Over 100 art enthusiasts celebrated the opening of Artwalk 2009 by visiting CDHD’s art gallery during the Open House held on June 12, 2009. The gallery displays 43 pieces of art created by 24 local artists. Artwork includes framed art, pottery, metal sculptures, photography, and mixed media. The gallery will be open for viewing through September, 2009. Most pieces of art are for sale and can be purchased by contacting CDHD at 885-3559 or 1-800-393-7290. View the gallery of Moscow Art Walk 2009 at the CDHD.

The UI Center on Disabilities and Human Development and Palouse-Clearwater Environmental Institute (PCEI) are working with a dedicated group of community members to create, construct, and promote Hope Garden, an accessible community garden. Kristen Koenig, a PCEI volunteer and Josh Smith, a community landscape architect began working on the concept in the spring of 2008 and the project is now ready to break ground.

To view Josh's design and read about the work of CDHD and PCEI, check out these articles about the Hope Community Garden
Hope Community Garden, Envision Magazine, pages 18-19 Winter 2009
New Moscow garden offers hope, Latah Eagle, January 1, 2009
Hope Garden Project, Latah Master Gardeners, November 2008

Autism Supports launched their online course, Educational Supports for Children with Autism. The course is available as a resource or as a class for credit. Congratulations to the Autism Supports staff on all their hard work putting this project together.

Would you like to earn a graduate-level area of emphasis in teaching students with severe disabilities who have intensive instructional needs? Or, do you already work with students with severe or multiple disabilities but would like to enhance your skills and increase your teaching options.
The University of Idaho offers 4 new Master’s level courses leading to an area of emphasis in teaching students with severe disabilities. All courses are delivered by University of Idaho Special Education faculty via online distance education. This program will prepare you to become a professional educator who can provide quality educational programs to children, adolescents, and adults with severe or multiple disabilities in a variety of educational settings. For more information, visit the Distance Education website.