It’s crucial to seek support to navigate these challenges. If you need to talk to someone about your mental health, call or text #988Lifeline. They can help. 988lifeline.org
#MHAM2025 #MentalHealthAwareness
#MHAM2025 #MentalHealthAwareness
May 22, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Facing a serious illness—mental or physical—can stir up a range of emotions. It’s crucial to seek support to navigate these challenges. If you need to talk to someone about your mental health, call or text #988Lifeline. They can help. 988lifeline.org
#MHAM2025 #MentalHealthAwareness
#MHAM2025 #MentalHealthAwareness
Do you know how to respond to a family member, coworker, or loved one facing a mental health challenge? This #MentalHealthAwareness Month, consider signing up for a Mental Health First Aid training. Sign up at https://thearcoregon.org/event/mental-health-first-aid-adult-2/
May 21, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Do you know how to respond to a family member, coworker, or loved one facing a mental health challenge? This #MentalHealthAwareness Month, consider signing up for a Mental Health First Aid training. Sign up at https://thearcoregon.org/event/mental-health-first-aid-adult-2/
Now more than ever we need fierce advocates! This #MentalHealthAwareness Month, share your story. Breaking silence breaks stigma.
#MHAM2025 #MentalHealthMatters #SupportMatters
#MHAM2025 #MentalHealthMatters #SupportMatters
May 20, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Now more than ever we need fierce advocates! This #MentalHealthAwareness Month, share your story. Breaking silence breaks stigma.
#MHAM2025 #MentalHealthMatters #SupportMatters
#MHAM2025 #MentalHealthMatters #SupportMatters
Congress is making big decisions right now about our nation’s priorities. They are voting on policies that will take away funding from Medicaid healths and SNAP benefits—services that people with disabilities rely on to live healthy lives.
Act now: https://action.thearc.org/hMKcUkd
#ProtectMedicaid
Act now: https://action.thearc.org/hMKcUkd
#ProtectMedicaid
Tell Congress: No Medicaid or SNAP Cuts!
We need Congress to support Medicaid & SNAP for people with disabilities and their families! [@campaign]
action.thearc.org
May 19, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Congress is making big decisions right now about our nation’s priorities. They are voting on policies that will take away funding from Medicaid healths and SNAP benefits—services that people with disabilities rely on to live healthy lives.
Act now: https://action.thearc.org/hMKcUkd
#ProtectMedicaid
Act now: https://action.thearc.org/hMKcUkd
#ProtectMedicaid
Health challenges in friends and family—including IDD, chronic illness, and other disabilities—can impact their mental well-being. This #MHAM2025, show up—share a meal, take a walk together, or simply listen. 💖 samhsa.gov/find-support/helping-someone
May 19, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Health challenges in friends and family—including IDD, chronic illness, and other disabilities—can impact their mental well-being. This #MHAM2025, show up—share a meal, take a walk together, or simply listen. 💖 samhsa.gov/find-support/helping-someone
Serious mental illness (#SMI) affects millions, yet stigma keeps many from seeking help. Mental health is just as important as physical health. Let’s make sure everyone gets support. Learn more: samhsa.gov/mental-health/serious-mental-illness/managing-life #EndtheStigma #MHAM2025
May 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Serious mental illness (#SMI) affects millions, yet stigma keeps many from seeking help. Mental health is just as important as physical health. Let’s make sure everyone gets support. Learn more: samhsa.gov/mental-health/serious-mental-illness/managing-life #EndtheStigma #MHAM2025
Thank you, @AdvocateAccessNW, for your support of the 2025 Self-Advocacy Convention! Thanks to their sponsorship, on the first night of the convention, June 11, we will be having a bingo night!
If you haven't registered yet, click here: vist.ly/3n4jzmz
If you haven't registered yet, click here: vist.ly/3n4jzmz
May 17, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Thank you, @AdvocateAccessNW, for your support of the 2025 Self-Advocacy Convention! Thanks to their sponsorship, on the first night of the convention, June 11, we will be having a bingo night!
If you haven't registered yet, click here: vist.ly/3n4jzmz
If you haven't registered yet, click here: vist.ly/3n4jzmz
Thank you, @AdvocateAccessNW, for your support of the 2025 Self-Advocacy Convention! Thanks to their sponsorship, on the first night of the convention, July 23, we will be having a bingo night!
If you haven't registered yet, click here: vist.ly/3n4gsbj
If you haven't registered yet, click here: vist.ly/3n4gsbj
May 16, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Thank you, @AdvocateAccessNW, for your support of the 2025 Self-Advocacy Convention! Thanks to their sponsorship, on the first night of the convention, July 23, we will be having a bingo night!
If you haven't registered yet, click here: vist.ly/3n4gsbj
If you haven't registered yet, click here: vist.ly/3n4gsbj
It is Mental Health Awareness Month and we're very proud to be part of the fight to reduce stigma, increase access to care, and provide accurate information about mental health and mental illness. This May look out for more posts from us and others by following #MHAM2025!
#MentalHealthMatters
#MentalHealthMatters
May 15, 2025 at 11:57 PM
It is Mental Health Awareness Month and we're very proud to be part of the fight to reduce stigma, increase access to care, and provide accurate information about mental health and mental illness. This May look out for more posts from us and others by following #MHAM2025!
#MentalHealthMatters
#MentalHealthMatters
Thank you, @cognitopia, for your support of the 2025 Self-Advocacy Convention! Thanks to their sponsorship, the 2025 Self-Advocacy Convention will have a photobooth where you can get your picture taken and sent to you.
If you haven't registered yet, click here: https://thearcoregon.org/convention/
If you haven't registered yet, click here: https://thearcoregon.org/convention/
May 6, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Thank you, @cognitopia, for your support of the 2025 Self-Advocacy Convention! Thanks to their sponsorship, the 2025 Self-Advocacy Convention will have a photobooth where you can get your picture taken and sent to you.
If you haven't registered yet, click here: https://thearcoregon.org/convention/
If you haven't registered yet, click here: https://thearcoregon.org/convention/
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May 5, 2025 at 11:01 PM
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Did you know that the Oregon Special Needs Trust allows you to save money while maintaining benefits? Learn about starting a trust by visiting https://oregonsnt.org/how-it-works/beneficiary-funded-trust/ today!
March 7, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Did you know that the Oregon Special Needs Trust allows you to save money while maintaining benefits? Learn about starting a trust by visiting https://oregonsnt.org/how-it-works/beneficiary-funded-trust/ today!