Oregon Community Brokerages

01/09/2026

01/09/2026

The Oregon Department of Human Services is hosting a series of opportunities to learn and provide feedback.

First, there is a series in January, leading up to the 2026 legislative session, to give feedback on possible budget reductions.

Then, throughout 2026, there will be Forward Together webinars put on by ODHS to talk about our budget and impacts due to federal spending decisions. You can learn more about both and sign up by clicking below.

December 2025 ODHS Community Updates Oregon Department of Human Services sent this bulletin at 12/19/2025 02:00 PM PST Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Date: December 19, 2025 Contact: Communications.odhs@odhs.oregon.gov We are sending this out a little earlier than normal a...

01/09/2026

Tune in to the town hall at 2:00 today to hear from the final two candidates for the Office of Developmental Disabilities Services Director position!

We’re happy to announce that we have two strong finalists in our search for the next permanent director of the Office of Developmental Disabilities Services (ODDS). We invite you to meet them at a public town at 2 p.m. Jan. 9. The event is free and on Zoom. To sign up, read the full announcement:https://www.oregon.gov/odhs/news/directors-messages/odhs-2025-12-29-odds-director-finalists-en.pdf

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Nos complace anunciar que contamos con dos finalistas fuertemente calificados en nuestra búsqueda del próximo director permanente del Programa para Discapacidades Intelectuales y del Desarrollo (Office of Developmental Disabilities Services, ODDS). Le invitamos a que los conozca en una asamblea pública que tendrá lugar el 9 de enero a las 2 p. m. El evento será gratuito y se realizará por Zoom. Para inscribirse, lea el anuncio completo:https://www.oregon.gov/odhs/news/directors-messages/odhs-2025-12-29-odds-director-finalists-es.pdf

12/02/2025

We have a little bit more information to help you understand the reductions proposed at the top of the list for IDD.

The Office of Developmental Disabilities Services (ODDS), along with every other state program, has submitted a list of potential reductions. These reductions were combined with options from other programs within the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) and placed on a prioritized list that wa

12/02/2025

This is a great opportunity to join people who use developmental disability services to learn about the legislative policy process, and talk about what is going on right now.

We will have our first OSAC Policy and Legislative meeting on Zoom this Friday from 2-4pm. This week, Oregon Council on Developmental Disabilities will be coming to our meeting to talk about policy and legislative advocacy 101, the proposed budget reduction of I/DD services and how you can get involved. Sign up using this link and we will add you to the meeting calendar invite: https://forms.gle/3mHvXSgHJk1AgVLp9

11/15/2025

We now know what is on the reductions exercise for ODHS, a list of potential cuts put forward by the agency for legislators to consider during the upcoming 2026 session. Click below to read more.

In anticipation of its November 17th hearing, the Ways and Means Subcommittee on Human Services has published various agency reduction lists under their Meeting Materials tab . This includes the ODHS reductions list, and potential reductions to the IDD service system.

10/27/2025

We lost a longtime friend of home and community based services in Oregon. Molly Holsapple was an active part of setting up Brokerage services in Oregon, and ensuring that the system was centered on and powered by people.

Oregon’s disability community lost a bright light this week with the passing of Molly Holsapple.

Molly was a driving force behind the creation of Oregon’s support service brokerage system and a steadfast champion for community employment for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Her insight, persistence, and belief in person-centered support helped shape the best parts of the system.

For those of us privileged to work alongside her, Molly was more than a policy leader — she was a mentor, a collaborator, and a compass. Her influence continues to guide our work and our values.

Thank you, Molly. You made such a lasting difference. The path you cleared endures. ✨

10/22/2025

Important update on SNAP benefits and the federal government shutdown.

The federal government shutdown is affecting funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). If the shutdown continues into November, SNAP benefits for November will not be issued until federal funding starts again.

You can still use any SNAP benefits already on your EBT card. SNAP funds do not expire right away. Your current balance will stay available during this time.

When federal operations resume, ODHS will issue November benefits as quickly as possible. The timing will depend on national systems that process benefits for many states, which may cause some delays.

We know this is stressful for many people who rely on SNAP. We are watching the situation closely and will share updates as soon as we have them.

Get more details here: https://www.oregon.gov/odhs/news/Pages/snap-updates.aspx

10/17/2025

Good information from our friends at OSAC.

Important information about SNAP benefits!

OSAC wants to make sure that self advocates in the I/DD community across the state are staying up to date on changes to SNAP benefits. Please share this post to get the word out in our community!

Right now, October SNAP benefits have not been impacted. People received their October benefits as usual, and anyone newly approved during October will also get their full benefits. ODHS received a memo from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that November benefits will be disrupted if a federal shutdown continues.

Here is what you can do to make sure you have access to food if your benefits are affected and how to stay informed:

1. Talk to your supporters to make a plan for you to access food if your benefits are affected. You can call your case managers and talk to them and ask them about local resources in your community.

2. Find out where your nearest food bank is by using the website: https://www.oregon.gov/odhs/food/pages/default.aspx?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

3. Contact 211info by dialing 2-1-1, texting your ZIP code to 898-211, or visiting www.211info.org.

4. Older adults and people with disabilities: Connect with the Aging and Disability Resource Connection of Oregon (ADRC) for help finding government and community resources. Call 1-855-673-2372 or visit www.adrcoforegon.org

5. Sign-up for an ONE Online account and download the Oregon ONE Mobile app at benefits.oregon.gov to get notices about your SNAP case. Here is a video to learn how to do that: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j85LjipK4PY&t=5s

6. Stay up to date with federal changes by visiting this ODHS webpage: https://www.oregon.gov/odhs/news/pages/federal-updates.aspx

10/16/2025

Budget conversations are already starting for the February 2026 Oregon Legislative Session. Oregon's funding situation is complicated, and the decisions that will have to be made are heavy. Read our new blogpost below, where we break down what we've learned to date.

Oregon adjourned its 2025 full legislative session in late June with a freshly adopted two-year state budget. One week later, the federal legislature passed House Resolution 1 (HR 1), and Oregon’s budget was suddenly hundreds of millions of dollars in the red.

10/16/2025

Very excited about OSAC's new advocate meetings! Check them out using the QR code below.

Self advocates in the I/DD community all over Oregon are invited to OSAC's Monthly meetings to connect with other self advocates in the state and learn together. We are stronger together!

We have two different meetings for self advocates, you are welcome to come to one or both!
Please register using the QR code or the links in the text below:

Connection and Education Meetings
Once every two months
First meeting is on Friday November 7th from 2-4pm
Registration link: https://forms.gle/6Yqawwy6x2Z3ZMnP9

Policy and Legislative Meetings
Once every two months
First meeting is on Friday December 5th from 2-4pm
Registration link: https://forms.gle/3mHvXSgHJk1AgVLp9

Contact us if you need any help with registering or have any questions by emailing: gabrielle.guedon@askosac.org

09/02/2025

With the federal government's overhaul of our nation's spending, we all have questions about what that will mean for programs like Medicaid. Click below to read a summary of what we know right now, and some useful links to track what happens next.

A summary of the information available about changes to the federal Medicaid program and what that means for Oregonians.