March 2024

All communities must assure that there is equal access and that activities must be fully accessible to all people with disabilities.

I never like hearing from business owners that the ADA is an “unfunded mandate.” I understand it can mean some expenses. But the law has been in effect for over 30 years.

DAC NW has been busy preparing for the Tools for Life conference, this year being held in Idaho Falls. They will be bringing their Cooking Class on a Budget. How to prepare healthy breakfasts, lunches and dinners for a whole week for $28.40.

For the first time in its 75-year history, the League of Women Voters of Idaho is suing the State of Idaho. After the legislature passed HB 124 and HB 340, we were honor bound to seek judicial protection of voting rights.

In 1987, March was officially designated as “National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month”.

People with disabilities want equal opportunities. However, they often have additional barriers in pursuit of their civil rights and personal needs such as accessing local businesses, employment, transportation, education, housing, and the ability to vote.