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The Barbara Roberts Human Services Building in Salem houses the central offices of the Seniors and People with Disabilities Division. (Oregon State Archives Photo)
Present Duties
The Seniors and People with Disabilities Division (SPD) is responsible for the administration of programs that increase the independence of, and help protect, seniors and people with disabilities. Its functions include abuse investigation, licensing and/or certifying of nursing facilities and community based care providers, oversight and provision of case management services, and help in arranging and paying for in-home services through programs such as Oregon Project Independence or Brokerage Support Services. Many of the services are provided to clients through local Area Agency on Aging (AAA) or county Community Developmental Disabilities Program offices.
Another SPD function is eligibility determination for federal Social Security Disability benefits.
Agency Subdivisions
Information about this agency's divisions, offices, programs, etc.
Contact Information
Mailing Address: 500 Summer St. NE, E02, Salem 97301-1073
Telephone: 503-945-5811; TTY: 503-282-8096
Fax: 503-373-7823
General E-mail: spd.web@state.or.us
Contact: Vacant, Assistant Director
Administrative Rules Coordinator E-mail: Christina Hartman
Records Officer E-mail: Cathy Cooper
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Legal and Legislative Information
Human Services Budget Analysis (pdf) - by Legislative Fiscal Office
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Records, Publications and General Information
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