Former Linn-Benton Community College student Cody Gotchall studies through the eLearn program at Chemeketa Community College. When he’s not busy with schoolwork, Cody Gotchall volunteers with nonprofit organizations that support people with special needs.
Several organizations provide services and programs to people with special needs. Below are a few examples:
Easterseals
A 90-year-old charity, Easter Seals provides high-quality services and resources to adults and children with special needs and disabilities. These are made available on an individualized basis and are designed to help each person overcome the obstacles they face on their way to reaching their goals.
Parents Helping Parents
Since 1976, Parents Helping Parents (PHP) has been providing community services, support groups, and crisis support to families of children with special needs. The agency works with families of children of all backgrounds and ages who require special services to due everything from illness and accidents to mental health issues and learning disabilities.
Allies, Inc.
Dedicated to giving people with special needs the same opportunities and experiences as those without, Allies, Inc. offers programs from music to farming. In addition to recreational programs available through the organization, Allies, Inc. helps members with the housing and healthcare they need to be independent.
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