Programs

We are so excited to have you at the Empowerment Retreat this year! Please register and pay for your spot at the retreat by Friday, Feb 10th. Sleeping accommodations are on a first come first serve basis. There are 16 spots in the bunkroom for $225 each, 4 private queen bedrooms for $350 each, and 1 king suite with a private bathroom for $450.

You will get a final details email with all the information you need for the retreat by February 13th. If you have any questions between now and then please email info@easternidahodownsyndrome.org and we will get back to you!

We are excited about our Roadmap Conference. This year we have an all-day option (8:00 am-5:30 pm) for parents who have children 15 years to 21 years old that are still in school OR a half-day option (11:45 am-5:30 pm) for parents who have a child that is already out of school.

All-Day Option:
- Cost: $50 per person
- For parents/caregivers of an individual with a disability aged 15-21 AND still in school
- Includes an organizational binder
- Includes continental breakfast, lunch, and snacks
- Speaker topics: secondary transition and the IEP process, SSI, guardianship, conservatorship, financial planning for your child with a disability, special needs trusts, adult services in Idaho, and other Idaho/national resources.

Half-Day Option:
- Cost: $30 per person
- For parents/caregivers of an individual with a disability aged no longer in school
- Includes an organizational binder
- Includes lunch and snacks
- Speaker topics: guardianship, conservatorship, financial planning for your child with a disability, special needs trusts, adult services in Idaho, and other Idaho/national resources.

This conference is for parents and caregivers ONLY. If you have specific dietary needs, please bring your own food and snacks.
If you have any questions please email us at info@easternidahodownsyndrome.org.

We are excited to offer our first Back to School IEP Basics/Make and Take. Bring your child's IEP, any questions you may have and their school schedule and home routine. If you have a lab top bring that as well!
A snack and drink will be provided. If you have specific dietary needs, please bring your own snacks.
This make and take is $35.00 and includes one binder, file folders, sharpie, velcro and all the things you need to make a visual schedule for school an home.
If you have any questions please email us at info@easternidahodownsyndrome.org.

We are excited to have Christmas cards for sale again this year! One of our EIDS parents, Julie Phelps, designed these with the help of some of the hands and footprints from our individuals with Down syndrome! They are adorable and you will not want to miss them! It is $15 for 12 cards. The cards are 5 by 7 inches. Place your order by Friday, November 10th at 11:59 p.m. Cards will be available for pick up at our EIDS office (1675 S Woodruff Idaho Falls, ID 83404) the week of Nov 13th. We will notify everyone who orders the cards of the pickup date and time as it gets closer. Email us at info@easternidahodownsyndrome.org with any questions.