Advocacy and Support Services

·         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

·         run by Idahoans with developmental disabilities

·         chapters in Moscow, Nampa, Boise, Pocatello and Idaho Falls

·         resources: guide to self-determination

·         membership

·         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

·         non-profit, advocacy agency serving people with disabilities in Idaho

·         information, education and individual assistance.

·         public policy advocacy

·         resources

·         publications

·         services

·         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

·         accessibility, education, and technology

·         frequently asked questions,

·         events

·         resources

·         news

·         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

·         shares our knowledge base with and provides direct services to all Idahoans

·         links

·         videos

·         assessment

·         computer lab

·         demonstration center

·         help families purchase items not available through other means that would assist their family member with a developmental disability to be successful and supported

·         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

·         Health information

·         Signature events

·         Resources

·         Parent training and information

·         Creative Access Art Center

·         Events calendar

·         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

·         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

·         community education organization

·         resources and links to help find legal assistance

·         seven offices in Idaho

·         guardianship

·         bankruptcy

·         wills/estates

·         much more