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A donated accessible home
Oregon Spinal Cord Injury Connection received Mortensen House, a remodeled two-bedroom property created for independent living by Michael Mortensen, who died in 2025. Its features include a roll-in shower, adaptable kitchen, adjustable bed, caregiver area, accessible laundry, therapy equipment and backup power. The donation followed discussions with Mortensen’s sister, Lois, who said her brother wanted the home to remain available to people with spinal cord injuries.
A bridge after rehabilitation
OSCI intends the property to support people whose permanent homes are not ready after rehabilitation. Residents can learn daily routines and reconnect with community life, while staff determine which services are useful during the program’s first year. The house is in a suburban neighborhood with limited transit and no nearby hospital, complicating its use as transitional housing. Guests must have an SCI/D, an accessible destination, care arrangements and a transition plan.
Funding and eligibility
A Reeve Foundation grant has helped, but OSCI is seeking $30,000 for property management, community health workers and possible expansion planning. Residents arrange their own caregiving, although community workers can help identify resources. Intended stays range from one week to three months, with a reported fee of $250 weekly and inability to pay alone not disqualifying an applicant. OSCI says the home has hosted five guests while preparing for its first newly injured resident; it also lists wheelchair-user rentals at $250 nightly.
