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. 

We had 2 more spots open up for the upcoming Work of Art in Moscow. Spots are expected to fill up soon, so apply quickly!

Idaho Parents Unlimited Presents:

WORK OF ART

MOSCOW, FALL 2024

Employment Skills Training

For Youth Ages 14-21 With a Disability.

Learn the Art of Design in a Real Job.

Students Must Plan to Attend All Classes and be Registered Through IPUL to Participate.

Register Here

https://ipulidaho.org/news/moscow-work-of-art-registration-page/

September 24, 26, 28, and October 1, 3, & 5

Taking place on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.

Sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays: 6:00 – 8:00 pm

Sessions on Saturdays: 2:30 – 5:30 pm

Reception October 7, 6-7 PM

Location:

1912 Center

412 E 3rd St

Moscow, ID 83843

If you read the above news article and thought "That sounds good for my child, but I live in Boise / Coeur d'Alene." Be happy! We've also opened up two new Work of Art sessions - Boise and Coeur d'Alene! Register fast! First come, first serve! If We fill up, later registrants will go on a wait list

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/

We shared this for It Takes a Village in Idaho: It Takes a Village in Idaho and Camp Hayden, with support from the East Idaho Regional Early Childhood Coalition present: Idaho Falls Special Needs Fair.

Read all about it here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1177874729887831/?ref=newsfeed

We shared this for the Idaho Council on Developmental Disabilities:

ABLE Idaho Neighborhood Conversation

Date: Thursday, 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, Idaho 83642

ASL will be provided and location is accessible

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.

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

Phone: 208-334-3800

Email: jami.davis@silc.idaho.gov

Website: silc.idaho.gov

We posted this appreciation of Service dogs, featuring Ace, a Cardiac Alert & Mobility dog, and invited people to share pictures of their service dog in the thread.

National Service Dog Month

Service dogs work tirelessly to assist their handlers in living their life to the fullest! Thank you to Ace and countless others for the work they do!

Servicio Nacional Mes del perro

Los perros de servicio trabajan incansablemente para ayudar a sus dueños a vivir la vida al máximo. ¡Gracias a Ace y a muchos otros por el trabajo que hacen!

FREE In-Person Workshops Pocatello, Idaho October 22, 2024 Understanding Idaho Medicaid Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports Deep Dive into the Individual Education Program (IEP) FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER TO ATTEND, CLICK HERE https://ipulidaho.org/Tour2024/region-6-tour-training-event-health-education-buffet-registration-forms/

FREE

In-Person Workshops

Twin Falls, Idaho

October 23, 2024

Understanding Idaho Medicaid

Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports

Deep Dive into the Individual Education Program (IEP) FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER TO ATTEND, CLICK HERE

https://ipulidaho.org/Tour2024/region-5-tour-training-event-health-education-buffet-registration-forms/

Getting and Keeping Your First Job

Self-Guided Modules

For Youth: “Empower Your Future: Start Strong Stay Strong!”

Ready to take the first step toward employment success?  Our Getting and Keeping Your First Job self-guided module is designed to help youth with disabilities build the skills they need to land that first job and keep it! Learn essential tips for job hunting, navigating interviews, workplace communication, and maintaining employment. Empower yourself with tools and confidence to make your mark in the world of work. Register now: https://ipulidaho.org/selfguided/09-01-2024-getting-and-keeping-the-first-job/

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

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