DRI - DisAbility Rights Idaho

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

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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

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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

Monitoring Visit to Southwest Idaho Treatment Center

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Click here to download a PDF version of this notice To: Any and All Legal Guardians of Residents of Southwest Idaho Treatment Center (SWITC) RE: DisAbility Rights Idaho – Monitoring Visit to SWITC 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 Individuals … Continue reading Monitoring Visit to Southwest Idaho Treatment Center

Idaho Gives May 2-5, 2022

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Hello! Have you dreamed of making history? Of course, we all have. And now we have a chance to be a part of your community’s day of giving – an opportunity to unite our community around causes in which we truly believe and help nonprofit organizations connect to the larger community. We need your help! Please join our campaign and help us reach our goal of $20,000. We need you to tell your friends and family members about the important work we do and ask them to join us in helping to make a difference. Get ready to give! On … Continue reading Idaho Gives May 2-5, 2022

Fearless Lawyering for Children

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Click here to download a PDF version of this flyer Please help us spread the word about this free training for Idaho lawyers. CLE credit will be provided for those who attend in-person. For those who cannot travel to Boise, a virtual link will be provided so that you can tune into the training, but we apologize that logistical challenges have prevented us from providing CLE credit to virtual attendees. Please feel free to share this announcement, we have a wonderful line up of speakers and all Idaho lawyers are welcome to join whether in-person or virtually. Fearless Lawyering for … Continue reading Fearless Lawyering for Children

2022 primary Election Information

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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 … Continue reading 2022 primary Election Information

April is Fair Housing Month

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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. … Continue reading April is Fair Housing Month

DisAbility Rights Idaho Monitor Visit of Summit Youth Academy

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Click Here to Download a PDF Version of this Notice March 11, 2022 To: Any and All Parents/Guardians of Summit Youth Academy Re: DisAbility Rights Idaho Monitor Visit Dear Parent/Guardian: This letter is to inform you that DisAbility Rights Idaho (“DRI”) is planning to visit Summit Youth Academy Residential Treatment Center on the dates of March 28, 2022 through April 1, 2022. Our visit to the facility is for monitoring purposes, which simply means that we will be speaking with residents and staff, and observing the general atmosphere and environment of the facility to monitor for compliance regarding safety and … Continue reading DisAbility Rights Idaho Monitor Visit of Summit Youth Academy

Comments on SB1376, Absentee Ballots

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Click Here to Download a PDF Version of these Comments RE: SB1376, Absentee Ballots DisAbility Rights Idaho is the designated Protection and Advocacy system for the State of Idaho. As such, DRI advocates for and educates on the rights of Idahoans with disabilities. We have reviewed proposed bill SB1376; a bill which would prohibit and criminalize the delivery of another person’s absentee ballot outside of certain exceptions. We would like take this opportunity to address the effects changes in this bill would have on the lives of eligible Idaho voters who have disabilities and require assistance in completing their fundamental … Continue reading Comments on SB1376, Absentee Ballots