We strive to assist individuals who have a disability or who are disadvantaged to recognize & achieve their chosen level of economic and social independence
03/20/2026
Remember to "Rock your Socks" tomorrow (3/21) in recognition of World Down Syndrome Day.
World Down Syndrome Day was created to celebrate the lives of people with Down syndrome and to make sure they have the same freedoms and opportunities as everybody else.
21st March (21/3) matches the 3 copies of chromosome 21. This is unique to people with Down syndrome. When viewed under a microscope, the paired chromosomes are said to look somewhat like socks, with their distinct banding patterns.
World Down Syndrome Day has been an official part of the United Nations calendar since 2012.
03/19/2026
A big shout out to Rich Media and Jolyn Thomas for hosting a community outing for DWI. Participants had the opportunity to tour the station, to practice speaking into a microphone and to learn how information gets onto the airwaves. Some definitely had their favorite station, whether it was 96.1 & 102.1 The Wolf , Star98, 94.9 & 104.5 The Pick or KID Newsradio.
It was a great educational and entertaining experience. Thank you again to Jolyn and the entire Rich Media team!
03/19/2026
Thanks to our friends at Homestead Pizza and Bowling, they will be hosting a fundraiser for DWI Develop/Worth/Independence on Wednesday April 8th!
Be sure to put this date on your calendar as we welcome everyone to stop by to enjoy lunch and/or dinner while supporting DWI.
Share with your friends, but bring a copy of this post or if you would like to have a paper copy, stop by our office at 555 W. 25 St. and pick one up.
A percentage of food sales and fundraiser bucks will be donated, so come in hungry!
03/18/2026
We recommend the following resource as potentially beneficial for families to utilize during this distinctive legislative session:
Governor Brad Little has proposed cutting all home and community based services for children and adults with disabilities in Idaho. This move would have profound impact on Idaho families, sacrificing our most vulnerable populations to meet a budget deficit.
03/17/2026
This past Saturday, we had about 40 bowlers join us—along with many other members of the Salmon community—in support of DWI at our annual bowling tournament. A big shout‑out to Pins & Tips Bowling Alley for hosting the event. We truly appreciated the community’s turnout, as all of our silent auction and raffle items found good homes!
Some of our Idaho Falls staff made the trip to help our small but mighty Salmon team this weekend.
Thank you again to everyone who sponsored, donated, bowled, or participated in the raffles and auctions. We’re already looking forward to next year!
03/12/2026
As a reminder, please join us this Saturday March 14th at Pins & Tips Bowling Alley in Salmon for our DWI Bowling Tournament. We can still welcome bowlers in two flights 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM. Even if you are not bowling, there will be raffles and silent auction items available. Learn more about the impact that DWI is making in Salmon and have a fun day!
03/11/2026
Hearts and Hands Inclusive Civitan Club met yesterday at our Idaho Falls Campus to assemble goodie bags for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Idaho at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. The Hearts and Hands Club is a special needs focused club that is dedicated to a wide range of events and service projects. They are always welcoming new members who want to be a part of meaningful activitives and new experiences.
For more information, please go to https://www.ifcivitans.com/heartsandhandsclub
03/07/2026
Today, DWI hosted the Blue and Gold Celebration for Explorer Post 559. Blue and Gold celebrations recognize the founding of the Boy Scouts of America back on February 8, 1010 by William Boyce and others. Post 559 is a Special Needs Post for Adults that uses the Scouting Program to guide their activities and create the foundation of Doing a Good Turn Daily. Post 559 is a part of Grand Teton Council, BSA.
This morning, we had the privilege of hosting Idaho Non-Profit Alliance meeting. It was a gathering of Idaho Falls' leading Non-Profit agencies coming together to discuss upcoming fundraising opportunities, share resources and exchange best practices. The group recognized that while the Idaho Falls community is very supportive of the needs of Non-Profits, maintaining transparency and clearly communicating outcomes remain essential.
As gala season (fundraising) kicks into gear and calendars fill with events, effective communication and collaboration among all the Non-Profits will be more important than ever.
The collective impact represented by all the agencies in the room was inspiring, and it is clear the Idaho Falls community is the true beneficiary of their combined good work.
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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.
