DisAbility Rights Idaho will be closed for system maintenance from March 20 – March 24, 2023. Thank you for your understanding.
National Human Trafficking Awareness Day Jan. 11th, 2023
Join the Idaho Anti-Trafficking Coalition (IATC) and other community members at the Idaho State Capitol Building, 2nd floor Rotunda, from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm. We will be sharing resources and information, and a proclamation has been submitted to Governor Little’s office to confirm Idaho’s support of this national awareness day (signing time to be determined).
In the evening, the Idaho Anti-Trafficking Coalition will be hosting a Social Event starting at 6:00 pm at the Linen Building. All proceeds will directly benefit our work; 1) Education, Awareness, and Advocacy, 2) 24/7 Crisis Hotline, and 3) Direct Victim Assistance.
Tickets for the Social Event are available for $35 each. There will be food, drinks, music, raffles, and a silent auction. You can register at
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/idaho-anti-trafficking-coalition-social-event-tickets-434156663267.
Dial 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States. We’re committed to improving crisis services and advancing suicide prevention by empowering individuals, advancing professional best practices, and building awareness.
click here to visit the website.

DisAbility Rights Idaho Needs Your Help!
DisAbility Rights Idaho’s (DRI) has created proposed Work Goals and Priorities for Fiscal Year 2023 to begin on October 1, 2022. As these are proposed work priorities, we are looking to you for an opinion on whether we have captured the issues currently affecting Idahoans with disabilities. To view these proposed Work Goals and Priorities, please click link labeled “DRI Proposed FY 2023 Work Priorities”. To provide your comment, please click the link below labeled “Survey”. The link will take you to a Google Form which has 6 questions. If you would like a hard copy of the Work Goals and Priorities and Survey, please call our office at (208) 336-5353, and a they will be mailed to you. We appreciate your time and effort to help us achieve our mission. Thank you!
DRI Proposed FY 2023 Work Priorities.
Click here to take the survey.
DisAbility Rights Idaho’s (DRI) ha creado una propuesta de objetivos y prioridades de trabajo para el año fiscal de 2023 que comenzará el 1 de octubre de 2022. Dado que estas son las prioridades de trabajo propuestas, nos dirigimos a usted para que nos dé su opinión sobre si hemos comprendido los problemas que afectan actualmente a los habitantes de Idaho con discapacidades. Para ver estos objetivos y prioridades de trabajo propuestos, haga clic en el enlace etiquetado como “Prioridades Laborales Propuestas por DRI FY 2023”. Para proporcionar su comentario, haga clic en el siguiente enlace etiquetado como “Encuesta”. El enlace lo llevará a un formulario de Google que tiene 6 preguntas. Si desea una copia impresa de los Objetivos de Trabajo, las Prioridades y la Encuesta, por favor llame a nuestra oficina al (208) 336-5353, y se les enviarán por correo. Agradecemos su tiempo y esfuerzo para ayudarnos a lograr nuestra misión. ¡Gracias!
Election Day Monitoring
Each election season, DisAbility Rights Idaho monitors polling places
throughout the state to ensure that they are accessible to all Idahoans.
However, the geographical diversity of our state makes it difficult to
monitor every polling location.
How you can Help
We have created a digital survey that lets you assess your polling place for accessibility issues when you go to vote!
Click this link:
and you will be taken directly to the survey! Once completed, it will
automatically be sent to us.
We will also be operating our Voting Hotline on election day:
Thank you for your help, and happy voting!

Click here to download a PDF containing 2022 Primary Election information.
DisAbility Rights Idaho (DRI) is a private, non-profit organization that is designated as Idaho’s Protection and Advocacy System. Funding authorized by the Help America Vote Act (HAVA) allows DRI to ensure that voters with disabilities have the opportunity to participate in every step of the electoral process.
Inside This Issue
Page 2 – Voting Options & Deadlines
Page 3 – Voting Rights
Page 4- Addressing Barriers
Voter Hotline Information
Transportation Resources
Page 5 – COVID-19 Safety Tips
DRI Contact Information
DRI ELECTION DAY HOTLINE: 1-866-262-3462
Click here to download a PDF containing 2022 Primary Election information.

April is Fair Housing Month
Why fair housing matters
Fair housing builds stronger communities by ensuring everyone has the right to choose where they live without discrimination or harassment. By raising awareness of fair housing rights, we can build a stronger Idaho.
We all have the right to live where we choose and can afford. This affects our access to education, employment, health care, clean air and water, healthy food and recreation.
Fair housing supports economic opportunity, safety, health, productivity, independence and dignity.
DISCRIMINATION HURTS EVERYONE.
If you experience discrimination because of your color, race, religion, sex, national origin, family status or disability, speak up.
To learn more about fair housing protections in Idaho visit: idahohousing.com/fair-housing
CALL 2-1-1 TO REPORT A POSSIBLE VIOLATION.
Click here to download a poster celebrating Fair Housing Month
Eviction Moratorium Information
Please note if you have been affected by the ending of the eviction moratorium we are unable to assist with this issue. Please call:
Intermountain Fair Housing Council
4696 W. Overland Rd., Suite 140
Boise, Idaho 83705
1-208-383-0695 or 1-800-717-0695
Idaho Legal Aid
Apply for Help: Apply for our services by phone, Monday through Friday (excluding holidays), from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Mountain Time (9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time), by calling: (208) 746-7541.
Phone intake is closed from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. (Mountain Time) and 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (Pacific Time). However, you may click here to apply online at any time.
National Human Trafficking Awareness Day Jan. 11th, 2023
Join the Idaho Anti-Trafficking Coalition (IATC) and other community members at the Idaho State Capitol Building, 2nd floor Rotunda, from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm. We will be sharing resources and information, and a proclamation has been submitted to Governor Little’s office to confirm Idaho’s support of this national awareness day (signing time to be determined). In the evening, the Idaho Anti-Trafficking Coalition will be hosting a Social Event starting at 6:00 pm at the Linen Building. All proceeds will directly benefit our work; 1) Education, Awareness, and Advocacy, 2) 24/7 Crisis Hotline, and 3) Direct Victim Assistance. Tickets for the Social Event … Continue reading National Human Trafficking Awareness Day Jan. 11th, 2023
THRIVE RESOURCE FAIR
THRIVE RESOURCE FAIR November 12, 12–3:00 p.m. | FREE | All Ages Tomlinson South Meridian YMCA Welcome to THRIVE! Please join us for a Resource Fair and a chance to explore the THRIVE Center. Staff will be on-site to tour the facility and discuss THRIVE programs/activities. Community providers will have booths providing information. This is agreat time to check out the facility for FREEto both non-members and members and learn about the many perks in the Treasure Valley. All ages and abilities are welcome! Please register each individual in attendance. All individuals 18+ must bring a government-issued photo ID for … Continue reading THRIVE RESOURCE FAIR
Parents Opportunity to Impact Policy
Idaho Voices for Children is conducting research into Idaho’s Behavioral Health System, and they want to hear directly from families that have experience interacting with this system. With wait times of up to one year to see a children’s behavioral health specialist, service backlogs, and provider shortages, families across the state are facing multiple barriers when trying to seek the care that their children need. Your valuable input and experience can help us solve this challenge. We are conducting focus group sessions with parents who’s children frequently interact with the behavioral health system to ask parents about … Continue reading Parents Opportunity to Impact Policy
Information Cards Help Deaf and Hard of Hearing in Interactions with Law Enforcement
Click the link below to learn about the new communication cards created by the Idaho Council for deaf and Hard of Hearing. The cards are meant to help deaf and hard of hearing people during interactions with law enforcement. Click here for the article.
Accessibility and Voting
Important information related to accessibility and voting. NDRN statement on accessible voting systems Know Your Voting Rights Disability the Voting Process and the Digital Divide
Proposed Work Goals and Priorities for Fiscal Year 2023
DisAbility Rights Idaho Needs Your Help! Please see the below link labeled “DRI FY2023 SGP Handout” to DisAbility Rights Idaho’s (DRI) proposed work goals and priorities for fiscal year 2023 to begin on October 1, 2022. As these are proposed work priorities, we are looking to you for an opinion on whether we have captured the issues currently affecting Idahoans with disabilities. To provide your comment, please click the below link labeled “Survey”. The link will take you to a Google form which has 6 questions. If you would like a hard copy of this survey, please call our office … Continue reading Proposed Work Goals and Priorities for Fiscal Year 2023
Notice of Monitoring Visit – Intermountain Hospital
Click here to download a PDF version of this announcement June 7, 2022 To: Any and All Legal Guardians of Residents of Intermountain Hospital RE: DisAbility Rights Idaho – Monitoring Visit to Intermountain Hospital Dear Guardian: DRI is Idaho’s Protection and Advocacy System (P&A). Each state’s P & A is part of a federally mandated system with the authority and obligation to protect and advocate for the human and legal rights of individuals with developmental disabilities, mental illness and/or other disabilities. Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act (PADD), 42 U.S.C. § 15001, et seq.; Protection and Advocacy for … Continue reading Notice of Monitoring Visit – Intermountain Hospital
Children’s Residential Treatment Facilities – Youth Rights
Youth MOVE Idaho and Disability Rights Idaho have collaborated to create a series of videos to inform youth about their rights to access mental health care. In this video, Madeline, the Youth Programs Coordinator for Youth MOVE Idaho, discusses with Kayla, an attorney from Disability Rights Idaho who is in the youth unit, issues related to Children’s Residential Treatment Facilities (CRTFs). Specifically they discuss: 1. What is a CRTF? 2. What are the different levels of youth mental health care? 3. Are youth sometimes sent to unsafe or ineffective CRTFs? 4. What are a minor’s rights while in CRTFs? 5. … Continue reading Children’s Residential Treatment Facilities – Youth Rights
Monitoring Visit to Cottonwood Creek Behavioral Hospital
Click here to download a PDF version of this announcement May 24, 2022 To: Any and All Legal Guardians of Residents of Cottonwood Creek Behavioral Hospital RE: DisAbility Rights Idaho – Monitoring Visit to Cottonwood Creek Behavioral Hospital Dear Guardian: DRI is Idaho’s Protection and Advocacy System (P&A). Each state’s P & A is part of a federally mandated system with the authority and obligation to protect and advocate for the human and legal rights of individuals with developmental disabilities, mental illness and/or other disabilities. Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act (PADD), 42 U.S.C. § 15001, et seq.; … Continue reading Monitoring Visit to Cottonwood Creek Behavioral Hospital
Election Day Monitoring
DisAbility Rights Idaho Needs Your Help! Election Day Monitoring Each election season, DisAbility Rights Idaho monitors polling places throughout the state to ensure that they are accessible to all Idahoans. However, the geographical diversity of our state makes it difficult to monitor every polling location. How you can Help We have created a digital survey that lets you assess your polling place for accessibility issues when you go to vote! Click this link: Polling Place Survey and you will be taken directly to the survey! Once completed, it will automatically be sent to us. We will also be operating our … Continue reading Election Day Monitoring