About Idaho Access Project

Our Vision

The Idaho Access Project (IAP) envisions a future where people with disabilities have equal access to live, work, and recreate alongside our friends, family, and neighbors.

Our Mission

The Idaho Access Project advances equality for people with disabilities by re-imagining how physical spaces are planned and designed; challenging attitudes about human ability and difference; and creating communities for everyone.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Idaho Access Project is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all individuals. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe in equal access to our programs, services, and volunteer activities. We strive to ensure that all individuals are treated with dignity and respect and are provided with equitable opportunities to participate in our mission-driven work.

If you believe you have experienced discrimination in connection with our organization, please contact us at info@idahoaccessproject.org so that we can address your concerns promptly. This policy applies to all aspects of our operations.

About Us

Our Team

Board of Directors:

Dianna Willis, President

Dianna is a co-founder of the IAP with a background in public health. Dianna provides technical assistance on research design, project planning, and data analysis, and consults on creating “walkable communities” emphasizing inclusion and equity for people with disabilities. Dianna navigates with her guide dog.

Jeremy Maxand, Treasurer

Jeremy is a co-founder of the IAP and the Executive Director of the Living Independence Network Corporation (LINC). Previously, he worked in emergency preparedness for the Idaho State Independent Living Council. Jeremy attended Boise State University where he earned an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice Administration, a Bachelor of Science in Sociology, and a Master of Arts in Applied Historical Research. He is a certified ADA Coordinator who has used a manual wheelchair since 1989. Jeremy serves on the City of Boise’s Cross-Disability Task Force, the Ada County Highway District's ADA Advisory Committee, the State of Idaho Building Code Board, and the Idaho Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters Board.

Erik Kingston, Secretary

Erik is the Housing and Community Access Specialist for the Western Rural Development Center (WRDC). From 1995 to 2025 he managed the Idaho Housing and Finance Association’s Housing Information and Referral Center and coordinated multiple statewide strategic planning and outreach initiatives. He represented IHFA on the Idaho Rural Partnership (IRP) board, Community Review Team, Western Community Assessment Network (WeCAN), and Idaho Fair Housing Forum. Erik teaches Housing as a Second Language and Accessible Communities through the NW Community Development Institute and maintains certification as a Professional Community and Economic Developer (PCED). He serves on the Idaho Access Project board, Boise’s Cross-Disability Task Force, and the national Community Development Council. He failed at retirement but is halfway there.

Dana Gover, Board Member

Dana is a co-founder of the IAP and has been a leader in disability advocacy for more than three decades. Dana is a certified ADA Coordinator and is the Project Coordinator for the Northwest ADA Center-Idaho, where she provides technical assistance on the Americans with Disabilities Act. Dana has used a power wheelchair since 1980. Dana serves as a board member of the Living Independence Network Corporation, the Consortium of Idaho Citizens with Disabilities, the City of Boise’s Cross-Disability Task Force, the Personal Assistance Oversight Committee, and the Fair Housing Forum.

Carol Baron, Board Member

Carol was born and raised in Michigan, and has lived in Montana, Washington, and Arkansas. She has resided in Boise since 2000. Carol earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Work/Criminal Justice and a Master of Arts degree in Blind/Low Vision Rehabilitation Teaching from Western Michigan University. She held a Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist (CVRT) credential until her retirement. Carol was the former ICBVI ATC Program Manager and former IESDB Director of B/VI Outreach and assisted in the establishment of the ICBVI Low Vision Clinic where she also volunteered as a low vision therapist. Carol is currently a member of the City of Boise Cross-disability Taskforce. She is also an outdoor recreation enthusiast, enjoys a variety of recreational activities, and is a member of Northwest Association of Blind Athletes (NWABA).