IPUL's E-News for August 2, 2024 | |
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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.
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IPUL - Out of the Office Next Week | |
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We're out of Office
August 5 - 9, 2024
IPUL will be in Washington DC for the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) Conference.
Calls and intakes will see some delayed responses.
Thank you for understanding.
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The US Department of Education has proposed to eliminate the requirement that parents of children with disabilities sign consent to have a school bill Medicaid for school-based services such as speech, physical or occupational therapy, nursing services, etc.
This requirement is part of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which also says that children cannot lose any benefits as a result of their parents signing consent for schools to bill Medicaid for school-based services.
We have heard from some parents that their child’s outpatient services (services at home, in the community, or at a provider’s office), were reduced, or eliminated, when they signed consent for the school to bill Medicaid for services.
The Council of Administrators of Special Education (CASE) did a survey of their members. Their members told them that this was not happening. Now we need to hear from YOU! If you were asked by your school or district to sign consent to bill Medicaid for outpatient services (services delivered to your child in school), please answer the brief survey below.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9MFXMPY
Thank you!
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El Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos ha propuesto eliminar el requisito de que los padres de niños con discapacidades firmen un consentimiento para que una escuela cobre a Medicaid por servicios escolares, como terapia del habla, terapia física u ocupacional, servicios de enfermería, etc.
Este requisito es parte de la Ley de Educación para Individuos con Discapacidades (IDEA), que también establece que los niños no pueden perder ningún beneficio como resultado de que sus padres firmen el consentimiento para que las escuelas cobren a Medicaid por servicios escolares. Hemos escuchado de algunos padres que los servicios ambulatorios de sus hijos (servicios en el hogar, en la comunidad o en la oficina de un proveedor) fueron reducidos o eliminados cuando firmaron el consentimiento para que la escuela cobrara a Medicaid por los servicios.
El Consejo de Administradores de Educación Especial (CASE, por sus siglas en inglés) realizó una encuesta entre sus miembros. Sus miembros les informaron que esto no estaba sucediendo. ¡Ahora necesitamos escucharlo de USTED! Si su escuela o distrito le pidió que firmara el consentimiento para cobrar a Medicaid por servicios ambulatorios (servicios brindados a su hijo en la escuela), por favor responda la breve encuesta a continuación.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9MFXMPY
¡Gracias!
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Food for Thought: What is an IEE? | |
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IPUL had a short conversation with Emily Boles, MA, MEd and Director of Operations, Idaho SESTA on the topic of What is an IEE?
And why you would want or need an Independent Educational Evaluation?
Click the image above or right here to watch the video.
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Top Wheelchair-accessible Experiences in Idaho | |
Free Workshops for Caregivers | |
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We shared this from Powerful tools for Caregivers:
Powerful Tools in Partnership with the Caldwell Public Library Offer You Our Next Workshop
WORKSHOPS ARE FREE!
Starting Monday,
September 16th
IN-PERSON
Powerful Tools Workshops Are FREE!
Powerful Tools for Caregivers Workshops are designed for YOU, the caregiver. You are not alone! Class is made available by a grant for those age 60 or older. If you are not 60 but your care recipient is, you qualify to take the class. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
REGISTER HERE
Workshop Begins Sept 16th 2024
Classes run for 6 consecutive weeks: Sept 16th-Oct 28th
FORMAT: IN-PERSON
TIME: 2:00-3:30
MEETS EVERY: Monday
Caldwell Public Library
1010 Dearborn St
Caldwell, ID
Caregiver Burnout is Real - Don't Wait Any Longer!
JOIN US TO LEARN:
*Tips to Reduce Stress
*Improve Self Confidence
*Caregiver/Recipient Communication
*Making Tough Decisions
*Navigating Family Dynamics
*Resources for Your Specific Needs
For questions or assistance in registering for a class, to schedule a Powerful Tools Workshop for your group or to inquire about becoming a Powerful Tools class leader in our rural areas, reach out to:
Karen Kouba-McIver | Project Lead | 208-947-4283 | kkouba@jannus.org
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New Unlimited Parenting Podcast | |
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Unlimited Parenting Podcast
Season 2, Episode 15 Your True Self is Enough with Author Susanna Pearce Lovell
On her journey of navigating through the worry and heartbreak of raising a special needs child, Susanna found her true life calling: to help other parents find joy and passion in their own lives. Don’t miss out on this interview with Life Coach and advocate, Susanna Peace Lovell, on her new book "Your True Self is Enough".
Add us on your favorite podcast platform!
You can get our podcast on your favorite podcast platform, and also watch on our YouTube channel!
Idaho Parents Unlimited - YouTube
https://rss.com/podcasts/unlimited-parenting-ipul/
https://rss.com/podcasts/unlimited-parenting-ipul/
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The Adventure Island Playground
20th Anniversary Celebration and Resource Fair
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August 24 2024
9AM -2PM
Settler's Park, Meridian ID
3245 N Meridian Rd., Meridian, ID
Did you know that Idaho's first accessible play ground – Adventure Island – is turning 20 this year?
Idaho Parents Unlimited is honoring this milestone with the Adventure Island Playground Celebration and Resource Fair! Celebrate 20 years of inclusive fun at the playground and splashpad. There will also be activities, speakers and a resource fair featuring local businesses and organizations.
When: August 24, 9 am - 2 pm
Where: Meridian's Settlers Park (3245 N Meridian Road, Meridian)
Questions? Visit ipulidaho.org or contact IPUL at adventureisland@ipulidaho.org or 208 342 5884
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Idaho Parents Unlimited Presents:
The Adventure Island Playground 20th Anniversary Celebration and Resource Fair
Meridian’s Settlers Park
3245 N Meridian Rd., Meridian ID
UPDATE:
REGISTER YOUR RESOURCE BOOTH TODAY!
https://www.tfaforms.com/5129996 Or https://ipulidaho.org/events/adventure-island-anniversary/
Celebrate with us as we mark the incredible milestone of 20 years of adventures, joy, inclusion, and accessibility!
August 24, 2024
9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Contact Us
adventureisland@ipulidaho.org
208-342-5884
Ipulidaho.org
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Charting the Life Course
Family Roundtable Series! | |
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Join Idaho Parents Unlimited and the Idaho Council on Developmental Disabilities for a unique series on the power of person-centered planning.
Charting the Life Course Family Roundtable Series
Three-part, virtual discussion series:
AUGUST 27, 2024
6:30 – 7:30 PM MT
5:30 – 6:30 PM PT
Planning Without Fear: using person centered tools to reach a strength-based result ~Jill Smith, ICDD Program Specialist, CtLC Ambassador
SEPTEMBER 14, 2024
6:30 – 7:30 PM MT
5:30 – 6:30 PM PT
Strength-based Transition Planning: exploring the impact of planning for the future across the lifespan. ~Sarah Gornik, IPUL Program Specialist, CtLC Ambassador
OCTOBER 29, 2024
6:30 – 7:30 PM MT
5:30 – 6:30 PM PT
Feeling More Prepared: telling your story during eligibility and beyond…elevated advocacy. ~Melissa Vian, IPUL Program Specialist, CtLC Ambassador
Charting the Life Course: Empowering Every Step, Embracing Every Journey
Questions? Contact Jill Smith at jill.smith@icdd.idaho.gov or by phone at 208-484-5750
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Three-part, virtual discussion series designed to help families:
- Approach service planning focused on strengths, family priorities, and personal preferences
- Identify and discuss areas that impact planning for the Now and the future
- Know that although planning can be challenging, there are tools that can help throughout the process and across the lifespan
- Approach eligibility events feeling more prepared and ready to be heard
REGISTER HERE:
https://ipulidaho.org/news/08-27-2024-charting-the-lifecourse-family-roundtable-series/
By signing up for all three sessions, you will have the opportunity to learn about simple but effective tools created by families and people with disabilities who have lived what you are going through. You will spend time with experienced planners, specially trained in using and adapting these tools to meet individualized needs. But most importantly, by participating in these discussions, you will give and receive support from those who are experiencing the same challenges you are.
Seats are limited and we expect they will fill quickly.
Charting the Life Course: Empowering Every Step, Embracing Every Journey
Questions? Contact Jill Smith at jill.smith@icdd.idaho.gov or by phone at 208-484-5750
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August 2024: Back to School Tips | |
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Back to School Tips and Tricks
NO REGISTRATION NEEDED!
For August 2024 - Join Allison and Melissa for a quick, short video discussing tips to make going back to School easier for your children!
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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
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IPUL's programs are funded in part through grants and contracts with the following: | |
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 | | | | |
