The Utah Parent Center has published several handbooks with comprehensive information on important topics for families of children with disabilities. Much of this information is also available on topical information sheets as well. The Information Sheets can be found under the Publications tab.
New! DSPD and Home and Community Based Medicaid Waivers
A Guide to Understanding HCBS Waivers
Servicios en el Hogar y la Comunidad (Exenciones de Medicaid)
Individualized Education Plan
Parents as Partners in the IEP Process – Parent Handbook
Padres como Parte en el Proceso del IEP Manual del Padres
Transition to Adult Life
Transition from School to Adult Life: A Parent Resource Book
Choices: A comprehensive guide for families
Choices: A Comprehensive Guide for Families
NUEVO! Opciones: Una guía completa para familias
Teen Transition Guide and Workbook
Successful Transitions for Youth with Disabilities
NUEVO! Transiciones Exitosas para los jóvenes con discapacidades- guía y libro de trabajo
Guardianship of Adult Children with Disabilities in Utah
A Comprehensive Guide for Parents
La Tutela De Hijos Adultos Con Discapacidades En Utah
Transition from Early Intervention
Transition from Early Intervention to Special Education Preschool
Listed below are additional parent resources provided by the Utah State Office of Education.UPDATED!
Equal Rights for All Students: A Guide to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Section 504 is part of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 that applies to individuals with disabilities. It is a civil rights act that protects the civil rights of persons with disabilities. Section 504 is a nondiscrimination statute, prohibiting discrimination based solely on disability. Section 504 requires that no person with a disability can be excluded from or denied benefits of any program receiving federal financial assistance; this includes education. Section 504: Equal Rights for All Students provides information and describes the requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1983 with respect to preschool, elementary, and secondary school policies involving placement of children with disabilities.
Procedural Safeguards for Children with Disabilities and Their Parents – Utah
This document provides parents with the required notice of the procedural safeguards available under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The items covered in the Procedural Safeguards include: confidentiality of information; discipline; due process; children with disabilities enrolled by their parents in private schools when free, appropriate, public education (FAPE) is an issue; and state complaint procedures.
Procedural Safeguards Notice (Spoken English – YouTube Videos)
Procedural Safeguards Notice (English)
Procedural Safeguards Notice (Spanish)
Procedural Safeguards Notice (Arabic)
Procedural Safeguards Notice (Portuguese)
Procedural Safeguards Notice (Somali)
Procedural Safeguards Notice (Tongan)
Procedural Safeguards Notice (Vietnamese)
Procedural Safeguards Notice (Navajo) Translation Courtesy of NM Public Education