She was scared she would have to return to the ER and would not be able to keep her seeing eye dog with her. DRO negotiated for her to access health care and keep her dog with her for a short period of time in the ER. Continue Reading DRO advocates for hospital to allow service animal to accompany person in ER
Service animals
Disability Rights Oregon provides information and referral about service animal laws in Oregon, and advocates for people who have service animals in housing, employment and places of public accommodation.
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DRO helps Vocational Rehabilitation client communicate with VR Counselor about service dog
October 24, 2014
As they negotiated her employment plan, they had miscommunication about whether the client or OVRS owned her dog if the client did not complete the plan. Continue Reading DRO helps Vocational Rehabilitation client communicate with VR Counselor about service dog
Oregon Legislature Back in Action
January 18, 2013
Legislators are looking at better ways to keep individuals and the community safe as well as making the best use of our criminal justice and mental health resources. Continue Reading Oregon Legislature Back in Action