The following Publications are available online in PDF format and at the Council office. The following publications are the most current on file and ready for distribution.

Program Performance and Annual Reports
APSE Newsletter
Are We Swimming in the Right Direction
Council Brochure
Direct Support Professional Report
Idaho Disability History Month
Keys to the Future
Medicaid for Workers with Disabilities
"Moving On" Idaho Transition Binder
People First Brochure
Project VOTE! Brochure
Supported Living Study
What is Self Determination
Visions and Values Newsletter

Program Performance and Annual Report: These publications provide summaries of Council projects and initiatives and progress toward Council goals in select years. You can download the following documents by clicking on the title.
2007 Annual Report 
2008 Annual Report
2008 Performance Report

Idaho APSE Newletter: Read the first edition of the Idaho APSE newsletter by clicking here.

Are We Swimming in the Right Direction? This report was prepared for the Council in 1998 by Dennis Harkin and Don Shumway and deals with strategies to move Idaho's service system for people with developmental disabilities from one of dependency to one of self-determination. Download the report here.

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Council Brochure: This brochure outlines the vision, mission, members, and projects of the Council and provides contact information. Download brochure: English or Spanish.

Direct Support Professionals Report: In 2003, the Council contracted with the Idaho Center on Disabilities and Human Development to survey direct support staff statewide regarding such issues as recruitment, retention, training, pay, and benefits. This document contains the findings of that study and makes recommendations for improvement. Download report here.

Idaho Disability History Month:  Legislation passed in 2007 established October as Disability History Month in Idaho. The legislation encourages schools to incorporate disability history and awareness activities into their curriculums during the month of October. We encourage educators to include disability awareness activities throughout the year.

Resources for Educators

Idaho SALN Flyer 2009: Idaho Self Advocate Leadership Network flyer on available presentations.

Youth Development Opportunities

Keys to the Future: This Council booklet provides a roadmap to families of children with disabilities to help them learn more about various disabilities and developmental stages and how to navigate the service system. The booklet also contains an attachment of disability resource listings that is updated regularly. Please contact the Council office if you would like a copy.  (Links to Keys and resource guide in PDF are not available.)

Medicaid for Workers with Disabilities: This program began January 1, 2007, and allows individuals with disabilities to work, earn higher wages and retain Medicaid
eligibility. Download flyer here.

"Moving On" Idaho Transition Binder:   A binder for transition age students in Idaho schools is now available. The binder is a useful tool for students, parents and teachers to use in planning for transition from high school to adult life. Download the binder here.

People First Brochure: Download brochure: English or Spanish.

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Project VOTE! Brochure: This brochure outlines the concepts included in the Project VOTE training and education initiative sponsored by the Council and others. Download brochure here.

Supported Living Study: In 2002, the Council commissioned a study of supported living in Idaho. This report, by Allen, Shea and Associates, provides the findings of that study. Download report here.

What is Self Determination: This flyer was developed by the Council's Task Force on Self Determination and provides an outline of the principles of self determination and what those mean to people with developmental disabilities. Download flyer here.

Visions and Values Newsletter: This is the semi-annual newsletter for the Council. It includes information about current happenings, Council projects, state and federal issues, editorials and a calendar of upcoming events.
To download editions (in PDF format), click on a title below:

Spring 2009
Fall 2008
2009 Legislative Edition
Spring 2008
2008 Legislative Insert
Fall 2007
Spring 2007
Legislative Edition 2007 - How a Bill Becomes a Law
Fall 2006
Spring 2006
Fall 2005
Spring 2005
Fall 2004
Spring 2004 (not available)
Fall 2003

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