Constance Vance

Dedicated advocate with a strong history at Opportunities Unlimited, Inc., focusing on support for individuals in Lewiston's disability community. Delivered positive outcomes for participants through tailored service plans and focused development of life and social skills. Expertise in advocacy and communication, devoted to improving community integration and visibility through partnerships with agencies and local businesses.

• Volunteer, Disability Action Center Northwest: Organized online group activities, created/designed flyers for local nonprofit (2020-2021).
• Facilitated OUI participation in Lewiston Roundup Parade (2021-2022).
• Volunteer, Scare Grounds Haunted Hayride: Organized and facilitated participation in nonprofit fundraiser as an OUI sponsor (2021).
• Volunteer, OUI Storage Wars Auction and Benefit: Solicited and gathered donations/services for nonprofit organization; designed posters/slideshow; interacted with guests as the "resident bartender" to ensure event satisfaction and enjoyment (2021, 2023).
• Volunteer, OUI Annual Banquet: Assisted with setup, directing other volunteers, manning check-in table, checking on guests to ensure satisfaction and enjoyment (2021, 2022, 2023).
• Wrote Letter of Support (upon request) for Dr. Amanda VanLanen for Tenure and Promotion at Lewis-Clark State College (2021)
• Wrote Letters of Support (upon request) for Dr. Leif Hoffmann for Tenure and Promotion at Lewis-Clark State College (2022) and LCSC's H.L. Talkington Faculty Achievement Award (2023).
• Volunteer, Lewis-Clark Valley League of Women Voters: attended meetings, assisted in fundraising efforts, attended and assisted with City and County Government public forums; provided valuable information about the barriers the disability community faces in regard to voting and civic government engagement (2021-2024).
• Volunteer, Aktion Club (Kiwanis): Assisted in organizing monthly meetings for adults with developmental disabilities; facilitated volunteer opportunities with community institutions such as the YWCA, NAIA World Series, and Lewiston Roundup (2022-2024).
• Volunteer, City of Lewiston's Disability Advisory Commission (Commissioner, 2021-2023; Chairperson, 2023-current): Attend monthly meetings to gather and disseminate information and community input on how best to advise the Lewiston City Council on matters pertaining to ADA issues within the city; wrote letters of support for various departments in the city for grants and other funding applications to further ADA progress within the community; assisted with progress reports for the mayor and city council.
• Various job-related trainings specific to how best to serve adults and children with intellectual/developmental disabilitiesVarious Relias trainings on effective communication, emotional intelligence, and other required annual trainings to keep in compliance with Idaho Medicaid/Health &Welfare policy and regulation (2020-current).
• Collaboration with other Idaho DDAs on information related to current and fluctuating policies and procedures within the State of Idaho.

• Assistance with Medications, Lewis-Clark State College (2020).
• Person Centered Thinking Training, Idaho Council on Developmental Disabilities (2021).
• Autism in the Wild, Courageous Kids Climbing, Inc. (2023).
• CPR / AED / First-Aid, National CPR Foundation (October 2024).
• Course for Care Coordinators & Case Managers, National Center for Start Services (2025).
• Various leadership, communication, and field-related trainings, Relias (2023-current) - transcript available upon request.