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.

Closed for Independence Day!

Idaho Parents Unlimited will be closed in honor of Independence Day from July 1, 2023 - July 4, 2023 and will return to normal business hours on Wednesday, July 5, 2023. 

Youth Corner

Jun. 2023 | Vol. 18

Summer Internships

Summer internships are a great way for young adults to gain valuable work experience, build their resumes, and explore different career paths. Whether it's a paid or unpaid internship, there are many benefits to participating in a summer internship program. Here are some of the benefits of summer internships for young adults:

1. Gain Work Experience: Summer internships provide young adults with the opportunity to gain valuable work experience in their field of interest. This can help them build their resumes and stand out to potential employers.

2. Explore Career Paths: Internships allow young adults to explore different career paths and gain a better understanding of what they want to do in the future. They can try out different jobs and industries to see what they enjoy and what they're good at.

3. Build Professional Networks: Internships provide young adults with the opportunity to meet professionals in their field of interest and build their professional networks. This can be helpful when they're looking for jobs in the future.

4. Develop Transferable Skills: Internships help young adults develop important transferable skills such as communication, teamwork, and problem-solving. These skills can be applied to any job or industry.

5. Increase Job Opportunities: Having internship experience on your resume can increase your job opportunities after graduation. Employers are often looking for candidates with real-world experience, and internships provide that experience.

Here are some tips on how to request accommodations as a young adult during an internship: 

- Research Accommodation Options

- Be Specific

- Request Accommodations Early

- Communicate Clearly

- Follow Up

- Be Flexible. 

Requesting accommodations as a young adult during an internship can be challenging, but there are ways to make the process easier. With the right approach, you can get the accommodations you need to succeed in your internship. 

Strawberry Lemonade

Ingredients:

- 2 1/2 cups fresh strawberries rinsed and hulled

- 6 medium lemons

- 1/2 cup sugar more or less depending on how sweet you like it

- 6 cups cold water

- Ice

Instructions:

1. Squeeze your lemons.  

2. Rinse and hull your strawberries. Place them in a blender with lemon juice, sugar, water, and 1/4 cup ice. Blend until smooth.

3. Pour into glasses adding extra ice to each glass. 

https://www.superhealthykids.com/homemade-strawberry-lemonade/

Rincón Juvenil

Jun. 2023 | Vol. 18

Pasantías de Verano

Las pasantías de verano son una excelente manera para que los adultos jóvenes obtengan una valiosa experiencia laboral, desarrollen sus currículos y exploren diferentes caminos profesionales. Ya sea que se trate de una pasantía pagada o no, hay muchos beneficios al participar en un programa de pasantías de verano. Estos son algunos de los beneficios de las pasantías de verano para adultos jóvenes:

1. Obtenga experiencia laboral: las pasantías de verano brindan a los adultos jóvenes la oportunidad de obtener una valiosa experiencia laboral en su campo de interés. Esto puede ayudarlos a construir sus currículums y destacarse ante posibles empleadores.

2. Explorar trayectorias profesionales: las pasantías permiten a los adultos jóvenes explorar diferentes trayectorias profesionales y obtener una mejor comprensión de lo que quieren hacer en el futuro. Pueden probar diferentes trabajos e industrias para ver qué disfrutan y en qué son buenos.

3. Cree redes profesionales: las pasantías brindan a los adultos jóvenes la oportunidad de conocer profesionales en su campo de interés y construir sus redes profesionales. Esto puede ser útil cuando busquen trabajo en el futuro.

4. Desarrollar habilidades transferibles: las pasantías ayudan a los adultos jóvenes a desarrollar importantes habilidades transferibles, como la comunicación, el trabajo en equipo y la resolución de problemas. Estas habilidades se pueden aplicar a cualquier trabajo o industria.

5. Aumente las oportunidades laborales: tener experiencia de pasantía en su currículum puede aumentar sus oportunidades laborales después de la graduación. Los empleadores a menudo buscan candidatos con experiencia en el mundo real, y las pasantías brindan esa experiencia.

Estos son algunos consejos sobre cómo solicitar adaptaciones como adulto joven durante una pasantía:

Buscar opciones de alojamiento

- Se específico

- Solicite adaptaciones con anticipación

- Comuníquese claramente

- Hacer un seguimiento

- Se Flexible.

Solicitar adaptaciones como adulto joven durante una pasantía puede ser un desafío, pero hay formas de facilitar el proceso. Con el enfoque correcto, puede obtener las adaptaciones que necesita para tener éxito en su pasantía.

Limonada de Fresa

Ingredientes:

- 2 1/2 tazas de fresas frescas enjuagadas y sin cáscara

- 6 limones medianos

- 1/2 taza de azúcar más o menos dependiendo de lo dulce que te guste

- 6 tazas de agua fría

- Hielo

Instrucciones:

1. Exprime tus limones.

2. Enjuague y pele sus fresas. Colóquelos en una licuadora con jugo de limón, azúcar, agua y 1/4 taza de hielo. Mezclar hasta que esté suave.

3. Vierta en vasos agregando hielo extra a cada vaso.

www.superhealthykids.com/homemade-strawberry-lemonade/

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Unlimited Parenting Podcast

Episode 6: "What is a 504?"

Join Allison and Melissa as they discuss 504 plans from eligibility to classroom implementation. Have you ever wondered what makes a 504 plan different from an IEP? This episode is for you!

Add us on your favorite podcast platform!

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Padlet link:

https://padlet.com/IdahoParentsUnlimited/episode-4-4smkymla5q7a53gr

Parent Voice Summit

See IPUL's Event page for this on our Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/events/253706214022748/?ref=newsfeed

The Parent Voice Summit is a two-day event aimed providing a platform for parents to come together, share their experiences, and learn valuable information and skills related to their role as advocates and supporters of their children.

The event will feature keynote speakers, panel discussions, workshops, and interactive sessions designed to foster dialogue and conversation, provide resources, and encourage collaboration among parents, educators, policymakers, and other stakeholders.

On September 29, the focus is on the transition to adulthood for youth with disabilities or special health care needs. This session aims to help parents navigate the challenges and opportunities that arise during this critical phase. The session is limited to a maximum of 50 participants, ensuring a more intimate and interactive environment.

On September 30, the session shifts its focus to advocacy, participation in decision-making groups, and parent networking. This day-long event offers parents the opportunity to develop their advocacy skills, learn about relevant policies and legislation, and explore avenues for actively participating in decision-making processes that affect their children's lives. Additionally, parent networking allows for valuable connections, shared experiences, and the formation of supportive communities. This session can accommodate up to 100 participants, fostering a larger gathering for knowledge sharing and collaboration.

The Parent Voice Summit aims to empower parents, equip them with essential information and skills, and create a supportive network where they can learn from one another and collectively advocate for the needs and rights of their children.

Parent Voice Summit

September 29, 2023 | 1-5 PM 

This session is focused on transition to adulthood for parents of youth with disabilities or special health care needs. Maximum of 50 Participants

September 30, 2023 | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

This session is focused on advocacy, participating in or on decision making groups, and parent networking. Maximum of 100 participants. 

Register Here!

Location:

Galaxy Event Center 

1385 S Blue Marlin Ln. 

Meridian, ID. 83642

Interested in being a sponsor of the Parent Voice Summit?

Parent Voice Summit

Sponsorship Information

September 2023

Microphone - $250 

• Display informational materials
• Recognition in program materials
• Included on sponsorship Banner

Megaphone - $500 

• Display informational materials
• Recognition in program materials
• Additional signage at event entrance
• Included on sponsorship Banner

Bullhorn - $750 

• Display informational materials
• Recognition in program materials
• Additional signage at event entrance
• Included on sponsorship Banner
• Information displayed at each table 

Amplifier - $1000

• Personal table to display informational materials
• Recognition in program materials
• Additional signage at event entrance
• Included on the sponsorship banner
• Information displayed at each table
• Full individual banner displayed throughout the event
• Opportunity to speak on the mic for five minutes

Become a sponsor by clicking here

Parent Voice Summit

Thank you to our amplifier sponsors!

- DisAbility Rights Idaho

September 2023

What is IPUL doing?

July 2023

07/03/2023 - 07/04/2023 - IPUL Closed

07/04/2023 - Independence Day

07/15/2023 - IPUL presents at Divergent Beginnings

07/21/2023 - 07/26/2023 - IPUL in DC at a Conference

Notes: 

MW - Monthly Webinar

LL - Lunch & Learn

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