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Idaho Parents Unlimited - Now Accepting Applications for the Board of Directors

Board Members:
- Establish and maintain written policies
- Adopt an annual budget and review financial reports
- Approve or ratify the expenditures of IPUL
- Spread knowledge of who IPUL is and what we do
- Maintain, update and monitor mission statement, principles of operation, procedures and goals and objectives of IPUL
- Secure adequate funds; participate in fund-raising activities, including making an annual personal gift
- The majority of members are parents of children with a disability
- Annually review the performance of IPUL’s Executive Director

One two-day face-to-face annual meeting and three quarterly board meetings (virtual).
Term: 3 years

IPUL Mission: Idaho Parents Unlimited, Inc., supports, empowers, educates and advocates to enhance the quality of life for Idahoans with disabilities and their families.

IPUL Vision: Idaho Parents Unlimited, Inc. envisions inclusive and accessible communities, services, education, and opportunities for children and youth with disabilities and/or unique and special healthcare needs.

Online application here: https://ipulidaho.org/board-application

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This week Idaho Ed News broke down the types of schools in Idaho. You can check out that article here for more information: https://www.idahoednews.org/features/spelling-it-out/spelling-it-out-types-of-schools/

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Jan. 2023 | Vol. 13
Youth Corner

National Hobby Month

Hobbies are skill-building activities that relax and inspire you on a regular basis. Sometimes a good hobby can be considered therapeutic. What are some hobbies you enjoy? Here are a few different types listed:
- Gardening
- Chess
- Photography
- Cooking
- Knitting
- Playing an instrument
- Creative writing
- Singing and more...
https://www.purewow.com/family/hobbies-for-kids

National Slow Cooking Month

Mac and Cheese

INGREDIENTS:
- Cooking spray
- 8 oz elbow macaroni, uncooked
- One can 12oz evaporated milk-
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/4 cup of butter, melted (1/4 cup = 1/2 stick)
- Two 10oz bricks sharp Cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 tsp salt

DIRECTIONS
- Spray crockpot with cooking spray.
- Mix in macaroni, evaporated milk, milk, butter, salt, pepper, and all but 1/2 cup of the grated cheese.
- Spread the left over cheese on top.
- Cover and cook on low heat for 3 hours and 15 minutes.
https://tinyurl.com/SLCRJan23

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Ene. 2023 | Vol. 13
Rincón Juvenil

Mes Nacional de la Afición

Los pasatiempos son actividades de desarrollo de habilidades que lo relajan e inspiran regularmente. A veces, un buen pasatiempo puede considerarse terapéutico. ¿Cuáles son algunos pasatiempos que disfrutas? Aquí hay algunos tipos diferentes enumerados:
- Jardinería
- Ajedrez
- Fotografía
- Cocinando
- Tejido de punto
- Tocando un instrumento
- Escritura creativa
- Cantar y mas...

Mes Nacional de la Cocción Lenta

Macarrones con Queso

INGREDIENTES
Spray para cocinar
8 oz de macarrones con codo, sin cocer
Una lata de leche evaporada de 12 oz.
1 1/2 tazas de leche entera
1/4 taza de mantequilla, derretida (1/4 taza = 1/2 barra)
Dos ladrillos de 10 oz de queso Cheddar fuerte, rallado
1 cucharadita de sal

DIRECCIONES
Rocíe la olla eléctrica con aceite en aerosol.
Mezcle los macarrones, la leche evaporada, la leche, la mantequilla, la sal, la pimienta y todo menos 1/2 taza de queso rallado.
Extienda el queso sobrante encima.
Tape y cocine a fuego lento durante 3 horas y 15 minutos.
https://tinyurl.com/SLCRJan23

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Save the Date!

Parent Voice Summit

September 29, 2023 1 - 5 PM
September 30, 2023 8:30 - 4:30 PM

Boise, Idaho - Location TBD

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January 27th! Campfire at the Bridge in Clarkston 6:30 to 8pm! Fun for adults and teenagers!

From our friends in St. Anthony:

Did you know you can drop in to paint in our READY-TO-PAINT POTTERY studio? We have ceramic pieces for $1 and up with no hidden studio, glaze or firing fee. The pieces shown were less than $5.00!
You can also drop in to use the tables, easels, paper cutters, etc. in our COMMUNITY ART CENTER'S QUAD (reserve if more than 6 in your group). Just bring a project or purchase something from our ART SUPPLY STORE and hang out.

OPEN MON - FRI, 12:00pm - 7:00pm
Call 208-932-0893 with any questions.

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AMPLIFY with Allison & Melissa!

We were invited to join “Lunch with LINC” for a 25-30 minute conversation via Facebook Live on February 23, 2023 at 12:00 PM MST.


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6 Stages of Play

1 Unoccupied Play 0-3 Months
Baby is just making a lot of movements with their arms, legs, hands, feet, etc. They are learning about and discovering how their body moves.
Reference: Pathways.org

2 Solitary Play Birth - 2 Years
This stage is when a child plays alone. They are not interested in playing with others quite yet.
Reference: Pathways.org

3 Onlooker Play 2 Years
This stage is when children watch others play. The child who is looking at the others who are playing may ask questions of other children, but there is no effort to join the play.
Reference: Pathways.org

4 Parallel Play 2+ Years
When a child plays alongside or near others but does not play with them.
Reference: Pathways.org

5 Associative Play 3-4 Years
This is when a child starts to interact with others during play!
Reference: Pathways.org

6 Cooperative Play 4+ Years
This is when a child plays with others and has interest in the activity as well as playing with others.
Reference: Pathways.org

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Meet and Greet with Idaho Parents Unlimited
February 06, 2023 from 3 to 7 PM

Idaho Parents Unlimited, Idaho's Statewide Parent Training and Information Center and Family to Family Health Information Center, is partnering with the Magic Valley Autism Support Group to provide a Meet and Greet with families. Bring your ideas and questions, and connect with other parents raising kids with disabilities and special health care needs.

Location: Program Room at the Twin Falls Public Library (201 4th Ave E, Twin Falls, ID 83301)

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Feb 16, 2023
North Idaho Workshops & Parent Meet Sessions
By Idaho Parents Unlimited and Autism Society North Idaho

09:30 - 11:30 AM PST Champions for Change - Power of a Personal Story
12:30 - 2:30 PM PST Transition to Adulthood Individualized Education Program (IEP)(Choose which session: https://tinyurl.com/2ptet7e7)
2:30 - 3:30 PM PST 30-minute One-on-One Sessions with IPUL Staff (https://tinyurl.com/2frzdket)

Registration Required, Lunch provided!

Harding Family Center (Room 109)
411 N 15TH ST
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

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Coming Soon

Unlimited Parenting Podcast

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Visit Idaho Parents Unlimited at the East Idaho Preschool Fair
Saturday, February 4th
I:00PM - 3:00 PM
Idaho Falls Public Library - Community Room

Idaho Parents Unlimited is the Statewide Parent Training and Information Center and Family to Family Health Information Center. We assist parents and family members who have children with disabilities or special health care needs. Bring your questions and learn about our services that are always provided at no cost to families.

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Idaho Human Rights Day 2023

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January 14, 2023
National Dress up your pet day!

Share a photo of your pets!


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Out of Office!

Idaho Parents Unlimited will be closed in honor of Idaho Human Rights Day on 1/16 and will return to normal business hours on 01/17.

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K.W. v. Armstrong Update: in court AGAIN this Tuesday (1/17/22) — OurHealthandWelfare.org

For parents of adults with developmental disabilities or those who are soon to be adults:

The lawyers in the K.W. v. Armstrong lawsuit will be meeting with the judge once again this Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at 2:30 pm MT / 1:30 pm PT.

The Judge met with the lawyers about a month ago, in late November 2022. He said he wanted to hear from them again soon about what should happen next in the case.

The two sides filed a “status report” about the case this week.

Medicaid says it wants to have another year before it starts the new assessment and budget system. The lawyers who represent people who get Medicaid say we have already waited too long. They say that the new system looks like it could have problems, too.

This Tuesday 1/17/2023 at 2:30 pm MT / 1:30 pm PT, the lawyers for both sides will advocate to the Judge about what should happen next. You can listen in by phone only

Read more and find out how to listen by phone. You are not allowed to record the hearing. You can just listen to it.
https://ourhealthandwelfare.org/news/2022/4/15/kw-v-armstrong-update-lawyers-in-court-monday-4182022-6ssp8-9lgfg-stec4

K.W. v. Armstrong Update: in court AGAIN this Tuesday (1/17/22) — OurHealthandWelfare.org The lawyers in the K.W. v. Armstrong lawsuit will be meeting with the judge once again this Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at 2:30 pm MT / 1:30 pm PT. The Judge met with the lawyers about a month ago, in late November 2022. He said he wanted to hear from them again soon about what should happen next

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What can early childhood education look like?

Early childhood education includes a variety of activities that are designed to encourage children's cognitive and social development before entering kindergarten.

The Zero to Three Foundation considers these skills the most critical for young children to achieve:
Language and literacy:
Thinking
Self-control
Self-confidence

Examples:
- Toddler playing with colorful building blocks.
- Outdoor play with friends.
- Coloring and/or painting.

https://www.zerotothree.org/resource/getting-ready-for-school-begins-at-birth/

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Work of Art - Boise

Idaho Parents Unlimited - Work of Art Program is for students ages 14-21 (who have a disability) to learn job skills through the arts.

Apr 18 6 - 8:30 pm
Apr 20 6 - 8:30 pm
Apr 22 10 - 1 pm
Apr 25 6 - 8:30 pm
Apr 27 6 - 8:30 pm
Apr 29 10 - 1 pm

You must be registered through your Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor. If you need help connecting with a VR counselor please email [email protected]. Once all seats are filled registration is closed.

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Work of Art - Coeur d'Alene

Idaho Parents Unlimited - Work of Art Program is for students ages 14-21 (who have a disability) to learn job skills through the arts.

Feb 28 6 - 8 pm
Mar 4 9 - 12 pm
Mar 7 6 - 8 pm
Mar 11 9 - 12 pm
Mar 14 6 - 8 pm
Mar 18 9 - 12 pm

You must be registered through your Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor. If you need help connecting with a VR counselor please email [email protected]. Once all seats are filled registration is closed.

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Work of Art - Moscow

Idaho Parents Unlimited - Work of Art Program is for students ages 14-21 (who have a disability) to learn job skills through the arts.

Feb 22 6 - 8 pm
Feb 26 10 - 1 pm
Mar 1 6 - 8 pm
Mar 4 10 - 1 pm
Mar 8 6 - 8 pm
Mar 11 10 - 1 pm

You must be registered through your Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor. If you need help connecting with a VR counselor please email [email protected]. Once all seats are filled registration is closed.

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