Idaho Council on Developmental Disabilities

05/29/2026

We want to hear from YOU! Join a public meeting to hear about the plan and to share your thoughts on the DD Council's Five-Year Plan.

Monday, June 1, 2026,
4:00 – 5:00 pm Mountain Time / 3:00 – 4:00 pm Pacific Time. https://us02web.zoom.us/.../register/MuEH9R59Rouv4gShePWsPg

Tuesday, June 2, 2026,
9:00 – 10:00 am Mountain Time / 8:00 – 9:00 am Pacific Time. https://us02web.zoom.us/.../register/LIEhucrXSv-muYTSfOg6iQ

https://icdd.idaho.gov/council-plans/

05/27/2026

Adult DD Services - Assessment Tool Update

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare and Human Service Research Institute have scheduled two meetings to give an update on the KW Lawsuit. During this KW Update, preparations to pilot Idaho’s new assessment tool, the Level Of Needs (LON) assessment, will be discussed with the anticipated timeline and next steps.

Visit https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/services-programs/about-my-choice-matters for more information and updates.

Tuesday, June 23, 2026
12:00 - 1:00 PM MST
Join Via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85620318999
Join Instructions: https://us06web.zoom.us/meetings/85620318999/invitations?signature=hRh0DaP_RjOx8-DIPXRP7VUJn6kTh5ViQ7Yg-PfnV-c

Wednesday, June 24, 2026
5:30-6:30 PM MST
Join Via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89608840089
Join Instructions: https://us06web.zoom.us/meetings/89608840089/invitations?signature=zBrh-I57XB8ILwpY12zKJO5GvdK_fttPbBOHAMNb_Hs

05/18/2026

Medicaid Listening Session-Coeur d'Alene

Your voice is vital to help shape the future of Medicaid in Idaho. A strong Medicaid program needs collaboration among providers, members, and stakeholders.

Please attend member, stakeholder, and provider listening sessions focusing on comprehensive managed care contracts on May 26 at 11 a.m. for members and 3:00 p.m. for providers at the Coeur d'Alene Public Library, 702 E Front Ave, Coeur d'Alene, ID. Details: https://publicdocuments.dhw.idaho.gov/WebLink/Browse.aspx?id=36122&dbid=0&repo=PUBLIC-DOCUMENTS

05/15/2026

The Idaho Council on Developmental Disabilities is seeking p***c comment on its draft 5-year plan.

Here are three ways you can submit comments!
1. Fill out a short survey. https://idaho-dd-council.limequery.com/859342?lang=en

2. Mail or email written comments. You can mail your comments to the Idaho Council on Developmental Disabilities at 700 W. State St., Ste 119, Boise, ID 83702, or email them to Marieke Edwards at [email protected].

3. Join a public meeting to hear about the plan and to share your thoughts.
Monday, June 1, 2026, 4:00 – 5:00 pm Mountain Time / 3:00 – 4:00 pm Pacific Time. https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/MuEH9R59Rouv4gShePWsPg

Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 9:00 – 10:00 am Mountain Time / 8:00 – 9:00 am Pacific Time. https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/LIEhucrXSv-muYTSfOg6iQ

To request Spanish or ASL interpretation, please email Marieke Edwards by May 15.

Read the plan at: https://icdd.idaho.gov/council-plans/

05/13/2026

Don't miss the 2026 Primary Election next Tuesday, May 19th.

All 105 legislative districts are up for election in 2026. The Primary election is a critical election for shaping how policy is made for Idaho families.

From Idaho Capital Sun | Accountability reporting for the 208’s political landscape

05/08/2026

A tremendous week of learning, planning, presenting, networking, and collaborating at the 2026 Showcase in Kansas City, Missouri.

Thank you to Council members Jenna Garrett and Jen Johnson. Our partner in this work, Idaho Parents Unlimited staff, Sarah Gornik and Melissa Vian. Thank you to Department of Health and Welfare leadership, Eric Brown, Sarah Allen, Cindy Hall, and Lucy Olmos. Thank you to service providers Malynn Beck and Sara Lloyd.

Thank you to artist and leader Alicia Hopkins for permission to share her artwork that visually expresses her life plan and the support she has to make it happen.

05/01/2026

The Idaho Council on Developmental Disabilities announces a public comment period on the draft 2027-2031 State Plan.

Accepting comments from May 1, 2026, through June 16, 2026. Please visit https://icdd.idaho.gov/council-plans/ to review the plan and learn how you can share your comments.

04/09/2026

Families—your voice is needed!
The Idaho Infant Toddler Program (ITP) is proposing updates to its eligibility criteria. These changes would impact which infants and toddlers qualify for early intervention services across Idaho.

Families—your voice is needed!

The Idaho Infant Toddler Program (ITP) is proposing updates to its eligibility criteria. These changes would impact which infants and toddlers qualify for early intervention services across Idaho.

The intent of the proposal is to focus services on children with the highest levels of developmental need and ensure resources are used effectively. However, changes like this can have real impacts on families, and parent voices must be part of the conversation.

This proposal was recently posted through the state’s town hall process and may not be widely known yet. You have the opportunity to review the proposal and share your input:

👉 https://townhall.idaho.gov/PublicMeeting/8042

Why your input matters:

These decisions affect access to early supports during critical developmental years
Family experiences help shape better, more responsive systems
Public comment can influence how (or if) these changes move forward

How to participate:

Visit the link above
Review the proposed changes
Submit your comments or concerns

IPUL encourages families, caregivers, and professionals to take a few minutes to share their perspective. Your lived experience is powerful and necessary. If ITP ever helped your child, please consider sharing that experience.

If you have questions or want support in understanding how this may impact your family, please reach out. We’re here to help. 💙



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YOUR VOICE IS NEEDED!

THE IDAHO INFANT TODDLER PROGRAM (ITP) IS PROPOSING UPDATES TO ITS ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA. THESE CHANGES WOULD IMPACT WHO QUALIFIES FOR EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES ACROSS IDAHO.

We encourage families, caregivers, and professionals to take a few minutes to share their perspective. Your lived experience is powerful and necessary.

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04/09/2026

SPEAK UP. BE HEARD.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM IDAHOANS WITH DISABILITIES!

Join the Idaho State Independent Living Council (SILC), the Centers for Independent Living (CILs) and the Idaho Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired (ICBVI) for a virtual Town Hall event

April 30, 2026
1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Mountain Time
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time
ASL WILL BE PROVIDED

Your concerns and ideas will help shape Independent Living programs and advocacy across Idaho. We can’t do it without you!

We want to know what matters to you!

To join event: https://us02web.zoom.us/ j/89555578322?pwd=fN9xG0lZXVnmaZgs6qDGAB5bU7fwOz.1
By Phone: 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 895 5557 8322
Passcode: 806391

To request language interpretation or disability accommodations, call the SILC at least 10 days in advance 208-334-3800;
To join the event: https://us02web.zoom.us/ j/89555578322?pwd=fN9xG0lZXVnmaZgs6qDGAB5bU7fwOz.1