Disability Rights Oregon filed a lawsuit against the city of Grants Pass, arguing that its encampment restrictions discriminated against individuals with disabilities. The legal action led to a preliminary injunction requiring the city to restore previously available accessible camping sites, thereby supporting vulnerable homeless people.

Disability Rights Oregon filed a lawsuit against the city of Grants Pass, arguing that its camping ban discriminates against people with disabilities by failing to provide accessible camping facilities. The legal action led to a preliminary injunction requiring the city to restore previous capacity levels and ensure accessibility, marking a significant step in protecting marginalized groups.

Disability Rights Oregon, through its executive director Jake Cornett, condemned Trump's order freezing federal funds that support critical services, including legal aid for people with disabilities, calling it a cruel attack on vulnerable Americans and pledging to mitigate any negative impacts on their services.

Disability Rights Oregon filed a motion for contempt against the State of Oregon on January 7, 2025, alleging that the state has continuously failed to comply with a 22-year-old permanent federal injunction. The action highlights the organization's effort to enforce judicial mandates and protect the rights of individuals with mental illness who are adversely affected by prolonged detention.

Disability Rights Oregon praised the passage of Senate Bill 1508 and House Bill 4113 in Oregon, which aim to eliminate discriminatory practices in healthcare and improve access to lifesaving treatments for people with disabilities.

Disability Rights Oregon, along with partners, filed an emergency lawsuit against the City of Grants Pass, alleging that the city’s actions endanger the lives of homeless residents with disabilities and are both cruel and illegal.

Disability Rights Oregon celebrated the passage of SB 567, a bill that ensures Oregon’s crisis care guidelines remain non-discriminatory in healthcare settings. This legislative win, propelled by robust advocacy and executive leadership, marks a significant step toward protecting the rights of individuals with disabilities.

Following a judge's ruling that held Oregon’s state psychiatric hospital in contempt for violating court orders regarding the speedy admission of mentally ill defendants, Disability Rights Oregon announced it would seek to enforce the contempt order statewide. The initiative aims to ensure that mentally ill and disabled defendants receive timely evaluations and treatment, countering state inaction and protecting vulnerable populations.