Disability Action Center NW Lewiston Office

01/28/2026

Medicaid home and community-based services are facing potentially drastic cuts in Idaho that will severely impact people with a disability and their in-home service programs. The national median cost of full-time home care is $6,292 per month, compared to $9,277 for a semi-private room in a nursing home. And most people prefer being in their own home and community! Contact your state legislators and let them know how you feel.

01/27/2026

Join DAC NW for Disability Awareness Day at the Idaho Statehouse
Each year, the Consortium for Idahoans with Disabilities (CID) sponsors the Fred Riggers Disability Advocacy Day at the Idaho State Capitol First Floor Rotunda.

Fred was a champion for Idahoans with disabilities. After losing sight, Fred attended the legislature for years to advocate for those with disabilities.

Join us on Wednesday, February 4 from 10 am to 1 pm at the Capitol Rotunda.

Fred Riggers Disability Advocacy Day Each year, the Consortium for Idahoans with Disabilities (CID) sponsors the Fred Riggers Disability Advocacy Day at the Idaho State Capitol First Floor Rotunda. Fred […]

01/23/2026

Remembering Ed Roberts - Ed Roberts Day is celebrated on 23rd January every year to honor former American disability rights activist Edward Verne Roberts. He was the pioneering leader of the disability rights movement and is often referred to as the father of Independent Living

01/22/2026

DO YOU HAVE A DISABILITY AND LIVE IN IDAHO?
Act Now
Idaho lawmakers are considering cuts to Medicaid services for people with disabilities, including cuts to services included in the Aged & Disabled (A&D)
Waiver and the Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waiver and children’s services, including behavioral health programs. These services help people live independently at home instead of in isolating and costly institutions.
CUTTING THESE SERVICES COULD FORCE PEOPLE INTO INSTITUTIONS and cost the state more money.

What you can do:
Contact members of the House Health and Welfare Committee now. Share why HCBS matters to you, your family, or your community.
Here’s how:
Send an email with your personal story
Call a committee member to express your support for HCBS
Request a meeting (in person or virtual) to explain the impact
**All of the above!**
Personalized messages from local constituents carry the most weight. Find contact for House and Senate Health and Welfare committee members below. The city they represent is included. Each committee member is listed with a major city from their district
for reference; however, you can also identify and contact your specific legislators using the Idaho Legislature’s online legislator search tool:

Enter street address followed by zip code (i.e., 700 W. Jefferson, 83420), and click Find. You may also click on the map to determine who the State Senator and House Representatives are for that location, or contact your county clerk for official legislative district information.

01/21/2026

Did U know? Today is Race Against Dementia Day! Founded by Sir Jackie Stewart after his wife's diagnosis, encouraging people to run, walk, or do other activities to support finding a cure, using the hashtag

01/21/2026

Free online seminar tomorrow on walking safely on ice this season. Check it out!

Grab your lunch or a late morning snack and join to learn how to walk safely, avoiding the slip hazards winter brings. Stay safe and on your feet instead of

01/16/2026

Our offices will be closed Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr Day . Business will resume for regular business hours on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

01/08/2026

General Disability Etiquette - Let’s redefine the face of ability!
Respect Privacy.
Do: If someone shares information about their disability, respect their
privacy. It’s their choice to disclose that information.
Don’t: Ask personal questions about someone’s disability unless they’ve
chosen to share.
Be mindful of your environment.
Do: Ensure that your workplace, event, or community space is accessible to
people with disabilities. This includes ramps, elevators, accessible restrooms,
and parking spaces.
Don’t: Block accessible areas or overlook basic accessibility needs.
These “Think Again” reminders are courtesy of Independent Lifestyles, Inc.
in Sauk Rapids Minnesota.

01/07/2026

Congratulations to Holly C. for finding our accessibility icon in the newsletter! Have a cup of cheer on us!

01/06/2026

If you didn't get the newsletter direct to your inbox you can still read it online! January issue has information on journaling, World Braille Day, showing your caregiver appreciation, medication management systems, volunteering to build your resume and more! Catch it here, and if you find the tiny, accessibility icon, email us the location and be entered to win a Starbucks Gift Card.
https://dacnw.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/interstate-connections-newsletter-1.pdf

01/06/2026

Order from Lewiston's Panda Express this Thursday January 8th between 10am and 9:30 pm and a portion of your meal goes to Lewiston Salvation Army Housing program. If you order online, use code 3852016 or tell them in person.