We strive to assist individuals who have a disability or who are disadvantaged to recognize & achieve their chosen level of economic and social independence
YOUR LIVED EXPERIENCE MATTERS, AND YOUR VOICE BELONGS IN THESE CONVERSATIONS!
CID Weekly Legislative Updates
Starting on Friday, January 23, 2026
12:30 - 1:30 PM MST
This weekly Zoom meeting is a space for people with disabilities, family members, and caregivers who
receive Medicaid-funded services to learn about what is happening at the Idaho Legislature, and how it may impact disability and Medicaid services.
We are proud to announce that we have received the Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid, which is the highest level of recognition offered by the nonprofit information service.
Candid's Seals of Transparency highlight an organizations commitment to openness, accountability and integrity. By sharing information about our programs, leadership, financials and impact metrics, DWI demonstrates our dedication to building trust with the community, funders and partners.
For more than 50 years, DWI has been committed to fulfilling our mission-to assist individuals who have a disability or who are disadvantaged to reach their highest level of independence-which continues to propel our efforts to expand new opportunities, strengthen our programs and create meaningful impact for the individuals and the families that we serve.
We are grateful to all of our staff, our business partners and every DWI Champion whose support makes achievements such as this possible.
The House Health and Welfare committee will hear a budget review from Representative Josh Tanner, Co-Chair of the Joint Finance and Appropriation Committee Tuesday, January 20th at 9:00 a.m. There is a Zoom link below the date of the meeting for those who'd like to watch it.
01/19/2026
Please SUBSCRIBE to the following site as it can be a great resource for the current legislative session and current issues and concerns regarding Medicaid in Idaho.
Today Resource is:
A Caregiver’s Guide to Who’s Who at the Idaho Legislature with important guide to what legislators are serving on committees that are directly related to Medicaid issues.
Why Committees Matter
Most of the work that affects caregivers and our disabled loved ones doesn’t happen on the House or Senate floor. It happens in committees.
Here are the two that matter most for families like ours:
Joint Finance - Appropriations Committee (JFAC)
******JFAC is the committee that controls the state budget.
Health & Welfare Committees (House and Senate)
These committees handle legislation related to:
******Medicaid and Medicaid expansion
******Home- and community-based services (HCBS)
******Programs like PCS and LRI PCS
They are often the first stop for bills that affect disabled Idahoans and their families. What happens here determines whether proposals move forward, stall, or change significantly.
Both chambers have Health & Welfare committees.
Bills usually start in one chamber, then move to the other. You don’t need to master the civic process, just know that both sides matter, and committee members are often where thoughtful outreach makes the biggest difference.
When You Reach Out
A few reminders we always want to share:
***Personal messages matter more than mass emails.
***You don’t need policy language — your lived experience is enough.
***Short, calm, respectful outreach goes further than long explanations.
***Our focus is on access to care, safety, stability, and improved outcomes for our loved ones, not finances or politics.
Fighting for choice, dignity, and a stable caregiver workforce in Idaho. Family caregivers, DSPs, and allies welcome. Click to read Fair Care Idaho, a Substack publication with hundreds of subscribers.
01/19/2026
A Big thank you to Teton Toyota, Bingham Healthcare and the Spud Kings for the opportunity to participate in the Tater Toss! We appreciate everyone who purchased a Tater and help to support DWI Develop/Worth/Independence. Thank you again to all!
01/17/2026
DWI Champions come down to the Mountain America Center to the Spud Kings game tonight and purchase your taters for the Tater Toss for your chance to win $500 cash and support DWI Develop/Worth/Independence
01/15/2026
Thank you to the Spud Kings, Teton Toyota, and Bingham Healthcare for the opportunity. Come get your taters and let's fill the ice with them! Looking forward to tomorrow night
01/12/2026
Get Ready for the Tater Toss this Friday, January 16th at the Mountain America Center. We appreciate Teton Toyota for the opportunity to participate in this fun fundraising event. Come on down and stop by the DWI Develop/Worth/Independence Tables to say hi and purchase your Taters for a chance to win a cash prize! Then cheer on the Spud Kings as they battle the Pueblo Bulls!
01/07/2026
DWI is dedicated to providing programs and opportunities that serve our stakeholders. As we update our long-term Strategic Plan, we encourage all of our stakeholders to contribute their feedback by taking a short survey, found at the link below.
Your input will help us to deliver greater impact to meet our mission. Thank you for partnering with us on this journey.
01/06/2026
DWI went to the dogs last weekend! We were pleased to be able to provide a space to train for K9 Scent Solutions. We love to share our facilities with the community -whether it's for a meeting, a party, a sports event, or even a "paws-on" training day.
Need a location to host your next event? Reach out today and find out how we can assist.
12/31/2025
The IF Client Association rang in 2026 a little early today, but had a fun time, nonetheless. While many took a swing at the Timeclock Pinata, it took our Skills Trainer Lexi to finally crack it open. Afterwards. dancing and a sparkling juice toast was shared by all. We hope that everyone has a Healthy and Happy New Year!
12/29/2025
Urgent Message! We need your input to the future of Managed Care in Idaho. Please take the time to submit responses by December 31st! Go to https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/managedcare for information and the link to the survey. It is important for the future of Managed Care in Idaho.
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Development Workshop is, first and foremost, a community rehabilitation program, providing vocational training, paid employment, and placement services to individuals with disabilities. Our mission is “to assist individuals who have a disability or who are disadvantaged to recognize and to achieve their chosen level of economic and social independence.” Since the early 1970's, Development Workshop and Compleat Angler have worked tirelessly to establish and maintain our performance-based track record of success manufacturing for private industry and the U.S. Government
On any given day more than 100 people report for work at our three manufacturing facilities located in Eastern Idaho. More than 75% of our direct labor workforce is made up of individuals striving for greater independence.
Development Workshop is a private, non-profit corporation. Historically, 95% of all revenue is derived from earned income – the remaining 5% is provided in the form of grants, charitable contributions, special events and fund raisers.
We manufacture a wide variety of products under contract for private industry including many prominent names in the sporting goods industry, automotive aftermarket, cosmetics, and government agencies like the U.S. Department of Energy, General Services Administration, U.S. Forest Service, Army Corps of Engineers, and Social Security Administration, among others.
Our contract capabilities and expertise include custom injection molding, industrial sewing, assembly, packaging, warehousing, and fulfillment.
