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Text Box: The  Consortium for Idahoans with Disabilities(CID) invites you to attend any of their monthly informational meetings. CID is a group of advocates that support services for people with disabilities. They schedule their meetings the first Wednesday of each month.  This statewide group meets in Boise, however, they have video 

Text Box: access in Moscow and in Idaho Falls.  They encourage families and consumers to attend to hear the latest issues that affect individuals and families who have a member with a disability.  If you are interested in attending, contact the Idaho Council on Developmental Disabilities for more information at 334-2178.

Text Box: childwelfare@childrensdefense.org
 
 
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Relatives who are caregivers often have questions about how to access the supports they need.  The Children’s Defense Fund has now made available a guide entitled, “The Grandparent’s and Other Relative Caregiver’s Guide to Raining Children with Disabilities.”  The information outlines federal programs, eligibility requirements, and how to enroll the children they are raising.    A free guide is available by calling (202) 662-3568 or email 
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Text Box: Kinship Caregivers
Text Box: Videos for Teens
Text Box: · School Re-entry
· Plastic Eggs or Something?  Cracking Hospital Life
· What am I Chopped Liver?  Communicating with Your Doctor.
If you are interested in more information about 
Text Box: Starbright or would like to order the videos visit www.starbright.org or call (800) 315-2580 x3 between 9 am and 6 pm CST.
 
Text Box: STARBRIGHT Videos With Attitude are free to teens with  a serious illness.  The videos discuss the challenges teens face in dealing with serious medical conditions. The titles include:
·  Back to School:  Teens Prepare for 
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