March Interstate Connections Newsletter
Disability Independence, Empowerment, and Fairness!
DAC NW HOSTS 6th ANNUAL MENTAL HEALTH 5K
The community is invited to participate in the Mental Health 5K on Saturday, April 12th. This year’s theme is Sharing our Stories of Wellness. The event kicks off with a rally in Friendship Square featuring speakers, mental health resources and activities. Keynote Speaker is Psychologist Leslie Robison. She will present about Creating Your Own Healthy Story.
Idaho Medicaid Cuts Threaten Idaho’s Seniors, People with Disabilities, and Families
Congressional leaders have proposed drastic Medicaid cuts—up to $2 trillion—to fund tax breaks for the wealthy and corporations. This puts Idaho families, seniors, and people with disabilities at risk.
Observing Brain Injury Awareness Month
Did you know that March is Brain Injury Awareness Month? According to the Brain Injury Association of America, someone in the United States sustains a brain injury every nine seconds. This is why it is important to address misconceptions and knowledge gaps about brain injuries. A brain injury affects how a person thinks, acts, and feels. The symptoms and impacts are wide ranging and can change everything about someone in a matter of seconds. Brains injuries affect both the survivor and their support network.
NW ADA CENTER ~ Idaho ADA Question of the month
QUESTION:
How can I tell if an animal is really a service animal and not just a pet?
ANSWER:
To determine if an animal is a service animal, you may ask two questions:
The Real Costs of Aging in Place
We know home modification is a way to extend seniors’ independence. But how many aging Americans can afford to remain in their homes—and are their communities accessible to them? We will take a look at brand-new data about Baby Boomers’ aging-in-place priorities (spoiler: most want to stay home as long as possible) and what it may take to make that happen.