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Digital Skills Courses - University of Idaho

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Build Your Skills with University of Idaho Extension.

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University of Idaho - Digital Economy Program

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The Digital Economy Program's mission is to reduce the digital divide, allowing the benefits of digitalization to extend to all Idahoans, so no one is left behind, nor left offline, in the growing digital economy. The program provides learning opportunities for Idahoans focused on basic digital skills, retraining for remote work, and helping entrepreneurs and business owners access new markets and expand their sales using online venues.

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VA " VA Homeless Programs " U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development-VA Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) Program

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development-VA Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) Program

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development-VA Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) Program

HUD-VASH is a collaborative program that pairs HUD's Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) rental assistance with VA case management and supportive services. These services are designed to help homeless Veterans and their families obtain permanent housing and access the health care, mental health treatment, and other supports necessary to help them improve their quality of life and maintain housing over time.

If you are a Veteran seeking housing support, please contact the National Call Center for Homelessness Among Veterans for immediate housing crisis needs.

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If you are a Veteran seeking housing support...
Please call our National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877-424-3838. This service is free, confidential, and is staffed 24/7 with trained counselors who can talk with you right now and connect you with your nearest VA for assistance.
If you are a landlord or property manager with rental units...
Visit our landlord's page to learn about the benefits of renting to homeless Veterans participating in VA homeless programs.
If you are a Public Housing Agency...
Learn more about Public Housing Agencies serving as Designated Service Providers.

Learn more about Collaborative Case Management with Designated Service Providers.

Collaborative Case Management with Designated Service Provider

Learn more about administering HUD-VASH vouchers.
Dial 1-877-4AID-VET
(1-877-424-3838) Homeless Veteran Chat

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Apply for and manage the VA benefits and services you've earned as a Veteran, Servicemember, or family member-like health care, disability, education, and more.

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Stand Down Events

Stand Downs are typically one- to three-day events during which VA staff and volunteers provide food, clothing and health screenings to homeless and at-risk Veterans. In addition, Veterans also receive referrals for health care, housing solutions, employment, substance use treatment, mental health counseling and other essential services.

Below are upcoming Stand Downs. New events are added regularly, so check this page often for updates. To add upcoming Stand Downs not listed below, please submit a notice of proposed event form to the VA Homeless Coordinator or VA Stand Down point of contact (POC) at your local VA Medical Center.

To participate in an upcoming Stand Down, please contact the VA primary POC listed below.

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Silent Warrior Foundation Emergency Assistance  

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EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE Emergency assistance can come in many forms. Sometimes it can be financial, but other times it is food, clothing, or shelter. We assess your needs and offer assistance when available. CONTACT US FUNDING FOR HYPERBARIC OXYGEN THERAPY (HBOT) HBOT has been beneficial in the treatment of Traumatic Bra

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For more than fifty years, Jannus has been a trusted partner dedicated to improving lives across Idaho. Through 11 locally driven programs, we strengthen families from infancy to older adults, expand pathways to self-sufficiency, and provide Idaho-based solutions to challenges in health and community well-being. Our work is grounded in strong accountability, efficiency, and the responsible stewardship of resources. Together, we are changing lives in Idaho for the better.

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The Red Cross Hero Care Center can help you access financial assistance from the Military Aid Societies.

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Financial Assistance for Military Families

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VERA

Visitors seeking assistance from our Public Contact Team are encouraged to schedule a virtual or in-person appointment on the Visitor Engagement Reporting Application (VERA). You will receive email confirmation of your appointment.
Are you an Alaska Native Vietnam-era Veteran?
You may be entitled to a Native allotment selection, if you are an Alaska Native Vietnam Veteran who served between 1964 and 1971, AND have not received a Native allotment, OR are an heir to someone who meets the above criteria. For more information, visit the Bureau of Land Management web site.

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VERA

Visitors seeking assistance from our Public Contact Team are encouraged to schedule a virtual or in-person appointment on the Visitor Engagement Reporting Application (VERA). You will receive email confirmation of your appointment.
Are you an Alaska Native Vietnam-era Veteran?
You may be entitled to a Native allotment selection, if you are an Alaska Native Vietnam Veteran who served between 1964 and 1971, AND have not received a Native allotment, OR are an heir to someone who meets the above criteria. For more information, visit the Bureau of Land Management web site.

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Blind and Low Vision Rehabilitation Services 

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We offer blind and low vision rehabilitation services such as:

Vision-enhancing devices and technologies (like electronic reading machines and electronic mobility devices)-and training in how to use them

Training in new visual skills to help with everyday tasks (like reading, writing, cooking, managing your medicines, and locating and reading signs)

Sensory training (training that helps you better use your other senses-like hearing or touch)

Mobility and orientation training (training that helps you create mental maps that make you feel more confident as you move through the world)

Strategies for restoring your ability to communicate through writing or using the computer

Counseling and group therapy to help you adjust to blindness

Family-centered care that helps your family learn how to support you as you adjust to blindness

Depending on your needs, you may get care in an outpatient setting or in an inpatient clinic (where you'll live full time for a short period of time).
Find inpatient Blind Rehabilitation Centers
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If you're a Veteran or active-duty service member who is blind or has low vision, you may be able to get advanced vision care and rehabilitation services through VA to help you live an independent life.

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Idaho Legal Aid Services, Inc. is a nonprofit statewide organization dedicated to providing equal access to justice for low-income people through quality advocacy and education.

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I felt very uncomfortable and grief-stricken over my wife's decline. The intake, evaluation, input, and advice provided by [the Navigator] helped me feel more confident about my decisions.

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Family Caregiver Navigator - Providing Caregiver Support to Idahoans

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The Family Caregiver Navigator is an options counseling and resource referral service for Idaho family caregivers.

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Elderly Call and Help Organization (ECHO)

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Elderly Call and Help Organization (ECHO)

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The Idaho Department of Labor connects job seekers with employment opportunities, supports workers through career and life transitions, and administers state labor laws.

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Community Services Block Grant by Community Council Of Idaho 

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The Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) provides a variety of services for adults, youth, and seniors to help alleviate the cause and conditions of poverty. All CSBG resources are provided with the intent of revitalizing low-income communities, and empowering low-income families to become self-sufficient.

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Employment & Training Through our Employment and Training Department we develop strategies that in turn will assist farmworkers to increase their skill development in areas including: trade, educational, and professional skills. CCIdaho […]

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The Infant Toddler Program links children with services that promote their physical, cognitive, and social-emotional development and supports the needs of their families. In Idaho, services are provided at no cost to families. Funding comes from private insurance, Medicaid, and federal and state funds. Families can apply for services on their own, or their health care provider may make a referral. Our services can include:

Service Coordination

Developmental Therapy

Physical Therapy

Occupational Therapy

Speech-Language Therapy

Hearing and Vision services

Other support services

Children learn best when doing things they enjoy with people they know. We use that principle to help your family support your child's learning during your daily routines. A lead service provider will work side by side with you, share strategies, and coach you to use what you have learned with your child. Together you will find ways to help your child practice skills every day in your home and out in the community that will further his or her development.

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The Infant Toddler Program links children with services that promote their physical, cognitive, and social-emotional development and supports the needs of their families. In Idaho, services are provided at no cost to families. Funding comes from private insurance, Medicaid, and federal and state funds.

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Alzheimer’s & Dementia Training & Education Center

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Dementia & Alzheimer’s disease education for caregivers – free online training available 24 hours. Get the caregiving information and support you need.

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Community Council of Idaho: Early Head Start Child Care

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Community Council of Idaho: Early Head Start Child Care

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Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Who qualifies for services? Children from birth until age five years old who have not yet attended kindergarten Families whose primary income comes from agricultural […]

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Playhouse Dentistry for Kids | Our dental office is devoted to serving our community and ensuring everyone has affordable access to dental care. We have several payment options available in addition to dental insurance, including Medicaid and CareCredit.

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Children’s Dentist in Mountain Home, ID | Playhouse Dentistry for Kids

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Playhouse Dentistry for Kids is devoted to providing excellent dental care to all children. We are your child’s dentist in Mountain Home, schedule a consultation today!

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Mountain Home Dental | Mountain Home, ID

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From routine exams to emergency visits Mountain Home Dental is here for all of your dental needs. Call to make an appointment today!

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Lineberry Orthodontics is a respected provider of orthodontic care in Boise and Mountain Home, ID. Known for our outgoing and charismatic ways, Dr. Laura and our team give each patient a customized, authentic experience in hopes that they will always remember who gave them the smile of their dreams.

We believe that it is important not only to have a beautiful smile but a healthy smile as well. We use the latest 3D Cone Beam digital technology and advanced orthodontic treatment, such as Invisalign®, Incognito™, and Radiance™ aesthetic braces. 3D images allow Dr. Laura to view your head and neck anatomy including teeth, airway, and skeletal analysis. We are proud to be the first orthodontist in the state to bring i-CAT® into our office and we recognize the necessity of this technology in the future of orthodontics.

You will have an experience like none other at Lineberry Orthodontics. We can PROMISE you that!

No Referral Needed!

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Lineberry Orthodontics | Orthodontist Boise Mountain Home Payette ID

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Dr. Laura Lineberry of Lineberry Orthodontics offers orthodontic treatment including Invisalign® and clear braces to patients in Boise, Mountain Home and Payette, ID. Free Consultation!

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Boise Braces and Invisalign - Gilman Orthodontics

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We treat people not just teeth! At Gilman Orthodontics we want to serve you with amazing smiles and excellent experiences! Boise braces and Invisalign.

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125 S 10th E St Mountain Home, ID 83647 Phone: 208-649-5721

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Boise Valley Orthodontics | Boise Valley Orthodontics

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Transform your smile with Boise Valley Orthodontics. Our expert team provides personalized orthodontic treatment to help you achieve a healthy, beautiful smile.

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We offer years of expertise in outpatient substance abuse and mental health treatment. Call us today to make an appointment.

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Mobile Crisis Phone: 208-334-0808

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Narcotics Anonymous  (Southern Idaho Region NA) 

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The community of Mountain Home has multiple ways to get involved. Whether your interests fall under coming together with a group of people to encourage and…

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Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of people who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.

The only requirement for AA membership is a desire to stop drinking.

There are no dues or fees for AA membership; we are self-supporting through our own contributions.

AA is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy; neither endorses nor opposes any causes.

Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.

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Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of people who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for AA membership is a desire to stop drinking.

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Treasure Valley Transit | Connecting Communities

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Treasure Valley Transit Nampa Idaho. Connecting Communities in the Treasure Valley, Mountain Home, Snake River, McCall, Riggins, New Meadows, Cascade

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MTM manages non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) services for the state of Idaho. We provide rides free of charge for eligible Medicaid members.

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ClearCaptions enables anyone with hearing loss to communicate easier with the most advanced call captioning phone system available.

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Wheelchairs 4 Kids | Wheelchairs 4 Kids is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children with physical disabilities

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Wheelchairs 4 Kids is a nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of children with physical disabilities by providing wheelchairs, home and vehicle modifications as well as other assistive equipment at no charge to the families through our Let's Roll Program.

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Idaho Diaper Bank has been partnering with local nonprofits assisting families in need to cover bottoms and fill the diaper gap in the Treasure Valley since

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Individuals with disabilities have different needs. The goal of the Idaho Medicaid program is to provide the right level of care in the least restrictive setting possible and try to keep individuals with disabilities in their homes and communities whenever possible. However, there are times when a higher level of care, such as nursing home services are required. This section helps describe the different services and living arrangements available under the Idaho Medicaid program for individuals with physical, developmental, or medical disabilities.

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We offer housing grants for Veterans and service members with certain service-connected disabilities so they can buy or change a home to meet their needs and live more independently. Changing a home might involve installing ramps or widening doorways. Find out if you’re eligible for a disability housing grant—and how to apply.

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The BIA, Housing Improvement Program (HIP), also known as Housing Program (HP), seeks to enhance the quality of life of qualified individuals by addressing sub-standard housing and homelessness for members of federally recognized Tribes. The program provides grant funding for housing repairs and renovations of existing homes, construction of modest replacement homes, housing down payments to use in conjunction with other Federal and State programs, or construction of modest homes for families who do not own a home but have ownership or lease of sufficient land suitable for housing. Program funding is available to federally recognized Tribes for use in providing program services to Tribal applicants who meet the eligibility criteria in 25 CFR § 256. The HP targets eligible applicants and is based upon a priority ranking that includes factors such as income, age, veterans, disability, and dependent children.

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Fairway Apartments in Mountain Home, Idaho

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Fairway Apartments offers Section 515,Section 521 rental housing assistance in Mountain Home, Idaho. Find contact information, photos, amenities, and more information that can’t be found anywhere else.

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Waitlist Forecast

Since this property is a USDA Section 515 property with rental assistance for some or all units, there might be seperate or split waiting lists for rental assistance and non-rental assistance units. In this case, the rental assistance waiting list can be much longer than properties without rental assistance. The non-rental assistance units waiting list is likely much shorter or it may not have a waiting list at all. You should contact the property to verify.
Note: Affordable Housing Online has not confirmed the waiting list status directly with the property. This waiting list status forecast is based on our housing experts' knowledge of similar properties. You should always confirm this status directly with the property.

With tall trees and lawns as far as the eye can see, the Escoshio Manor is a peaceful apartment community. Our residents love to call this impeccably maintained space their home, and enjoy a host of amenities including on-site laundry, ample parking, a playground, and plenty of open space.

FAQs for Escoshio Manor Apartments
Does Escoshio Manor Apartments have a waiting list?
Escoshio Manor Apartments probably has a waiting list. Since our research has shown there is a project-based rental assistance associated with this property, the waiting list would be for the rent-assisted units. We haven't confirmed if this is the case, so you should contact the property to confirm.
Are rents subsidized at Escoshio Manor Apartments?
We believe rents are most likely subsidized at all or some of the units since our research has turned up at least one public housing or rental assistance contract probably associated with this property.
What property management company manges Escoshio Manor Apartments?
Escoshio Manor Apartments is managed by Cambridge Real Estate Services headquartered in Portland, Oregon.
In addition to Escoshio Manor Apartments, how many other affordable housing properties (and units) are there in Mountain Home?
In addition to Escoshio Manor Apartments, we list 8 other affordable properties in Mountain Home. Learn about these properties here. Our data research shows that there are a total of 242 affordable units in Mountain Home.

† Rent observations may change. We encourage users to verify rents and eligiblity requirements directly with the property.

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Escoshio Manor Apartments offers Section 515,Section 521 rental housing assistance in Mountain Home, Idaho. Find contact information, photos, amenities, and more information that can't be found anywhere else.

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The Idaho Department of Education Child Nutrition Programs provides training and guidance on the nutritional needs of child and adult programs.

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Temporary Assistance for Families in Idaho (TAFI)

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Temporary Assistance for Families in Idaho (TAFI)

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Temporary Assistance for Families in Idaho (TAFI) provides temporary cash benefits for eligible low-income families and households to help pay for food, clothing, shelter, and other essentials.

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The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program is designed to help families with children experiencing low-income achieve economic security and stability.

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The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)

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The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)

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The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) is a federal program that helps supplement the diets of low-income Americans by providing them with emergency food assistance at no cost.

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Serving Medicare and Medicaid members, and self-pay individuals, Mom's Meals provides fully-prepared, refrigerated meals directly to homes nationwide.

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Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) is the nation’s leading nonprofit organization serving people affected by ADHD.

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The Center for Nonviolent Communication ( CNVC) is a global organization that supports the learning and sharing of Nonviolent Communication (NVC), and helps people peacefully and effectively resolve conflicts in personal, organizational, and political settings.

CNVC is a steward of the integrity of the NVC process and a nexus point of NVC-related information and resources, including training, conflict resolution, projects and organizational consulting services. CNVC 's mission is to contribute to more sustainable, compassionate, and "life-serving" human relations in the realms of personal change, interpersonal relationship and in social systems and structures, such as business/economics, education, justice, healthcare, and peace-keeping. NVC work is being done in over 65 countries and growing, touching the lives of hundreds of thousands of people around the world

Vision:

The Center for Nonviolent Communication pursues the vision of a world where

everyone values everyone's basic human needs and lives from a consciousness that connects with the universal life energy and natural oneness of all life

every individual embraces self-compassion

people joyfully and compassionately contribute to each other and resolve conflicts peacefully

the systems and structures we create in economics, education, justice, healthcare, peace-keeping and other areas across our global interdependent community reflect that consciousness and evaluate their actions against their contribution to life and the human needs they ultimately serve

Mission:

Our mission is to contribute to making that vision a reality by

living Nonviolent Communication

enabling development of self-organizing entities to care for the needs of those sharing the vision

supporting continuing integrity of NVC embodiment through International Intensive Trainings, and training / continuing education for NVC trainers and assessors

encouraging and enabling the development of social change efforts

fostering connection and collaboration among key individuals, groups and organizations who share our vision

providing a repository of NVC materials for global access

CNVC Core Activities:

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International Intensive Trainings

Promoting NVC Trainings

Sponsoring NVC social change projects

Creating or assisting in the creation of NVC educational materials

Distribution and/or sale of NVC educational materials

Promoting connections between the general public and NVC community

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Helplines provide a judgment-free space for you to talk through difficult emotions and experiences, receive support, and connect to other resources that can help you. Talking helps, and research has shown that people feel less distressed after contacting helplines.

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HHS Finalizes Rule to Advance Health IT Interoperability and Algorithm Transparency The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) today finalized its Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability: Certification Program Updates, Algorithm Transparency, and Information Sharing (HTI-1) rule.

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This guidance describes how state and local governments and businesses open to the public can make sure that their websites are accessible to people with disabilities as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Learn more about businesses' and state and local governments' ADA responsibilities.
Why Website Accessibility Matters
Inaccessible web content means that people with disabilities are denied equal access to information. An inaccessible website can exclude people just as much as steps at an entrance to a physical location. Ensuring web accessibility for people with disabilities is a priority for the Department of Justice. In recent years, a multitude of services have moved online and people rely on websites like never before for all aspects of daily living. For example, accessing voting information, finding up-to-date health and safety resources, and looking up mass transit schedules and fare information increasingly depend on having access to websites.
People with disabilities navigate the web in a variety of ways. People who are blind may use screen readers, which are devices that speak the text that appears on a screen. People who are deaf or hard of hearing may use captioning. And people whose disabilities affect their ability to grasp and use a mouse may use voice recognition software to control their computers and other devices with verbal commands.

The ways that websites are designed and set up can create unnecessary barriers that make it difficult or impossible for people with disabilities to use websites, just as physical barriers like steps can prevent some people with disabilities from entering a building. These barriers on the web keep people with disabilities from accessing information and programs that businesses and state and local governments make available to the public online. But these barriers can be prevented or removed so that websites are accessible to people with disabilities.

Examples of Website Accessibility Barriers

Poor color contrast. People with limited vision or color blindness cannot read text if there is not enough contrast between the text and background (for example, light gray text on a light-colored background).

Use of color alone to give information. People who are color-blind may not have access to information when that information is conveyed using only color cues because they cannot distinguish certain colors from others. Also, screen readers do not tell the user the color of text on a screen, so a person who is blind would not be able to know that color is meant to convey certain information (for example, using red text alone to show which fields are required on a form).

Lack of text alternatives ("alt text") on images. People who are blind will not be able to understand the content and purpose of images, such as pictures, illustrations, and charts, when no text alternative is provided. Text alternatives convey the purpose of an image, including pictures, illustrations, charts, etc.

No captions on videos. People with hearing disabilities may not be able to understand information communicated in a video if the video does not have captions.

Inaccessible online forms. People with disabilities may not be able to fill out, understand, and accurately submit forms without things like:

Labels that screen readers can convey to their users (such as text that reads "credit card number" where that number should be entered);

Clear instructions; and

Error indicators (such as alerts telling the user a form field is missing or incorrect).

Mouse-only navigation (lack of keyboard navigation). People with disabilities who cannot use a mouse or trackpad will not be able to access web content if they cannot navigate a website using a keyboard.

When the ADA Requires Web Content to be Accessible
The Americans with Disabilities Act applies to state and local governments (Title II) and businesses that are open to the public (Title III).
State and local governments (Title II)

Title II of the ADA prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in all services, programs, and activities of state and local governments. State and local governments must take steps to ensure that their communications with people with disabilities are as effective as their communications with others. Many state and local government services, programs, and activities are now being offered on the web. These include, for example, things like:

Applying for an absentee ballot;

Paying tickets or fees;

Filing a police report;

Attending a virtual town meeting;

Filing tax documents;

Registering for school or school programs; and

Applying for state benefits programs.

A website with inaccessible features can limit the ability of people with disabilities to access a public entity's programs, services and activities available through that website-for example, online registration for classes at a community college.
For these reasons, the Department has consistently taken the position that the ADA's requirements apply to all the services, programs, or activities of state and local governments, including those offered on the web.
Businesses that are open to the public (Title III)

Title III prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities by businesses open to the public (also referred to as "public accommodations" under the ADA). The ADA requires that businesses open to the public provide full and equal enjoyment of their goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages, or accommodations to people with disabilities. Businesses open to the public must take steps to provide appropriate communication aids and services (often called "auxiliary aids and services") where necessary to make sure they effectively communicate with individuals with disabilities. For example, communication aids and services can include interpreters, notetakers, captions, or assistive listening devices. Examples of businesses open to the public:

Retail stores and other sales or retail establishments;

Banks;

Hotels, inns, and motels;

Hospitals and medical offices;

Food and drink establishments; and

Auditoriums, theaters, and sports arenas.

A website with inaccessible features can limit the ability of people with disabilities to access a public accommodation's goods, services, and privileges available through that website-for example, a veterans' service organization event registration form.
For these reasons, the Department has consistently taken the position that the ADA's requirements apply to all the goods, services, privileges, or activities offered by public accommodations, including those offered on the web.
How to Make Web Content Accessible to People with Disabilities
Businesses and state and local governments have flexibility in how they comply with the ADA's general requirements of nondiscrimination and effective communication. But they must comply with the ADA's requirements.
The Department of Justice does not have a regulation setting out detailed standards, but the Department's longstanding interpretation of the general nondiscrimination and effective communication provisions applies to web accessibility.

Businesses and state and local governments can currently choose how they will ensure that the programs, services, and goods they provide online are accessible to people with disabilities.

Existing technical standards provide helpful guidance concerning how to ensure accessibility of website features. These include the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and the Section 508 Standards, which the federal government uses for its own websites. Check out the resources section for more references.
Even though businesses and state and local governments have flexibility in how they comply with the ADA's general requirements of nondiscrimination and effective communication, they still must ensure that the programs, services, and goods that they provide to the public-including those provided online-are accessible to people with disabilities.

Businesses and state and local governments should consider a variety of website features when ensuring that their websites are accessible.

The resources section has links to organizations that explain how to make websites accessible. Examples of what businesses should do to make websites accessible include (but are not limited to) the following practices:

Color contrast in text. Sufficient color contrast between the text and the background allows people with limited vision or color blindness to read text that uses color.

Text cues when using color in text. When using text color to provide information (such as red text to indicate required form fields), including text cues is important for people who cannot perceive the color. For example, include the word "required" in addition to red text for required form fields.

Text alternatives ("alt text") in images. Text alternatives convey the purpose of an image, including pictures, illustrations, charts, etc. Text alternatives are used by people who do not see the image, such as people who are blind and use screen readers to hear the alt text read out loud. To be useful, the text should be short and descriptive.

Video captions. Videos can be made accessible by including synchronized captions that are accurate and identify any speakers in the video.

Online forms. Labels, keyboard access, and clear instructions are important for forms to be accessible. Labels allow people who are blind and using screen readers to understand what to do with each form field, such as by explaining what information goes in each box of a job application form. It is also important to make sure that people who are using screen readers are automatically informed when they enter a form field incorrectly. This includes clearly identifying what the error is and how to resolve it (such as an automatic alert telling the user that a date was entered in the wrong format).

Text size and zoom capability. People with vision disabilities may need to be able to use a browser's zoom capabilities to increase the size of the font so they can see things more clearly.

Headings. When sections of a website are separated by visual headings, building those headings into the website's layout when designing the page allows people who are blind to use them to navigate and understand the layout of the page.

Keyboard and mouse navigation. Keyboard access means users with disabilities can navigate web content using keystrokes, rather than a mouse.

Checking for accessibility. Automated accessibility checkers and overlays that identify or fix problems with your website can be helpful tools, but like other automated tools such as spelling or grammar checkers, they need to be used carefully. A "clean" report does not necessarily mean everything is accessible. Also, a report that includes a few errors does not necessarily mean there are accessibility barriers. Pairing a manual check of a website with the use of automated checkers can give you a better sense of the accessibility of your website.

Reporting accessibility issues. Websites that provide a way for the public to report accessibility problems allow website owners to fix accessibility issues.

This is not a complete list of things to consider. There are many existing resources to help businesses and state and local governments with making websites accessible to people with disabilities, some of which are included at the end of this document.

Web Accessibility for People with Disabilities is a Priority for the Department of Justice

When Congress enacted the ADA in 1990, it intended for the ADA to keep pace with the rapidly changing technology of our times. Since 1996, the Department of Justice has consistently taken the position that the ADA applies to web content. As the sample cases below show, the Department is committed to using its enforcement authority to ensure website accessibility for people with disabilities and to ensure that the goods, services, programs, and activities that businesses and state and local governments make available to the public are accessible.

Title II Sample Cases

Project Civic Access: As part of the Department's Project Civic Access enforcement work, the Department has reached numerous agreements with cities and counties across the country that include web accessibility requirements. For example, City and County of Denver, Colorado, City of Jacksonville, Florida, and City of Durham, North Carolina.

Miami University in Ohio: The Department reached an agreement with Miami University in Ohio to resolve the United States' lawsuit alleging that the university discriminated against students with disabilities by providing inaccessible web content and learning management systems.

Nueces County, Texas: The Department reached an agreement with Nueces County, Texas, to address claims that the County used an online conference registration form that was not accessible to people with disabilities who use software that reads text out loud.

Louisiana Tech: The Department reached an agreement with Louisiana Tech University to address claims that the university violated the ADA by using an online learning product that was inaccessible to a blind student.

Title III Sample Cases

Rite Aid Corporation: The Department reached an agreement with Rite Aid Corporation to address accessibility barriers in Rite Aid's COVID-19 Vaccine Registration Portal.

Teachers Test Prep, Inc.: The Department reached an agreement with Teachers Test Prep, Inc., regarding complaints that the test prep company's online video courses did not provide captions and were inaccessible to people who are deaf.

HRB Digital and HRB Tax Group (H&R Block): The Department reached an agreement with H&R Block to address claims that the company failed to code its website so that individuals with disabilities could use assistive technology such as screen reader software, refreshable Braille displays, keyboard navigation, and captioning.

Peapod: The Department reached an agreement with Peapod to address claims that its online grocery delivery services were not accessible to some individuals with disabilities.

Resources

18F Accessibility Guide: a comprehensive accessibility guide with resources published by 18F, a digital services agency under the General Services Administration (GSA).

Digital.gov: this site, which is part of the Technology Transformation Services at the GSA, has resources on design of products, devices, services, or environments for people with disabilities.

Section 508 Information and Communication Technology Accessibility Standards: standards published by the U.S. Access Board addressing access to information and communication technology under Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Section508.gov: a website published by the GSA with tools and training on implementing website accessibility requirements under Section 508.

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG): guidelines published by the Web Accessibility Initiative of the World Wide Web Consortium.

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ADA: Accessibility of State and Local Government Websites

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The Internet is dramatically changing the way that American government serves the public.

Taking advantage of new technology, many State and local governments are using the web to offer citizens a host of services including:

corresponding online with local officials;

providing information about government services;

renewing library books or driver's licenses;

providing tax information and accepting tax returns; and

applying for jobs or benefits.

These government websites are important because they:

allow programs and services to be offered in a more dynamic, interactive way, increasing citizen participation;

increase convenience and speed in obtaining information or services;

reduce costs in providing programs and information about government services;

reduce the amount of paperwork; and

expand the possibilities of reaching new sectors of the community or offering new programs.

Homepage example

Local government websites provide important information and services to citizens

When government is constantly being asked to do more with less, the Internet is playing a vital role in allowing government to better serve all of its citizens.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and, if the government entities receive Federal funding, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, generally require that State and local governments provide qualified individuals with disabilities equal access to their programs, services, or activities unless doing so would fundamentally alter the nature of their programs, services, or activities or would impose an undue burden. One way to help meet these requirements is to ensure that government websites have accessible features for people with disabilities, using the simple steps described in this document. An agency with an inaccessible website may also meet its legal obligations by providing an alternative accessible way for citizens to use the programs or services, such as a staffed telephone information line. These alternatives, however, are unlikely to provide an equal degree of access in terms of hours of operation and the range of options and programs available. For example, job announcements and application forms, if posted on an accessible website, would be available to people with disabilities 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Online Barriers Faced By People with Disabilities

Many people with disabilities use "assistive technology" to enable them to use computers and access the Internet. Blind people who cannot see computer monitors may use screen readers - devices that speak the text that would normally appear on a monitor. People who have difficulty using a computer mouse can use voice recognition software to control their computers with verbal commands. People with other types of disabilities may use still other kinds of assistive technology. New and innovative assistive technologies are being introduced every day.

Poorly designed websites can create unnecessary barriers for people with disabilities, just as poorly designed buildings prevent some from entering. Designers may not realize how simple features built into a web page will assist someone who, for instance, cannot see a computer monitor or use a mouse.

One example of a barrier would be a photograph of a Mayor on a town website with no text identifying it. Because screen readers cannot interpret images unless there is text associated with it, a blind person would have no way of knowing whether the image is an unidentified photo or logo, artwork, a link to another page, or something else. Simply adding a line of simple hidden computer code to label the photograph "Photograph of Mayor Jane Smith" will allow the blind user to make sense of the image.

Accessible Design Benefits Everyone

When accessible features are built into web pages, websites are more convenient and more available to everyone - including users with disabilities. Web designers can follow techniques developed by private and government organizations to make even complex web pages usable by everyone including people with disabilities. For most websites, implementing accessibility features is not difficult and will seldom change the layout or appearance of web pages. These techniques also make web pages more usable both by people using older computers and by people using the latest technologies (such as personal digital assistants, handheld computers, or web-enabled cellular phones).

With the rapid changes in the Internet and in assistive technologies used by people with disabilities to access computers, private and government organizations have worked to establish flexible guidelines for accessible web pages that permit innovation to continue.

Resources for Web Developers

To make web pages accessible, the web developer needs to know about web page features that can make a web page less accessible or more accessible. Information about such features is easily available and many software developers are adding tools to web development software to make it easier to make web pages accessible.

Two important resources provide guidance for web developers designing accessible web pages. One is the Section 508 Standards, which Federal agencies must follow for their own new web pages. To learn more about the Section 508 Standards:

The Access Board maintains information on its website at https://www.access-board.gov and has a useful guide for web developers at https://ictbaseline.access-board.gov/;

The Department of Justice has information about accessible web page design in an April 2000 report to the President. This report is available at https://www.justice.gov/crt/section-508-home-page-0, and

The General Services Administration hosts an online course for web developers interested in accessible web design. This program was developed in conjunction with the Access Board, the Department of Justice, and the Department of Education and provides an interactive demonstration of how to build accessible web pages. This course is available at https://www.section508.gov, which also provides information about the Federal government's initiative to make its electronic and information technology accessible to people with disabilities.

A more comprehensive resource is the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines developed by the Web Accessibility Initiative. These guidelines help designers make web pages as accessible as possible to the widest range of users, including users with disabilities. The Web Accessibility Initiative is a subgroup of the World Wide Web Consortium - the same organization that standardizes the programming language followed by all web developers.

Information for web developers interested in making their web pages as accessible as possible, including the current version of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (and associated checklists), can be found at https://www.w3.org/WAI/resources/, and

Information about the Web Accessibility Initiative can be found at https://www.w3.org/WAI/.

Voluntary Action Plan for Accessible Websites

Establish a policy that your web pages will be accessible and create a process for implementation.

Ensure that all new and modified web pages and content are accessible:

Check the HTML of all new web pages. Make sure that accessible elements are used, including alt tags, long descriptions, and captions, as needed.

If images are used, including photos, graphics, scanned images, or image maps, make sure to include alt tags and/or long descriptions for each.

If you use online forms and tables, make those elements accessible.

When posting documents on the website, always provide them in HTML or a text-based format (even if you are also providing them in another format, such as Portable Document Format (PDF)).

Develop a plan for making your existing web content more accessible. Describe your plan on an accessible web page. Encourage input on improvements, including which pages should be given high priority for change. Let citizens know about the standards or guidelines that are being used. Consider making the more popular web pages a priority.

Ensure that in-house staff and contractors responsible for web page and content development are properly trained.

Provide a way for visitors to request accessible information or services by posting a telephone number or E-mail address on your home page. Establish procedures to assure a quick response to users with disabilities who are trying to obtain information or services in this way.

Periodically enlist disability groups to test your pages for ease of use; use this information to increase accessibility.

Examples of Accessible Features for Websites

Notes:
1. When navigation links are used, people who use a screen reader must listen to all the links before proceeding. A skip navigation link provides a way to bypass the row of navigation links by jumping to the start of the web page content.
2. All images and graphics need to have an alt tag or long description.
3. Use alt tags for image maps and for graphics associated with the image map so that a person using a screen reader will have access to the links and information.
4. Some photos and images contain content that cannot be described with the limited text of an alt tag. Using a long description tag provides a way to have as much text as necessary to explain the image so it is accessible to a person using a screen reader but not visible on the web page.
5. Text links do not require any additional information or description if the text clearly indicates what the link is supposed to do. Links such as "click here" may confuse a user.
6. When tables with header and row identifiers are used to display information or data, the header and row information should be associated with each data cell by using HTML so a person using a screen reader can understand the information.
7. A link with contact information provides a way for users to request accessible services or to make suggestions.

For More Information

Technical Information Regarding Web Accessibility

For technical assistance regarding Section 508 Standards and how to make web pages accessible to people with disabilities, please contact the Access Board:

800-872-2253 (voice)

800-993-2822 (TTY)

Information about the ADA

The Department of Justice provides technical assistance to help State and local governments understand and comply with the ADA. An important source of ADA information is the Department's ADA Home Page on the World Wide Web. This extensive website provides access to ADA regulations; all Department ADA technical assistance materials, including newly-released publications; proposed changes in the ADA regulations; and access to Freedom of Information Act materials, including technical assistance letters. The website also provides links to other Federal agencies with ADA responsibilities.

In addition, the Department of Justice operates a toll-free ADA Information Line that provides access to ADA specialists during business hours.

ADA Information Line

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833-610-1264 (TTY)

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Accessibility of State and Local Government Websites to People with Disabilities

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A publication providing guidance on making State and local government websites accessible

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Home Page | National Telecommunications and Information Administration

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NTIA is the Executive Branch agency that is principally responsible for advising the President on telecommunications and information policy issues. NTIA’s programs and policymaking focus largely on expanding broadband Internet access and adoption in America, expanding the use of spectrum by all users, and ensuring that the Internet remains an engine for continued innovation and economic growth.

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Stable, reliable broadband infrastructure positions Idaho communities to attract business and enhance the quality of life for their residents.

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The Idaho Broadband Advisory Board and Idaho Office of Broadband have opened a public comment period on the State's Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program, Initial Proposal (Volumes I and II) for the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA).