Oregon’s last institution for people with developmental disabilities, Eastern Oregon Training Center in Pendelton, Ore., closed it’s doors this week. The final three clients moved out on Tuesday. Oregon now joins Alaska as the only states that do not have an Intermediate Care Facility (ICF/MR). You can read more about the closure here.

Tom Magenheimer, Shawnell Funetes and Marsha Wilson were recently honored by the Oregon Rehabilitation Association (ORA) as recipients of the 2009 Works of Heart Award. Tom, Shawnell and Marsha all work in Shangri-La’s Housing Program and carry out Shangri-La’s Mission with passion, compassion and competency. We are all honored by their recognition, grateful for their [...]

Down Syndrome… the words can strike terror in any parent’s heart, yet, it’s a reality many families live with. The stigma of having Down Syndrome can be great. In the past, many people with Down Syndrome where put in institutions and treated as less than human. Fortunately, times are changing and there have been great [...]

Shangri-La’s CEO, Jan Kral, recently received the Oregon Rehabilitation Association’s (ORA) Al Award for 2009. The award is the most prestigious given by ORA and is presented annually to the individual who has demonstrated “significant contributions to the development, expansion or improvement of rehabilitation facilities and programs, for the ultimate benefit of people with disabilities.” [...]