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Employment Options

Employment Options Overview Through collaboration with Oregon’s State Vocational Program, EO accepts incoming service referrals and customizes employment searches on a case-by-case basis.Funding from Oregon

Exceed Enterprises

Exceed Enterprises Overview At Exceed Enterprises, we welcome clients from all walks of life. Our company should reflect that same diversity. We support individuals in

Upward Bound Camp

Upward Bound Camp Overview Upward Bound supports the belief that every person is important, created by God, worthy of love and caring service. UBC gives

Mt Hood Kiwanis Camp

Mt Hood Kiwanis Camp Overview Mt. Hood Kiwanis Camp helps empower children and adults with developmental disabilities through equitable access to the outdoors and recreation.

Disability Advocacy Northwest

Disability Advocacy Northwest Overview Jenny Simmons is a Certified Social Security Disability Representative who has been working in this industry since 2006. Individuals are often

Central Oregon Guardian Assistance Program

Central Oregon Guardian Assistance Program Overview When a person lacks the capacity to make their own decisions and doesn’t have a family member or trusted

Advanced Mobility

Advanced Mobility Overview From their website “Advanced Mobility of Bend is a locally owned mobility store centrally located on Third Street, just north of Greenwood.

Empowering Access

Empowering Access Overview From their website “Our mission is to provide equitable experience- and knowledge-based guidance to those looking to engage in disability, equity, and

Adler’s Voice

Adler’s Voice Overview From their website “Adler’s Voice is an Oregon nonprofit organization that provides support to all individuals who experience a complex communication disorder

Central Oregon Psychology Center

Central Oregon Psychology Center Overview From their website “We offer a wide array of psychological services to children, teens, and adults including Neuropsychological and Psychological

Adam Klaybor, LCSW

Adam Klaybor, LCSW Overview From their website “It is really important to me that you feel safe and comfortable. I understand that it takes courage

CONNECT Counseling & Consulting

CONNECT Counseling & Consulting Overview From their website “Jessie is an experienced leader and teacher who works with people of all ages. She has a

Interconnected Diversity

Interconnected Diversity Overview From their website “Our members are all kinds of people. Each of us cares deeply about how we raise humans and how

T&T Cares LLC

T&T Cares LLC Overview From their website “At T&T Cares, our mission is to provide exceptional support services to individuals with I/DD in Oregon.We strive

Essential Services LLC

Essential Services LLC Overview From their website “A COMMUNITY SUPPORT AGENCY SERVING PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY’S.Essential Services LLC is committed to sustaining a

Youth Rising

Youth Rising Overview From their website “We have been committed to the wellness and growth of young people since 2011. We offer a variety of

KIDS NW

KIDS NW Overview From their website “Kids Individual Development Services, LLC or KIDS NW is a locally owned and operated Direct Support Professional Agency in

Neuro SLP Services

Neuro SLP Services Overview From their website “Cognitive, communication, and swallowing therapy for adults that’s provided in-home and online.” Payment Options Self Pay Medicaid Insurance

Bend Social Security Office

Bend Social Security Office Overview From their website “Federal administration providing cash benefits to individuals with disabilities and those over the age of 65” Payment

SilverNail NW

SilverNail NW Overview From their website “SilverNail NW is dedicated to increasing opportunities for choice and access to Professional Behavior Services outside of the Portland,

Amy Nary, OTL

Amy Nary, OTL Overview From their website “Pediatric Occupational Therapist” Payment Options Self Pay Insurance Services Provided Occupational Therapy Ages Adults Minors Starting At

Caring for the Cascades In Home Care

Caring for the Cascades In Home Care Overview From their website “Located in the peaceful high desert of Central Oregon, we offer the gold standard

Latino Community Association

Latino Community Association Overview From their website “Providing quality, culturally-relevant services, in collaboration with community partners, that address the highest priority needs and aspirations of

Hands-On Healthcare

Hands-On Healthcare Overview From their website “For more than thirty years, Susan Reichert, MD has enjoyed the practice of medicine. She is Board Certified in

Plasker Chiropractic and Functional Neurology

Plasker Chiropractic and Functional Neurology Overview From their website “INDIVIDUALIZED NEUROLOGICAL REHABILITATION. Our range of services represents our holistic view towards your health. Most of

Destination Rehab

Destination Rehab Overview From their website “We are specialty-trained Neurologic Physical Therapists who are passionate about getting people into the outdoors with improved physical ability,

CONNECT Consulting & Mentoring

CONNECT Consulting & Mentoring Overview From their website “Jessie is an experienced leader and teacher who works with people of all ages. She has a

Bend LaPine School District Youth Transition Specialist

Bend LaPine School District Youth Transition Program Overview YTP was developed initially in seven high schools as a federal systems change grant. Today, YTP serves

Blossom Therapeutics

Founded by Jennifer Johnson in 2010, Blossom Therapeutics is a community-style practice of occupational therapists specializing in intervention that supports each unique child and their family.

Heather Conn, MS, LBA, BCBA

Therapy is committed to improving the lives of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Selective Mutism, ADHD, and typically developing children and teens in need of support.

Little Hands Therapy

Family-centered occupational therapy services to children ages 0-21 years in the comfort of their own homes.

Saul Behavioral Services

Pam Saul is a BAM (Bad Ass Mom) in our community. She provides holistic behavior and education services to children, including family coaching.

Bend Forest School

Bend Forest School provides preschool through 5th grade options for children and their families who love being in nature and wish to grow an appreciation for all the wilderness has to offer. Forest schools are increasing in popularity as a way for kids to re-engage with their outdoor environment, among other wonderful benefits research has confirmed.

Good 2 Go

Good2Go, also known as G2G, is a provider agency serving Central Oregon and other communities around the State. Services are geared for adults and are based on inclusion and person-centered planning.

Brainworks of Oregon

We can help with nutrition, brain health, digestion, detoxification and more. With a background in Nursing and Certified Nutritional Therapy, we have the experience to look for areas of imbalance which are blocks to health.

Footprints Behavioral Interventions

We understand that your child’s growth, development, and success are your #1 priority. We at Footprints Behavioral Interventions are dedicated to it.

New Summit ABA Services

New Summit Behavioral Therapy understands that each child is unique and deserves a specialized and tailored treatment approach.

Behavior and Mental Health Consultation of Oregon

Behavior and Mental Health Consultation of Oregon provides culturally informed, quality person-centered services to all age groups starting at early childhood continuing through the lifespan.

SibShops

If you have a child whose sibling (sister or brother) has special needs, Sibshops is a great opportunity to support your “typically-developing” child

Autism Society of Oregon

ASO is a wealth of information on autism, from how to seek an autism diagnosis to support groups for parents, children and teens (online and in person.

Infinite Healing Solutions

Infinite Healing Solutions offers programming to uplift diversity, inclusion and independence of individuals and families in Central Oregon.

Bloom Children’s Center

Bloom Children’s Center provides child-centered, play-based care for infants and toddlers through age 5.

Connections NW

Connections NW provides person centered attendant care and employment supports in integrated settings.

Disability Rights Oregon

Disability Rights Oregon is a nonprofit advocacy organization fighting for the rights of individuals with diversabilities.

Forever Family Therapy

Forever Family Therapy is a clinic consisting of professional therapists providing child and family counseling.

Cascade Child & Family Center

Cascade Child & Family Center offers psychiatry and counseling services for children and their families.

Bend LaPine School District

Bend LaPine School District provides free appropriate public education for Kindergarten through 12th grades. Special Education services are offered to students from age 5 to age 21.

Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education

Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education (EI/ECSE) are services provided through the High Desert Education Service District (HDESD). Therapeutic intervention and education services are offered to children with diversabilities from birth to age 5.

Employment First Central Oregon

Employment First Central Oregon (EFCO) is a regional team of providers, employers, and employees supporting the State’s Employment First Initiative.

Central Oregon Speech & Language

Central Oregon Speech & Language is an established therapy practice providing services to children.

The Collective

The Collective is an established provider agency in Central Oregon offering a variety of services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Joieful Connections

Joieful Connections is an agency focused on Direct Support Professionals and the amazing services they provide.

CET Dial-a-Ride

Provides door-to-door transportation services within City of Bend for individuals with disabilities.

Central Oregon Autism Movement (COAM)

The Central Oregon Autism Movement (COAM) makes it their mission to provide support and acceptance to the autism community. COAM connects individuals and families with resources, community events, and other families.

NeighborImpact

NeighborImpact is a community action agency providing services and supports to all members of our Central Oregon community. Services include and are not limited to childcare including HeadStart, assistance with basic needs such as food, housing and utilities, and energy analysis for homes.

Bluefish Dental & Ortho

An excellent pediatric dentist that is really great with all kids – particularly those with sensory needs. They also offer orthodontics – it’s a one-stop shop!

RISE Services

RISE provides personal support workers to help individuals in the I/DD community life a full life.

Almost Family

Almost Family provides direct support workers to individuals with I/DD

www.workability.one

www.workability.one is a job board specifically designed for individuals with I/DD, so that you can find a work environment who will accept you for YOU.

Northwest Care

Northwest Care provides 24-hour residential group home services for adults with disabilities.

HDESD Learning Labs

Learning Labs provides thoughtfully-selected resources to help parents and teachers support students who need extra support at school.

Camp Kodiak

For more than 30 years, Camp Kodiak has been a “home away from home” for kids with and without learning differences.

Residential Facilities Ombudsman Program

The ombudsman program helps advocate, support, investigate and resolve problems between individual residents and their residential setting.

Central Oregon Pediatrics Associates

COPA is a pediatric health care clinic in Bend and Redmond

Ponderosa Fiduciary Services

Ponderosa Fiduciary Services is dedicated to helping the elderly and vulnerable people of our community manage their lives with independence and dignity.

The Base At Franklin

A cooperative space for neurodivergent people to learn, share, participate and create community

Cascades East Transit

Cascades East Transit connects people to places through high-quality transit service

Redmond Speech & Language

Redmond Speech & Language offers full range speech services from evaluation and diagnosis to treatment. Locations in Bend and Redmond provide ease of access to services.

Pacific Medical, Inc

Pacific Medical, also known as Pac Medical, provides orthotics of all variety and types.

Oregon Commission for the Blind

The Oregon Commission for the Blind serves individuals with vision impairments under the State of Oregon’s Department of Human Services.

Summit Health Pediatrics

Summit Pediatrics (formerly BMC Pediatrics) provides general physician care for children. With locations throughout Central Oregon, the primary pediatric office is located in Bend in the Old Mill District.

St. Charles Outpatient Rehabilitation

St. Charles Health System provides a range of therapeutic services in their Outpatient Rehabilitation program. Physical, occupational, and speech therapies are offered in an outpatient setting.

Cascade Behavioral Intervention

Cascade Behavioral Intervention is an established provider of behavior intervention services for individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities

Connections Speech & Language

Connections Speech and Language provides assessments and treatment related to challenges with receptive and expressive communication for children and youth.

Elemental Eyecare

Elemental Eyecare offers a holistic approach to eye and vision care through their wide range of services, including vision therapy.

Children’s Heart Center of Central Oregon

Children’s Heart Center of Central Oregon offers a wide range of services related to pediatric heart health.

Deschutes Pediatric Dentistry

Established pediatric dental office accepting a variety of insurance providers and serving all children regardless of label. The new office space on Bond is bright and welcoming, and easy to access.

ALSO Advocates for Life Skills & Opportunities

ALSO provides supports for residential living, independent living and employment.

Juniper Pediatrics

Juniper Pediatrics is part of an interdisciplinary team that strives for excellence in developmental and behavioral assessment and family support for children and adolescents with health, behavioral, developmental, learning, and/or mental health concerns.

Treehouse Therapies

Treehouse Therapies is a non profit pediatric therapy clinic serving all of central Oregon with locations in Bend and Redmond, Oregon, offering physical and occupational therapy, as well as behavioral health, to children from birth through adolescence in a child-centered, family oriented environment.

Sonos Neurotherapies

Sonos Neurotherapies to provide therapy services in an environment where the quality of care matters more than the number of patients in and out the door.

Oregon WINGS

Oregon WINGS is to bring together stakeholders from various disciplines with interest in the guardianship/conservatorship system for short-term and long-term planning.

Athletes Without Limits

Athletes Without Limits supports individual athletes of all abilities and types in taking their competition and skill to the next level,

Empowering Access

Empowering Access is a model for authentic inclusive practices, providing consultation to other agencies and organizations who strive to demonstrate DEI throughout their programs and services.

Thrive Central Oregon

Thrive Central Oregon serve individuals and families living in poverty in Central Oregon.

The Hero Makers

The Hero Makers provides behavior supports, education consulting, and Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS) training.

Oregon ABLE Savings Plan

An ABLE account is a state-run savings program for eligible people with disabilities in the United States. It allows for additional savings without impacting eligibility.

Learning Specialists Co-Op

Individualized, high quality educational supports

Bend PEDAL Clinic

Bend PEDAL Clinic offers clinical excellence to provide the best care for children and youth with special health needs in Central and Eastern Oregon.

Diversability Inc.

Diversability Inc. programs and projects ensure that individuals with diversabilities are elevated to their full potential and valued as citizens.

Opportunity Foundation

Opportunity Foundation is one of the largest and longest standing providers of residential and vocational services

Partners in Possibilities

Partners in Possibilities connects the I/DD community to volunteer activities.

Mosaic Medical

Mosaic is a popular and strong service provider in Central Oregon. With a commitment to helping all individuals in the area, Mosaic Medical is a strong partner for the I/DD community.

Pathway Enterprises, Inc.

Pathway Enterprises, Inc. provides Residential supports to Adults with Intellectual Disabilities and Developmental Disabilities.

Deschutes County IDD Program

The Deschutes County IDD program offers eligibility and determination for those with a disability.

High Desert Education Service District (HDESD)

HDESD ECSE/EI provides early childhood developmental support.

FACT Oregon

FACT Oregon is a great resource for supporting families with a child with disabilities. They offer a peer-to-peer support line that parents can call for support and further information on navigating various processes, from a recent diagnosis to special education to transitioning to adulthood. They also offer regional summits, training and events, webinars on relevant topics, as well as excellent templates to help families prepare for important meetings.