Idaho Council on Developmental Disabilities

Public Comment Ends June 16th!

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

How can you submit comments!

Fill out a short survey. https://idaho-dd-council.limequery.com/859342?lang=en

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].

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

Free Su***de Prevention Training offered in Spanish
Saturday, June 13, 2026 |11:00am-12:30pm

St.Luke’s Clinic-Lifestyle Medicine
3525 E. Louise Dr. Suite 500, Meridian, ID 83642
Opportunity for an upcoming Spanish language QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) training.
Free lunch for participants who attend this training.
Sign up at: https://slhs.io/s/KCNrNPW

Capacitación Gratuita Prevención del Suicidio en Español
Sábado junio 13, 2026 |11:00am-12:30pm

St.Luke’s Clinic-Lifestyle Medicine
3525 E. Louise Dr. Suite 500, Meridian, ID 83642

Quería compartir esta oportunidad sobre una capacitación gratuita en español para la prevención del suicidio. Si es posible compartir la infografía adjunta con cualquier persona que le interese, lo apreciaríamos mucho. Estaremos ofreciendo almuerzo gratis para las personas que participen. Aquí esta el enlace en donde usted o cualquier persona que conozca puede inscribirse: https://slhs.io/s/KCNrNPW

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/

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

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

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/

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.

Voter Guide: 2026 primary election • Idaho From Idaho Capital Sun | Accountability reporting for the 208’s political landscape

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.

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.