Disability Rights Oregon

Warning: post contains sensitive subject matter.

Every survivor of sexual assault deserves to be believed—including those with disabilities who are too often overlooked.

To every survivor reading this:
We believe you.
We support you.
You are not alone. 💜

To get help for you or a loved one, call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 or visit www.RAINN.org.

Since 2021, there have been eight incidents or patient deaths at the Oregon State Hospital. Every investigation that followed found significant federal compliance issues, records show.

The Oregonian's homelessness and mental health reporter Lillian Mongeau Hughes recently spoke with whistleblowers and other employees at the state hospital who believe recent changes will not fix the hospital’s culture or protect patients.

👉 Read the whole story and share your experiences with The Oregonian at https://ow.ly/NWR450YE2PH

There are currently two measles outbreaks in the Portland area. You can find a measles vaccination near you by visiting this webpage: https://www.easyvax.com/0

1. Click "+ Expand" under "Additional Vaccines"
2. Choose "MMR (measles, mumps, rubella)
3. Enter your zip code under "Find a Pharmacy" and click the button.
4. Choose your location and make an appointment

Thank you for working to keep yourself and people with disabilities healthy!