Disability support services

Access for all abilities

JFCS provides disability support services with:

We also encourage you to explore some of JFCS’ other opportunities. Click here for a schedule of our upcoming Counseling groups.

In Memoriam: Janet Menashe (z’l)

With great sadness, JFCS said goodbye to Janet Menashe, z’l, a long-time and only recently retired staff member. She died on Sunday, January 21, leaving behind daughter Erika and husband Jerry. 

Janet worked for JFCS as a tireless disabilities advocate, joining our staff in 2015, serving the community until 2022. Janet continued to keep in touch with former clients – and them with her – after her retirement. She found her way into this work primarily because of Erika, about whom Janet once shared with a colleague, “I love my daughter so much, and she’s my passion to do this work.”  

Janet never said no to a client, providing them with crucial counsel on complex topics like Social Security benefits, as well as driving them to and from events and appointments; running errands for them; and taking calls at all hours, to offer support and sometimes just a supportive ear.  

We at JFCS are so fortunate to have worked with her and called her a friend. We miss her and know the community does, too. 

Disability Community Resources:

Aging and Disability Resources Connection
1-855-ORE-ADRC
Local information for seniors and people with disabilities.
www.adrcoforegon.org

Disability Rights Oregon
503-243-2081 or 1-800-452-1694 between 9 to 11 am or 1 to 4 pm, Monday through Friday.
Disability Rights Oregon helps people with disabilities with their disability-related legal issues in Oregon.
www.droregon.org/intake-request-form

IRCO Disability Legal Services
Email IRCO
971-270-0755
IRCO’s Disability Legal Services provides legal representation and support for SSI and SSDI applications for immigrants and refugees from initial applications through to appeals.

Adult Protective Services
Main Line: 503-988-4450
After Hours: 503-988-3646
Multnomah County Adult Protective Services (APS) is the local organization which investigates abuse. Call to report abuse of seniors (older people), or people with disabilities.

Social Security Administration
Application, resources, and information about applying for social security.
www.ssa.gov/applyfordisability/

Oregon Department of Human Services
Find benefits and services from the state of Oregon for children, families, older adults and people with disabilities.
www.oregon.gov/dhs/Pages/index.aspx

Down Syndrome Network of Oregon
DSNO is a leading local resource for Down syndrome support and offers a range of community-based programs to build an outstanding support organization for families, friends and individuals with Down syndrome.
dsno.org

Vocational Rehabilitation: Youth Services
Youth services are for youth, age 14-24 years, preparing for work. With a focus on building skills, exploring interests and learning about community supports.
www.oregon.gov/dhs/EMPLOYMENT/VR/Pages/Youth-Transition-Services.aspx

OSEP – Office of Special Education Programs – Division of US Department of Education content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USED/bulletins/341cbc7

Oregon Department of Education – Mental Health and Well Being
www.oregon.gov/ode/students-and-family/equity/SchoolSafety/Pages/Safe_and_Inclusive_Schools.aspx

Autism Society of Oregon
The Autism Society of Oregon is Oregon’s leading organization providing resources, education, advocacy on policy matters, and support for Autistic individuals and their families.
autismsocietyoregon.org

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
NAMI provides advocacy, education, support and public awareness so that all individuals and families affected by mental illness can build better lives.
nami.org

Easterseals Oregon
Easterseals Oregon is a non-profit that assists both adults and children who have disabilities. They have camps and other programming that they offer people with various disabilities.
www.easterseals.com/oregon/

Disability Arts & Culture Project
A non-profit that focuses on arts as a way to empower people with various disabilities.
Click here for website

Uprise Collective
Grassroots non-profit that is run by and for people with disabilities. They focus on the intersections between race, gender, and disability throughout the programming that they create.
www.theuprisecollective.org

City of Portland – Disability Program – Office of Community Engagement
The City of Portland has a disability program that focuses on issues related to disability. There is a City Commission through the City of Portland for People with Disabilities.
www.portland.gov/civic/disability

Bustin Barriers
Bustin Barriers provides safe physical activities and meaningful socialization experiences for individuals experiencing disability- creating opportunities for participants to have fun and strive toward their personal best.
bustinbarriers.org

Mt. Hood Kiwanis Camp
Mt. Hood Kiwanis Camp offers outdoor recreational programming for campers with developmental, intellectual, and physical disabilities at its fully accessible 22-acre campsite in the Mt. Hood National Forest. mhkc.org

Click here for more community resources.