Some of the biggest questions for parents of students leaving high school is whether their child is ready to live independently in homes of their own in the community, and/or if they need to continue to live at home or some other living arrangement. Moving out on their own is a big step. For students with disabilities, community living services may be lifelong and include various skill-building opportunities in areas such as safety, personal budgets, housekeeping, personal care and nutrition. Some students may need support services during the day, 24 hours a day or only a few hours per month to help with every day activities, depending on the needs of the person. Some of these activities may focus on increasing communication skills, decreasing challenging behaviors, increasing independence, teaching skills for everyday life and encouraging involvement in the community. The goal of these services is to lead people to live in their own homes, become productive citizens, taxpayers, good neighbors that participate in their communities with meaningful roles and responsibilities.
Idaho State Independent Living Council (SILC) general disabilities
Address Line 1 | Idaho State Independent Living Council (SILC) | ||
Address Line 2 | 816 West Bannock Street, Ste. 202/ P.O. Box 83720 | ||
City, State, Zip | Boise | Idaho | 83720-9601 |
Phone | (208) 334-3800 (Voice/TDD) | 1-800-487-4866 | |
Fax | (208) 334-3803 | ||
Website | http://www.silc.idaho.gov/ | ||
silc@silc.idaho.gov | |||
Description | · valuable legislative and advocacy
· home to two major projects, which are working to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities: · the effort to end domestic violence and abuse toward individuals with disabilities · transition individuals from institutional facilities to home and communities based settings, · with long term care and support they need through the Aging and Disability Resource Center. · promote a philosophy of independent living, including a philosophy of consumer control, peer-support, self-help, self-determination, equal access, and individual and system |
Idaho Department for Health and Welfare all
Address Line 1 | Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Grangeville Office/Camas Resource Center | ||
Address Line 2 | 216 South C Street/PO Box 548 | ||
City, State, Zip | Grangeville | ||
Phone | (877)456-1233 | ||
Website | http://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/ | ||
Description | Medicaid has different programs available that provide health coverage for:
· Children under age 19 · Parents or other related adults with children under age 19 · Pregnant women · Women diagnosed with breast or cervical cancer or pre-cancer · People aged 65 or older · People who are blind or disabled (using Social Security criteria) · In order to receive Medicaid, certain eligibility requirements must be met in areas such as, citizenship/immigration status, income, resources, work requirements, and other areas based on your household’s circumstances. · Medicaid waivers
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National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) general disabilities
Address Line 1 | National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) | ||
Address Line 2 | 2013 H St. NW, 6th floor | ||
City, State, Zip | Washington | DC | 20006 |
Phone | (202)207-0334 | (877)525-3400 | TTY (202)207-0340 |
Fax | (202)207-0341 | ||
Website | http://www.ncil.org/ | ||
ncil@ncil.org | |||
Description
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· longest-running national cross-disability, grassroots organization run by and for people with disabilities
· represents thousands of organizations and individuals including: · individuals with disabilities, · Centers for Independent Living (CILs), · Statewide Independent Living Councils (SILCs), · other organizations that advocate for the human and civil rights of people with disabilities throughout the United States. |
Tools for Life: Secondary Transition and Technology Fair general disabilities
Address Line 1 | Idaho Assistive Technology Project/ Tools for Life
University of Idaho |
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Address Line 2 | 121 W. Sweet Ave | ||
City, State, Zip | Moscow | Idaho | 83843 |
Phone | (800)432-8324 | ||
Fax | (208)885-6145 | ||
Website | http://www.idahoat.org/ToolsForLife2014.aspx | ||
idahot@uidaho.edu | |||
Description
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· two day event
· annual secondary transition and technology fair · for transitioning youth with disabilities and all who support them · attendees include educators, therapists, counselors, service providers, job developers, other rehab specialists, and high school students with disabilities and their families |
Opportunities Unlimited general disability
Address Line 1 | Opportunities Unlimited | ||
Address Line 2 | 405 E. Main Street | ||
City, State, Zip | Grangeville | ID | 83530 |
Phone | 208-983-0309 | ||
Fax | 208-983-3083 | ||
Website | http://oui.org/
local website: http://oui.org/locations/grangeville/
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Description
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· private, nonprofit organization
· purpose of providing evaluation, training, employment, education, placement and support services to individuals with emotional, physical and developmental disabilities, · including people with severe disabilities and people who are disadvantaged. · services to increase level of independent functioning, vocational skills and earned income in order to decrease their reliance upon public and private support |