Oregon Partners in Policymaking

Oregon residents who are:

• Adults with developmental disabilities, OR

• Parents of children who have developmental disabilities

AND are highly motivated to create better communities for people with disabilities and their families.

We welcome cultural diversity and seek representation from all areas of Oregon.

Partners in Policymaking uses the federal definition of developmental disabilities when selecting participants.

A developmental disability is:
• A severe and lasting mental and/or physical impairment which occurs prior to age 22 and is likely to continue indefinitely.
• A disability resulting in substantial functional limitations in three or more major life activities, including self-care, speaking, understanding language, learning, mobility, ability to make decisions, living alone and financial independence.