DWI Develop/Worth/Independence

02/27/2026

Our Rexburg campus is already very busy prepping the nearly 20,000 eggs for the city's upcoming Easter Egg Hunt. We are grateful for the Rexburg Area Chamber of Commerce, the City of Rexburg and the Rexburg Kiwanis Club for hosting this annual event. It is a great opportunity for our clients and staff to support the greater Rexburg community while having some fun along the way.

02/26/2026

Our friends at Camp Hayden are seeking assistance with their Easter Egg Hunt this year! Let's keep this important event going!

🐣The Camp Hayden Easter Adventure Is Leveling Up. 🐰

But we need your help!!!!!
We’re looking for the perfect space in or near Idaho Falls large enough for our outdoor egg hunt, with a building big enough to host our sensory-friendly carnival games.

For years, we’ve welcomed 500–1,000 people to one of the largest inclusive Easter experiences in the state. That doesn’t stop now.

We’re also looking for volunteers, candy donations, sponsors, and event partners who want to help create something unforgettable.

If you have any suggestions, resources, or a heart to serve please comment below or message us.

Together, we’ll make it happen.
💛🐰🔥

02/10/2026

We appreciate Hunter from ICCU coming to the IF Campus to teach about budgeting (a skill that we can ALL use). The class had been learning about financial literacy, and we're grateful that Hunter was able to tie everything together for us.

We are always seeking subject matter experts to come in and help us expand and enrich our curriculum.

A big thank you to Hunter and ICCU for their support.

02/10/2026

All our offices will be closed for President's Day on Monday February 17, 2026. We will re-open on Tuesday February 17th!

02/06/2026

As part of the America 250 Celebration this year, we have partnered with JustServe - Eastern Idaho Community for anyone seeking volunteer opportunities right here at DWI Develop/Worth/Independence!

Idaho has an initiative of completing 250,000 acts of service, information can be found at www.idahokindness.com

Let's get started and get your volunteer hours in and help many non-profits in your area.

DWI is excited to participate in the America’s 250 Idaho Service Challenge, and we’re inviting our community to step into service with us! Intentional acts of

02/02/2026

Punxsutawney Phil may be predicting six more weeks of Winter, but our friends in Salmon will be enjoying the day indoors bowling for a good cause. A big thank you to Pins & Tips Bowling Alley for hosting our Bowling Tournament Fundraiser for the 5th year!

Coming up on Saturday March 14th, we are seeking donors and sponsors to contribute raffle prizes, silent auction items, bowler sponsors and of course-bowlers! It will be a fun day to stay out of the cold while warming the hearts of community members who could use a little support.

01/22/2026

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UPDATED: January 30th, THESE MEETINGS WILL START AT NOON 12:00 PM MST

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.

Join Us: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82290965630?pwd=UAlKa42xXBoah9b0q88uufNio518hg.1
Meeting ID: 822 9096 5630
Passcode: 919350

01/21/2026

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.

To view our candid profile, visit https://app.candid.org/profile/8232830/development-workshop-inc/?pkId=ba8c6c60-665f-4f52-9f48-c34ca30d48f7&isActive=true

01/20/2026

Today 9 am

https://www.idahoptv.org/shows/idahoinsession/ew20/

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!