In what can be a stressful time, it is important for students and their families to know that they are not alone. There are many resources to help people get the help they need. The following organizations can provide information, education and/or other resources that can better the life of people with disabilities and/or low income.
National Association of Blind Students vision disabilities
Address Line 1 | National Association of Blind Students | ||
Phone | (828)989-5383 | ||
Website | http://nabslink.org/ | ||
clb5590@gmail.com | |||
Description | · vision disabilities
· promote the equality of the blind by serving as a source of information, · forum for networking and · vehicle for collective action for blind students · providing information on upcoming conference calls put on by the membership committee, scholarship opportunities, · happenings at convention and · various other topics of interest to students |
Idaho Self-Advocate Leadership Network general diabilities
Address Line 1 | Idaho Self-Advocate Leadership Network | ||
Address Line 2 | 1878 W. Overland Road | ||
City, State, Zip | Boise | ID | 83707 |
Phone | (208)283-7028 | (208)539-7385 | |
Website | http://www.idahocdhd.org/ | ||
IdahoSALN@gmail.com | |||
Description | · for Idahoans with developmental disabilities
· run by Idahoans with developmental disabilities · chapters in Moscow, Nampa, Boise, Pocatello and Idaho Falls · resources: guide to self-determination · membership |
Consortium for Idahoans with Disabilities general disability
Address Line 1 | Consortium for Idahoans with Disabilities |
Website | http://www.idahocdhd.org/ |
colleen@syringfp.com | |
Description | · coalition of Idaho agencies and organizations concerned with issues affecting people with disabilities
· promote and protect the rights of people with disabilities to meaningful personal choice and self determination · promote the right to independence and self sufficiency for people with disabilities · promote the right to inclusive, adapted, accessible services, residences, education, health care and employment for people with disabilities · information on legislation · resources |
DisAbility Rights Idaho general disability
Address Line 1 | DisAbility Rights Idaho | ||
Address Line 2 | 4477 Emerald Street, Suite B-100 | ||
City, State, Zip | Boise | ID | 83706-2066 |
Phone | 208-336-5353 | 800-632-5125 | |
Fax | 208-336-5396 | ||
Website | http://www.disabilityrightsidaho.org/ | ||
info@disabilityrightsidaho.org | |||
Description | · human rights organizations
· non-profit, advocacy agency serving people with disabilities in Idaho · information, education and individual assistance. · public policy advocacy · resources · publications · services |
The Center for Self-Determination general disability
Address Line 1 | The Center for Self-Determination | ||
Address Line 2 | 35425 Michigan Ave.W | ||
City, State, Zip | Wayne | MI | 48184 |
Phone | (734) 722-7092 | ||
Fax | (734) 467-7639 | ||
Website | http://www.centerforself-determination.com/ | ||
Description | · non-profit organization
· primary clearinghouse, training and technical assistance source on Self-Determination · devoted to working within the public and private sector to move power and authority over resources directly to individuals with disabilities, families and allies. · Services include training, education, consulting · Newsletter · resources |
Idaho Council for Deaf and Hard of Hearing hearing impaired
Address Line 1 | Idaho Council for Deaf and Hard of Hearing | ||
Address Line 2 | 1720 Westgate Dr., Suite A2 | ||
City, State, Zip | Boise | ID | 83704 |
Phone | (208)334-0879 | (208)473-2122 VP/V | |
Fax | 208-334-0952 | ||
Website | http://www.cdhh.idaho.gov/ | ||
snows2@dhw.idaho.gov | |||
Description | · resource for issues pertaining to deafness, hearing loss, advocacy,
· accessibility, education, and technology · frequently asked questions, · events · resources · news |
Idaho Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired vision disabilities
Address Line 1 | Idaho Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired | ||
Address Line 2 | 341 W. Washington St., PO Box 83720 | ||
City, State, Zip | Boise | ID | 83720-0012 |
Phone | (208) 334-3220 | 1-800-542-8688 | |
Fax | (208) 334-2963 | ||
Website | http://www.icbvi.state.id.us/ | ||
Description | · assists blind and visually impaired persons
· help achieve independence by providing education, · developing work skills, · increasing self-confidence and · helping them remain employed or prepare for employment · services such as VR, school to work transition, assessment and training center · much more
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Idaho Center for Assistive Technology general disability
Address Line 1 | Idaho Center for Assistive Technology | ||
Address Line 2 | 5420 W. Franklin Rd, Ste A. | ||
City, State, Zip | Boise | ID | 83705 |
Phone | 208-377-8070 | 888-289-3259 | |
Fax | 208-322-7133 | ||
Website | http://idahocat.webs.com/ | ||
info@idahocat.org | |||
Description | · authority on tools for people with disabilities
· shares our knowledge base with and provides direct services to all Idahoans · links · videos · assessment · computer lab · demonstration center |
Family Support 360 Project general disability
Address Line 1 | Family Support 360 Project | ||
Address Line 2 | 121 West Sweet Ave | ||
City, State, Zip | Moscow | ID | 83843 |
Phone | (208) 885-6095 | ||
Website | http://resources.211.idaho.gov.bowmansystems.com/ | ||
Description | · help families locate resources in their local communities and connect with other families
· help families purchase items not available through other means that would assist their family member with a developmental disability to be successful and supported |
Idaho Federation of Families emotional, behavioral, or mental disorders
Address Line 1 | Idaho Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health | ||
Address Line 2 | · 704 North 7th Street | ||
City, State, Zip | Boise | ID | 83702 |
Phone | (208)433-8845 | ||
Website | http://idahofederation.org/ | ||
cshotton@idahofederation.org | |||
Description | · family-run nonprofit advocacy organization
· promotes and seeks solutions for mental health well being for our children and youth · work with government, nonprofit, and for-profit organizations for the needs of children with emotional, behavioral, and mental disorders and their families · a chapter of the National Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health · parent webinars, blog, training materials |
Idaho Parent Unlimited, Inc general disabilities
Address Line 1 | Idaho Parent Unlimited, Inc | ||
Address Line 2 | 500 S 8th Street | ||
City, State, Zip | Boise | ID | 83702 |
Phone | (208) 342-5884 | (800) 242-IPUL (4785) | |
Fax | (208) 342-1408 | ||
Website | http://www.ipulidaho.org/ | ||
amy@ipulidaho.org | |||
Description | · Assists families of children with disabilities
· Health information · Signature events · Resources · Parent training and information · Creative Access Art Center · Events calendar |
Idaho Task Force on the Americans with Disabilities Act/ Northwest ADA Center-Idaho general disabilities
Address Line 1 | Northwest ADA Center Center for Continuing Education in Rehabilitation University of Washington |
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Address Line 2 | 6912 220th St S.W., Suite 105 | ||
City, State, Zip | Mountlake Terrace | WA | 98043 |
Phone | (208)841-9422 | 1-800-949-4232 | |
Website | http://dbtacnorthwest.org/idaho | ||
dananwadacenteridaho@gmail.com | |||
Description | · new cooperative project in Idaho
· provides up-to-date information, referrals, resources, and training on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) · help you understand your rights and obligations according to the ADA |
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI-Idaho) mental disabilities/illness
Address Line 1 | National Alliance on Mental Illness | ||
Address Line 2 | 3803 N. Fairfax Dr., Suite 100 | ||
City, State, Zip | Arlington | VA | 22203 |
Phone | (703) 524-7600 | (800) 950-6264 | |
Fax | (703) 524-9094 | ||
Website | http://www.nami.org/ | ||
Description | · nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization
· dedicated to building better lives those affected by mental illness · advocates for access to services · treatment, · supports · research · commitment to raise awareness and build a community for hope for all of those in need · work in local communities · raise awareness · provide essential and free education, advocacy · support group programs |
Idaho Legal Aid all
Address Line 1 | Idaho Legal Aid Services | ||
Address Line 2 | 633 Main Street , Suite 103 | ||
City, State, Zip | Lewiston | ID | 83501 |
Phone | (208) 743-1556 | ||
Fax | (208) 743-3261 | ||
Website | http://www.idaholegalaid.org/ | ||
Description | · non-profit Idaho law firm
· community education organization · resources and links to help find legal assistance · seven offices in Idaho · guardianship · bankruptcy · wills/estates · much more |