The Arc Of Oregon
The Arc Of Oregon
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About this organization
Mission
Mission: The Arc Oregon, together with its network of members and affiliated chapters, advocates for the rights and full community participation of all children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Vision: The Arc Oregon envisions a world in which all persons have the support and opportunities they need for personal development and independence, interdependence with family and friends, and inclusion in the community.
About
THE GUARDIANSHIP, ADVOCACY & PLANNING SERVICES (GAPS) PROGRAM ENSURES A HIGH QUALITY OF LIFE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES THROUGH GUARDIANSHIP, ADVOCACY, AND HEALTH CARE REPRESENTATION SERVICES. AS A GUARDIAN, GAPS ADVOCATES AND MAKES DECISIONS CONCERNING EACH INDIVIDUAL'S HEALTH, EMPLOYMENT, RESIDENTIAL, COMMUNITY, AND QUALITY OF LIFE NEEDS. ADDITIONALLY, WE ADVOCATE FOR THE RIGHTS OF ALL PEOPLE TO HAVE A VOICE IN PLANNING THEIR OWN LIVES. WE DO THIS BY EDUCATING AND COACHING PROFESSIONALS AND FAMILY MEMBERS WHO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO PEOPLE AT HOME, AT WORK, AND IN THE COMMUNITY. WE TEACH PRACTICAL SKILLS TO HELP SUPPORT PEOPLE WITH THE DIGNITY AND RESPECT THEY DESERVE SO THEY CAN LIVE FULL LIVES AND REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS VALUED MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY. CURRICULUM FOR ALL OF OUR COURSES IS DEVELOPED USING THE EVIDENCED-BASED PRINCIPLES OF PERSON CENTERED PRACTICES AND POSITIVE BEHAVIOR SUPPORTS, TO ENSURE THAT THOSE WHO SUPPORT PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES DO SO IN A MANNER THAT PUTS THE PERSON BEING SUPPORTED AT THE CENTER OF ALL DECISION MAKING. WE HELD PUBLIC TRAINING EVENTS ON A VARIETY OF TOPICS RELATED TO PERSON CENTERED PRACTICES, POSITIVE BEHAVIOR SUPPORTS, AND AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER. THESE TRAINING EVENTS ALSO INCLUDED TRAINING PROVIDED UNDER TWO CONTRACTS WITH THE OREGON OFFICE OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY SERVICES FOR BEHAVIOR CONSULTANT TRAINING AND THE OREGON INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT PLAN. IN ADDITION TO PUBLIC TRAINING EVENTS, OUR SPECIALISTS PROVIDED PRIVATE TEAM TRAINING TO EMPLOYEES OF ORGANIZATIONS THAT SERVE PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, CONDUCTED PRIVATE CONSULTATIONS WITH FAMILIES SUPPORTING SOMEONE WITH A DISABILITY AT HOME, AND PROVIDED ONE-TO-ONE MENTORSHIP FOR BEHAVIOR CONSULTANTS.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing reveals the mission of the non-profit as “The arc of oregon, together with its network of members and affiliated chapters, advocates for the rights and full community participation of all children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.”.
When detailing its functions, they were listed as: “The arc of oregon, together with its network of members and affiliated chapters, advocates for the rights and full community participation of all children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.”.
- According to the law, the state where the non-profit operates has been reported as OR.
- The filing specifies that the non-profit's address in 2020 was 2405 FRONT ST NE SUITE 120, SALEM, OR, 97301.
- As of 2020, the non-profit's form shows they have a total of 26 employees.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Provides credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$149,847.
- The CEO compensation scheme within the organization is based on a review and endorsement process by a neutral entity.
- The organization elects its board members.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 13 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1957.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $1,011,406 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $153,089 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.