Resources

Eastern Idaho Community Resources and Services

Support Groups for Parents

• Piece by Piece Foundation (Autism Support)
  • https://www.facebook.com/piecebypiecefoundation/
  • They put on an annual Easter Egg Hunt the Saturday before Easter Sunday each year.  See their Facebook page for details.
• Eastern Idaho Down Syndrome Family Connect (EIDS)
  • www.easternidahodownsyndrome.org
  • Here is the link to the private Facebook page, just click on the request to join.
    •  https://www.facebook.com/groups/463889757058890/
  • Grants are available for families with an individual with Down syndrome.  See the website above for more information.
  • Dash for Down Syndrome is the annual race EIDS puts on to celebrate Down syndrome and raise their money to keep their programs going. This race is always the forth Saturday of August.
    • https://www.easternidahodownsyndrome.org/race-info/
• Special Education Parents Alliance of Idaho
  • Here is the link to the private Facebook page, just click on the request to join.
    • https://www.facebook.com/groups/POSSE.Idaho/
    • Friday morning from 9-10 am anyone from this group in invited to the Villa in Idaho Falls to provide support to one another
• Brion Boldt at Teton Counseling in Idaho Falls
  • Every Wednesday from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm he facilitates a free special needs parent support group. 
  • Contact Teton Counseling for details; 208-542-0352

Bike for Kids

• This non-profit organization in Eastern Idaho gives adaptive bikes to kids with special needs.  All they ask is you give the bike back or pass it on to someone else with special needs who can use it once your child is done with the bike.
  • http://www.bikeforkidsidaho.com/

Camp Hayden

• The mission of Camp Hayden is to provide accessible adventures for people with disabilities and their families. Through Camp Hayden, families are able to participate in a variety of indoor and outdoor opportunities regardless of their abilities.  Currently there is one weekend camp in the summer and one day camp in the summer.  Check out their website and Facebook page for dates and applications.
  •  http://camphayden.org/
  • https://www.facebook.com/camphayden/
  • Phone number: 208-313-8443

Hayden’s Hearts

• This is an 8-week art experience for people with developmental and or physical disabilities. The mission is to provide a safe space where everyone can explore their ability to create art.  At the end there is a showcase night to display the great work!  The cost is only $20 per child (community sponsors take care of the rest of the cost).
  • https://camphayden.org/?page_id=678

Field of Angels/Kickin Angels in Idaho Falls

• Baseball and soccer for kids with special needs.
• Search “Field of Angels” on Facebook
  • https://www.facebook.com/Field-of-Angels-132512310095467/

UVYA Angels in St. Anthony

• Baseball for kids with special needs.
  • Contact Lori Olsen at 208-390-4562

Special Olympics in Idaho

• Sports for kids with special needs.  Must be 8 years or older.
  • https://www.specialolympics.org/programs/united-states/idaho

Sled Hockey

• For kids with disabilities at Tautphaus Park in Idaho Falls during the winter.
  • https://www.facebook.com/Idaho-Falls-Sled-Hockey-311229042333324/

Adaptive Ice Skating

• Ice skating for kids with disabilities at Tautphaus Park in Idaho Falls during the winter.  There are a few days offered each winter.
  • Here is their website to check when the dates are: https://www.idahofallsidaho.gov/785/Ice-Arena

Adaptive Downhill Skiing

• Skiing with adaptive ski equipment for children with disabilities at Targhee (Higher Ground), Jackson (CW Hogg), and Kelly Canyon ski resorts.
• Contact the ski resort for details:
  • Targhee: 307-353-2300 
  • Jackson: 307-733-2292
  • Kelly Canyon: 208-538-6251

CW HOG (Adaptive Outdoor Sports)

• The Cooperative Wilderness Handicapped Outdoor Group (CW HOG) is based out of Idaho State University (ISU) in Pocatello, Idaho. CW HOG is an outdoor-oriented organization which provides support to individuals with disabilities (including, but not limited to: developmental disabilities, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, multiple sclerosis and other spinal cord injuries), allowing them to participate in recreational activities that would otherwise be inaccessible. CW HOG serves individuals with disabilities in a “cooperative” manner in a mixed setting of people with and without disabilities.
  • To get in contact with them call (208) 282-2730
  • Or visit their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/CWHOG/
    •  This is the place to keep up to date on the next adventure they have planned!

Champs Hearts

• This is a program in Idaho Falls where your child with special needs can go and ride and experience being around horses. This is not hippotherapy but is a very fun and calming activity for your child.  They are open by appointment only so call the number below to get more information and/or schedule a time to ride!
  • Contact Larry Cudmore at 208-589-4082 to set up a time.
  • You can also check them out on Facebook:
    • https://www.facebook.com/champsheart

Hippotherapy

• Horse riding therapy for kids with disabilities.
  • Contact your OT, PT or speech therapist

Water Therapy

• Therapy in the water for children with disabilities.
  • Contact your OT, PT or speech therapist

Gym Membership

• If your child is overweight then you can get a gym membership to help them lose weight.  This is connected to Medicaid.  Here is the link to the details.
  • http://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/Medical/Medicaid/PreventiveHealthAssistance/tabid/221/Default.aspx

Provider Day at Rexburg Rapids

• Once every other week in the summer Rexburg Rapids offers half price entrance to a child with a disability and his/her service provider.  The opposite weeks are for adults with disabilities and their service providers.  Call Rexburg Rapids to get the details.
  • Rexburg Rapids: 208-372-2490
  • During off season phone Rexburg City Hall- 208-359-3020

Dream Night at Tautphaus Park Zoo in Idaho Falls

• Once a year in June the Tautphaus Park Zoo in Idaho Falls has a free night for children with disabilities and their families. 
  • Keep an eye out on the Special Education Parents Alliance of Idaho Facebook page in the spring to get more details

Dolly Parton Imagination Library

• Free books for children from birth through 5 years old. 
  • http://usa.imaginationlibrary.com/

Idaho Youth Ranch    

• Free books for kids, there is no age limit.
  • http://www.youthranch.org/blog/100000-free-books-for-idaho-kids

Parents as Teachers

• Parenting tips and resources for kids up to age five.  A volunteer can come to your house with age appropriate activities for your child/children.
  • https://parentsasteachers.org/program-locator-1

The Idaho Assistive Technology Project

• You can loan equipment you need for your child.  They also have the Computers 4 Kids program (see the next bullet below), evaluation services, and a secondary transition conference each year (transitioning to adulthood). In addition, they have an alternative financing program to help parents pay for equipment needed. 
  • https://idahoat.org/

Computers 4 Kids

• You can get a free computer for your child.
  • www.cfkid.org

Idaho Training Clearinghouse

• Great information on educational programs.
  • www.Idahotc.com

Idaho Falls Humanitarian Center

• Free weighted blankets are available here.
  • https://ifareahumanitariancenter.org/

Big Red Safety Box

• This organization sends you a big red box with helpful information, tools, and supplies to use for your child if they tend to wander off or elope.
  • http://nationalautismassociation.org/big-red-safety-box/

United Healthcare Children’s Foundation

• “UHCCF’s mission is to help fill the gap between what medical services/items a child needs and what their commercial health benefit plan will pay for. UHCCF grants provide financial help/assistance for families with children that have medical needs not covered or not fully covered by their commercial health insurance plan.”
  • https://www.uhccf.org/apply-for-a-grant/

Car Seat Clinic at Shriners Hospital in Salt Lake City

• If you see a provider at this hospital and get a prescription for a car seat then you can go to the car seat clinic held once a month and get a car seat.  Visit the website or call for more information.
  • https://www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org/salt-lake-city
  • Phone number: 801-536-3500

DisAbility Rights Idaho (Adults)

• Here is what their website says they do, “We advocate for all people with disabilities in Idaho regardless of the type of disability or the age of the person. We help people with disabilities to: address abuse and neglect; obtain services and supports they need to live, work and play in their own homes and communities; get an appropriate education; access to health care; find and use vocational services and get support for employment; redress discrimination; and achieve equal access to buildings and services.”
  • http://disabilityrightsidaho.org/

Salvation Army Energy Bill Assistance

• Call or go to the website of your local Salvation Army to inquire about this:
  • Idaho Falls: 208-522-7200, https://idahofalls.salvationarmy.org/
  • Pocatello: http://pocatello.salvationarmy.org/pocatello
  • Twin Falls: 208-733-8720, http://twinfalls.salvationarmy.org/

Eastern Idaho Community Action Partnership

• This organization can help with home building, home winterization, energy, and cell phones for those that are in need.
  • http://www.eicap.org/

Vivint Gives Back

• Vivant is a home security system.  Here is what they do, “As a leading smart home technology provider, Vivint offers home security, energy management, home automation, local cloud storage, and high-speed Internet solutions.”  They offer discounts to families that have individuals with intellectual disabilities.
  • https://www.vivint.com/company/gives-back/discounts

Amazon Prime Discount

• If you have a Medicaid card you can get a rate for $5.99 a month for 24 months.
  • You go into your account and scan your Medicaid card.