Community Resources

The City of Eugene

• Eugene Public Library* — Adaptive Technology equipment is available in the downtown library.

• Adaptive Recreation Classes — A variety of Adaptive Recreation classes are offered each season. See programs and classes.

Hilyard Community Center partners with local agencies and organizations serving people with disabilities. Community partners include:

• Community Rehabilitation Services of Oregon

• Early Childhood Coordination Agency for Referrals, Evaluations and Services (EC CARES)

• Joint Forces Dance Co. & DanceAbility

• Lane Independent Living Alliance

• Muscular Dystrophy Association

• Senior and Disabled Services

Autism/Aspergers

• Northwest Autism Foundation

Hearing

• Oregon Association of the Deaf

• Hearing Loss Association of Oregon

Vision

• Oregon Commission for the Blind

Other Resources

• 211Lane.org (United Way of Lane County) — on-line Community Resources for Lane County including a search for local agencies that provide assistance.

• Disability Resources for Oregon — Disability Resources Monthly Guide to Internet Resources.

• Handi-Cabs — provides accessible (wheelchair) ground transportation. Call at 541-342-3003.

• Lane Transit District — The LTD EZ Access Program offers services and products to assist people with disabilities with transportation that best suites their needs. All LTD buses are equipped with lifts. Ninety percent of the buses will kneel (lower), making that first step into the bus much easier.

• Mobility International USA — International exchange and International development for people with disabilities.

• Next Step Recycling — Recycles and sells used computers.

• OmniShuttle — provides accessible ground transportation to and from the airport. Call at 541-461-7959.

• Oregon State University Disability Access Services

• Oregon State University - Finding Help in Tough Times — managing the challenges of a recession.

• State of Oregon, Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Services — Oregon's Vocational Rehabilitation Division (VRD) provides rehabilitation services to persons with disabilities and makes eligibility decisions for disability benefits.

• Talking Book and Braille Service (TBABS) — Oregon State Library program to enhance the quality of life for print-disabled Oregonians through reading. Talking Book and Braille Service (TBABS) is committed to deliver,in partnership with libraries and other agencies, the best possible library service to all eligible Oregonians.

• University of Oregon, Center for Electronic Studying — CES is a research and development group in the University of Oregon College of Education investigating innovative applications of technology for middle school, secondary, and post-secondary students, their teachers and their schools.

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