Developmentally Disabled Program
Mission Statement
Umatilla County Community Developmental Disabilities Program is committed to health and safety, choice and community inclusion
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
Developmental Disabilities are severe, chronic disabilities, which are attributed to intellectual or physical disabilities, or a combination of such impairments. Some conditions typically associated with developmental disabilities are: epilepsy, cerebral palsy, autism, and intellectual disabilities. Developmental disabilities are manifested before the age of twenty-two, and are likely to continue indefinitely. The disability must significantly affect the person’s abilities in at least two of the following areas: communication, capacity for independent living, economic self-sufficiency, learning, mobility, self care and/or self direction. As a result of the disability the person may require lifelong supports and services.
Disability Rights Of Oregon
Disability Rights Oregon is pleased to announce that the Association of Oregon Centers for Independent Living and 8 individuals with mobility and/or visual impairments have entered into a class action settlement agreement with the Oregon Department of Transportation to address missing and non-compliant curb ramps and traffic signals on the entire state highway system. This involves over 12,000 curb ramp locations. ODOT is agreeing to bring them into compliance with the ADA and its regulations over a 15-year period – with 75% of the curb ramps completed by 2027. There are many other important provisions, including the appointment of an Accessibility Consultant, a public complaint process, and a way to request that an audible pedestrian signal be installed.
AOCIL v. ODOT Settlement Agreement
ODOT Notice of Proposed Class Action Settlement
ODOT ADA Appendix B - audible pedestrian signals
Appendix C - High Priority Locations
Important Links
Contact Informaton
Phone Number: 541-276-0452
Fax Number: 541-276-6438
Pendleton, OR 97801
Kim Weissenfluh
Program Manager
kim.weissenfluh@umatillacounty.net
Audra Lee Smalley
Eligibility Specialist
audralee.smalley@umatillacounty.net
Sandra Chapman
Program Specialist
sandra.chapman@umatillacounty.net
Becky Carter
Services Coordinator
becky.carter@umatillacounty.net
Katie Clark
Services Coordinator
katie.clark@umatillacounty.net
Amy Pearson
Services Coordinator
amy.pearson@umatillacounty.net
Samantha French
Services Coordinator
samantha.french@umatillacounty.net
Kimberly Rehder
Services Coordinator
kimberly.rehder@umatillacounty.net