Legislation
Effective July 1, 2000, requires all hospitals and birthing centers with more than 200 live births per year to screen the hearing of all infants within one month of their birthdate. An attempt to conduct this screening to be made prior to discharge. Hospitals and birthing centers with less than 200 births per year to provide information to parents on the importance of newborn hearing screening tests. Requires parent notification of screening results, referral information for follow-up diagnosis, and annual report of screening results to the Health Division of the Department of Human Resources. Directs this Division, in cooperation with the Child Development and Rehabilitation Center and the Oregon Health Sciences University, to develop, on an annual basis, a list of screening devices; descriptions of protocols; and a list of sources for follow-up diagnostic and early intervention services. Establishes right to parent objection to screening on religious grounds and right to procedure irrespective of ability to pay. Establishes an advisory committee to be appointed by the Health Division.
Citation: ORC Ann. 3701.503 through 3701.507
S.B. 575
Web Resources
Child Development & Rehabilitation Center
From the University Affiliated Program at the Oregon Health Sciences University: The mission of the University Affiliated Program at Oregon Health Sciences University is to empower individuals with developmental disabilities to improve the quality of their lives by developing, enhancing and sustaining culturally sensitive areas of support systems which function across the entire life span and include all domains of daily life.
http://www.ohsu.edu
Easter Seals Oregon
Easter Seals Oregon is a non-profit, community-based health agency that serves more than 5,500 people with disabilities and their families through program centers in Portland, Salem, Eugene and Medford.
http://or.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=ORDR_homepage
Oregon Department of Education
The relentless pursuit of each student's success is the vision of the Oregon Department of Education. Oregon can truly put kids first by assuring that its schools follow the best practices in education and cutting-edge research.
http://www.ode.state.or.us/
Office of Special Education
The OSE is responsible to ensure that students with disabilities and those who are talented and gifted benefit from an enhanced education system - the Oregon Advantage. We partner with parents, educators, and others committed to the relentless pursuit of success for each child. We support programs that enhance student achievements and maximize graduation rates for all students.
http://www.ode.state.or.us/sped/index.htm
Oregon Health Division
Public Health Builds Healthy Communities. http://www.ohd.hr.state.or.us/
Doernbecher Children's Hospital Foundation
Welcome to Doernbecher Children's Hospital. Doernbecher provides the widest range of health care services for children in Oregon and Southwest Washington. Click a button on the right to learn about Doernbecher's specialties and services. http://www.ohsu.edu/doernbecher/dchf.html
Oregon Lions Sight & Hearing Foundation
To serve Lions Clubs by supporting their efforts in humanitarian assistance, including but not limited to sight, hearing, diabetes awareness and positive youth development. http://www.orlions.org/
Oregon School for the Deaf
OSD is a 24-hour Total Communication environment for Oregon students, ages 5-21, that provides access to language, optimum educational programs and nurtures growth and development. http://www.osd.k12.or.us/
Oregon NICHCY
Resources From National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilites (NICHCY). http://www.nichcy.org/stateshe/or.htm
