Treasure Valley Down Syndrome Association, Meridian, ID Videos

Create a Stress-Free IEP
In this highly interactive webinar, you’ll learn a simple process to use at every step of the IEP process to: 😍 Advocate with clarity and confidence 🤩 Avoid advocacy burn-out 💙 Handle difficult conversations 💛 Center yourself before and during meetings What about the IEP process creates your stress? We'll also have Q&A time for your stress-related advocacy questions. Please join Chelle Johnson, parent of a child with Down syndrome and founder of Intentional Transformation and TVDSA for this evening. Monday, March 14th. 7:30 pm Mtn.Time, 6:30 pm PT, 9:30 ET, 8:30 CT. Join us at facebook.com/TVDSA

The Latest News for our TVDSA Walk for Down Syndrome
Did you know registration for the TVDSA Walk for Down Syndrome closes on Wed. Sept. 15th?? 💛 💙 Yikes! If you haven't done so you can register, TODAY. https://tvdsa.ezeventsolutions.com/Walk?mc_cid=f3e5f24848... TUNE IN to our live show on Monday, Sept. 13th to find out details about this year's T-shirt, how the virtual walk will work, and what terrific prizes are waiting to be won by you and your family! We'll be live at 7:00 pm, right here on our TVDSA page.

Get The Inside Scoop About TVDSA's virtual Walk for Down Syndrome
This year we have decided to celebrate our Walk for Down Syndrome virtually in order to ensure the safety and health of all our members and friends. What will a virtual Walk for Down Syndrome look like? How do we register for the TVDSA Walk for Down Syndrome? What if you don’t have a team, can you still participate in the virtual TVDSA Walk? Catch the replay and get answers to these questions and more! P.S. As always, we will have prizes for raising money and incentives for getting creative with your team. Most importantly we hope that you will HAVE FUN!

Become an Advocate For Change
Do you want to help create long-term change? Would you love to be an active partner in helping shape policies that affect people with disabilities and families? Interested in creating possibilities? Come join us for the replay to learn about the Idaho Partners in Policymaking program! Click on this link. https://www.facebook.com/TVDSA/videos/2942241919398826 This innovative leadership development program is for adults with developmental disabilities and parents of children with disabilities. Apply to be a Partner today with this link https://icdd.idaho.gov/partners-in-policymaking Partners will receive information, training, resources, and skill-building so they may have the best possible life for themselves and for their children. Our guests for the Facebook live show were Christine Pisani, Executive Director of the Idaho Council on Developmental Disabilities, Miguel Juarez, Partner Coordinator, and Holly Giglio, a Partner Graduate. Catch the replay and find out about: * the Idaho Partners in Policymaking program; * expectations for Partners; * how to apply to be a Partner Share this video to others you know are interested.

Supporting Students With Down Syndrome in Inclusive Schools
Would you like your child with Down syndrome to be more included at school? Are you curious about evidence-based strategies that can be used to support your child in general education classrooms? Come catch the replay https://www.facebook.com/TVDSA/videos/287791859660650 We chatted with Dr. Paula Kluth, an expert on inclusive practices, and also with Nancy and Bridget Brown from Butterflies For Change. Many golden nuggets were given during the show. Here's a favorite from Brittany: "We never segregate the people we value." P.S. You'll get a sneak peek about an upcoming short online course starting on May 3rd with Dr. Kluth and Illume Learning! P.S.S. Register for the course starting on May 3rd at this link. https://illumelearning.com.au/events/supporting-students-with-down-syndrome-in-inclusive-schools-aus-registrations/

5 Common Special Education Myths
Have you heard that to be Included, the student must meet grade-level standards? That's a myth. Our guest, New York special education attorney Patrick Radel helped us bust that myth and these other common special education myths: * Parents Are Not “Experts” * We Don’t Need to Consider Inclusion for EVERY Student * A 1:1 Paraprofessional is a “Restrictive Environment” * This is Only About Students with Disabilities Tune in for the replay of our live show and learn more about your educational rights. The information shared is only for legal education and not as legal advice. Please post any questions or comments you have. You can read Pat Radel's blog here. https://www.getnicklivingston.com/blog You can contact Pat at https://www.getnicklivingston.com/ This is his page. https://www.facebook.com/pgradelesq

Happy New Year!
You Deserve The Best In 2021!

TVDSA wishes you and your family a Christmas filled with beautiful moments.

TVDSA Giving Drive results
Results of the TVDSA Giving Drive and prize drawings. Many Thanks to all that participated and to St. Lukes for sponsoring this event.

TVDSA Giving Drive Results
Results of the giving drive and prize drawings - many thanks to St. Lukes for sponsoring this and all who participated.

TVDSA Member Montage
Meet some of the members of TVDSA!

Easy Solutions to Avoid The Crosshairs of Medicaid and SSA
Has your daughter or son received their Economic Impact Payment? Are you wondering if that will impact their benefits? If your child has a representative payee what are their responsibilities in managing the Economic Impact Payment? Get the answers to these questions and more! Thank you to the attorneys from C. K.Quade Law, Sean A. Beck, and Lance Pounds for such an informative presentation! Get a copy of the PowerPoint used, click on this link. https://iep.today/StimulusChecksQuadeLaw Here is the link for the presentation on ABLE Accounts from 2 years ago. https://www.facebook.com/350849382604/videos/10156046123907605/ This is a website with more info about ABLE Accounts. https://www.ablenrc.org/compare-states/ This presentation will be available on our TVDSA page. You can also share this with other friends and family.

Happy World Down Syndrome Day! Showing off my Star Wars socks! #tvdsa #rockthe21 #TVDSARocksTheSocks

Inclusive College Opportunities in Idaho
College is a possibility for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. And now, there are inclusive college opportunities in Idaho! BSU is initiating a two-year certificate program for students with intellectual disabilities. Catch the replay and meet Jeremy Ford, Ph.D. from BSU and hear about the new opportunities at Boise State University. Here's the link to learn more about the PEERS program at Boise State University. https://www.boisestate.edu/education-esp/ugc-ccrs Here's the link for the application https://www.boisestate.edu/education-esp/peers_application/ The application deadline is March 1st.

TVDSA Live Family Meeting: Idaho Partners in Policymaking Do you know adults with developmental disabilities that are wanting to take more of a leadership role in their community? Are you a parent of a young child (under 10 years) and would love to take a more active part in creating change for people with developmental disabilities? These are possible with Idaho Partners in Policymaking, a leadership development program! For more info, Click on this link. https://icdd.idaho.gov/partners-in-policymaking Catch the replay of our live Family Meeting to hear more about the training, resources and skill building you can receive. Toni Brinegar, Program Specialist for the Idaho Council on Developmental Disabilities is our guest. To speak with Toni about applying for the Partners in Policymaking you can email her. [email protected]

TVDSA A.I.M. and Cool Club winding up food. Everyone ready to nap.

All About ABLE Accounts
Find out how easy it is to set up an ABLE account for a family member and how you can use savings in an ABLE account to increase the quality of life for a loved one. Sean Beck, attorney from C.K.Quade law in Boise explains the ins and outs, in a way that you can understand more about ABLE accounts. You can reach out to Sean with additional questions. You can email him at [email protected] or call him at 208.367.0723. Here are some excellent links for more information. See http://www.ablenrc.org/ to compare state ABLE programs and for more information. See https://silc.idaho.gov/able-accounts/ for more information and personal assistance on a local level.