ON-THE-MOVE COMMUNITY INTEGRATION Overview

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Phone: 503-287-0346

4187 SE Division St
Portland
Oregon 97202
USA
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TOP-RATED 2013

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Target demographics: Adults with intellectual disabilites/ developmental disabilities

Direct beneficiaries per year: 55 adults with special needs in our community inclusion program; 40 adults with special needs in our reading class; 10 adults with special needs in Socializing Colorfully; 30 nondisabled community members in disability awareness/ inclusive practice trainings

Someone who had 3 hours of volunteer time could: assist in a special event such as a dance workshop; offer guidance about our community garden plot; tutor a student in our free reading class; be a guest instructor leading a small group activity; help in the office.

Geographic areas served: Portland, OR and surrounding areas

Programs: Community Inclusion activities for adults with special needs
Free reading classes for adults with special needs
Socializing Colorfully program for persons of color with special needs
Trainings for community members, business, and organizations about disability issues and inclusive practices

Mission:

1. To assist adults with developmental disabilities in accessing meaningful, healthful, and environmentally responsible activities in our community.
2. To enrich the social fabric of our community through fuller participation of individuals with differences.
3. To increase social appreciation for human differences through modeling the celebration of diversity.

Results:

Only 5 years old, On-the-Move has grown from serving 7 individuals with disabilities to 55 participants with a waiting list. We started a free reading class in 2012 and have given 40 students with special needs the opportunity to work on independent living skills. We trained 30 community members in inclusion and disability issues. Our commitment to sustainability achieved the silver rating certification in Portland's sustainability at work program and we have been voted in Oregon's Top 100 Green businesses for two years. We are thankful of the community support that has allowed us so many accomplishments in such a short time!

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mwpdx13

10/22/13

On the Move is simply an incredible organization. The staff and volunteers strive to enrich the lives of participants through community immersion activities; while also increasing community awareness around issues that impact people diagnosed with developmental disabilities. As a volunteer I am ... more »

KellyPDX

10/07/13

It has been an absolute pleasure working with On-The-Move and seeing the program grow and thrive. They have gone out of their way to provide us with updates on their programs and acknowledge our contribution to the project... more »

moreauxr

10/03/13

I had the pleasure of working for On-the-Move before I sadly had to say goodbye to return to school. My time spent working for this wonderful organization was, to say the least, inspiring, and will not soon be forgotten. The staff, participants, and families involved are all unforgettable people who... more »

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