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our mission
The mission of Independence Northwest is to support people with developmental disabilities to access resources necessary to ensure equality, respect, independence and complete ownership over their lives. The principles of self-determination are at the heart of our approach; we firmly believe that freedom, authority, autonomy, responsibility and confirmation are key aspects to the success of anyone and everyone.

Independence Northwest was formed for the sole purpose of providing support services to individuals within the constructs of the brokerage model. That model is founded on the principles of self-determination and therefore inherent in everything that we as an organization do.

We contract with the State of Oregon Department of Human Services to support 450 adults with disabilities in the metropolitan area (Multnomah, Clackamas and Washington counties).


 


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Brokerages face serious cuts to funding in February 2012. Please check out INW's advocacy initiative The Dear Legislator Project to learn how you can help preserve essential services!


house bill 3618
Have questions about House Bill 3618 and what it means to you as a brokerage customer or a provider of services? Interested in learning more about the new workers' comp and training entitlement? Wondering about current union organizing efforts?
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high school transition resources
Be sure to check out our ever-growing list of resources for people transitioning out of high school. This is a critical time of change and the more information you're armed with as a student or family member, the better. Read More



brokerage 101
Just getting started? New to the Brokerage system? Here's a list of frequently asked questions to get you acquainted with Support Services. Also, be sure to check out the Roadmap to Support Services in four languages: English, Spanish, Vietnamese and Russian.
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audio programs on disabilities
Check out our newly added list of links to some great public radio shows dealing with the experience of developmental disabilities in our society.
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meet our board of directors
Ever wonder what the roles and responsibilities of a nonprofit Board of Directors are? Meet our founding board members and learn more about the expectations of nonprofit governance.
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