Advocacy doesn’t always happen at the Capitol.
Sometimes it happens in a community meeting, during an educational webinar, or in a conversation with a candidate at your local county fair.
Every opportunity to learn, listen, and share your family’s experiences helps build a stronger understanding of the challenges Idaho families face.
Here are a few upcoming opportunities to stay engaged.
If you live in Idaho’s 1st Congressional District, you’ll have an opportunity to ask questions directly during an upcoming telephone town hall hosted by AARP Idaho.
Monday, July 27, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. (Mountain Time)
Per a recent Idaho Capitol Sun article on the event:
“Participants may join in by dialing 866-767-0637 toll-free or by listening in on the AARP Idaho Facebook page at www.facebook.com/AARPIdaho and putting their questions in the chat. Questions may also be submitted ahead of time via email at aarpid@aarp.org. “
Whether your questions relate to disability services, Medicaid, caregiving, or another federal issue that affects your family, town halls can be a valuable opportunity to make sure those concerns are heard.
The Idaho State Independent Living Council (SILC), Idaho’s Centers for Independent Living, and the Idaho Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired are inviting Idahoans with disabilities to participate in a community town hall.
Wednesday, July 29, 2026, from 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Life, A Center for Independent Living
985 S. Capital Ave.; Idaho Falls, ID 83402
Organizers are gathering feedback that will help shape independent living programs and disability advocacy efforts across Idaho.
If you’re in eastern Idaho, this is a wonderful opportunity to share what’s working, what isn’t, and what changes would make life better for people with disabilities and their families.
You can find all the details at this link!
Many families know what equipment could improve daily life, but figuring out how to pay for it can feel overwhelming.
Rifton is offering a free educational webinar focused on how families, therapists, educators, and providers can identify potential funding sources for Rifton equipment and navigate the funding process. The session is designed to help attendees better understand available options and practical strategies for obtaining adaptive equipment.
If adaptive equipment is part of your family’s journey, or may be in the future, this could be a helpful resource to add to your calendar.
Get the details and register here.
Please note that we are sharing this as an educational, community resource, not as an endorsement of this company, their products, or services.
As campaign season continues, you’ll likely see candidates at county fairs, parades, neighborhood events, and community gatherings across Idaho. Many candidates for statewide and federal elections are doing tours of the state over the next few months…be on the lookout for opportunities to meet them near you!
If you have the chance to meet a candidate, don’t be afraid to introduce yourself.
You don’t need a perfectly rehearsed speech or a background in public policy. Simply sharing your family’s experience with disability services, caregiving, Medicaid, or access to care can help elected officials better understand the real-life impact of the decisions they make.
Every respectful conversation helps build awareness.
And every story helps put a human face on these issues.
If Fair Care Idaho has helped you stay informed, consider sharing this newsletter with a friend or family member.
The more Idahoans who understand these issues, the stronger our community becomes.
Remember, we’re in this together, and together, we are making a difference.
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