
Idaho Mandates Insurance Coverage for Treatment of Autism
This story appeared in Disability Scoop. After officials in the last holdout state enacted a new rule, all 50 states and Washington, D.C. have mandates that require some level of insurance coverage for the treatment of autism. The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance now requires all individual, small and large group insurance plans issued… Continue Reading Idaho Mandates Insurance Coverage for Treatment of Autism
Commitment to Community Awards: Honoring the Journey
Now in its 7th year, the Commitment to Community Awards provides visibility and recognition to these honorees for their leadership and vision. We’re asking you to help us honor and recognize the journey taken by individuals, organizations and businesses dedicated to advocacy for individuals with disabilities. Nominees must possess three or more of the following… Continue Reading Commitment to Community Awards: Honoring the Journey
New Leaders at Community Partnerships of Idaho
Welcome New Directors Please join us in welcoming the following new directors. Nikkita White has been named the new Director of Children’s Services for CPI. Nikkita most recently was the Program Director for Mountain Home. Nikkita joined CPI in January of 2013 as a Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist (PSR) where she worked 1:1 with children in… Continue Reading New Leaders at Community Partnerships of Idaho
A True Work Family
In my years of being employed I have worked for companies that have that age old saying “we’re like a family here,” however in my not so vast experience this has not ever been the case until… August 2015 I applied for a job at Community Partnerships, when I received the call to come in… Continue Reading A True Work Family
HP Continues Driving Disability Awareness at the Boise Campus
HP is taking great steps to engage their employee community to create a diverse and inclusive community. On May 23, 2017, HP’s Boise DisAbility Business Impact Network, hosted a disability etiquette training. To help with the training the Northwest ADA Center-Idaho and the State Independent Living Council organized a group of individuals with disabilities to… Continue Reading HP Continues Driving Disability Awareness at the Boise Campus
The Wonderful World of Women
Greetings! My name is Mike Lewis and I am the Controller at Community Partnerships of Idaho, Inc. I have been with the company nearly four years and I have recently been asked to create a blog about women. Yes, that’s right – women. You see, for me here at CPI it’s like Custard’s last stand… Continue Reading The Wonderful World of Women
Making a Difference in the Lives of those with Disabilities
Who do you think of when you hear of individuals or businesses making a difference in the lives of those with disabilities? Is it your service coordinator, your program coordinator, your local doctor or your habilitative interventionist? This summer I had the opportunity to learn about 20 individuals and businesses who are pushing boundaries, creating… Continue Reading Making a Difference in the Lives of those with Disabilities