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Strong Roots, Open Roads
Helping Native Youth With Disabilities Plan for the Future November is Native American Heritage Month. It’s a time to celebrate Native cultures,…
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Internet Safety: Be Smart and Stay Safe Online
The internet is a fun place to play games, watch videos, learn, and talk with friends. But some people online may try…
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Specially Designed Holidays for Families Affected by Disability
Do Your Celebrations “Fit” Your Family’s Needs? On the evening of October 13, 2026, Aaron Beck, a family member with special needs,…
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If Your Child Has a Seizure, Would You Know What to Do?
Did you know that more than 3 million adults and over 450,000 children ages 17 and younger in the United States have…
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Your Child Has Type 1 Diabetes. What About School?
It’s Diabetes Awareness Month! If your child has Type 1 Diabetes, what does the school need to know? Learn how DMMPs, school…
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Born Too Soon: How Early Intervention Can Give Your Child a Strong Start
November is Prematurity Awareness Month, a time to recognize the challenges faced by babies born too soon and the families who care…
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Invited Isn’t the Same as Included: Rethinking Holiday Belonging
November 16th is International Day for Tolerance. What does that mean? Simply, a day to focus on being kind to people who…
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Caregiving Impact on Utah Families
Caring for a child, youth, or adult with a disability or special healthcare need can bring love, connection, and meaningful moments. It…
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Cuando Cuidar es Parte de la Vida Diaria
Hay responsabilidades que, a través del tiempo, se vuelven tan parte de nuestra rutina que dejamos de pensar en todo lo que…
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Una celebración de Gratitud e Inclusión
¿Sabía usted que Thanksgiving tiene una historia que se remonta a muchos siglos atrás? Mucho antes de la llegada de los colonos…
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Your Future, Your Job, Your Plan
What do you want to do after high school? Maybe you already know. Maybe you have no idea yet. Either way, this…
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Supported Decision-Making
You Get Help, You Stay in Charge Everyone needs a little help making decisions sometimes. You might ask a friend for advice,…
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