The Difference We Can Make
Last Updated on Sunday, 07 March 2010 19:57 Monday, 31 August 2009 07:15
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| People with disabilities have a higher rate of self-employment and small business experience (12.2%) than people with out disabilities (7.8%) 1 |
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| There are over 54 million Americans with disabilities - one in five Americans 2 |
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| Americans with disabilities currently control $175 billion in discretionary income 3 |
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| There are nearly 1 billion people with disabilities worldwide 4 |
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| The Oregon Disability Chamber represents the economic development interests for entrepreneurs with disabilities starting or expanding their own businesses. Starting and running your own business is a difficult task. There are special incentives and programs that the Oregon Disability Chamber members are knowledgeable and experienced with. We can help you or someone you know take their special skills or interests and turn them into profitable business ventures; programs that will not only make them self-sufficient and productive but give them confidence and assertiveness. Let these programs work for you and get the support of our enthusiastic members who have started their own businesses and can help you with all your questions and problems. |
| 1. U.S. Census Bureau 2. United States Department of Labor 3. U.S. Census Bureau 4. United Nations Population Reference Bureau All photos courtesy of Wikipedia - Creative Commons License |
Contact Us
Contact Us
Last Updated on Sunday, 07 March 2010 19:28 Friday, 03 July 2009 23:15
Oregon Disability Chamber
Is Located in the Avita Business Center
5257 NE MLK JR. BLVD.
Ste. 201
Portland, OR 97211
Telephone: (503) 998-9560
Email:
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How We Can Help You
Last Updated on Sunday, 07 March 2010 19:27 Saturday, 04 July 2009 01:11
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| We specialize in small business planning to meet your specific business needs | We specialize in marketing and sales development so you can successfully grow your business. |
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| We are a provider of the IDA program offering clients additional funding opportunities to build their business. Click Here for more information |
ODC Becomes An IDA Provider
ODC News
Last Updated on Sunday, 07 March 2010 19:49 Wednesday, 17 June 2009 19:08
2010 Update:
The ODC has been approved for another round of funding for the VIDA Savings- Match Program.
Our VIDA Orientation will be held on April 14th from 5:30 to 6:30 pm.
Location: The Avita Business Center
5257 NE MLK Jr. Blvd, Suite 201, Portland 97211
Please contact Sam for more information about the ODC's funding opportunity for your business at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
To learn more about the VIDA program, visit www.vidaoregon.org.
As a partnering member of CASA of Oregon, the Oregon Disability Chamber, provides VIDA grants to its clients.
- Are you thinking about starting a business?
- Has your business started to grow and you need some expansion money?
- Would additional funds for marketing or supplies help you to grow your business?
- If you answered Yes to one or more questions, then the IDA may be a perfect financial program for your business.
The IDA (Individual Development Accounts) program provides individuals with the opportunity to receive additional funding for your business. Individuals that qualify will complete a series of financial classes and then be eligible for the matching program. For every dollar that a person saves through the program, the IDA will match them 3 to 1 for up to $6,000 towards any business related item, including equipment, supplies, consulting, marketing, and association dues.
For more information about this amazing savings-match grant program, please contact Sam Sproson at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 503.998.9560.
This is not a loan! Funds have to be used for business expenses and do not have to be REPAID back to our agency. This is your money to help you build your business!
Community Forums
Community Forum
Last Updated on Friday, 24 July 2009 04:22 Saturday, 04 July 2009 00:25
Oregon Disability Chamber Community Forums
Meet our members and let them help you find the answers you need. Sign up and get extra resources to help promote your business, network with colleagues and peers and learn about business and disability resources.
Community forums are the current equivalent of the usenet groups and dial-up bulletin board systems that were the early seeds of the modern internet. Forums are a fantastic tool for building an online presence for any organization or community.