Life Skills for Self-Reliance  for older youth and young single adults,contains the most applicable content from three self-reliance manuals (Personal Finances, Find a Better Job, and Education for Better Work). This group helps participants research career and education opportunities, find and obtain employment, and learn how to manage their money. It will prepare them for missions, future education, military service, and work after high school.

 

• Groups and curriculum may be available from stake sponsored Self-Reliance Initiative.

• Contact the Stake Self-Reliance Specialists for more information:

 Russ Roberts  208-230-3812  or  Laura Roberts 208-230-6682 

• The curriculum can also be used by ward leaders or mentors in one-on-one situations where needed.

 

"The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is working to provide easier access to its buildings and facilities for people with disabilities. We also are seeking more creative ways of providing religious training for those with physical, mental, and emotional impairments. But there is an even greater need to reduce the barriers imposed by a lack of understanding and acceptance of those who have disabilities."

LDS.org Gospel Topic, Disability. Site contains a resource library of information.

 

Resources for Adults w/ Disabilities

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Western Idaho Training Company (WITCO) 

690 W. Idaho Ave, Ontario, OR

(541) 889-4320
 

Western Idaho Training Company (WITCO) 

1611 N Whitley Dr # 1B, Fruitland, ID 83619

(208) 452-4134

 

Job placement services for adults with disability diagnosis. Services are usually accessed thru Lifeways or EOSSB but if you call or visit they can help with the referral process.

 

Idaho Department of Health and Welfare -  Developmental Disability - Adults

Traditional or Self-Directed Services available once eligibility is established.

Payette Office

515 N. 16th Street  

Payette, Idaho 83661

M- F    8:00am – 5:00pm

208-642-6420

Community Partnerships -- services for adults with disabilities include developmental therapy, adult day services, independent living, self direction, certified family homes

803 N.W. 13th St., Fruitland, Idaho 83619

(208) 642-2283

 

Eastern Oregon Center for Independent Living  (EOCIL)

1021 SW 5th Ave

Ontario, OR 97914

(541) 889-3119 or 1-800 -844-489-3119

Open 9 - 12AM  and  1 - 3PM

 

• Is peer-based and is operated by persons with disabilities who have been successful in establishing independent lives—making them uniquely qualified to assist others

• Provides help for people with any type of Disability (Physical, Mental, Emotional… ) of any age

• Provides services free of charge

• Will help anyone in area (including Idaho), does not turn anyone away

• Advocates and provides referrals to other agencies/organizations

• Some examples of things they do:

• Help navigate the process of applying for social security benefits

• Budgeting classes

• Case management for individuals with HIV/Aids

• Assist in finding housing by helping w/ application and locating housing (no funding)

 

Lifeways Behavioral Health

702 Sunset Dr, Ontario, OR 97914

(541) 889-9167

Lifeways’ Developmental Disabilities (DD) program provides DD services to adults and children in Malheur County. Case managers help advocate and coordinate services and supports that include residential services, vocational services, family support, crisis diversion, protective services, brokerage services, skills training and personal care services.

 

Eastern Oregon Support Services Brokerage

Must live in Oregon

541-387-3600  (Hood River Office)

• Only for Adults over 18 with a mental disability diagnosed at a very young age

• Must apply through Lifeways and receive referral to the Brokerage

• If qualified funding possible for personal support worker, job coaching or other needs