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IPUL's E-News for September 6, 2024

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. 

Free In-Person Workshops in Caldwell and Weiser

Free In-Person Workshops

Weiser, Idaho 

September 17, 2024

✔️Understanding the Individualized Education Program 

✔️Understanding Idaho Medicaid

✔️Positive Interventions and Supports 

Register here and more information:


https://ipulidaho.org/Tour2024/region-3-1-tour-training-event-health-education-buffet-registration-forms/

Free In-Person Workshops

Caldwell, Idaho 

September 24, 2024

✔️Understanding the Individualized Education Program 

✔️Understanding Idaho Medicaid

✔️Positive Interventions and Supports 

 Register here and more information:

https://ipulidaho.org/Tour2024/region-3-2-tour-training-event-health-education-buffet-registration-forms/

The SILC is coming to discuss Able Accounts!

ABLE accounts are saving / investment accounts for people who are disabled or Deaf before age 26. The age will increase to 46 on January 1, 2026. ABLE accounts provide the opportunity to save money and keep needed benefits. Join the Idaho State Independent Living Council and Idaho State Treasurer's Office to learn about the ABLE savings program, how it can benefit people with disabilities, and the establishment of an ABLE program for Idaho.

Twin Falls 

Date: September 17, 2024

Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.


Location: Center for

Independent Living


417 Shoup Ave W

Twin Falls, ID 83301


(Treasurer Ellsworth is unable to join us for the Twin Falls event)

The third of three able account flyers

Meridian

Date: September 26, 2024

Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.


Location: Meridian Library

Cherry Lane


Large Conference Room

1326 W Cherry Ln

Meridian, ID 83642

another of the three able account flyers

Caldwell

Date: Tuesday October 8, 2024

Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.


Location: Caldwell Library


Dean E. Miller Community Room

1010 Dearborn St. Caldwell, ID 83605

To request disability accommodations, including ASL, contact the SILC at least 10 days in advance.

Phone: 208-334-3800

Email: jami.davis@silc.idaho.gov

Youth Corner for September

See the full Youth Corner in both English and Spanish on ipulidaho.org here!

The youth corner flyer

September 2024

Youth Corner

Back to School: Ideas for Getting Organized

Getting ready for school can be a bit tricky! But with a few simple steps, you can stay organized and make each day easier.


Start by using a planner. This can be a notebook or an app. Write down your class times, homework, and activities each day. Make it fun by using different colors or stickers to help you see what’s important.


Using a planner will also help you set a routine. Make it a priority to wake up, eat, and study at the same time every day. Doing things the same way each day can make your life feel more organized and less stressful.


Keep your school supplies and homework in order by using folders or binders with labels. Then prepare and pack your backpack the night before. That way you won’t have to rush in the morning.


Communication with your teachers is crucial. Discuss any specific needs or accommodations that support your learning, whether it’s extra time on tests or seating arrangements. Building a good relationship with your teachers can make a big difference.


Use sticky notes or posters as reminders in your study area. Visual cues can help you stay on track and reinforce important information.


Joining a study group or finding a study buddy can make learning more fun. Collaborating with others allows you to share notes, discuss challenging topics, and support each other’s learning.


Finally, don’t forget to take care of yourself. Prioritize sleep, healthy meals, and regular breaks.

REMEMBER, FIND WHAT WORKS FOR YOU!


Life Hacks for Organizing Your Healthcare Needs

  • Create a health binder
  • Set medication reminder alarms
  • Color-code your calendar (google makes this easy)
  • Keep a health journal
  • Track appointments with a calendar or app
  • Use telehealth when appropriate
  • Use your support team for help
  • Create a list of questions before each appointment
  • Use pill organizers
  • Talk to your pharmacy about automating your medication refills
  • Use mindfulness techniques when feeling stressed
  • Join a support group
  • Create and Keep a routine or schedule
  • Use voice assistants for setting appointment reminders, creating questions lists, and keeping a health journal.

 

Back to School Tips for 2024 Video https://ipulidaho.org/trainingvideos/back-to-school-tips-2024/



The Department of Education Would Like Feedback

We shared this anonymous survey from the Idaho Department of Education:


Please complete a 10-minute survey about Idaho’s standardized test.



https://stateofidaho.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4IUZ4XnR0anmclwmclw


Feedback is anonymous. Any member of the public is encouraged to take the survey. Not all questions must be answered in order to submit feedback.


New Episode of Unlimited Parenting!

podcast flyer image shows a classroom

*NEW* Unlimited Parenting episode!


With the beginning of a new school year, we thought this would be the perfect opportunity to discuss the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE). In this episode you will hear everything from the dictionary definition of LRE to what it looks like in action. Knowledge is power, and we hope that knowing more about LRE can help you be the best champion for your child.

Add us on your favorite podcast platform!

https://rss.com/podcasts/unlimited-parenting-ipul/


Contact Idaho Parents Unlimited!


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

https://ipulidaho.org/connect-with-us/ . 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 events and maintain a presence on Facebook, and Instagram

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