Organization
Oregon Self Advocacy Coalition(OSAC)
The Oregon Self Advocacy Coalition is a statewide nonprofit run by people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to advocate for equal rights, self-determination, and full community inclusion across Oregon. OSAC brings together individuals and 18 local member groups to amplify a unified voice in the state legislature and in local communities throughout the state.
About
Founded and led by people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, OSAC is Oregon's preeminent self-advocacy network, uniting self-advocates and 18 local member groups from across the state. OSAC receives support from the Oregon Council on Developmental Disabilities and operates out of Portland.
What They Do
OSAC engages in legislative advocacy, self-advocacy skills training, leadership development, and community organising. The coalition educates members about disability history, disability rights, and disability pride, and works directly with state government on policy and budget priorities affecting Oregonians with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Who They Serve
OSAC primarily serves Oregonians with intellectual and developmental disabilities, with programming built around leadership by people with disabilities rather than on their behalf. Family members, supporters, and allied organisations are engaged through local member groups across the state.
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