Disability Action Center NW, Inc.

Events and Announcements
Here’s an outline of some of DAC’s upcoming events and announcements. If you have any questions, would like more information, or to get involved, please feel free to contact the respective office, or send email to events@dacnw.org.

Moscow Office

Mark has participated in SILC meetings and traveled to Boise for the ADA Task Force board meeting. DAC continues to partner with the Task Force to support ADA activities. Moscow has hosted a series of teleconferences on reasonable accommodation, etc.
Mellowdee Brooks and David Wegeng represented DAC at the Senior Fair on May 10th. They report there was a fantastic turnout with many beneficial inquiries regarding DAC, and our services.
Mellowdee Brooks will be attending the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America conference in Atlanta, Georgia from June 23-27. RESNA is an interdisciplairny association of people with a common interest in technology and disability. Their purpose is to improve the potential of people with disabilities to achieve their goals through use of technology. We look forward to Mellowdee’s report upon her return!
Janesta Carcich is a member of the University of Idaho Presidential Campus-Wide Diversity Programming Committee. Recently, the committee, in conjunction with the Latah County Human Rights Task Force and the City of Moscow Human Rights Commission, sponsored a two-day conference on disabilities, diversity and access featuring Jane Jarrow, Ph.D. Attending from DAC were Mark Leeper, Mellowdee Brooks, and Janesta Carcich. This exciting event focused on access in higher education; understanding hidden disabilities, distance learning, representing persons with disabilities, and many more too numerous to mention. Issues of interest to the local community included companion animals, transportation, and meeting the intent and spirit of the ADA law, as well as the letter of the law. The event ended with a Community Forum, held in the 1912 Building, featuring Mark Weeks, Mel Leviton and Janesta Carcich publicly sharing their personal experiences.
If you haven’t seen our website, please take a look! David Wegeng has been doing a fabulous job organizing the reams of information each office gives to him on a daily basis. Thank you, David, for a job well done! We appreciate it, and so will you! Take a look at dacnw.org!

Coeur d'Alene Office

The CDA office is proud to announce that Amy Dreps has accepted a position on the board of directors for the Association of Programs for Rural Independent Living (APRIL), a national organization in which DAC holds a membership. She attended her first board meeting in Cleveland, Ohio, April 13th through 15th of this year.
The Office of Public Health Preparedness recently contacted the CDA office to assist with providing names and telephone numbers of groups of disability organizations and residential facilities in the five northern counties of Idaho for any emergencies that may occur.

Lewiston Office

Gina Morris met with Mel Johnson from Emergency Management in the Lewiston Courthouse. Mellowdee Brooks suggested that people who may need rescue assistance during an emergency sign up with the Area Council on Aging which keeps an emergency list.
We are looking forward to honoring our Volunteer, Wes Clizer for all the wonderful ideas he has and all the support he gives us. He livens up the office whenever he comes in and we really appreciate him.

Other - Bus Rally

Coming to a town near you! The “Be Determined!” Bus Tour June 17-24. Rally!… for self-determination, for people with developmental disabilities. It's about... planning your life; controlling your resources; choosing supports and services; taking responsibility for your choices; giving back to your community. For additional information call DAC – Coeur d’ Alene 208-664-9896 Moscow 208-883-0523, Lewiston 208-746-9033.