Jan Campbell

Jan Campbell is a tireless advocate for people with disabilities. In the 70’s, she was denied the right to teach because of her disability. Undeterred, Jan pursued a career in civil and human rights. For 23 years she served as the Disability Project Coordinator for the City of Portland and Multnomah County. Currently Director of Disability Awareness Resource Team (DART), a non-profit, that focuses on survivors living with a disability who are survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other crimes. They support and advocate with the survivor through the criminal justice and social service systems. Jan has chaired and served on numerous commissions, boards, and committees, both locally and at the state level.

She currently Chair’s TriMet’s Committee on Accessible Transportation, Co-Chairs the Special Transportation Fund Advisory Committee in the Metro area, and is past President and now Board Member of Disability Rights Oregon. Awards have been presented to her at the local, state and national level for her work in the area of disability.