Idaho's developmental disability
network is comprised of many agencies and organizations. Although
each organization has its own specific mission, all of them routinely
interact and collaborate with one another. Staff members frequently
sit on committees convened by other organizations.
UI Center on Disabilities and Human Development
(CDHD)
The University of Idaho Center on Disabilities and Human Development
is one of a 61-member university network of centers serving individuals
with disabilities and their families. As a member of this network
CDHD has access to emerging innovations from university centers
across the country. CDHD functions as a bridge between the university
and the community, bringing together the resources of both to achieve
meaningful change.
Idaho Council on Developmental Disabilities
(ICDD) The Council provides public education and awareness
about developmental disabilities, promotes quality in-service supports
for people with disabilities and their families; monitors and evaluates
policies, plans, and services provided by public agencies; encourages
citizen participation in policy making; and promotes innovative
programs and projects through grants. The Council represents the
concerns of people with developmental disabilities and their families
to the Governor, the Idaho Legislature, Idaho's Congressional delegation,
and state and federal agencies.
Comprehensive Advocacy (Co-Ad)
Comprehensive Advocacy, Inc. (Co-Ad) is a private non-profit legal
services organization designated by the Governor as the Protection
and Advocacy System for the State of Idaho. Founded in 1977, Co-Ad
is the only legal rights organization in Idaho exclusively for people
with disabilities. Co-Ad operates federally funded grant programs
to protect the legal rights of persons with disabilities. The terms
of these grants only allow us to serve individuals who fit into
specific federal eligibility categories. Due to limited funding
in each program, specific service priorities and objectives are
established on an annual basis (see link below). Co-Ad actively
invites public comment regarding program priorities or any other
aspect of its services. The vast majority of Co-Ad's services are
provided free of charge to their clients.
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State Independent Living Council (SILC)
SILC advocates for equal opportunity, equal access, self-determination,
independence, and choice for people with disabilities. The focus
of the SILC is to maximize opportunities and to incorporate people
with disabilities into all walks of life by empowering them. The
Idaho SILC provides leadership development opportunities to empower
grassroots advocates, who, in turn, will develop systemic changes
in public policy to positively impact people with disabilities.
Consortium on Idahoans with Disabilities (CID)
The Consortium for Idahoans with Disabilities (CID) is a coalition
of over 30 Idaho agencies and organizations concerned with issues
affecting people with disabilities.
Download Email Distribution List here.
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Idaho Parents Unlimited, Inc.
(IPUL)
Idaho Parents Unlimited, Inc. is dedicated to the enhancement of
the quality of life for individuals with disabilities and their
families. In pursuance of this goal, Idaho Parents Unlimited, Inc.
will develop and support projects and activities that provide educational
opportunities and disseminate information to individuals with disabilities,
their families and other interested individuals with disabilities.
By doing so, Idaho Parents Unlimited, Inc. hopes to enhance and
support efforts of these individuals and their families to improve
their quality of life.
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Family Support Project
The Idaho Family Support Project is designed to help families access
the information they need; regardless of the severity or type of
disability they experience. Their website is dedicated to helping
families and their supports locate resources available in their
own communities. The information and links on the website have been
specifically chosen to help families throughout their lifespan.
For more information contact jills@uidaho.edu
or call the project at 1-800-871-7004.
Idaho Task Force on the Americans with Disabilities Act
The Task Force was formed in 1991 to respond to a statewide need to have an information and technical assistance center in Idaho to exclusively focus on the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Easter Seals Disability Services
Easter Seals-Goodwill Northern Rocky Mountain provides services
for children and adults with disabilities and other special needs,
and support to their families.
Brain Injury Association of Idaho
The Brain Injury Association of Idaho is a non-profit organization
helping persons with brain injury and their family members.
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Epilepsy Foundation of Idaho
The Epilepsy Foundation of Idaho, established in 1971, is a non-profit
agency committed to the prevention and control of epilepsy and to
helping people with epilepsy and their families overcome the problems
associated with the disorder. The Epilepsy Foundation works to achieve
these goals through a broad range of client services.
Idaho Asperger and Autistic Spectrum Disorders
Support Group
This website serves primarily as a discussion and support site,
but offers opportunities for activities and meeting other people
in similar situation.
United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of Idaho
United Cerebral Palsy of Idaho is a community-based non-profit providing
services to any person with any disability. UCP has a loaning library
which offers individuals and families the opportunity to demo assistive
technology products, adaptive equipment and more.
Idaho Commission for the Blind and Visually
Impaired
This organization serves as a resource for people with blindness
or who experience visual impairment.
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OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES
Community Action Agencies in Idaho
Six Community Action Partnership agencies within the state employ
hundreds of people and assist over 100,000 low income and disadvantaged
participants annually. In addition to the six CAPs in Idaho, CAPAI's
other members serving Idaho's poor include the Idaho Migrant Council
and CCOA-Aging Weatherization and Human Services. All CAP's in Idaho
are nongovernmental, private non-profit organizations. They are
an example of the private sector stepping in to work with the Idaho
Department of Health & Welfare to work with those in poverty. Each
Community Action Partnership is anchored in the community by a Board
of Directors made up in equal parts by low-income people, members
of the business community, and local elected public officials. This
unique mix of board members assures that the specific needs of each
community are represented.
Resources that can be accessed through CAPs include, but are not
limited to:
 Food Banks
Programs for the Elderly and Low Income
Children and Youth Programs
Job Training and Employment
Affordable Housing
Home Weatherization
Individualized Case Management
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Idaho Migrant Council
Today, the Idaho Migrant Council is a strong private non-profit
corporation working to improve the cultural, social, and economic
status of Latinos, migrant and seasonal farmworkers, and other low-
income individuals and families. As a resource available throughout
Idaho, they are committed to improving people's lives through:
Human & Civil Rights Advocacy
Workforce Preparation
Education
Social Services & Family Counseling Services
Housing Opportunities
Economic & Community Development
Health Service
And Cultural Awareness!
They help individuals and families to improve their economic well
being by providing services related to economic improvement, education,
and family and community counseling.
Idaho Migrant Council
317 Happy Day Blvd., Suite 250
Caldwell, ID 83607
Email: info@idahomigrantcouncil.org
(208) 454-1652
Fax: (208) 459-0448
FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
Idaho Association of Developmental Disability
Agencies
This is an association of agencies that serve people with developmental
disabilities. This association serves many of the agencies in Idaho
but is not exhaustive.
Idaho Home Health & Hospice
Idaho Home Health & Hospice offers in-home care for those who desire
their services.
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