Medical & Health Services
Services that support health and wellness, including medical care, mental health resources, and community health programs
Bonner Partners in Care Clinic
Free medical clinic for those without insurance.
Idaho Area Agency on Aging (Region I)
Supports seniors and individuals with disabilities.
- Transportation help
- In-home care
- Caregiver support
- Meal programs
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
Administers statewide assistance and disability programs.
- Medicaid
- Developmental disability services
- Family support
Also provides assistance with applying for and managing SNAP (food stamp) benefits, along with other support services for individuals and families in need. Serves low-income individuals, families, seniors, and those needing food assistance.
Kaniksu Health Services
Affordable healthcare with sliding-scale payment options.
Panhandle Health District
Regional public health services and referrals.
- Health programs
- Screenings and education
- Referrals to disability services
Panhandle Special Needs, Inc.
Supports individuals with developmental and physical disabilities.
- Life skills training
- Employment support
- Adult day programs
- Community integration
👁 Visually Impaired & Blind Services
Idaho Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired (ICBVI)
Comprehensive services for individuals who are blind or visually impaired.
- Orientation & mobility training (white cane skills)
- Employment services and job training
- Assistive technology training
- Independent living skills
Idaho Talking Book Service (BARD / NLS)
Free library service for individuals unable to read standard print.
- Audiobooks and magazines
- Braille materials by mail
- Free playback devices
- BARD Mobile app
National Federation of the Blind of Idaho
Advocacy, education, and peer support for blind individuals and families.
- Peer mentoring
- Advocacy and education
- Scholarships
- Community events
North Idaho Low Vision Services
Specialized services for individuals with partial vision loss.
- Low vision exams
- Vision rehabilitation
- Magnification devices
- Daily living training
Assistive Technology & Accessibility Tools
Tools and apps that help individuals who are blind or have low vision navigate technology, access information, and live more independently.
NVDA (Non-Visual Desktop Access)
Free, open-source screen reader for Windows computers.
- Text-to-speech for Windows
- Web and document accessibility
- Braille display support
JAWS (Job Access With Speech)
Professional screen reader widely used in workplaces and education.
- Advanced screen navigation
- Strong workplace compatibility
- Custom scripting for specialized tasks
ZoomText
Magnification and screen enhancement software for individuals with low vision.
- Screen enlargement and zoom
- Color and contrast adjustments
- Optional screen reading (speech)
Seeing AI
AI-powered app that narrates the world using your smartphone camera (iOS).
- Reads printed and digital text
- Identifies objects and people
- Currency recognition
Be My Eyes
Connects users with volunteers for real-time visual assistance via video.
- Live video help from volunteers
- Simple and free to use
- Available on iOS and Android
VoiceOver (Apple Devices)
Built-in screen reader on iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices.
- Gesture-based navigation
- Full integration with Apple devices
- Built-in at no extra cost
TalkBack (Android)
Built-in screen reader for Android smartphones and tablets.
- Spoken feedback for navigation
- Gesture-based controls
- Braille keyboard support
📌 Note
Information is subject to change. Please contact each organization directly to confirm hours and availability of services.