Advocates for Life Skills and Opportunity (ALSO)

Individual and Family ServicesOregon, United States51-200 Employees

Advocates for Life Skills and Opportunity (ALSO) is a nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Oregon. It operates in the Portland metro area and across multiple counties, including Deschutes, Klamath, Umatilla, Josephine, Jackson, and Harney, focusing on helping people with intellectual and developmental disabilities live more independently and participate fully in their communities. The organization emphasizes person-centered, residential supported living arrangements that support individuals in their homes, at work, and in community settings.

ALSO offers employment-related services and opportunities designed to enable individuals to live the life they choose, aligning support with the belief that ability, not disability, should guide care. Its mission is to promote the full inclusion of people experiencing disabilities in community life, aiming for equitable access to supports and services that foster self-determination and a satisfying quality of life. Founded in 1997 and based in Portland, the organization anchors its work in values such as trust, teamwork, and innovation to support both the people served and the staff.

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