Multnomah County
Multnomah County I/DD Services
Children and adults
County eligibility assessment and service coordination for residents seeking developmental-disability supports.
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Portland metro resource guide
Portland metro autism & disability resources
Find a starting point for county services, housing, education, evaluation, recreation, and independent living around Portland.
Find the right starting point
Choose the area that fits what you need now. Each listing points to the organization that provides the service, so you can check current access details with them.
01 / 06 · County entry points and broad navigation
Start with local services
For publicly funded developmental-disability services, begin with the county where the person lives. The county determines eligibility; an autism diagnosis alone does not establish it.
Washington County
Washington County Developmental Disabilities
Children and adults
Entry point for county developmental-disability eligibility and services.
Visit provider’s page ↗Clackamas County
Clackamas County Developmental Disabilities
Children and adults
County eligibility, service coordination, and referrals for residents.
Visit provider’s page ↗Portland metro and statewide
211info
All ages and households
Navigation for housing, food, utilities, benefits, and other community needs. This is a broad referral service, not autism-specific.
Visit provider’s page ↗02 / 06 · Housing search and daily support are different services
Housing and support at home
A housing program may help find or pay for a place to live; supported living may provide assistance inside a home. Ask each provider which part it covers.
Portland tri-county
Community Vision — Housing Access
People with qualifying disabilities
One-to-one help with rental search, applications, tenant education, and moving in. The program lists eligibility criteria and a case-manager or personal-agent referral route.
Visit provider’s page ↗Ask provider about service area
Community Vision — Supported Living
People with developmental disabilities
Individual support for living in a person’s own home. Confirm funding authorization and staffing before planning around this option.
Visit provider’s page ↗Ask about metro locations
ALSO — Supported Living
Adults with I/DD
Daily-life and community-participation support in supported living settings. Ask a service coordinator about referral and funding.
Visit provider’s page ↗Multnomah County
Home Forward
Income-eligible households
Affordable housing and rental-assistance information. Program and property rules vary.
The 2026 waitlist application window is closed. This is not an available placement.
Visit provider’s page ↗Washington County
Washington County Housing Services
County households
Housing, shelter, and assistance pathways. Openings and eligibility depend on the specific program.
Visit provider’s page ↗03 / 06 · Early services, school access, college, and employment
Learning and work
Choose the entry that matches the person’s age and goal. Early childhood services, school advocacy, college accommodations, and vocational rehabilitation have different eligibility paths.
Multnomah County
Multnomah Early Childhood Program
Birth through age five
Early intervention and early childhood special education for eligible children.
Visit provider’s page ↗Washington County
Northwest Regional ESD EI/ECSE
Birth through age five
Developmental referral, evaluation, and early childhood services when a child is eligible.
Visit provider’s page ↗Clackamas County
Clackamas ESD EI/ECSE
Birth through age five
Screening, evaluation, and early childhood special education for eligible children.
Visit provider’s page ↗Portland metro and statewide
FACT Oregon
Families of children and youth
Help understanding special education, IEPs, advocacy options, and transitions.
Visit provider’s page ↗Portland metro campuses and online
PCC Accessible Ed & Disability Resources
Portland Community College students
Academic accommodations, accessible technology, and guidance on the college’s access process.
Visit provider’s page ↗Local metro offices
Oregon Vocational Rehabilitation
People whose disability affects employment
Employment planning and support for eligible applicants. A person can ask about the application and waitlist process.
All priority categories are currently closed; people on the waitlist are not being served now. Existing clients continue services.
Visit provider’s page ↗04 / 06 · Clinical options need individual intake
Autism evaluation and family support
These providers describe evaluation services. Ask about age, referral requirements, insurance, cost, and wait times directly.
Portland
OHSU Doernbecher Pediatric Autism
Children and teens
Pediatric autism evaluation and connection to related services. This is not an adult evaluation clinic.
Visit provider’s page ↗Hillsboro
New Leaves Clinic
Children, families, and adults
The clinic lists assessment and adult services, including autism-related concerns. Confirm the assessment offered for the person’s age.
Visit provider’s page ↗05 / 06 · Ways to participate together
Arts, games, and recreation
Schedules, fees, registration, and support-person policies change. Use the provider’s current program page before making plans.
West Linn and nearby
Club EMU
Ages vary by activity
Social activities for neurodivergent people. Check the organization’s current calendar for the next gathering and audience.
Visit provider’s page ↗Southeast Portland and online
PHAME
Adults with I/DD
Fine and performing arts classes, workshops, performances, and community. Start with its student inquiry process.
Visit provider’s page ↗Portland
Portland Parks Adaptive Recreation
Ages vary by activity
Adaptive recreation and inclusion support through Portland Parks & Recreation. Check activities and registration for the current term.
Visit provider’s page ↗Beaverton area
Tualatin Hills Adaptive & Inclusive Recreation
Ages vary by activity
Adaptive and inclusive recreation, including classes and activities. Check each program’s age, district pricing, and availability.
Visit provider’s page ↗06 / 06 · Practical support beyond a program list
Independent living, rights, and rides
These services can help with self-direction, legal information, and getting around. Eligibility and service area still matter.
Portland area
Independent Living Resources
People with disabilities
Peer support, independent-living information, referrals, and skill-building. Ask which services fit the person.
Visit provider’s page ↗Statewide
Disability Rights Oregon
Children and adults
Disability-related legal information and advocacy. Intake and representation depend on program priorities and capacity.
Visit provider’s page ↗Coverage varies
Ride Connection
People with disabilities and older adults
Transportation options including door-to-door rides where available. Confirm geographic eligibility and scheduling.
Visit provider’s page ↗Before you make a referral
- Are new participants being accepted? What is the actual wait?
- Is a formal diagnosis or county I/DD eligibility needed?
- What does it cost, and which funding or insurance is accepted?
- Is support provided, or should the person bring a support worker?
- What communication, sensory, and physical access is available?
- Is transportation included? How early must someone register?
Listings are educational starting points, not guarantees of eligibility, availability, or fit. Confirm details with each organization.