Oregon ODDS Seeks Community Input for 2027-2029 Budget Priorities
The Oregon Department of Human Services Office of Developmental Disabilities Services (ODDS) is gathering community input for its 2027-2029 budget. This feedback will influence future service contracts, emphasizing the need for high-quality, person-centered care in developmental disability programs amid resource constraints.
Oregon Department of Human Services Office of Developmental Disabilities Services, Oregon Department of Human Services, Marion-Polk County
Key Signals
- ODDS gathering community input for fiscal years 2027-2029 budget
- Potential future funding allocations may impact service providers
- Request for proposals likely to increase in Oregon's developmental disability sector
"Inclusivity is having a broad understanding of what it takes to be a person with disabilities in Oregon. It’s important to keep the door wide open and make sure we’re including everyone that needs us."
The Oregon Department of Human Services Office of Developmental Disabilities Services (ODDS) is conducting statewide community meetings to collect stakeholder feedback on budget priorities for fiscal years 2027-2029.
- Stakeholders can help shape budget decisions that are crucial for maintaining service quality in developmental disability programs.
- The focus on low caseloads suggests a potential need for high-quality providers to meet emerging requirements.
- Engagement with ODDS offers an opportunity for organizations to align service proposals with priorities related to inclusivity and support quality.
- Contractors should anticipate upcoming solicitations that may arise from the budget planning process and adjust their strategies accordingly.
- Outreach to ODDS and local brokerages can help organizations understand the evolving landscape in Oregon’s developmental disability services.
Agencies
- Oregon Department of Human Services Office of Developmental Disabilities Services
- Oregon Department of Human Services
- Marion-Polk County