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Text Box: Did you know that the Idaho Assistive Technology Project provides information on how families can get their hands on devices and adaptive equipment through their “RECYCLE” webpage?  Although they aren’t the only agency or group that provides this type of resource, the IATP

Text Box: is a hub of information for individuals, families, school districts and professionals who seek assessments, technical assistance and resource information. The IATP’s RECYCLE page allows people to list devices (even accessible vans) they are interested in selling or purchasing, often for a reduced price.

Text Box: The dog days of summer haven’t slowed down the Family Resource Center. It’s a busy time as families are horse back riding, swimming, bowling, providing musical entertainment in their communities and going to camp. The Center has assisted with these activities as well as respite for caregivers, training on children’s disabilities, travel to medical appointments and a host of other services. The services are tailored to meet family needs by providing quick response, information and referral, advocacy and a minimum of hoops  

Text Box: Parents are wondering how the changes from IDEA 1997 to IDEA 2004 will impact their child.  Here are just a few areas to note.  Idaho Parents Unlimited (IPUL) and the websites provided can give you more information! · Present Levels of Performance now must include objective data from assessments. · Annual Goal language has changed. Some districts reportedly are staying with        the 1997 language-check

Nathan feeding horsesLewiston Center LogoText Box: to jump through. We’re thrilled to be busy! We’ve already exceeded the year’s goal of helping 50 families in less than six months. That’s so exciting and an indicator of the need for more family services. We’re forging strong relationships with a variety of community groups including schools, social service agencies and the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare. As we move into our second year, we can expect to enhance the stability of the program by seeding the grassroots.  

Text Box: Meet Nathan. He is one person who we’ve helped connect with riding lessons.  Robin, Nathan’s mom says, “It’s great to see him smile on Fridays when he knows it’s time to go to his riding lessons. It’s helped him to learn responsibility and is a great social outlet.”

Text Box: Lewiston Resource Center: (888) 746-2655 Text Box: To contact the Idaho Assistive Technology Project, call: 208-885-9513 or toll free 800-393-7290.  On the web: www.educ.uidaho.edu/idatech. index  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Text Box: Check out these websites for more information and be sure to discuss the changes with your individual team. This site provides a side-by-side comparison of IDEA 1997 with IDEA 2004: http://www.ncset.org/publications/related/ideatransition.asp Always a good resource: www.wrightslaw.com Idaho Parents Unlimited (see side box)        

Education NewsText Box: What will these changes mean to you and your family?   Questions and concerns  can be fielded by: Idaho Parents Unlimited ipulidaho.org 800 242-IPUL (4785)

Text Box: For more information on what Tina Alexanderson—project coordinator—can help you with in Region 2, call her at 888-746-2655 or email her at tinaa@uidaho.edu

Idaho Assistive Technology Project

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