Advocates for Inclusion

09/29/2022

Adaptive Tree Climb - THIS WEEKEND

Canopy Watch is hosting an adaptive tree climb to empower persons with disabilities. Click here for more info…

07/11/2022

Adaptive ZooTeen Program at Zoo Boise

Zoo Boise is hosting an adaptive program this month for neurodiverse teens ages 13-17. Click here for details

02/10/2022

Sunday’s from Noon-1pm will be our low-sensory hour for our special needs friends. Admission is $9 for everyone 2yrs old & up. We open to the general public at 1:00pm

10/26/2021

Saturday, Oct. 30 @ 10:00am
https://www.idahoafi.com/events/cinemark-majestic-sensory-friendly

Cinemark Majestic Cinemas is hosting the new movie “Ron’s Gone Wrong” Sensory Friendly! Click here for details

10/23/2021

November's Monthly Training:
Children's Developmental Disabilities Services in Idaho

Join Idaho Parents Unlimited for a conversation about Children's Developmental Disabilities Services in Idaho. We'll be covering topics like the Katie Beckett Medicaid option, Traditional vs Family Directed Services, Allowable Expenses, and more!

This will consist of a normal, hour long training that will be recorded, followed by a half-hour question and answer section that will not.

All via Zoom

Taking Place
Wednesday, November 17, 2021 @ 6:30 PM, MT

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

10/20/2021

Welcome to our first

Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) are vital in the lives and independence of older adults and people with disabilities across Idaho. DSPs provide support to people working in the community, getting around the community, assisting with daily living tasks – like dressing, eating, taking medication and so much more!

Lawmakers need to hear your stories, and how important you are!

We are looking for stories from DSPs.
Why do you do this work? Or if you’ve recently had to change jobs. Why weren’t you able to keep doing this work?

Join us in advocating for our DSPs and all the hard work they do!

(picture of an adult with a child in a wheelchair. Text saying, "Direct Support Professionals We Need Your Voice!"

10/14/2021

The Addams Family 2 (Sensory Friendly)

Cinemark Majestic Cinemas is hosting the new Addams Family 2 movie Sensory Friendly! Click here for details

07/18/2021

Children and their families that are impacted by disability, terminal illness or various obstacles are eligible to apply.

05/14/2021

Direct Care Worker Survey

The Center on Disabilities and Human Development with the University of Idaho has issued a Direct Care Worker Survey to collect information about the direct care workforce in Idaho

05/03/2021

Game Changers - GOLF

First Tee-Idaho and Game Changers are excited to introduce their newest program. They’re teaming up to provide golf to athletes in the grades of 7th-12th. Click here for details…

06/26/2020

Come play in the THRIVE Center! Check out our sensory swings, 6ft tall LED bubble tubes, tactile wall, crash pads, and other fun equipment! Quiet space provided. Supervision is required. All non-member guests age 18 and older must provide a government-issued photo ID to enter the facility.

05/15/2020

https://www.idahoafi.com/blog/2020/5/2/afis-plan-for-a-safe-return-to-service-monday-may-4

Governor Little has transitioned Idaho into Stage 1 of his 4 stage plan, Idaho Rebounds , to reopen the state. After carefully reviewing the governor’s plan along with feedback from families and employees we were able to plan our own path forward to reopen AFI. AFI administration has put in plac

03/26/2020

AFI Closure/Stay-at-home order

To comply with the stay-at-home order issued by Governor Little, AFI is temporarily suspending services effective today and through the end of the stay-at-home order. Although we believe our services are essential to the growth, development, empowerment and building of skills for the children we ser

01/09/2020

Night to Shine

Night to Shine is a prom night experience for people with special needs ages 14 and older. Calvary Boise has joined the Tim Tebow Foundation in celebrating people with special needs. Click here for details

12/10/2019

IPUL and Santa at The Sensory Playce

IPUL and the Sensory Playce are teaming up with - they'll be providing opportunities for parents to chat with IPUL staff while their kids play. Plus, Santa will be on hand. Click here for details…

10/22/2019

Pre-Halloween trick or treating practice

Health & Welfare is inviting you all to bring your kiddos over for some trick or treating practice the day before Halloween

10/22/2019

Autism Behind the Wheel: Teaching Teens and Young Adults with ASD to Drive

Teaching Teens and Young Adults with ASD to Drive

10/14/2019

Listening Tour-Nampa

Is your child accessing developmental disability services? The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare’s Children’s DD Program wants your input about your child’s services.