Chamberlin House Inc.

10/22/2026

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10/21/2026

Oregon Self Advocacy Coalition reposted this video last week and we want to help them make it go viral. Please like and share!

Felicity shares her advocacy journey and encourages other people wi...

10/20/2026

Congratulations to Kirsten D. who is celebrating her 1 year work anniversary with CHI today!

10/19/2026

We are so sorry to hear of RJ's passing. 💔 We are grateful for his advocacy.

RJ Mitte made advocacy for cerebral palsy and disability awareness a tenet of his acting career.

10/17/2026

Congratulations!

Congratulations, Nicholas Kaasa!

Yesterday at our monthly staff meeting, The Arc Oregon celebrated Nicholas Kaasa, winner of the 2026 Ross Ryan Employment Self-Advocacy Award. We were joined by guests from ODHS Office of Developmental Disabilities Services and Full Access Brokerage as we all recognized Nick together.

Julie Huber of the Oregon Department of Human Services, Office of Developmental Disabilities Services, shared that the award honors Ross Ryan's commitment to employment and his voice as an advocate. Nominations grow every year, and Nick's application stood out even in a fiercely competitive field.

Ryley Newport remembered first meeting Nick about 10 years ago, when Nick was named student of the year and then signed up as a peer mentor to help people move from sheltered workshops into community jobs. Ryley also shared a favorite Ross Ryan line: "I changed the space by being there."

Ashley Herberholz, last year's recipient, told Nick, "I couldn't think of anybody better to accept this award."

In his remarks, Nick said, "A job is more than just a paycheck. It is a reason to get up in the morning. It is a place to belong." He thanked his team, Ross Ryan, and Lindsay Dutton, who nominated him. Lindsay said Nick embodies the spirit of "nothing about us without us."

Nick is a Trainer with The Arc Oregon, and he now trains new services coordinators and personal agents to do their jobs even better. We see his work every day, and it is wonderful to see it honored.

Congratulations, Nick, and thank you to ODHS, ODDS, and Full Access Brokerage for celebrating with us during National Disability Employment Awareness Month.

10/16/2026

What a great story! Another reason why we love living in the Pacific Northwest! Listen to the full podcast at

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10/15/2026

Chamberlin House is looking for people that share our passion! If you want to make a positive impact and play a key role in changing people’s lives through compassionate support – look no further.

Our schedule fits your schedule. We offer full-time, part-time, day shift, swing shift, overnights and weekends. we provide extensive paid training and growth opportunities for our staff. Explore our current openings to find out which position is right for you.

We offer incredible benefits:
Simple IRA with Employer Contribution
Paid Vacation Time
Paid Sick Time
Paid Holidays
Paid Training Programs
Growth Opportunties

Full-Time employees also receive: 100% Employer Paid Medical, Dental & Life Insurance

Apply today at

We are looking for people that share our passion! If you want to make a positive impact and play a key role in changing people’s lives through compassionate support – look no further.

10/14/2026

Dessert Day! Dessert Day! We 💙Dessert! If you are like us then you'll take one of each please! 😀🎂🍫🍦🍩🍰🍪🍬🍧🍨

10/13/2026

Lots of us remember Molly's story when it first came out. Finding Molly was a meaningful reminder of all that is lost when people with disabilities are shut away in institutions. What a lovely tribute to her memory and to her family!

At 6, Jeff Daly lost his 3-year-old sister, Molly, after she was institutionalized. Nearly 70 years later, a clown car helped him fulfill a 48-year promise.

10/12/2026

The Sander Guys take on the State Fair!