Publication of The Oregon Clarion is currently on hold as we consider making some changes. We are exploring whether or not to continue to publish the Clarion in its current form, make some changes to it, or perhaps produce a completely different kind of publication.

We need your help. Please take a minute to let us know what kind of publication would be most useful to you by answering some or all of the questions below. You can send your email response to clarion@ocdd.org or mail your response to: Clarion c/o OCDD, 540 24^th Place NE, Salem, OR 97301. Please return all responses by Wednesday, November 30, 2005.

1. What do you like about the Clarion? As we consider making changes, what aspects of the Clarion would you want to be sure are not lost?
2. What would you change? What changes would make the Clarion a publication that you would be sure to read?
3. Do you think there is a need for a different kind of publication that focuses on disabilities in Oregon? If so, what would it be or what would it look like?
4. How often would you like to receive a Council publication? What format would you prefer, electronic or hard copy?

 The last issue of the Clarion, July 2005, can be found on our website ( www.ocdd.org) in case you missed it. While we are considering these changes we don’t want you to miss out on any important information. Check out the DD Coalition website ( www.oregonddcoalition.org) for news and information and be sure to read your GO! Bulletin.

Thank you for taking the time to help us determine the future of The Oregon Clarion.

Sincerely,

Bill Lynch

Oregon Council on Developmental Disabilities