Membership Benefits

ORA is an organization that convenes working groups to define innovation capabilities, develop a professional body of knowledge, and create a base and unified voice for disability services in Oregon. This is your opportunity to add your voice to the collective movement of care for individuals with disabilities in Oregon.​

"It is so helpful to have all of you working in the background to get us
​everything we need right at our fingertips in this extremely busy time."

Responsive & Interactive

Our call to action is based on the desire of the collective agreement of safe and meaningful lives in Oregon communities for individuals with IDD. We want to assure that people with disabilities are heard and have choice in every day lives – including where one lives, works, and socializes. We do that by actively communicating and interacting with our members on a regular basis, providing guidance, resources and legislative advocacy.​

Networking & Information

ORA facilitates quarterly Association Membership Meetings each year. Education, discussion of the latest issues and peer networking are all key components of these quarterly meetings, which rotate around the state to afford equal access to all. ORA offers an add-on membership module of Executive, Manager and HR Cadres. The purpose of the ORA Executive Cadre is to give members a chance to network with peers and to provide an opportunity for more in-depth discussions of hot button issues, current trends and best practices. This Cadre is aimed at Executive Directors and Directors. The purpose of the Managers' Cadres is to cultivate future leaders in the I/DD field, provide professional development opportunities and expand networking options for managers. The Human Resource Cadres gives HR Professionals a chance to network with other HR professionals in the I/DD field. This Cadre offers information on laws, rules and policies affecting employee relations, and gives participants an opportunity to discuss current trends and topics with other HR professionals.

Collective Expertise

We are a state-wide organization with working groups such as the Employment Committee and Job Developer Network Groups that develop and cultivate as innovation practitioners, managers, and leaders. ORA provides IDD services/supports representation on various public task forces, committees, and work groups.

Professional Development

Our Northwest Conference on Disability Services is an annual 2-day training that is attended by care providers throughout the Northwest. Watch our event calendar for opportunities.​

Employment Services

ORA employment specialists provide representation at trade shows, distribute leads to Oregon Forward Contractors (formerly QRFs), works with the Department of Administrative Services, networks with public purchasing officials, accompanies member staff on sales calls, and offers professional consultation as needed.​
"We are so lucky to have ORA and are incredibly thankful for your leadership."