Disability Resources

Co-Ad, also known as Comprehensive Advocacy, is a protection and advocacy system that has been operating in the state of Idaho since 1977. It is a private, nonprofit, legal service organization that operates federally funded grant programs to protect the legal rights of persons with disabilities. Co-Ad operates several programs, including the Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Illness (PAIMI), Protection and Advocacy of Individual Rights (PAIR), Client Assistance Program (CAP), Protection and Advocacy for Assistive Technology (PAAT), Protection and Advocacy for Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PADD), Protection and Advocacy for Beneficiaries of Social Security (PABSS) and Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury (PATBI).

Special Olympics Idaho in Garden City, ID is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing sports training and competition opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Through a variety of programs, including Unified Champion Schools and Young Athletes, the organization promotes inclusion, skill development, and community engagement. With a focus on celebrating differences and showcasing abilities, Special Olympics Idaho offers a platform for athletes to compete at regional, state, and even international levels. By fostering a supportive environment that values diversity and equality, the organization empowers individuals to reach their full potential and be recognized for their talents.Generated from the website

Living Independently Forever, located in Boise, Idaho, is private developmental disabilities and residential habilitation agency. It provides services and supports to the developmentally disabled people. It has been offering its services to individuals since 1999. It assists individuals with disabilities in a variety of settings, including development centers, intermediate care facilities, institutions, private homes and in the community. Its services and supports are based on the individual's strengths, needs and interests. It supports the individual to achieve a more independent and self-reliant level of functioning while promoting adaptive behavior. Living Independently Forever provides rehabilitative and habilitative services to individual and family system through a person-centered planning process. It is an active member of the Idaho Residential Supported Living Association.