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Today Inability Rights Idaho stands in solidarity with those and the families of those who have lost their lives to systemic racism and white supremacy. DRI's mission is independence, self-sufficiency, and full membership into communities for people with disabilities. Race, gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation/identity and socio-economic condition all know disability. DRI values integration and diversity. DRI acknowledges and respects by trauma. DRI works to eliminate cultural and linguistic biases.
In order to achieve our mission and vision of independence, self-sufficiency and full membership, minorities including persons of color and disability must feel and be safe in their communities and neighborhoods. Violence against people of colour must end. Nosotros reject white supremacy, racism and the very idea that any individual or group has the right to dominate others. DRI will continue to fight for inclusion, equality, ceremonious rights and justice.

Amy Cunningham
Acting Executive Managing director/Legal Director
Inability Rights Idaho

This video is a guide for people in Group Homes, Nursing Homes, and other Residential Facilities to help respond questions almost the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Weekly webinars
Idaho Council on Developmental Disabilities weekly and time to come webinars

Thank y'all for your interest in The Idaho Council on Developmental Disabilities weekly webinars. Each webinar* is created to answer your questions, and to share information and resources to help you during the COVID-19 crisis.

The first webinar, "Ask Art", was held terminal Friday, Apr 17th.

Fine art Evans, DD Services Bureau Chief in the Partition of Medicaid answered questions from individuals with I/DD receiving services and their family members most services during the COVID-nineteen crisis.

You can view a recording of the webinar HERE.

CLICK Hither for a summary of the Questions and Answers.
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*Castilian interpretation is provided for all webinars.

Today'due south Webinar

"Managing COVID-19 Stress – Tips for Your Mental Health & Well-Being" – Dr. Ahbilash Desai – Friday, April 24th from 11:00-12:00 (Mountain Time) 10:00-11:00 (Pacific Fourth dimension).

Dr. Desai who will be sharing information and resource about managing stress during COVID-19, lead a mindfulness meditation and reply questions about coping with stress and anxiety.

Register in accelerate for this coming together: https://zoom.us/coming together/register/tJIkcO2vqj0sEtLF79lZkkRRrVA79OSTTL8U

If you missed today's webinar, please check our website for the recorded session.

Upcoming Webinars

"Ask Dr. Stumph" – Wednesday, April 29th from 1:00-ii:30 (Mountain Time) 12:00-1:30 (Pacific Time) the Council volition be hosting Susan Stumph, Ph.D., Developmental Disabilities Programme Manager with Family and Community Services, IDHW. Susan volition present information most what the department has washed to support children and families and make services more flexible. She will too answer questions that families pre-submit.

To submit questions CLICK Here. You lot can ask upward to iii questions. Please submit your questions by 5:00 PM Monday, April 27th.

To register in advance for this meeting CLICK HERE.

"Enquire Dr. Silva" – Friday, May 1st from i:00-2:thirty (Mountain Time) 12:00-1:xxx (Pacific Time) the Council will be hosting Quango member and State Special Instruction Director, Charlie Silva. Ph.D. Charlie will present data and current resources available and review the State Department of Education website to bear witness people where to find resources. She will besides be answering pre-submitted questions from families.

To submit questions CLICK HERE. You lot can ask up to 3 questions. Please submit your questions by 5:00 PM Tuesday, April 28th.

To register in advance for this meeting CLICK HERE.

People with disabilities demand to make sure they are counted. The 2020 Demography determines how billions of dollars in federal funding is spent across every state – and how much goes to support people with disabilities and their lives in the community. Make certain your household's census course is complete. Fill information technology out right at dwelling house. You Count! Exist Counted! #DisabilityCounts2020

Due to the COVID19 outbreak, the U.Southward. Demography Bureau has extended the self-response phase deadline for the 2020 Demography to October 31st. Cheque out their website for upwards to date data: https://2020census.gov/en/news-events/operational-adjustments-covid-19.html

Voting absentee past mail service is a uncomplicated manner for many voters with disabilities to participate in the
Primary Ballot. Voters may complete their ballot in the comfort and privacy of their domicile.
Here are the three steps y'all demand accept to request an absentee ballot:

Details will be released during a printing conference on Thursday, April 16, 2020 at 3pm. The press briefing volition be streamed live on the Idaho Secretary of Land Facebook folio, where comments volition exist addressed both live and immediately following.

The COVID-19 crisis has created many changes for Americans. In addition to the changes that take been fabricated to events, businesses, employment, and teaching, many states across the country have likewise made changes to their elections.

As you may know, on Apr i, 2020, Governor Brad Fiddling issued a proclamation requiring that Idaho's May 19, 2020 primary ballot exist held by mail. This is a large change in the fashion Idahoans can vote and DRI wants yous to exist aware of this change and so you lot can make sure you are able to vote in this election.

In social club to vote in the May xix, 2020 primary election you will demand to:

  • Annals to vote by 8 PM on May 19, 2020!
  • Asking an absentee ballot online, past mail or by in-person delivery from your local canton clerk by 8 PM on May 19, 2020!
  • Return your absentee ballot back to your local canton clerk'south function by 8 PM on June 2, 2020!

Please visit this website for more information or instructions on how to register to vote and request an absentee election: https://idahovotes.gov/.

Y'all can too contact your local county clerk for more information about this process.

A consummate list of Idaho'south canton clerks tin can exist constitute hither: https://idahovotes.gov/canton-clerks/.

Y'all can also contact DRI at 208-336-5353 and we would be happy to provide you lot with that information.

Additionally, if you have questions or concerns regarding the accessibility of the May 19, 2020 master election, or if you need to asking an accommodation in club to be able to register or vote in this election, please contact DRI or your local county clerk as soon as possible! It is important that you exist able to practice your right to vote!

Nosotros would also like to share a video that the Idaho Council for the Deafened and Hard of Hearing has released in regards to May 19, 2020 primary election – delight access it here: https://cdhh.idaho.gov/coronavirus/ or by inserting this link into your browser: https://youtu.be/LyfRJZAJxxE.

Every bit an American, your right to vote is one of the almost important rights you accept! Please make sure your vote counts!

Again, if y'all have whatsoever questions or concerns about the changes to the May 19, 2020 election procedure or if you need to request an accommodation, please contact DRI or your local county clerk as shortly every bit possible!

Inability Rights Idaho

Boise Function – 4477 Emerald Street, Suite B-100, Boise, Idaho 83706

Pocatello Function – 1246 Yellowstone Artery, Suite A-three, Pocatello, Idaho 83201

Click on the push button beneath to download Governor Niggling's annunciation regarding the May 2020 elections.

Inability Rights Idaho is closely monitoring the coronavirus (COVID-19) developments and post-obit the recommendations published by the U.South. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare. Information is rapidly evolving, and we are working quickly to identify how we can support our staff, their families, our clients and our community.

Given the seriousness of the situation, we created the post-obit health and safety guidelines to back up and protect our staff and clients. These guidelines will be in place for the foreseeable future, but we will reassess as new information emerges.

Please know we are equally committed during this time to continuing our services to protect and advocate for people with disabilities.

Starting March 23, 2020 until further discover:

  1. At this time our office is closed, withal, our staff members are working. Our telephone lines volition remain open during regular business organization hours, 8:00am – five:00pm. We accept intake calls 8:30am – 2:00pm. Please sympathise that we may return calls from blocked numbers, every bit some of our staff may be working from home.
  2. If you are an Idaho resident and are seeking assistance from our office, please contact the states by phone at ane-866-262-3462. Please be enlightened that messages left straight on personal extensions looking for new assistance will have a delayed response – new requests for assistance should go through the intake line. You may besides complete and submit the Use for Services form on our website. We will do our best to reply in a timely manner. We appreciate everyone's patience every bit we navigate these unprecedented circumstances.
  3. All in-person meetings will either be rescheduled or held by phone or video conference. We believe this is the most responsible activity we can have to safeguard the health and safety of our staff while protecting the wider community.
  4. All non-essential staff travel is suspended.
  5. All staff speaking engagements and exhibiting events are cancelled. We would be glad to send our brochures upon asking. Email: info@disabilityrightsidaho.org

For more data nigh the coronavirus pandemic, we recommend following the World Health Organisation (WHO), the Centers for Affliction Command (CDC), the Idaho Section of Wellness and Welfare, and your canton public health department for news nigh your local area.

You lot can click here to download an information folio near the virus. This information page was provided by SARTAC, the Self Advocacy Resource and Technical Aid Center https://selfadvocacyinfo.org

Details will be released during a press conference on Th, April 16, 2020 at 3pm. The press conference will exist streamed live on the Idaho Secretary of State Facebook folio, where comments will be addressed both live and immediately post-obit.