Shangri-La, The Oregon Rehabilitation Association and the Oregon Council on Developmental Disabilities hosted a briefing and tour for Representative Tina Kotek, D, District 44, NW Portland. Representative Kotek is a member of the Ways and Means committee and a long time advocate for Oregonians who are also disadvantaged. She is known for her compassionate and [...]

If ever there was any proof that love has no boundaries, it would have to be Sharon and Gordon’s love story. This story was first published in the Serenity Hospice Journeys Summer 2009 Newsletter. We’d like to thank Serenity Hospice for graciously giving us permission to post it here for your to read. We are [...]

Dear Friends, I just came across some terrific advice from our friend Robin Rose. Robin will be presenting at Shangri-La’s Learn Teach and Act Conference June 1 and 2. We at Shangri-La love her practical, focused training that is based not only on experience and social interaction but includes hard science as well. If you [...]

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.” [...]