Idaho Down Syndrome Council

04/01/2024

ROAD MAP THROUGH ADULTHOOD CONFERENCE

Saturday, April 13, 2024
9:00 am 5:30 pm
1675 S Woodruff Ave
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
We are excited about our Roadmap Conference. This year we have an all-day option (9:00 am-5:30 pm) for parents who have children 15 years to 21 years old that are still in school OR a half-day option (11:45 am-5:30 pm) for parents who have a child that is already out of school.
All-Day Option:
- Cost: $50 per person
- For parents/caregivers of an individual with a disability aged 15-21 AND still in school
- Includes an organizational binder
- Includes continental breakfast, lunch, and snacks
- Speaker topics: secondary transition and the IEP process, SSI, guardianship, conservatorship, financial planning for your child with a disability, special needs trusts, adult services in Idaho, and other Idaho/national resources.
Half-Day Option:
- Cost: $30 per person
- For parents/caregivers of an individual with a disability aged no longer in school
- Includes an organizational binder
- Includes lunch and snacks
- Speaker topics: guardianship, conservatorship, financial planning for your child with a disability, special needs trusts, adult services in Idaho, and other Idaho/national resources.
This conference is for parents and caregivers ONLY. If you have specific dietary needs, please bring your own food and snacks.
If you have any questions please email us at [email protected].

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03/22/2022

More articles on the Down Syndrome Information Act!!

03/22/2022

Today history was made! Two years after the three Idaho Down syndrome groups United to create the Idaho Down syndrome council.

The bill requires the Department of Health & Welfare to develop an "up-to-date, evidence-based" support sheet about Down syndrome.

03/21/2022

So amazing that this happened today of all days, on World Down Syndrome day! A huge thank you to all those who made it happen
https://www.idahopress.com/eyeonboise/governor-signs-down-syndrome-diagnosis-information-act-into-law/article_e41365f0-6e49-5b0a-b2d2-75026b26e5ae.html?fbclid=IwAR1AzSMCj9lkiOUYkaEs1s6Kev2E7u3FgR8KQgerRw-w57QEKYDqzYXPnY8

Surrounded by Idahoans with Down syndrome, along with their family members and supporters of SB 1270, Gov. Brad Little signed the bill, the Down Syndrome Diagnosis Information Act, into law

02/19/2022

If you want to track Senate Bill 1270 "Down Syndrome Diagnosis Information Act", sign up for the MyBillTracker at https://lso.legislature.idaho.gov/MyBillTracker/Login_input.do. Then, create a list name, add S1270 to your list, and mark 'Add Email Notification?' You'll get an email notification when an action occurs with that bill in your list.

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