Disability Action Center NW Lewiston Office

09/04/2026

Happy Labor Day! We will resume our regular working hours on Tuesday

08/24/2026

Turning 18 is a big milestone in your life. When you turn 18, you become a legal adult. Now you can make your own decisions about the many parts of your life.You can determine where you live, where you work, what kind of job you do, what you do for fun, who you spend time with, who supports you, and what services you use. For a list of 8 things that change, read more here:
https://dacnw.org/organization_news/young-adults-next-chapter-4/

08/23/2026

Have you moved past your imposter syndrome and considered filing a disability claim but don’t know what to do? Have you ever blindly turned to a VSO who filed your claim for you and your subsequent decision letter service-connection denial made you feel like a fool? Do you know a newly widowed spouse of a Disabled Veteran who passed away? And you want to be the hero who can confidently guide them towards the Dependent Indemnity Compensation (DIC) they knew nothing about?
You could change that survivor’s life through... (read more here) https://dacnw.org/organization_news/resources-to-better-understand-the-vba/

Have you moved past your imposter syndrome and considered filing a disability claim but don’t know what to do? Have you ever blindly turned to a VSO who filed your claim for you and your subsequent decision letter service-connection denial made you feel like a fool? Do you know a newly widowed spo...

08/21/2026

Today is National Senior Citizens Day. Did U Know? DAC NW has services that can benefit seniors? We can find resources to promote your dignity, independence, and well being. And we advocate for strong community support systems.

08/19/2026

What to expect when you get the call to evacuate in an emergency? The recent fires are a reminder that evacuation orders can come with little warning. For people with disabilities “grab and go” isn’t that simple. There are service animals, medical equipment, and important prescriptions. You need a plan before the smoke rolls in.
You can read more here: https://dacnw.org/organization_news/news-from-self-directed-pa-services-4/

What to expect when you get the call to evacuate in an emergency? The recent fires are a reminder that evacuation orders can come with little warning. For people with disabilities “grab and go” isn’t that simple. There are...

08/19/2026

Free backpacks and school supplies for kids in need this Saturday in Clarkston.

Dye Hard Disaster Relief is excited to help local students start the school year off right! Receive FREE backpacks and school supplies for students of all

08/19/2026

Are you a veteran? Do you have an opinion on your local veteran services? They want to hear from you!

08/17/2026

Back to School Hub for Mental Health. As the school year begins, students and families face a mix of excitement, pressure, and uncertainty. Whether you’re a young person navigating new challenges or a caregiver looking to support your child’s emotional well-being, Mental Health America is here to help with... Read more here
https://dacnw.org/organization_news/back-to-school-hub-for-mental-health/

As the school year begins, students and families face a mix of excitement, pressure, and uncertainty. Whether you’re a young person navigating new challenges or a caregiver looking to support your...

08/16/2026

ROLLING WITH THE PUNCHES ~
Why don’t blind people skydive?
Because it scares the guide dog!
♿️🤣

08/14/2026

ADA Question of the Month
QUESTION:
What counts as a service animal?

ANSWER:
Only dogs, and in specific instances, miniature horses qualify as a service animal.

To determine if an animal is a service animal, you may ask two questions:

Is the dog a service animal required because of a disability?
What work or task has the dog been trained to perform?
You may not ask these questions if the need for the service animal is obvious. Examples include when a dog is guiding an individual who is blind or is pulling a person’s wheelchair. In addition:

You may not ask about the nature or extent of an individual’s disability
You may not require proof that the animal has been certified, trained or licensed as a service animal
You may not require the animal to wear an identifying vest or tag
You may not ask that the dog demonstrate its ability to perform the task or work training that distinguishes a service animal from other animals.
Some service animals may be professionally trained; others may have been trained by their owners. However, the task that the service animal is trained to do must be directly related to the owner’s disability.

Comfort and emotional support animals are not covered under the ADA.

For additional information contact Dana Gover, MPA, ADAC, Training & Technical Assistance Consultation

Northwest ADA Center-Idaho Email: [email protected] ADA TA Hotline: voice and text 208-841-9422