Service and Solutions: The Oregon Forward Podcast
Service and Solutions: The Oregon Forward Podcast
Podcast Description
Real Jobs. Real Stories. Real Impact.
The Oregon Forward program is more than just a jobs initiative—it’s a movement empowering individuals with disabilities to build careers, gain independence, and make a lasting impact in their communities.
Join us as we shine a light on the incredible people behind the program—the dedicated staff, employers, and advocates who make it all happen. Each episode features inspiring guests, behind-the-scenes stories, and powerful conversations that showcase the real-world impact of Oregon Forward.
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The podcast focuses on themes of empowerment, career development for individuals with disabilities, and community impact. Episodes explore various topics such as the history of the Oregon Forward Program, personal journeys of staff and participants, and the importance of inclusive hiring practices. Specific episodes include conversations about the resilience of individuals overcoming barriers and the collaboration between businesses and the program to foster workplace inclusion.
Real Jobs. Real Stories. Real Impact.
The Oregon Forward program is more than just a jobs initiative—it’s a movement empowering individuals with disabilities to build careers, gain independence, and make a lasting impact in their communities.
Join us as we shine a light on the incredible people behind the program—the dedicated staff, employers, and advocates who make it all happen. Each episode features inspiring guests, behind-the-scenes stories, and powerful conversations that showcase the real-world impact of Oregon Forward.
In this episode of Services & Solutions, host Corey Jeppesen sits down with ODDS data analyst Andre Harboe to reveal why Oregon’s one-of-a-kind “hours worked” billing model for job coaching is about to face a major shakeup—and how missing a single hour in EXPRESS could cost providers up to 28% of their rate when the new numbers drop in mid-2026. Andre breaks down exactly what “direct contact” really means (hint: it’s more than just clocking in), why catching up on backbilling could be a game-changer, and how just a few small data tweaks now could safeguard those critical job coaching dollars. If you care about keeping community-supported employment thriving, you’ll want to hear this before it’s too late.
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