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IPUL's E-News for August 4, 2023

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.

Back To School Tips

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Back to School


Now is the time to practice your back to school routines! 


  • Practice opening new lunch boxes, and navigating multiple stall bathrooms
  • Sleep Schedule
  • Familiarity with Transportation (Bus/walking)


July Youth Corner

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Youth Corner


Disability Pride Month


The Disability Pride Flag, originally designed by Ann Magill in 2019, was developed to represent the diversity of all disabilities. In 2021, the flag underwent revisions based on input from the community and is now freely available for public use.


The flag consists of different colored stripes, each carrying a specific significance:

- Red: Represents physical disabilities.

- Gold: Symbolizes neurodiversity.

- White: Stands for invisible disabilities and those not yet diagnosed.

- Blue: Represents emotional and psychiatric disabilities, encompassing mental illness, anxiety, and depression.

- Green: Signifies sensory disabilities, including deafness, blindness, lack of smell or taste, audio processing disorder, and all other sensory-related disabilities.


The faded black background serves as a symbol of mourning and anger towards the victims of ableist violence and abuse. Additionally, the diagonal band crossing the flag signifies breaking down the walls and barriers that segregate disabled individuals from mainstream society. It also represents hope, light, and creativity breaking through the darkness of discrimination.


https://diversity.ldeo.columbia.edu/heritage-months/disability-pride


Fruit Smoothie


Ingredients:

- 1 ripe banana

- 1 cup frozen mixed berries

- 1 cup milk (or a dairy-free alternative)

- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)


Instructions:

1. In a blender, combine the banana, frozen berries, milk, and honey (if using).

2. Blend until smooth and creamy.

3. Pour into a glass and enjoy!

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Jul. 2023 | Vol. 19


Rincón Juvenil


Mes del Orgullo de la Discapacidad


La Bandera del Orgullo de la Discapacidad, diseñada originalmente por Ann Magill en 2019, fue desarrollada para representar la diversidad de todas las discapacidades. En 2021, la bandera se sometió a revisiones basadas en los aportes de la comunidad y ahora está disponible gratuitamente para uso público.


La bandera consta de franjas de diferentes colores, cada una con un significado específico:

- Rojo: Representa discapacidades físicas.

- Oro: Simboliza la neurodiversidad.

- Blanco: representa discapacidades invisibles y aquellas que aún no han sido diagnosticadas.

- Azul: Representa discapacidades emocionales y psiquiátricas, que abarcan enfermedades mentales, ansiedad y depresión.

- Verde: Significa discapacidades sensoriales, que incluyen sordera, ceguera, falta de olfato o gusto, trastorno del procesamiento de audio y todas las demás discapacidades relacionadas con los sentidos.


El fondo negro descolorido sirve como símbolo de luto y enojo hacia las víctimas de la violencia y el abuso capacitistas. Además, la banda diagonal que cruza la bandera significa derribar los muros y las barreras que separan a las personas discapacitadas de la sociedad en general. También representa la esperanza, la luz y la creatividad rompiendo la oscuridad de la discriminación.


https://diversity.ldeo.columbia.edu/heritage-months/disability-pride


Batido de frutas


Ingredientes:

- 1 plátano maduro

- 1 taza de bayas mixtas congeladas

- 1 taza de leche (o una alternativa sin lácteos)

- 1 cucharada de miel (opcional)


Instrucciones:

1. En una licuadora, combine el plátano, las bayas congeladas, la leche y la miel (si se usa).

2. Mezcle hasta que esté suave y cremosa.

3. ¡Vierte en un vaso y disfruta!

August Monthly Workshop:

Back to School Basics: Strategies for a Successful Start to School

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Back to School Basics: Strategies for a Successful Start to School

Idaho Parents Unlimited

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Monthly Workshop


Back to School Basics: Strategies for a Successful Start to School


This workshop covers the essential elements necessary for a smooth and successful transition into the new school year. 


  • Learn effective organization techniques to create an optimal learning environment. 
  • Understanding Individualized Education Programs (IEP) and 504 plans is crucial for advocating for your child's unique needs. 
  • Explore practical strategies to help your child manage anxiety and reduce stress for a positive school year.


August 15, 2023 12:30-1:30 pm MST via Zoom 


Registration required: Register HERE https://ipulidaho.org/rsvp-workshop/


Contact us:

Facebook and Instagram: /IdahoParentsUnlimited

Twitter: /IPULIdaho


ipulidaho.org

parents@ipulidaho.org

208.342.5884


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Coming In September!

IPUL's Parent Voice Summit

Parent Voice Summit


See IPUL's Event page for this:


https://sites.google.com/ipulidaho.org/idahopvs/


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.


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Pre-Summit


On September 29, the focus is on the transition to adulthood for youth with disabilities or special health care needs.


This half-day session (From 2:30-6:30 PM) 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.

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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.

Bring Your Why?


Parent Voice Summit


September 29, 2023 | 2:30 - 6:30 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 now!

 

Location:

Galaxy Event Center 

1385 S Blue Marlin Ln. 

Meridian, ID. 83642

Interested in being a sponsor of the Parent Voice Summit?

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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!


September 2023


  • DisAbility Rights Idaho
  • Idaho Children's Trust Fund
  • Idaho Voices For Children
  • Special Education State of Idaho
  • Idaho Parents Unlimited
  • Department of Education - State of Idaho



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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#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