Adaptive Activities for the Disabled 3/23/2010
There are many activity opportunities for people with disabilities in Idaho. Below is a list of some of those activities and some of the resource organizations who also have referrals for adaptive activities. Most organizations listed offer adaptive activities for people throughout the state of Idaho, but some activities are location specific. Please take note of the service area.
ADA Task Force
- For: Adults and Children with disabilities.
- Offering: Technical Assistance, training, and information materials on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for business, employees, local governments, and people with disabilities. Fees: Contact for fees.
- Statewide Contact: 1-208-344-5590
- www.dbtacnorthwest.org/Idaho
Adventure Island Playground
- For: Children with any physical and mental disabilities
- Offering: A universally accessible playground featuring ramp accessibility, play panels at ground level, and surfacing that walkers and wheelchairs can easily ride over. Fees: Free
- Service Area: Treasure Valley
- www.adventureislandplayground.org
- Located in Meridian’s Settler’s Park at the corner of Meridian and Ustick Rd.
AdVenture Program – Boise Parks and Recreation
- For: Adults and Children with any physical and mental disabilities
- Offering: adapted equipment, trained staff, experienced volunteers, social interaction, specialty programs all year round. Also sponsoring the Idaho Youth Wheelchair Sports Camp. Fees: Contact for fees. Scholarships available.
- Service Area: Boise
- www.cityofboise.org/parks/activities/
- 1-208-384-4486
American Cancer Society’s Camp Rainbow Gold
- For : Children with cancer.
- Offering: A camp for Idaho children with cancer. Fees: No fees.
- Service Area: Statewide
- www.cancer.org
- email: camp.rainbowgold@cancer.org
- 1-800-632-5934
- 1-208-343-4609
ARC, Inc.
- For: Adults with disabilities.
- Offering: Recreational opportunities, vocational training, job placement, residential living, developmental training, public education and direct advocacy for persons with disabilities. Fees: Contact for fees.
- Service Area: Treasure Valley Contact:
- www.thearcinc.org
- 1-208-343-5583
Arthritis Foundation
- For: Adults and Children with arthritis.
- Offering: Information on arthritis, doctor referral list, a magazine, support groups, self help classes, videos and exercise classes. Fees: Contact for fees.
- Service Area: Statewide
- www.arthritis.org
- 1-208-343-5583
Brain Injury Assoc. Of Idaho
- For: Adults and Children with brain injuries.
- Offering: awareness, understanding and prevention of brain injury acquired after birth throughout lifespan through education, advocacy and support. Broad educational library.
- Support, information & resources provided via phone. Educational and resource information mailed at no charge. Fees: No fee.
- Service Area: Statewide
- www.biaid.org
- 1-800-444-6443
Idaho Assistive Technology Project
- For: Adults and Children with disabilities who need help in obtaining the assistive technology they need to live more independent and productive lives.
- Offering: assessment services, information and referral, training, a low interest loan program , and recycling of used equipment. The IATP maintains a state-wide information and referral program that identify agencies, support services, funding options and other resources related to assistive technology. These resources are available to help persons with disabilities, their families and service providers in the selection, acquisition or use of assistive technology devices. Fees: Contact for fees.
- Service Area: Statewide
- www.idahoat.org
- 1-800-432-8324
Idaho Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired
- For: Adults and Children who are blind or visually impaired.
- Offering: Rehabilitation Services, Orientation and Adjustment Center, Sight Restoration, Business Enterprise Programs, Services for Seniors, Newsline for the Blind Reading Services, Taping Services, Employment, and Summer Programs for Youth. Fees: Contact for fees.
- Service Area: Statewide
- www.icbvi.state.id.us
- 1-800-542-8688
Idaho Diabetes Youth Program
- For: Children with Diabetes
- Offering: The Idaho Diabetes Youth Program runs Camp Hodia, Teen Camp and Ski Hodia for children and teens with diabetes in the state of Idaho. Fees: Contact for fees. Scholarships available.
- Service Area: Statewide Contact:
- www.hodia.com
- 1-208-371-2020
Idaho Parents Unlimited
- For: Idaho families of children with disabilities.
- Offering: Information and training is available to parents, families and communities, about Special Education and the availability of SSI and Medicaid benefits for children. Will assist parents with application process. IPUL has trained parents located in several communities throughout Idaho. Fees: No fees.
- Service Area: Statewide
- www.ipulidaho.org
- 1-800-242-4785
Idaho State Talking Book Library
- For: Adults and Children who are blind and physically handicapped.
- Offering: Library services. Fees: No fee.
- Service Area: Statewide
- libraries.idaho.gov/landing/talking-book-service
- 1-800-458-3271
Living Independently for Everyone (LIFE)
- For: Adults and Children with any disabilities.
- Offering: Equal access of individuals with disabilities to society and to all services, programs, activities, resources, and facilities. LIFE, Inc. offers a variety of resources aimed at assisting people who have disabilities to maintain or increase their independence within their homes, family, and communities. Fees: Contact for fees.
- Service Area: Burley, Blackfoot, Pocatello, and Idaho Falls Area
- www.idlife.org
- 1-800-631-2747
Muscular Dystrophy Assoc. of Boise, Summer Camp
- For: Children ages 6-21 who have neuromuscular disease.
- Offering: Summer Camp Fees: Contact for fees.
- Service Area: Boise Contact:
- www.mda.org/clinics/camp/
Recreation Unlimited
- For: Adults and Children with physical and mental disabilities.
- Offering: Adaptive downhill ski lessons for people with disabilities at the Bogus Basin Ski Resort. Call for scheduled events. Fees: Contact for fees. Scholarships available.
- Service Area: Boise Contact:
- www.recreation-unlimited.org
- 1-208-672-1500
Special Olympics, Idaho Chapter
- For: Adults and Children with mental disabilities.
- Offering: Year round sports training and athletic competition. Call for scheduled events throughout the state. Fees: No fees.
- Service Area: Statewide Contact:
- www.idso.org
- 1-800-915-6510
United Cerebral Palsy of Idaho
- For: Adults and Children of all ages and disabilities.
- Offering: Referrals, consultations, assessments, and training. Also a loaning library of 2,400 items, including toys, adapted toys, switches, communication devices, computer hardware, resource books and videos and adaptive equipment. Fees: Contact for fees.
- Service Area: Statewide
- www.cerebralpalsy.org/
Find more disability resources -
If you would like more information about disability resources in your area, you can call the 2-1-1 Idaho CareLine by dialing 2-1-1 or 1-800-926-2588 to get information for your area. You can search for your local disability resources information in the 2-1-1 Idaho CareLine online database.