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Here is contact information for many service providers in the Lane County, Oregon area, as compiled during KindTree's Autism Forums.   County Resources ASO-LCC Lane County Resource Guide   "Autism Rocks" T-shirts!! Note Cards by people with autism   Bridgeway House    345-0805    Pat Wigney Advocate and parent, networking and support for new diagnosis of ASD. Direction Service Jess Hart, Director of Administration 284-4727 direction service Case coordinating, advocacy, networking, counseling for Lane County families with children with disabilities and special needs, autism in particular. Oregon Technical Assistance Corporation Betsy LaCroix, OTAC OTAC promotes full participation in community life for individuals with disabilities, seniors and their families through the delivery of training, technical assistance and related services. 3886 Beverly Avenue NE, Suite I-21 Salem, Oregon 97305-1373 503-364-9943 (phone) Margaret Theisen Full Access Brokerage 1240 Charnelton  Eugene, Or  97401 284 5070, mtheisen@fullaccess.org Provides services to folks 18 and older referred by Lane County Case Managers as per Stanley Lawsuit/Universal Access settlement, case management and support services for adults with DD. Nan Lester, Asperger Counseling Northwest 541.345.8588, aspergercounseling@comcast.net, www.aspergercounseling.com Individual Counseling Group Therapy Assessment and Diagnosis Vocational Counseling and Job Development Department: Multiple clinic staff members with Community Rehabilitation Provider status through State Department of Vocational Rehabilitation Social Communication Skill Building Life Coaching Academic and Employment Disability Accommodation Advocacy Human Resource Education Mediation and Conflict Resolution Prescriptions for Service Dogs and Emotional Support Animals Mary-Minn Sirag KindTree Productions, Inc. 689-2228, sirag@mindspring.com Support group, Camp/Retreat, Art Show and sales, free computers, more...  www.kindtree.org Karuna Neustadt, Lane County DDS 682-3695, karuna.neustadt@co.lane.or.us Comprehensive services, referrals, case management, crisis management, foster care, protective services, more. View Lane County DD contact list here Child Development and Rehabilitation Center The CDRC improves the lives of individuals with disabilities or special health needs through leadership and effective partnerships with individuals, families, communities, and public and private agencies. We serve as an exemplary local, state, and national resource through our commitment to excellence in interdisciplinary clinical practice, research, education, policy development, and community service. Child Development and Rehabilitation Center/Eugene Clinical Services Building 901 E 18th Avenue (18th and Kincaid Street) Eugene, OR 97403 (800) 637-0700 cdrcinfo@ohsu.edu Benjamin Bell, The Brain Center 59 Santa Clara Ave  Eugene, OR 97404 689-7069, benjamin@braincenteronline.org Brain dysfunction and intervention strategies education Leslie Carter, Ph D 9735 SW Shady Lane #304  Tigard, OR  97223 503-968-8870, Lcarter@inetarena.com Autism evaluation, researcher, presenter: behavioral interventions, bio-feedback, therapy, relationship development, etc.     Robert and Arlene Schwartz, Parents 516 Adams Ave  Cottage Grove, OR  97424 942-9822, rsschwartz@earthlink.net. South Lane Autism Support Group: contact information Molly Elliott Hilyard Community Center, City of Eugene 2580 Hilyard  Eugene, OR  97405 682-6307, molly.t.elliott@ci.eugene.or.us Recreational services and programs for people with disabilities. Janice Medvin PO Box 10651  Eugene, OR  97440 517-7902, janice@robtobias.com Independent provider of individualized support for adults with autism. Amy Gibson, Ph D 291 W 12th Ave  Eugene, OR  97401 345-3526, gibson@jeffnet.org Family Therapist specializing in families with disabilities including ASD and with gifted children. Catherine Meeks 790 W 11th  suite A  Eugene, OR  97402 868-0661, cathmeeks@aol.com Group therapist at Looking Glass for youth with Aspergers. Rick Newton, Behavioral Consultant (private practice) and Associate Director, Mt. Angel Training Center & Residential Services (MATC-R) PO Box 78 Mt. Angel, Oregon 97362 503 845 9214,  rckne3@AOL.com Stephanie Wheeling, CIS Manager MATC-R 503 871 6541 MATC-R is a non profit residential and employment provider for people who experience a variety of developmental disabilities. Stephanie's program at MATC-R specializes in supporting individuals on the Autism continuum. This program contains sensory integration supports, structured environments and individualized approaches to community inclusion. MATC-R sees itself as on the front lines of a civil rights movement, building a community that embraces diversity and that emphasizes respect and equality for all. Rob Cook LILA, Lane Independent Living Alliance 99 W. 10th Avenue, Suite 117 P.O. Box 12106  Eugene, OR 97440 607-7020, lila@lilaoregon.org. Support for people with disabilities to assist with independent living Pam Ring, The ARC of Lane County 45 W Broadway  #205, Eugene, OR  97401 343 5256,  Pam.ring@arclane.org Support, recreation, respite care for people with disabilities. Dr. David A. Bove, N.D., L.Ac Dr. Virginia A. Oram, N.D. Licensed Naturopathic Physicians 400 East 2nd Ave  Suite 105 Eugene, 97401 343-2384, drbove@earthlink.net; virginia@droram.com    www.droram.com   www.drdavidbove.com Natural Health Care for Your Whole Family:  Nutrition, Homeopathy, Botanical Medicine, Detoxification, Acupuncture, Specialization in treating neurodegenerative (MS, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s) and neurodevelopmental (Autism spectrum, ADD/ADHD) disorders Willow Learning Center 87898 La Porte Drive, Eugene, OR  97402 541-485-1770 “A day at our center is designed to involve routine, planeed, and child-initiated activities that are fun and engaging - a work-systems approach to reach independence.” Dawn Stahlberg, Autism Training and Support 689 2327, stahlberg@autismtraining.com Quality professional services: Consulting, training, support services for 12+ w/autism spectrum disorders social skills classes, support groups, evaluations, referrals, more Judy Rinkin, COPE consultant 1 888 505 COPE, copejr@earthlink.net Training information for parents, professionals and community members. Making sure individuals with autism receive educational services Dee Dee Overholser FEAT member 367 2515, D2-O@attbi.com Support for families choosing behavioral treatments, applied behavioral analysis, legislative advocacy Penelope Youngfeather Developmental vision therapist 342-3100 Lifetime Eye Care (Dr. Carol Marusich) Vision therapy, visual skill development. sensory integration, visual exams Tracy Callaghan, Social Security, US govt. 465 6838, tracy.callaghan@SSA.gov Benefit coordinator for people with disabilities Gigi Aaron, Lane Regional Program gaaron@lane.k12.or.us Educational guidance for  pre-school and school age children Valerie Alexander Preschool/Elementary Autism Parent Support Group (Autism Training and Support) Consultation and tutoring, and parent training/support with an emphasis on Applied Behavior Analysis (through Specialized Academic Tutoring and Consultation) Valerie A. Alexander, M.S. Specialized Academic Tutoring and Consultation 541 484-2240 v@blueskydrive.com County Resources Arc of Lane County The Arc advocates to enhance the dignity, expand the opportunities, and protect the rights of persons with mental retardation and related developmental disabilities and their families. Blanche Fischer Foundation (BFF) BFF makes direct grants on behalf of individuals with physical disabilities. The aid may relate directly to the disability or may less directly foster independence. In accordance with the terms of Blanche Fischer's bequest, the foundation does not provide assistance for mental disability. Direction Service A multi-program family support agency that seeks to assist people with disabilities and special needs to live the fullest lives possible. Family and Community Development Program: Oregon State University The University of Oregon Extension Service provides this program that includes instruction in basic living skills and senior programming. Goodwill Industries of Lane and South Coast Counties Serves Lane and South Coast counties through employment, training, and education centers. Its business is to provide vocational opportunities to individuals with barriers to employment. Housing and Community Services Agency of Lane County Seeks to provide affordable, decent, safe and sanitary housing to low and moderate income families and households. Its SAIL program provides public transportation, nutrition, light housekeeping and other services at no cost to eligible elderly and disabled residents of public housing. Lane Lane County's most complete directory of locally available social services, including services geared to seniors and people with disabilities where available. Lane Community College Disability Services Disability Services (DS) strives to provide equal access to all students with qualifying, documented disabilities, in all of Lane's learning environments (main campus, outreach centers, community learning centers), as defined by federal legislation. Lane County Food Coalition A nonprofit community-based organization committed to a more secure and sustainable food system within Lane County. Planning food programs for seniors. Lane County Legal Services Programs Provides law service for seniors under the Lane County Law and Advocacy Center. Lane County, Oregon eGovernment Site This is Lane County's central information site about local government services and links. Lane County Crisis Response & Information Provides citizens with information on disaster preparedness. In the event of an emergency, the site can provide breaking news and directions for citizen response. Lane County Developmental Disabilities Services Program Provides a range of services for eligible individuals and their families including intake and eligibility determination, case management, protective services for adults, community-based residential and employment services, foster care for children and adults, self-directed supports, high school transition services and crisis resolution. Lane County Diversity Program This Web page contains PDF documents describing Lane County's diversity program and policies which affect seniors and people with disabilities. Lane County Human Services Commission Provides health, supportive housing, and human services on behalf of Lane County and the cities of Eugene and Springfield and through partnerships with other public, private nonprofit, and private community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, schools, utilities, and hospitals. Lane County Public Health Describes Lane County's immunization program and announces schedules of immunizations and other public clinic services. LaneCare Supports a significant percentage of services provided by Lane County Mental Health, funding outreach to facility-bound seniors and coordination with developmental disabilities. Lane Transit District The Transit District's EZ Access program is a package of products and services provided by LTD under the umbrella of Accessible Services. EZ Access offers an array of products and services to senior citizens and people with disabilities. OASIS: Eugene/Springfield OASIS is a unique educational program for mature adults who want to continue to grow, learn and be productive during the best years of their lives. OASIS serves over 7,500+ members' age 50 and better in Lane County. PeaceHealth: Oregon Region PeaceHealth provides health care in Oregon's southern Willamette Valley, including facilities and services for seniors and people with disabilities. Senior and Disabled Services (SDS) The Area Agency on Aging and Disability Services for Lane County, Oregon. In this role, the agency is responsible for planning and administering programs and services for people with disabilities and the elderly. Special Education: Lane Education Service District Provides information about special education services in Lane County schools. United Way of Lane County: Senior Companion Program Improves the quality of life for citizens of Lane County by assisting disabled and isolated adults with supportive services and companionship. The Senior Companion Program provides older, low-income volunteers with opportunities for training, personal growth, and community participation.