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IPUL's E-News for October 27, 2023

Spooky Edition!

Here are the highlights of our upcoming events and recent activity online. Not everything is included due to timeliness.

If an advertised event already took place, we've left it off.

2023 GIANT LIST of Trunk & Treats

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We have compiled a GIANT list of Trunk or Treats from around the entire state.


These are all ages/all ability events, not specific to individuals with disabilities.


Grab your costumes, and check out the Padlet for all of the events


Happy Halloween!


Padlet link here: https://padlet.com/IdahoParentsUnlimited/giant-list-idaho-trunk-or-treats-qz5s3g8saqu0dbek


Tips on Making Halloween More Inclusive And Accessible

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From the Pacer Center, here are

Tips for making Halloween more Inclusive and Accessible

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Keep sidewalks clear of obstructions.

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Offer Tick-or-treaters non-food items.

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Describe the treat you are giving them before putting it in their bag.

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Communicate you are and accessible house for trick-or-treating.

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Make sure there is a clear and well lit path for trick-or-treaters

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if you see a child using a mobility device approaching, meet them where they're at.

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Avoid strobe lights, loud music, and scary sounds.

Training for October:

Self-Guided Module - Dispute Resolution

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Self-Guided Module


Dispute Resolution


Are there strategies when the IEP team doesn't agree?


  • A deep dive into the procedural safeguards
  • Options for resolving disputes
  • Tips to build trust and communication


Available on: October 01, 2023 (and available going forward at your own time)


Registration required!


https://ipulidaho.org/uncategorized/sgm-dispute-resolution/


Office Hours (A zoom call) to discuss this self-guided module takes place on October 25th from 11:30 - 12:30 MST via Zoom.


Link will be provided in the registration email


Contact Idaho Parents Unlimited!


The best method to reach us for assistance is through our website:  

https://ipulidaho.org/connect-with-us#contact-us-here . You can also shoot us a question using the abbreviated version of that form at the bottom of every page on our website, although we may need to get more information from you.


We monitor our intake phone line (208-342-5884) during the workday, and will try to respond to any request there within 24 hours. We use an automated intake phone system, so you will be leaving a message. (Please be sure the number you are leaving us can accept text or voice messages.)


For questions that are not about something in our scope of work, you can still leave a phone message as above, send the question to the form on our website, or shoot us an email at parents@ipulidaho.org.


We keep our website updated with new news and events, and maintain a presence on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

IPUL's programs are funded in part through grants and contracts with the following:
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Programs and services offered by Idaho Parents Unlimited are supported in part by the U.S. Department of Education (H328M200033) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA) Affordable Care Act Family to Family Health Information Center (H84MC12896), opinions expressed herein do not necessarily represent the positions of either department, endorsement is not assumed