June, 1999, Issue VOLUME 5, NUMBER 4 State re-energizes focus on employment A majority of individuals with developmental disabilities are under employed A best practices model: Family management Grant Program Smart, persistent and nosy," are still watchwords for Debra McLean... States get wakeup calls from waitlist advocates The Arc of Oregon's Unlock the Waitlist Campaign rally draws 300 supporters. EDITORIAL Should everyone be employed? Thoughts from Lurchville We're on the final countdown until Molly is done with school -- forever. "What's next?" What a workplace needs GUEST OPINION On the enthusiam of the newly converted (slots, that is) Regarding Clarion article (February, 1999) on Richard Hegi's move from a service provider. SNAPSHOTS OF STATE FUNDED EMPLOYMENT OPTIONS Sheltered Employment Mariah Langer rides the public transit van nearly every day... Supported Employment A sharp eye for detail, an excellent memory, and good skills with numbers... Alternatives to Employment Wayne Robinson flashes an enthusiastic thumbs up when asked if he would like to work for a paycheck. ASK THE OREGON ADVOCACY CENTER Transition services must be individualized Self-Directed Support programs reviewed Steering committees have been busy over the last year developing three year plans. "Avoiding Future Shock After High School... What's Next?" October 15 &16, Greenwood Inn, Beaverton Join the Partners in Policymaking class of 2000 The Community Partnerships Project is recruiting for the year 2000 class... Special education advocacy training offered in Spanish Community Partnerships is offering its Community Education Project training in Spanish... Inclusive Child Care Pilot Project launched A new project is helping to increase access to child care for families of children with special needs. Activist poet to address statewide inservice Laura Hershey, Denver will give the keynote address at the Oregon Inservice... We packed the house! Parents, self-advocated and professionals filled the Governor's office on March 8... New home for Home of Your Own Program In March the HOYO program became part of Mainstream Housing Inc.

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