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Text Box: It is difficult in our rural state for families to find respite care providers to assist in caring for their family members. Relatives, neighbors and friends may provide assistance but for some families they do not have a safety net to help them when they need the support. A new statewide call in Text Box: service can make the search for a provider in your area a little easier. 211 Careline will now host a database of respite care providers for families to access. To be included on the list, individuals must attend a training that outlines their responsibilities as a provider and they must also pass a Text Box: criminal background check. Families may call 211 Careline to receive names of providers specific to their area. If you have any questions please contact 211 Careline or the Family Resource Center, 746-2655 or 1-800-746-2655. Text Box: Statewide Respite Care Provider List Available

Text Box: Check into R.A.V.E.!

Text Box: R.A.V.E. offers year-round recreation and social opportunities for people with disabilities. Individual interests are considered when programs are designed; ranging from classes in the arts, bike riding, and rafting, to sightseeing or parties. Vacation packages are also available, offering

Text Box: flexible yet structured, small group excursions.
Dream vacation destinations vary from mountain camping to Las Vegas weekends. Ongoing fundraising efforts and volunteer support provides this program with scholarships to assist individuals in pursing a fulfilling leisure lifestyle. For more information on this Idaho based recreational

Text Box: opportunity contact the ARC, Inc. at 208-343-5583 or visit their website at www.thearcinc.org/

Text Box: The Idaho Assistive Technology Project
Handbooks and Manuals

Text Box: The Idaho Assistive Technology will provide the following handbooks and manuals free of charge to Idaho residents. They will ship single copies as well as multiple copies. A five dollar fee will be charged for items to be delivered to out of state individuals.
1. Assistive Technology for School Age Children with Disabilities

Text Box: 2. Assistive Technology for Older Persons: A Handbook for Idaho’s Older Residents and Their Caregivers.
3. Assistive Technology for
Infants and Toddlers with
Disabilities Handbook
4. Assistive Technology
For Parents with Disabilities
5. MANUAL-Assistive Technology in the Schools:

Text Box: A Guide for Idaho Educators-Compiled by the Idaho Assistive Technology Project and the Idaho State Department of Education.
The manuals may be ordered through the IATP website at www.edu.uidaho.edu/idatech/IATPProducts
or by calling 1-800-432-8324.

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