To increase awareness and access to the services of the Oregon Commission for the Blind among Oregonians who are blind or have visual disabilities, employers, and communities, in order to promote employment outcomes.To increase the number of individuals applying for and achieving employment through Vocational Rehabilitation services with the Oregon Commission for the Blind.To expand employment opportunities for individuals who are blind or have visual disabilities by implementing and providing technical assistance on promising practices, knowledge, and experience.The ODC acts as a coordinating link between and among public and private organizations serving individuals with disabilities, with the mission of securing economic, social, legal and political justice for individuals with disabilities through systems change. A majority of the members are individuals with disabilities. The Oregon Disabilities Commission (ODC) is a Governor-appointed commission housed in the Department of Human Services, composed of 15 members broadly representative of major public and private agencies who are experienced in or have demonstrated particular interest in the needs of individuals with disabilities. Oregon Disabilities Commission Partnership Licensing and supporting business owners who operate food service and vending operations in public buildings and facilities throughout the state.Helping seniors and individuals with vision loss who are unable to work live with the highest levels of independence and self-sufficiency so that they can remain independent in their homes and active in their communities.Training Oregonians in the alternative skills related to blindness such as adaptive technology, white cane travel, braille and activities of daily living.Supporting youth who are blind in the transition from high school into a career path/employment.Supporting Oregon businesses in hiring and retaining qualified job seekers who are blind in their workforce.Helping Oregonians who are blind get and keep jobs that allow them to support themselves and their families.
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The Oregon Commission for the Blind was established in 1937 as a state agency to provide services to Oregon’s citizens who experience vision loss and need specialized training and support to live full and productive lives.
Project E3 is Partnering with the Oregon Commission for the Blind
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