January 2022

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From the Editor…

The Subject of Independence When you broach the subject of independence, you realize how individual the meaning of that word is. We’ve all experienced a toddler who “wants to do it for myself”. And we proudly stand back, let them work at, watch them ...

News from DAC NW

Changing a Response In the United States, 50 percent of people killed by law enforcement are disabled, and more than half of disabled African-Americans have been arrested by the time they turn 28. A person with a disability may have trouble responding or communicating with ...

News from LINC

Open Arms Dance Project Open Arms Dance share their passion for transformative dance with the greater community as a reminder of shared resilience in the face of challenges. Their company of dancers include people with diverse bodies, ages, and abilities that create powerful ...

News from INDEx

Disability Inclusive Democracy When the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed 31 years ago, it provided historic civil rights protections for disabled Americans. However, Americans with disabilities still face barriers in fully participating in their community. ...

News from Life, Inc.

Offering Classes in the New Year Idaho Falls Sandy 250 S Skyline Idaho Falls ID 83402 208-529-8610 Soft Skills Class- Communication Monday, January 10, 2022, 2:00 – 3:30pm Crafts Class Wednesdays January 12th , 19th ,and 26th , 11:00am-12:00pm Blackfoot Priscilla 129 N ...

News from Northwest ADA Center – Idaho

A business has obligations under Title III of the ADA to remove barriers to services and programs. Under local law, municipal ordinances, or even a commercial lease, businesses can be responsible to remove snow. Depending on local codes, most businesses understand they are ...

News from Self-Directed PAS

It’s important to spot unsafe conditions that could lead to slips and falls, and do what you can to prevent them. You can lose your balance and fall, trip over objects, or simply fall from an elevated position to the floor. To avoid falls, be on the lookout for spills: ...

News from Idaho SILC

It has been a LONG two years and we are all excited to get out into the communities of Idaho and talk with people again (from an acceptable distance). 2022 is the year that the Network of Centers, SILC and partners start planning the next State Plan for Independent Living ...

New warming shelter opens in Lewiston

The LC Valley Adult Resource Center is now open and provides overnight accommodations for up to 20 individuals each night in the Auxiliary Dining Hall located at 1220 21st Street. The hours are 7:00 pm to 7:00 am through March 31, 2022. This is a low-barrier service, meaning ...

Assistive Technology for Computers

Keyboard guards The keyboard can be the biggest barrier to someone with a mobility impairment. A keyguard is a plastic or metal shield that fits over a standard keyboard. Holes are drilled in it to help a person with poor dexterity or hand control press only the desired key ...

Links worth Sharing

Adaptive skiing uses specialized equipment and/or training to allow people (with disabilities) to experience the benefits of skiing. Skiing and snowboarding provide a sense of freedom that is difficult to duplicate in other sports. Adaptive Adventures provides day lessons, ...

Assess your fatigue level and create a self-care plan

If you’re the parent of a child with a disability, you likely face childrearing challenges regularly. As a result, your fatigue level could be rising. By learning to assess your fatigue level and create a functional self-care plan, you can keep your energy levels up, restore ...