A4K — Advocates for Kids
Tim Runner
26891 Recodo Lane
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 582-3601; (949) 295-8374 (cell); (949) 716-9498 (fax)
Email: timrunner | at | cox.net
Web: http://www.special-education-answers.com
We have a proven track-record of enabling parents to recover tuition costs for private school and residential placements. We represent clients at IEPs, SSTs, Due Processes Hearings, and Mediations as well as to Regional Centers, SSI, and state Mental Health, Disability & Insurance Agencies.
Academic Learning Solutions
Susan Farmer, Consultant
825 West Vista Avenue South
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 585-9407
Email: OregonALS | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.AcademicLearningSolutions.com
Advocate, Tutor, Consultant: IEP meeting assistance, Eligibility, Interpretation of tests, Law trained. Educational Consultations, Academic assessments, Dyslexia testing specialist, Tutoring, Conferences, Home school curriculum guidance.
Accessible Dreams International, Inc.
Patti S. Murphy
914 SW Coast Highway, Suite 104 #8207
Newport, OR 97365
(541) 867-7822
Email: atty4people | at | yahoo.com
Special Education, ADA, Adult Guardianship, Family, Civil Mediation; Special Education & Disability Advocacy; Disability Advocacy Fellowship of Youth & Adults Helping Each Other and Others.
Adaptive Baseball / Little League Challenger Div.
Raleen Hockenberry
PO Box 328
401 Crooked Finger Road, NE
Scotts Mills, OR 97375-0328
(503) 873-5563
Email: 4.the.kids | at | earthlink.net
Web: http://www.eteamz.com/ordistrict9
OREGON contact; Co-ed, ages 5-21; Little League’s adaptive division strives to accommodate the needs of every individual child to promote interpersonal/physical development and FUN.
Advanced Behavioral Concepts
Sarah Schaefer, LPC, BCBA
PO Box 55902
Portland, OR 97238
(971) 344-9440
Email: sschaefer | at | advbehavioralconcepts.com
Web: http://advbehavioralconcepts.com
Behavior Management and counseling services based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis for adults and children with developmental disabilities.
AKA Consulting, LLC
Alice Keyl Austin, PhD, BCBA-D
1819 SW 5th Avenue, Suite 316
Portland, OR 97201
(971) 258-5555
Email: alice | at | akaconsultingportland.com
Web: http://www.akaconsultingportland.com
Providing applied behavior analytic services to children with autism and other developmental disabilities in and around the Portland, OR area.
Stefyni Allen, Esq.
Attorney at Law
960 Broadway St NE Suite 4
Salem, OR
(503) 967-5906
Email: sallen | at | salematty.com
Web: http://www.salematty.com
Provide quality legal services to families regarding IDEA, IEP’s, Section 504 Plans, and DP Complaints.
Joni Anderson
Advocate/Consultant/Evaluator
14407 SW Teal Blvd. #D
Beaverton, OR 97008
(503) 524-9420
Email: purpleslp | at | msn.com
Provides assistance for parents and students to navigate an IEP in educational settings and provide consultations and evaluations for academic, and speech/language disabilities.
The Arc of Oregon
1745 State Street
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 581-2726; (877) 581-2726
Email: arcofor | at | callatg.com
Web: http://www.arcoregon.org/
Ashland Comm. Hospital Center for Family Medicine
Debra Koutnik, MD
628 North Main St.
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 201-4930; (541) 201-4931 (fax)
Email: koutnik | at | bisp.net
Pediatrician specializing in family-centered care of children and teens with neurodevelopmental and behavior disorders.
Autism ANSWERS
Shannon Raybold
PO Box 90425
Portland, OR 97290
(503) 922-0133
Email: sraybold | at | autism-answer.com
Web: http://www.autism-answer.com
Our highly trained staff provide home therapy programs, behavior supports, advocacy, and resources for families. We also provide school district/agency in-service and consultation.
The Autism Center
Alicia Velasquez
P.O. Box 833
Ontario, OR 97914
(541) 212-4459
Email: alicia | at | orautismcenter.com
Web: http://www.orautismcenter.com
We are a non-profit organization that provides resources and education to families affected with autism.
Autism Lifespan Coach
Genevieve Athens
P.O. Box 82104
Portland, OR 97282
(503) 803-8308; (503) 774-8811 (fax)
Email: athensc | at | comcast.net
Web: http://www.autismlifespancoach.com
Work directly with families and people with Autism Spectrum Disorder to develop an action plan to ensure they are tapped into correct resources, services (local, state and federal) and improve self-advocacy skills.
* Autism Society of Oregon
Genevieve Athens
P.O. Box 396
Marylhurst, OR 97036
(503) 636-1676; (888) AUTISM1; (503) 636-1696 (fax)
Email: athensc | at | comcast.net
Web: http://www.oregonautism.com
To increase awareness of needs, interests, problems and solutions related to Autism in Oregon’s local communities, state service provider systems, and government agencies.
Barbara Avila Consulting
4232 SE Bybee Blvd.
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 775-9297
Email: barbara | at | barbaraavilaconsulting.com
Web: http://www.BarbaraAvilaConsulting.com
Providing families with information and knowledge to guide their child(ren)’s social and flexible thinking through Relationship Development Intervention®. Addressing real life problem solving and social competency for long term change.
Renee Baird, RN, BSN, CHPN, CLCP
PO Box 2429
Roseburg, OR 97470
(541) 580-1220; (541) 673-1435 (fax)
Email: rblcp | at | yahoo.com
A Life Care Plan is written to address the specific needs of each child. It provides information neccessary to assist them in making informed decisions.
Behavior is Communication
Heather Schwartz
P.O. Box 564
Vancouver, WA 98666
(503) 740-1495
Email: heather | at | behavioriscommunication.com
Web: http://www.behavioriscommunication.com
We specialize in the understanding and support of people with autism and other disabilities. Since each individual we work with is unique we pull from various sources of therapies to find which learning style works best for the individual.
Bend Language & Learning
Linda Balsiger, MS, CCC-SLP
233 SW Wilson Ave, Suite 2
Bend, OR 97702
(541) 385-6002; (541) 385-6090 (fax)
Email: bendlearn | at | bendbroadband.com
Web: http://bendlanguageandlearning.com
Expert diagnosis and treatment of language-based learning disorders. Specializing in dyslexia. Services include reading, writing, spelling, memory, and language.
The Blosser Center for Dyslexia Resources
Cathy Wood Wyrick, M.S.
6327-C SW Capitol Hwy, PMB 159
Portland, OR 97239
(503) 234-4060
Email: info | at | theblossercenter.org
Web: http://theblossercenter.org
Instruction, assessment and a summer program for students. Teacher and tutor training. Accredited by the Academy of Orton-Gillingam Practitioners and Educators. Non-profit.
Kevin Brague, Esq.
Attorney at Law
12972 SW Tearose Way
Tigard, OR 97223
(503) 352-4664; (503) 536-6832 (fax)
Email: KBRAGUE | at | BRAGUELAW.COM
Web: http://www.braguelaw.com
I provide legal services and represent students and individuals in the following areas: Special Education; Education Law (K-12, trade schools, and universities); school discipline; civil rights; litigation in state and Federal courts.
Brain Injury Association of Oregon
1118 Lancaster Drive NE, PMB-345
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 585-0855; (800) 544-5243 (in OR)
Email: biaor | at | open.org
Web: http://www.biaoregon.org/
Bridges Advocacy and Outreach Center
Julie Miles & LeeAnn MacDonald
P.O. Box 371
Bandon, OR 97411
(541) 297-7328; (541) 297-5542
Email: julie | at | bridges-advocacy.org or leeann | at | bridges-advocacy.org
Web: www.bridges-advocacy.org
We are a non-profit foundation created to empower families of children with special needs to effectively advocate for quality services and education.
Mary E. Broadhurst, P.C. (Attorney at Law)
PO Box 1556
Springfield OR 97477
(541) 746-5165
Email: attymarybroadhurst | at | msn.com
I provide quality legal services in the area of special education to families of children and youth with disabilities.
Carriage House Medicine
Jennifer Reid, N.D.
27530 SE Division Dr
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 492-9427; (503) 492-7958 (fax)
Email: jen | at | favoritedr.com
Web: http://www.favoritedr.com
Naturopathic services which offer nutritional, metabolic and neurologic support for children with various conditions such as ADHD and autism.
Carter International Consulting
Shari: Owner, Therapist, Coach
4004 Davidson St SE
Albany, OR
(727) 505-3843
Email: scarterconsulting | at | gmail.com
Web: http://carterinternationalconsulting.com
Special Education Teacher, Speech-Language and Behavioral Consultant. Licensed in Special Ed and School Administration. Providing individual therapy (prek-adult) and family coaching for Learning Disabilities, etc.
Central Oregon Down Syndrome Network Inc.
Dianna J. Hansen
6390 SW Nighthawk Avenue
Redmond, OR 97756
(541) 548-8559
Email: codsn1 | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://codsn.org
We are a source of support, information, and education for families, professionals and individuals touched by Down syndrome and other disabilities.
Child Development & Rehab. Center
Oregon Health Sciences University
P.O. Box 574
Portland, OR 97207-0574
(503) 494-8362
Email: sellsc | at | OHSU.edu
Web: www.ohsu.edu/cdrc
Circle of Friends Advocacy
Joni Anderson
14407 SW Teal Blvd # 99 D
Beaverton, OR 97008
(503) 490-5664; (503) 524-9420 (fax)
Email: joni | at | circleoffriendsadvocacy.com
Web: http://www.circleoffriendsadvocacy.com
Provide advocacy services, empower parents with knowledge and skills to prepare and craft an IEP/504 to ensure students receive the appropriate services and accommodations.
Clear Pathways Learning Services
Janel Shicor, M.A, CCC-SLP
11830 SW Kerr Parkway, Suite 310
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 246-4338
Email: info | at | clearpathways.org
Web: http://www.clearpathways.org
Assessment and intervention for those struggling with reading, spelling, comprehension, memory, test-taking, writing, attention, organization and/or communication skills. Serving ages three through adult.
Client Assistance Program (CAP)
Oregon Advocacy Center
620 SW 5th Ave., Fifth Floor
Portland, OR 97204-1428
(503) 243-2081; (800) 452-1694; (503) 323-9161 or (800) 556-5351 (TTY)
Email: welcome | at | oradvocacy.org
A federally mandated program funded by the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) of the U.S. Dept. of Education. CAP provides free advocacy and legal assistance to applicants and clients of programs that receive federal money through RSA.
Deaf and Hearing Impaired Access Program
Oregon Disabilities Commission
1257 Ferry Street, SE
Salem, OR 97310
(503) 378-3142 (V/TTY); (800) 358-3117 (V/TTY); (800) 521-9615 (V/TTY)
Email: tj.x.davis | at | state.or.us
Direction Service
Sybil Ford
PO Box 51360
Eugene, OR 97405
(541) 686-5060; (541) 686-5063 (fax)
Web: www.directionservice.org
Direction Service is a one-stop source for information and assistance on locating and coordinating programs which meet the needs of children with disabilities and their families.
Dispute Solutions LLC
Scott Bellows
P.O. Box 23146
Portland, OR 97281
(503) 345-9343
Email: info | at | disputesolutions.org
Web: http://www.disputesolutions.org
I am a mediator who can help parents and school districts overcome their disagreements to find the best IEP/solution for each child.
Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education Dept.
Department of Education
255 Capitol Street N.E.
Salem, OR 97310-0203
(503) 378-3600, ext. 2331
Web: http://www.ode.state.or.us/
Easter Seals Oregon
5757 S.W. Macadam Avenue
Portland, OR 97239
(503) 228-5108 (V/TTY)
Email: info | at | or.easterseals.com
Web: http://www.or.easterseals.com
Eastern Oregon Regional Crisis/Diversion Program
17 SW Frazer, Suite 309
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 278-8668; (541) 278-8664 (fax)
Email: susan_l._purcell | at | class.oregonvos.net
Web: http://www.eoddr.com
A website about resources in Eastern Oregon–for people with developmental disabilities and their families and friends and the people who support them.
Barbara Easton, Esq.
Attorney at Law
14523 Westlake Dr., Suite 35
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 594-2592; (503) 646-2919 (fax)
Email: barbara.easton | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://barbaraeastonlaw.com
Assist parents through the special education process Provide legal advice on FAPE, LRE, Due Process Assist with eligibility determination Help develop and implement 504 Plans Attend disciplinary proceedings.
Education Soaring, Inc.
Kristine Fosback, Director
3959 NE 134th Ave.
Portland, OR 97230
(503) 255-7627
Email: kfosback | at | educationsoaring.com
Web: www.educationsoaring.com
We provide assessment services, educational planning, connection to resources, advocacy, and teacher conferencing for gifted and non-gifted students in first through eighth grades.
Emerge
Andrew Bryan
512 W Idaho Street, Suite 102
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 484-5835
Email: andrewcbryan | at | hotmail.com
Web: http://www.emergingyoungadults.com
Educational Consulting, College Advising and Post Secondary Options for students with disabilities. Emerge College Success Program – College Life Coaching and Academic Management.
Empowerment Services
Marie Johnson
8020 SW Greenhouse Ln.
Portland, OR 97225
(503) 880-4107; (503) 477-7847 (fax)
Email: estm | at | comcast.net
Web: http://www.empowermentservicesonline.com
Our mission statement is “A holistic approach to empowering all individuals, no matter a person’s age or disability, and providing training, planning and support to families, schools and agencies.”
Epilepsy Foundation of OR
619 S.W. 11th Street, Suite 225
Portland, OR 97205-2646
(503) 228-7651; (888) 828-7651
Email: mail | at | epilepsyoregon.org
Web: http://www.epilepsyoregon.org/
Family and Community Together (FACT)
13455 SE 97th Avenue
Clackamas, OR 97015-8662
(888) 988-3228; (503) 786-6084 (fax)
Email: info| at | factoregon.org
Web: http://www.factoregon.org
FACT, Oregon’s PTI Center, is a family leadership organization for individuals and their families experiencing disability, working collaboratively to facilitate positive change in policies, systems, and attitudes, through family support, advocacy, and partnerships.
Full Moon Coaching
Mary Broadhurst
PO Box 1556
Springfield OR 97477
(541) 746-5165
Email: attymarybroadhurst | at | msn.com
Web: http://FullMoonCoaching.com
Mary is a certified professional coach providing life coaching to high school and college students and twenty-somethings, specializing with those with ADHD/ADD. By phone anywhere in the USA!
Gately Academy
Francine Salkin, Director / Susan Decker, Office Manager
205 NE 50th Avenue
Portland, OR 97213
(503) 215-2672; (503) 215-2688 (fax)
Email: susan.decker | at | providence.org
Web: www.gatelyyouth.org
Gately Academy is a private non-denominational middle school serving 6th-8th graders who have Learning Disabilities and/or Attention Deficit Disorders.
Hamer Counseling & Consultation Services, LLC
15 NW Park Place Suite 110
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 678-3945
Email: familiesinsync | at | gmail.com
Professional counseling and advocacy services for families with members experiencing diverse needs/abilities. Consultation and training services for professionals serving families within this population.
Hands & Voices of Oregon
Helen Leiser
8316 N Lombard #381
Portland, OR 97203
(503) 260-5018
Email: info | at | handsandvoicesor.org
Web: http://www.handandvoicesor.org
Hands & Voices or Oregon provides support, education and resources to parents of deaf/hard of hearing children. Parent Guides work one-on-one with parents, even attending IEP meetings!
Harbor Lights Middle School
Ms. E Olive, director
390 Ninth St SW
Bandon, OR 97411
(541) 347-4415
Email: jand | at | bandon.k12.or.us
Teaching students with learning disablities grades 5 through 8
Hearing & Speech Institute
Donald S. Rushmer, Ph.D., Director
3515 SW US Veterans Hospital Rd.
Portland, OR 97239
(503) 228-6479; (503) 228-4248 (fax)
Email: ryanc | at | hearingandspeech.org
Web: www.hearingandspeech.org
We provide therapy for children with hearing loss, speech-language disorders, reading and literacy, and relatedness challenges such as autism spectrum disorders.
IEP Partner
Holly Hickman
3630 SE 39th
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 235-5499
Email: news2holly | at | gmail.com
I am an IEP partner; no charge; attend with parents to IEP meetings; help them prepare for the meeting, and more.
Imagination Learning Center
Pam Davis
15280 NW Central Dr. Suite 101
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 451-3162
Email: imaginationlearningcenter | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.imaginationlearningcenters.com
Our highly successful teaching methods are for kinesthetic learners with challenges in the classroom. Our techniques are very affective with special needs children as well.
Integrity Legal Nurse Consulting PDX
Wendy Votroubek, RN, MPH, CLNC
4207 SE Woodstock Blvd, #365
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 830-8373; (503) 775-3224 (fax)
Email: legalnursepdx | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.legalnursepdx.com
Work with attorneys on medical related cases, making sense of medical records. Specializing in individuals with special needs.
Jacksonville Family Speech Center
Deborah Luetkenhoelter
675 N. 5th Street
Jacksonville, OR 97530
(541) 899-7000
Email: deborah | at | jacksonvillespeech.com
Web: http://www.jacksonvillespeech.com
Pediatric Clinic (speech and O.T.) specializing in autism spectrum disorders: communication and behaviors; non-speaking, fluency, voice, apraxia, expressive and receptive language disorders.
k4teens.info
Kay Jones
PO Box 1500 #146
Brookings, OR 97415
(541) 412-7054; (540) 958-1698
Email: kay | at | k4teens.info
Web: http://www.k4teens.info
Website of resources for parents and educators working with adolescents with LD/EBD/ADHD.
Kidsense Pediatric Therapy Center
Annette Broddie
315 Oak St. Suite 200
Hood River, OR 97031
(541) 386-0009
Email: kidsense | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.kidsense.biz
We provide pediatric sensory and motor therapy services that treat the whole child in a nurturing and playful environment.
Lane Amateur Hockey Association Special Hockey
Kellie Hays
P.O. 50211
Eugene, OR 97405
(541) 342-4297
Email: kmhays | at | aol.com
Web: http://eugenehockey.com
Special Hockey exists for the enrichment of athletes with developmental disabilities. In addition to physical hockey skills, the program emphasizes dependability, self-reliance, and personal accountability.
Learning Disabilities Association of Oregon
P.O. Box 1221
Portland, OR 97207
(503) 641-3768
Learning Perceptions
Kathy Pozzi
P.O. Box 1015
1995 S.W. 4th Ave
Ontario, OR 97914
(541) 881-6497
Email: kathy | at | learningperceptions.com
Web: http://www.learningperceptions.com
I am a licensed, Davis® Dyslexia Correction Program Provider. We teach our clients how control their symptoms of their dyslexia, ADD, ADHA and other learning difficulties. When you stop the confusion, you stop the learning disability.
Lisa A Lieberman, MSW, LCSW
15100 SW Boones Ferry Road, Suite 750
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 697-5956; (503) 635-9127 (fax)
Email: lisalieb | at | comcast.net
Web: http://www.disabilityinthefamily.com
Private counseling with a specialty of “living with disability in the family” Work with parents of children with disabilities. Co-facilitate a support group for couples on the autism spectrum.
Malheur County Lifespan Respite
Donna Emmons
186 East Lane, Suite 5
Ontario, OR 97914
(541) 889-8657; (541) 889-7505 (fax)
Email: donna.j.emmons | at | state.or.us
Web: http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/respite/
Respite care is: Relief for families who are caring for someone of any age with special needs: developmental and physical disabilities, emotional and behavioral disorders, chronic illness and fragility.
Richard X. Mazzara, J.D.
600 Ridgeview Court
Hood River, OR 97031
(707) 303-6468
Email: richardmazzara | at | embarqmail.com
Provide direct educational and related legal representation for disabled child and family to assure the protection of rights to a FAPE on sliding fee scale.
Mental Health Association of Oregon
620 S.W. 5th Avenue, 5th Floor
Portland, OR 97204
(503) 243-2081; (800) 452-1694
Email: mhaoregon | at | aol.com
Email: mhaoregon | at | oradvocacy.org
Mental Health and DD Services Division
P.O. Box 14250
Salem, OR 97309-0740
(503) 945-9739
Mental Health & DD Services Division
Department of Human Services
2575 Bittern Street, NE
Salem, OR 97309
MetDESK, MetLife’s Division of Estate Planning for Special Kids at New England Financial Northwest
James Kuhlman, LUTCF
121 SW Morrison Street
Portland, Oregon 97204
(503) 228-6645 ext 104; (503) 222-7047 (fax)
Email: jkuhlman | at | portland.nef.com
Web: www.nefnw.com
MetDESK, was established to help families plan for the financial future of their children or other dependents with Special needs.
Katherine Minton, PhD, M.S.Ed
7739 SW Capitol Hwy., Suite 250
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 490-1904
Email: Dr.Kminton | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.mintonlearning.com
Comprehensive educational testing to find strengths and learning differences. Focus on addressing root causes of learning difficulties and helping students reach their highest potential.
Mission Accessible
Lawrence Murphy
914 SW Coast Highway, Suite 104 #8207
Newport, OR 87365
(541) 867-7822
Email: atty4people | at | yahoo.com
Life-Long Disability Self-Advocate and Mediator for ADA and Adult Guardianship, Civil and Family Issues. Experience using Wheelchairs, Assistive Technology (including AAC Speech Device), Service Dogs.
NAMI-Oregon
2620 Greenway Drive, N.E.
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 945-9499; (503) 945-9774; (503) 370-7774; (800) 343-6264
Email: namior | at | aol.com
Neurotherapeutic Pediatric Therapy Inc.
Melissa Youd, Marketing Direct
610 High Street
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 657-8903; (503) 650-4302 (fax)
Email: youdm | at | nt4kids.com
Web: http://www.nt4kids.org
We are a non-profit occupational and physical therapy clinic dedicated to providing high-quality services to children and young adults with Neurological Disorders.
New Hope Advocacy
Teresa D Baker. MaEd, NBCT
143 Terrace Ave
Oregon City, OR 97045
(307) 214-4815; (503) 654-0056 (fax)
Email: SIMPLYFRE2BE | at | gmail.com
Web: http://new-hope-advocacy.org
Advocacy, consulting services and public speaker for behavior plans, IEP’s, parent plans services for your child with special needs.
New Horizons Wellness Services, LLC
Patrick Ethel-King PhD
9400 SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy. Ste 210
Beaverton, OR 97005
(503) 352-0240
Email: receptionist | at | nhws.us
Web: http://nhws.us
Occupational and speech/language therapy, social skills groups, summer programs and psychological evaluation and counseling services for children, adolescents and adults.
New Leaves Clinic
Cynthia Arnold. Ph.D.
1500 NW Bethany Blvd. Ste 200
Beaverton, OR 97006
(503) 274-0996
Web: http://newleavesclinic.com
Assessment and Treatment of Autism, Learning Disabilities and ADHD
Northwest ADA and IT Center
Oregon Health Sciences University
PO Box 574
Portland, OR 97207-0574
(503) 494-4001; (800) 949-4232 (V/TTY)
Email: nwada | at | ohsu.edu
Web: http://www.nwada.org
Northwest Advocacy
7923 SW Cirrus Drive
Beaverton, OR 97008
(503) 626-4622
Email: nwadvocates | at | yahoo.com
Northwest Reading Clinic, Inc.
Diane MW Budden, M.S. Ed, Dir.
7000 SW Hampton, Ste. 240
Tigard, OR 97223
(503) 620-2223; (503) 968-8486 (fax)
Email: nwrc | at | frontier.com
Web: http://www.northwestreadingclinic.com
Northwest Reading Clinic is a diagnostic center with over thirty years experience diagnosing and treating reading, spelling, processing and comprehension difficulties.
Northwest Special Education Services
Karen Chase, MS
PO Box 1768
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 560-9599
Email: karenlc2 | at | comcast.net
Web: http://nwses.com
Advocacy and consulting services, behavior plans, IEP’s, parent plans services for your child with special needs. Licensed teacher, public speaker, and author. 20+ years experience.
Office of Professional Technical Education
OR Department of Education
255 Capitol Street, N.E.
Salem, OR 97310-0203
(503) 378-3600, ext. 2217
Email: holly.miles | at | state.or.us
Office of Special Education
Department of Education
255 Capitol Street NE
Salem, OR 97310-0203
(503) 378-3600, ext 2329; (503) 378-2892 (TTY)
Email: steve.johnson | at | state.or.us
Web: http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/results/?id=40
OrFIRST
Anne Saraceno
830 NE 47th Ave
Portland, OR 97213
(503) 215-2268; (503) 215-0660 (fax)
Email: info | at | orfirst.org
Web: http://www.orfirst.org
Community Parent Resource Center serving families of children with disabilities address Special Education issues. Federally funded, all services offered at no cost.
Oregon Advocacy Center
620 SW 5th Avenue, Fifth Floor
Portland, OR 97204-1428
(503) 243-2081; (503) 323-9161 (TTY)
Email: oradvocacy | at | aol.com
The Oregon Brain Injury Resource Network
345 N. Monmouth Avenue
Monmouth, OR 97361
(503) 585-0855; (800) 544-5243
Email: tbi | at | wou.edu
Web: www.tr.wou.edu/tbi
Oregon Clarion/Community Partnerships Project
Michael T. Bailey
4265 NE Halsey, Suite 817
Portland, OR. 97213
Email: mtbclation | at | attbi.com
The Community Partnerships Project (funded by the Oregon Council on Developmental Disabilities) provides a statewide network of advocates interested in issues important to people with developmental disabilities. Trainings in public policy advocacy are available. The Oregon Clarion is a free quarterly newspaper with a state wide circulation.
Oregon Commission for the Blind
535 SE 12th Avenue
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 731-3221; (800) 202-5463
Email: charles.young | at | state.or.us
Web: http://www.cfb.state.or.us/
Oregon Department of Education
255 Capitol St NE Salem, OR 97310-0203
(503) 378-3569; (503) 378-2892 (TDD); (503) 373-7968 (fax)
Web: http://www.ode.state.or.us/
Oregon Department of Education Office of Special Education
(503) 378-3598; (503) 378-2892 (TDD); (503) 373-7968 (fax)
Web: http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/results/?id=40
Oregon Developmental Disabilities Council
540 24th Place, NE
Salem, OR 97301-4517
(503) 945-9941; (800) 292-4154 (in OR)
Email: ocdd | at | ocdd.org
Web: http://www.ocdd.org/
Oregon Disabilities Commission
1257 Ferry Street SE
Salem, OR 97310
(503) 378-3142 (V/TTY); (800) 358-3117
Oregon Institute on Disability and Development
OR Health Sciences University
P.O. Box 574
Portland, OR 97207-0574
(503) 494-8364
Email: oidd | at | ohsu.edu
Web: http://www.ohsu.edu/oidd/
Oregon PTA
531 SE 14th Avenue, Room 205
Portland, OR 97214-2427
(503) 234-3928
Email: or_office | at | pta.org
Email: or_pres | at | pta.org
Oregon School for the Deaf
Janet Johanson, Outreach Coordinator
999 Locust St. NE
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 378-3825 (Voice/TTY); (503) 373-7879 (fax)
Email: outreach | at | osd.k12.or.us
Web: www.osd.k12.or.us
The Oregon School for the Deaf provides comprehensive, specialized, educational services for children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing in a setting that is communication-accessible through the use of American Sign Language by all staff.
Oregon Speech and Hearing Association
P.O. Box 523
Salem, OR 97308
(503) 370-7019
Web: http://www.oregonspeechandhearing.org/
Oregon Technology Access for Life Needs Project
Access Technologies Inc.
3070 Lancaster Drive NE
Salem, OR 97305-1396
(800) 677-7512 (V/TTY); (503) 361-1201 (V/TDD); (503) 370-4530 (fax)
Email: ati | at | oregonvos.net
Web: www.accesstechnologiesinc.org
Parent Advocate for Special Education
Will help with I.E.P.’s in 509j School District
Madras, Oregon 97741
Contact: Jan Webb (541) 475-2458
Email: jwreno | at | madras.net
Park Academy
Kim Barton/Fawn Morris
17600 Pacific Highway
P. O. Box 34
Marylhurst, OR 97036
(503) 635-3088; (503) 697-6293 (fax)
Email: kim | at | parkacademy.org
Web: http://www.parkacademy.org
Park Academy, located on the beautiful Marylhurst University campus, is a school for students challenged with dyslexia and other language-based learning differences.
PATHS Through School Choice
Debbie Smith
PO Box 1281
Coos Bay, OR 97420
(541) 404-0094
Email: debbie | at | paths2choice.com
Web: http://www.paths2choice.com
A non-profit organization advocating public school reform through the promotion of school choice – giving parents more control over their children’s education.
PDX Reading Specialist, LLC
Barbara Steinberg, M.Ed.
P.O. Box 93
West Linn, OR 97068
(503) 729-0110
Email: steinberg | at | pdxreadingspecialist.com
Web: http://www.pdxreadingspecialist.com
PDX Reading Specialist, LLC specializes in dyslexia and related learning disabilities. Providing assessment and treatment, as well as IEP consultation and advocacy.
PDX Loves Signing, LLC
Carissa Martos
408 SE 28th Ave
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 477-7769; (928) 962-7783 (fax)
Email: teacher | at | pdxlovessigning.com
Web: http://www.pdxlovessigning.com
American Sign Language vocabulary lessons for children of all abilities, in classes or in private sessions. Experience teaching people with special needs and communication disorders.
Pediatric Therapy Services
Jami Baillie
532 North Main
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 666-1333; (503) 666-2444 (fax)
Email: pediatrictherapyservices | at | verizon.net
Web: http://oregonpediatrictherapyservices.com
A small private practice that provides skilled physical, occupational, and speech therapy for children with special needs. We have AAC too!
Peggy Piers M.Ed., Counseling
15100 SW Boones Ferry Rd Suite #750
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 977-2411
Email: piers.p | at | comcast.net
Web: http://www.peggypiers.com/
Mental health counseling, specializing in services for Asperger/Autism, ADD/ADHD, and other “invisible disabilities.” Groups and support for Transition-age young adults and their families.
Playspace
Kerry Roediger
3014 NE Ainsworth
Portland, OR 97211
(503) 224-2820
Email: info | at | pdxplayspace.com
Web: http://www.pdxplyspace.com
Groups target social, language and play skills in a small, supported, distraction free environment. Playspace groups are designed to meet the needs of children ages 3-10 with communication, sensory and developmental disabilities.
Portland Auditory Processing Diagnostics
Laura Polich, Ph.D., CCC,
825 NE 20th Avenue, #230
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 806-1498; (503) 805-5350
Email: portlandapd | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.portlandapd.com
Portland APD specializes in Auditory Processing Disorder evaluations. Dr. Polich is a licensed audiologist, focusing exclusively on APD , serving Oregon and southwest Washington State.
Protection and Advocacy Agency
Oregon Advocacy Center
620 SW 5th Avenue, Fifth Floor
Portland, OR 97204-1428
(503) 243-2081; (503) 323-9161 (TTY)
Email: oradvocacy | at | aol.com
Valerie Regan, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech Language Pathologist
PO Box 68258
Portland, OR 97268
(971) 645-5541
Email: valerie | at | valreganslp.com
Web: http://www.valreganslp.com
Providing diagnosis and treatment of speech, language and communication disorders. Services for children are delivered in their home and community settings.
“Road” Scholar Learning Center
Karen Chase
34607 Pittsburg Rd
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 396-5436
Email: karen | at | roadscholartutoring.com
Web: http://www.roadscholartutoring.com
Tutoring students grades K-6 in math, reading, writing, spelling. Special Needs students welcome.
Bonnie Robb Consulting
16869 SW 65th Ave – PMB 108
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 804-6287; (866) 719-5351 (fax)
Email: brobb2000 | at | aol.com
Web: http://bonnierobb.com
Nurse Case Management Services, Nurse Life Care Planning as well as implementation of life care plan.
Rogue Valley Learning
Laurie E. Cuddy
1910 Talent Avenue
Talent, OR 97540
(541) 301-0296
Email: LECuddy | at | aol.com
Web: http://www.roguevalleylearning.com
Dyslexia Specialist: Tutor, Teacher Trainer, Workshop Presenter. 25 years experience teaching students with dyslexia and other language-based learning differences. Fellow, Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators.
Scottish Rite Centers
- H. J. Casey Scottish Rite Clinic for Childhood Language Disorders
1507 SW Morrison Street, Suite A
Portland, OR 97205-1814
(503) 226-1048; (503) 226-1049 (fax)
Email: talkdoc | at | teleport.com - McCarty Scottish Rite Clinic for Childhood Language Disorders
Scottish Rite Center
620 Walnut Avenue
Klamath Falls, OR 97601-6141
(541) 883-7095
Email: srckf | at | kfalls.net - Rogue Valley Scottish Rite Clinic for Childhood Language Disorders
Inquiries: Scottish Rite Center
955 N. Phoenix Road
Medford, OR 97504
(541) 826-3637
Email: medvally | at | juno.com - Scottish Rite Clinic for Childhood Language Disorders
700-B NW Hill Street
Bend, OR 97701-2923
(541) 389-8201
Email: srcbend | at | transport.com - Scottish Rite Clinic for Childhood Language Disorders
Masonic Building
920 SE Cass Street, Suite 208
Roseburg, OR 97470-4910
(541) 440-3040
Email: srcrsbg | at | sorcom.com - Scottish Rite Clinic for Childhood Language Disorders
(LaGrande, OR 97850)
Inquiries: P.O. Box 601
Union, OR 97883-0601
(541) 562-5550
Email: dpatters | at | oregon.net
Socialkraft
Stephanie Gorman
4995 SE Arden Street
Milwaukie, OR 97222
(503) 381-9344
Email: socialkraft | at | me.com
Web: http://socialkraft.net
Social skills groups, home based guided play dates and school supports for children with special needs.
Southern Oregon Special Education Advocacy
Ray Parenteau, Regional Director
1867 Williams Hwy, Suite 110
Grants Pass, OR 97527
(808) 284-7463
Email: info | at | soadvocacy.com
Web: http://www.soadvocacy.com
We advocate on behalf of Special Needs students to ensure them an opportunity at an appropriate education in their school district.
The Speech Center of Southern Oregon, Inc.
Jennifer Bills
3144 State St
Medford, OR 97504
(541) 773-8255; (541) 773-8256 (fax)
Email: thespeechcenter | at | thespeechcenter.net
Web: http://thespeechcenter.net
Speech/language therapy, occupational therapy, and reading specialists. Specializing in autism spectrum, articulation, auditory processing, feeding/swallowing, sensory processing disorder,stuttering, coordination, language and learning challenges.
State Services for Autism
Department of Education
255 Capitol Street, NE
Salem, OR 97310-0203
(503) 378-3600, ext. 2336
Email: marilyn.gense | at | state.or.us
Web: http://www.ode.state.or.us/
Carla Sweet
Advocate and Consultant (formerly with Northwest Advocacy)
3211 SW Ridge Drive
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 246-2001
Email: csweet43 | at | comcast.net
The Swindells Center
Anne Saraceno
Providence Child Center
830 NE 47th Ave
Portland, OR 97213
(503) 215-2429; (503) 215-0660 (fax)
Email: swindells | at | providence.org
Web: http://www.providence.org/childcenter
Connecting families of children with disabilities to resources, training and information on all aspects of their childs day to day life, at no cost.
Therapy Solutions for Kids
Loretta Gimse
5200 SW Macadam, Suite 100
Portland, OR 97239
(503) 224-1998; (502) 224-5176 (fax)
Email: lgimse | at | therapysolutionsforkids.com
Web: http://www.therapysolutionsforkids.com
A therapy and resource center for kids and their families offering Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, and Social/Behavioral Consultations.
Lana L. Traynor, LLC
6950 SW Hampton St., Ste. 336
Tigard, OR 97223
(503) 968-6792; (503) 968-6793 (fax)
Email: lana | at | traynrolawfirm.com
Web: http://www.traynorlawfirm.com
Education attorney licenses to practice in Oregon, Washington, and California. Represent students birth through college-age in state and federal education-related forums.
Tualatin Speech Pathologists, PC
Kay Jellison, MS, CCC-SLP
PO Box 3528
10368 SW Koso Street
Tualatin, OR 97062
(503) 701-7481
Email: speechpathologists | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://www.tualatinspeechpathologists.com
social skills, play skills, language, articulation, tongue thrust; licensed speech-language pathologist and mother of a child with autism
The Tucker-Maxon School
Karen K Rossi, Exec. Director
2860 SE Holgate Boulevard
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 235-6551; (503) 235-6973 (fax)
Email: karen.rossi | at | tuckermaxon.org
Web: http://tuckermaxon.org
A school for children who are deaf or hard of hearing, birth through 5th grade, where they listen, talk, and learn alongside their hearing peers.
United Cerebral Palsy of OR & Southwest Washington
7830 SE Foster Road
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 777-4167
Email: bthoune | at | ucpaorwa.org
University of Oregon Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, and Service (UCEDD), Center on Human Development University of Oregon
Hill Walker, Director
901 E. 18th Avenue
Eugene, OR 97403
(541) 346-3591
Email: ucedd | at | uoregon.edu
Web: http://ucedd.uoregon.edu/
Our mission is to be of assistance in improving the quality of life for Oregonians and all persons with developmental disabilities and their families.
Voc. Rehabilitation Division, Dept. of Human Services
500 Summer Street, NE-E87
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 945-5880
Email: sally.s.zuelke | at | state.or.us
Washington Elks Therapy Program for Children, Inc
Washington state (serves most of WA state)
P.O. Box 110760
Tacoma, WA 98411-0760
(800) TAL-ELKS; (253) 472-6223
Email: waelks | at | waelks.net
Westside Pediatric Therapy
12525 SW 3rd St.
Beaverton, OR 97005
(503) 641-2767; (503) 690-7583; (503) 644-6115 (fax)
Email: leahskelly | at | comcast.net
Web: http://therapykidz.com
Sensory integration and developmental therapy for children with special needs.
Diane Wiscarson, Esq.
Attorney at Law
510 SW 3rd Avenue, Suite 439
Portland, OR 97204
(503) 727-0202; (503) 727-0303 (fax)
Email: diane | at | wiscarsonlaw.com
Web: http://wiscarsonlaw.com
Wiscarson Law’s focus is special education, and for over 15 years, we have helped families ensure that their child receives a free appropriate public education.