Special Needs & Special Families Guide

Idaho Autism Consultation
(802) 233-6582
www.idahoautismconsultation.com

National Autism Association
(877) NAA-AUTISM
www.nationalautismassociation.org

Blindness/Visual Impairment

Idaho Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired (ICBVI)
334-3220 or (800) 542-8488
http://icbvi.state.id.us

Idaho State Talking Book Library
334-2150
http://libraries.idaho.gov/landing/talking-book-service

National Association for Parents of Children with Visual Impairments
(800) 562-6265
www.spedex.com/napvi/

Deafness/Hearing Impairment

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
www.asha.org

Idaho Council for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
473-2122
cdhh.idaho.gov

Idaho Hands & Voices
869-9363
www.idhandsandvoices.org

Idaho Sound Beginnings
334-0983
babyhearing.idaho.gov

Idaho Speech, Language, Hearing Association, Inc.
467-4829
www.idahosha.org

Diabetes

American Diabetes Association
www.diabetes.org

HODIA - Idaho Diabetes Youth Programs
891-1023
www.hodia.org

Humphreys Diabetes Center
Boise, 331-1155
Meridian, 884-4220
Nampa, 463-7364
www.hdiabetescenter.org

Down Syndrome

National Down Syndrome Society
(800) 221-4602
www.ndss.org

Treasure Valley Down Syndrome Association (TVDSA)
954-7448
www.idahodownsyndrome.org

Epilepsy

Epilepsy Foundation of America
(800) 332-1000
www.epilepsyfoundation.org

Epilepsy Foundation of Idaho
344-4340
www.epilepsyidaho.org

Mental Health

Idaho Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health
433-8845
www.idahofederation.org

Children’s Mental Health, Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
334-0808
healthandwelfare.idaho.gov

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Helpline, (800) 950-NAMI or

Boise Chapter, 376-4304
www.nami.org or www.nami-boise.org

Multiple Sclerosis

Idaho Division, National Multiple Sclerosis Society
388-1998, option 2
www.nmss.org

National Multiple Sclerosis Society
(800) FIGHT-MS (344-4867)
www.nationalmssociety.org

Muscular Dystrophy

Muscular Dystrophy Association of Idaho
327-0107

Idaho Elks Rehabilitation Hospital
498-4444
www.elksrehab.org

Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA)
(800) 572-1717
www.mdausa.org

Serious Illness

Make-A-Wish Foundation of Idaho
345-WISH (9474) or (877) 405-WISH
idaho.wish.org

Spina Bifida

Spina Bifida Association of America (SBA)
(800) 621-3141
www.spinabifidaassociation.org

St. Luke’s Children’s Specialty Center, Myelo Clinic
381-7122
www.stlukesonline.org

SERVING MULTIPLE NEEDS

Adaptive Services

Community Transportation Assoc. of Idaho
344-2354
www.ctai.org

Treasure Valley Transit
463-9111
www.treasurevalleytransit.com

Advocacy & Legal Services

The Arc, Inc.
343-5583
www.thearcinc.org

Brain Injury Alliance of Idaho (BIAID)
367-2747, Helpline: (800) 444-6443
www.biaid.org

DisAbility Rights Idaho
336-5353
www.disabilityrightsidaho.org

Idaho Parents Unlimited, Inc. (IPUL)
342-5884 or (800) 242-IPUL (4785)
www.ipulidaho.org

Idaho Infant Toddler Program
334-0900 or 2-1-1 (Idaho CareLIne)
healthandwelfare.idaho.gov

Education

FRAMEWORK LEARNING
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890-0008
www.frameworklearning.com
Provides one-on-one academic therapy programs and parent resources to support children with learning difficulties.

Idaho School for the Deaf and the Blind (ISDB)
(208) 934-4457 (Gooding, ID)
isdb.idaho.gov

Idaho State Department of Education,
332-6806 or (800) 432-4601
sde.idaho.gov/site/special_edu/

LEARNING RX BOISE WEST
105 E. Idaho St., Meridian 83642
258-2077
www.learningrx.com/boise-west
Boise LearningRx Brain Training Center exists to serve students wanting enhanced ability to learn, read, and succeed at a broad range of academic challenges.

Madison Early Childhood Center
854-5520
www.boiseschools.org/schools/madison/

DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY SERVICES

Access Living
690 S. Industry Way, Ste. 45
Meridian, 83642
Case management, counseling, medicine management, psychosocial rehabilitation, and DDA services.

GEM STATE DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER
818 W. 15^th St., Meridian, 83642
888-5566 ext. 14
www.gsdcdda.com
Helping people with developmental disabilities learn and build skills for greater independence through social activities.

Idaho Center on Disabilities and Human Development (CDHD)
364-9931
www.idahocdhd.org

Idaho Council on Developmental Disabilities
334-2178 or (800) 544-2433
icdd.idaho.gov

Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
Boise:

Childrens Disability Services, 334-6900
Developmental Disabilities/Infant Toddler, 334-0900
Mental Health Services, 334-0808
Caldwell/Nampa:
Developmental Disabilities Program/

Infant Toddler,
465-8460
Mental Health Services/Adult & Children,
459-0092
healthandwelfare.idaho.gov

Idaho HELP
www.idahohelp.info

Idaho Lions Sight & Hearing Foundation Inc.
338-5466
www.idaholions.org

Idaho Project for Children and Youth with Deaf-Blindness
364-4012
www.idahocdhd.org

2-1-1 Idaho CareLine
(800) 926-2588
www.idahocareline.org

Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center
Rehabilitation Services (STARS)
367-STAR (7827)
www.starspt.org

St. Luke’s-Elks Pediatric Abilities Clinic (PAC)
489-5880
www.sliers.org/childrens_pac.html

RECREATION & FITNESS

Adventure Island Playground, Meridian’s Settlers Park
www.adventureislandplayground.org

ADAPTIVE RECREATION SERVICES

Adventure Program, Boise Parks & Recreation
608-7680
www.cityofboise.org/parks/activities
Provides a wide range of programs for youth and adults with disabilities, including a variety of classes, camps, clubs, and a “Seeker Program,” with more adventurous adaptive programs and offerings.

IDAHO CHEER & DANCE, WINGS CENTER
1875 S. Century Way, Boise 83709
376-3641, ext. 210
www.idahocheer.com
Adaptive Cheer Class for special needs boys and girls, including those with autism spectrum disorders and Down Syndrome. Tumbling, jumps, and basic stunts.

Special Olympics Idaho
(800) 915-6510
www.idso.org

Recreation Unlimited, ATS Wheelchair & Medical
672-1500
www.recreation-unlimited.org

TREASURE VALLEY YMCA
Caldwell Family YMCA, 454-9622
Downtown Family YMCA, 344-5501
Homecourt Y, 855-5711
West Family, YMCA 377-9622
www.ymcatvidaho.org
The YMCA offers the best in adaptive/special needs programs, classes, programs, and specialty camps.

SUPPORT

Idaho Association for Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health (or AimEarlyIdaho)
440-8044
www.aimearlyidaho.org

Easter Seals Disability Services
373-4829
www.easterseals.com

Unbefuddled LLC
466-3900
www.unbefuddled.com

THERAPY & TREATMENT SERVICES

CARE-ousel Therapeutic Riding, Inc.
530-0021
www.care-ousel.com

CHATTER BOX
•7451 W. Iron Dr., Boise
898-1368
•168 McClure Ave., Nampa
466.1077
Effective treatment for speech and language disorders, autism spectrum disorders, reading difficulties, oral-motor and feeding difficulties, and more.

CHILDREN’S THERAPY PLACE
6855 W. Fairview Ave., Ste 120, Boise 83704
323-8888
www.childrenstherapyplace.com
Provides speech/language, occupational, physical, and developmental evaluation and therapy services for children of all ages.

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS, INC.
• 1675 S. Maple Grove Rd., Boise 83709
377-9814
•158 McClure Ave., Nampa 83687
461-9030
www.cciidaho.com
Offering developmental therapy, behavior therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, physical therapy, service coordination, and music therapy.

Community Partnerships of Idaho, Inc.
Boise, 376-4999
Nampa, 468-1077
www.mycpid.com

Idaho Association of Developmental Disabilities Agencies (IADDA)
888-5566
www.iadda.net

Mini Joys, Inc.
830-3227
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Ride for Joy Therapeutic Riding Program, Inc.
365-0671
www.rideforjoy.org

SPEECH PRESCHOOL, THE
871-0224
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www.speechpreschool.com
Speech therapy in small groups for children 3-5 years old.

VSA Arts of Idaho (Very Special Arts)
342-5884
www.ipulidaho.org

Warm Springs Counseling Center (WSCC)
Children’s Home Society of Idaho
343-7797
www.childrenshomesociety.com

HEALTH CARE

ADVANCED THERAPY CARE
1550 N. Crestmont Dr., Ste. E
Meridian, 83642
898-0988
www.advancedtherapycare.com
We provide speech and occupational therapy services for children and adults. No waiting lists. We accept Medicaid and insurance.

Living Independently Forever, Inc. (LIFE)
888-0076
www.lifeincidaho.com

Safe Kids, St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital
381-3033
www.safekids.org

STRICKLAND EAR CLINIC
10112 W. Overland Rd., Boise, 83709
375-4327
www.stricklandear.com
Hearing diagnostics for children and adults, specializing in cochlear implants, hearing aids, custom earmold/hearing devices.

Tomorrow’s Hope
Boise, 319-0760
Meridian, 888-4923
www.tomorrowshopeinc.org

St. Luke’s-Elks Rehabilitation Services
489-5702
www.elksrehab.org

The 2012 Special Needs Guide has been compiled by Treasure Valley Family Magazine and may not be copied without permission. Groups listed in BOLD/CAP have a display ad in the July 2012 print issue (see archived digital edition at www.treasurevalleyfamily.com). Please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it if your group would like to be listed or if there are any changes to the guide’s listings.