Assists Baby Watch in developing and providing guidance to build the capacity of EI providers to deliver culturally-appropriate assessments and services and also with identifying and disseminating resources to support EI providers in addressing the needs of children and families from diverse cultures.
The Interagency Coordinating Council (ICC) is an independent advisory board appointed by the governor and required by federal regulation to include parents, EI providers, agencies, and representatives from the community. The purpose of the ICC is to provide meaningful direction, assistance, and support to the lead agency: the Baby Watch Early Intervention Program.
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What is required to attend?
1. At least 20% of the members must be parents, including minority parents, of infants or
toddlers with disabilities or children with disabilities aged 12 years or younger, with
knowledge of, or experience with, programs for infants and toddlers with disabilities.
2. At least one parent member must be a parent of an infant or toddler with a disability or
a child with a disability aged six years or younger.
3. At least 20% of the members must be public or private providers of early intervention
services.
4. At least one member must be from the state legislature.
5. At least one member must be involved in personnel preparation.
Required by federal regulation, the role of the Medical Care Advisory Committee is to provide the state Medicaid agency with recommendations on the operation and planning of Medicaid programs.
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Review, analyze, and advise on pertinent issues involving Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI).
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The State Rehabilitation Council (SRC) is composed of consumers, professionals, business, industry, labor representatives, parent advocates, and service providers who collectively counsel the Utah State Office of Rehabilitation (USOR) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Program. The SRC serves as a link between the community and the Vocational Rehabilitation Program to ensure the provision of quality services to eligible consumers. This mission is accomplished by reviewing programs, analyzing service delivery processes, and advising on policies and procedures.
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The purpose of the Council is to advocate for, and strengthen leadership skills in, individuals with disabilities and their families. In addition, the Council collaborates with the legislature, public and private agencies that serve individuals with disabilities to strengthen the service system. The focus of all the activities of the Council is to promote consumer and family directed services that increase self-determination in individuals with disabilities and their families.
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USEAP is an advisory panel appointed by the Utah State Board of Education. The purpose of the panel is to provide policy guidance to the Utah State Board of Education with respect to special education and related services for students with disabilities in the State of Utah.
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The purpose of the Council is to advise the USDB Superintendent and Associate Superintendents regarding the needs of Utah children who are deaf, blind, and deaf-blind. Advisory Council meetings are held at least ten times per year and are open to the public.
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Regional Opportunities
The Utah Down Syndrome Foundation’s Community Groups program is designed to “Love. Lift. Launch.” individuals with Down syndrome and their families. Community Groups are organized by location and offer a variety of social opportunities for families and individuals with Down syndrome. Some examples of activities include World DS Day celebration, Spring egg hunt, summer swim parties, Mighty Steps for Down Syndrome EXTRAvaganzas, and holiday get-togethers. Community Groups are under the direction of a Community Group Leader (CGL) who is an UDSF volunteer. All community group events are advertised through UDSF’s email marketing, UDSF’s Facebook and Instagram, and posted on UDSF’s website calendar.
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Every year, Davis School District (DSD) annually sponsors a free 504 & Special Education Transition Fair to help parents, guardians, and students meet and become familiar with the help different agencies and organizations can provide.
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Who is the School Community Council and what do they do? Every school must have a School Community Council (SCC) that consists of the principal, school employees and parents. The majority of members are parents. Parents represent parent perspectives on issues and decisions made by the council. Parents have input in the School Improvement Plan and in how the funds from the School LAND Trust Program will be spent. Parents have the majority vote.
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Utah PTA encourages every local PTA and PTSA to have a special needs representative on their local board. A special needs representative can help students with disabilities and their families to be connected and more fully included and to enjoy the benefits of associating and participating with others in the school community.