Disability Action Center NW Post Falls Office

04/26/2026

Want to learn to drive? Families and professionals often wonder if it is a realistic goal for you. Disability related barriers can make the traditional path to drivers’ education and getting a license more challenging. Transportation affects nearly every part of daily life, including getting to school, keeping a job, or taking the next step toward independence. This makes being able to answer the question, “Is driving a possibility for me?” critical.

Many youth with disabilities want to learn to drive, but families and professionals often wonder if it is a realistic goal. Disability related barriers can make the traditional path to drivers' education and getting a license more challenging. Transportation affects nearly every part of daily life,....

04/25/2026

April is Parkinson's Awareness Month. Here are some Vocal Exercises to protect your ability to swallow and speak.

Parkinson’s disease is a movement disorder, so it’s important to keep everything moving, said Hanah McCabe, MS, CCC-SLP. This is why you should exercise every day--not just your limbs, but especially your vocal folds. McCabe is a speech therapist at Gritman Therapy Solutions, where she sees pati...

04/22/2026

Today is National Assistive Technology Day! Most people think of wheelchairs or screen readers, but the world of AT is so much more. Any tool or device that helps you get things done is AT. Your smartphone, the grip aid to open a jar, magnifier to read print, the eye controlled speech communication device. Nearly every person will need AT at some point in their life.

04/21/2026

Art Therapeutic Thursdays
April 23 @ 3:00 am - 5:00 pm

Join DAC for these Recovery-Friendly events! In partnership with Kootenai Recovery Community Center we will host some art and crafts. All supplies provided no art skills needed! Let’s build an art project together and meet with peers about what your needs might be.

Call 208-932-8005 to reserve a spot.

04/20/2026

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Struggling with the cost of your medications? Besides trying Good Rx, and other coupon related websites at your local pharmacy, you can check for online/mail order prescriptions. CostPlus Drug Company is a public-benefit corporation launched...

04/18/2026

Spring cleaning time is here! Check out these accessible cleaning tips for your home.

Disabled-Friendly Bathroom Design and Cleanliness A disabled-friendly bathroom design makes cleaning easier and safer. Bathrooms should support both hygiene and independence, with features that minimize physical effort. Key design elements include: ...

04/14/2026

Do you know a veteran who needs a ramp? Modifications to their home due to disability? Emergency rent help? Check out Semper Fi and America's Fund here.

Supporting all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, Semper Fi & America’s Fund provides one-on-one case management, connection, and lifetime support. They

04/12/2026

It's World Parkinson's Day today.

When early signs of Parkinson’s started approximately 10-15 years ago, my mother claimed it was just old age. She ignored the symptoms. By the time she did seek a diagnosis to qualify for hospice care, her quality of life had significantly diminished. By the time she was officially diagnosed, she was terminal. She passed away a month later. No one in the family was surprised by the Parkinson’s diagnosis. You don’t have to suffer ... Read more here. https://dacnw.org/organization_news/news-from-dac-new-6/

In February 2025, my mother passed away from Parkinson’s disease dementia. She was 77 years old. April is Parkinson's Awareness Month. When early signs of Parkinson’s started approximately 10-15 years ago, my mother claimed it was just old age. She ignored the symptoms. By the time she did seek ...

04/11/2026

They say you can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar. You can use this approach when communicating with your elected officials. People are hard wired to react emotionally. Social media’s success is founded on that reaction and builds their algorithms to perpetuate the emotional response.
You need to rise above that if you want to build...read more here.

They say you can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar. You can use this approach when communicating with your elected officials. People are hard wired to react emotionally. Social media’s success is founded on that reaction and builds their algorithms to perpetuate the emotional response....

04/08/2026

Are you ready?! The Department of Justice’s (DOJ) new rule aimed at improving accessibility across government websites and digital services is approaching the first compliance deadline arriving this month. The conversation is shifting. The question for many organizations is no longer what the rule says — it’s whether they’re ready and comply with it. Accessibility is no longer simply encouraged — it is now a regulated requirement with defined standards and deadlines.

04/07/2026

Have you seen our April Interstate Connections Newsletter? Is Parkinson's Disease Awareness month and we have two articles to help you. Plus the latest in hands free gaming, how to advocate with your elected official, a source for low cost pharmaceuticals and more!

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