Transition University and Self Advocacy
Students Learning Self Advocacy It is back-to-school season and the perfect opportunity for your student to practice self-advocacy! Making an individual’s wants and needs heard, may seem difficult and…
Happy Birthday Utah Parent Center
How it All Started This historical account is retold by Jennie Gibson, a crusader and retired Associate Director for the Utah Parent Center for nearly 30 years. Here is her…
New Career Opportunities at the Utah Parent Center
Are you interested in becoming part of the Utah Parent Center team? The Utah Parent Center’s Careers page will provide you up-to-date information about current openings. The Utah Parent Center…
Make Your Voice Heard
Transition University- Voting Rights The disability vote is more important than ever. We need our voices to be heard on the issues that matter to us to be considered by…
Staff Spotlight – Heather Collick
Administrative Assistant- Heather Collick Heather recently joined the Utah Parent Center shortly after moving to Salt Lake City. She spent the past six years living abroad, working with several non-profits…
Transitioning from Middle to High School
The Move From Middle to High School Moving from middle school to high school can be challenging and exciting for both the student and the parent. In high school, your…
Americans with Disabilities Act Celebrating 31 Years
ADA Celebrating 31 Years The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) celebrates 31 years of progress promoting access and inclusion. ADA was passed and signed into law by President George H.W.…
Special Education Goals Measuring up?
Special Education Goals Measuring Up? Is your child getting the most out of their special education? Summer is a great time to look over your child’s IEP goals to see…
Maia’s Story – Autism Awareness Month
Maia is finishing up her last year in Post High School with her school district. She works at a local clothing boutique and loves going shopping with her Supported Living…
Chandler’s Story – Autism Awareness Month
I was diagnosed with High-Functioning Autism when I was ten years old. Having Autism has been difficult, to say the least. Learning the nuances of language, social interaction, basic social…
Jayven’s Story
Jayven is 4 almost 5. He likes characters of all kinds mostly Disney/ Pixar characters. There hasn’t been one Pixar movie he hasn’t loved. I suspect it’s because those movies…