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Working Toward Employment
Identifying Strengths for Employment Knowing what you are good at and what you enjoy can help you when you are trying to…
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The Power of a Father
Honoring Fathers of Children with Disabilities This Father’s Day we want to express gratitude to all the fathers who have given their…
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Caregiving Impact on Utah Families
How Caregiving Impacts Utah Families Did you know that 1 in 5 Utahns are unpaid caregivers for family members? And did you…
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Gardening- A Metaphor for Life
Benefits of Gardening Gardening can provide so much more than just fruits and vegetables. Gardening for some can be therapeutic, as well…
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Tracing Utah’s Deaf History
Tracing Utah’s Deaf History: Insights from the Past The history of the deaf in Utah is a rich and fascinating one, spanning…
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Raising Mental Health Awareness
Raising Mental Health Awareness: Supporting Loved Ones This May Mental health challenges can impact everyone, regardless of ability. People with disabilities are…
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RISE Testing
Benefits of RISE Testing What is RISE? The RISE (Readiness Improvement Success Empowerment) assessment in Utah is a state-mandated standardized test used…
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Autism Awareness Month
Autism Awareness Month Autism Awareness Month is observed every April, and is an opportunity to raise awareness and promote understanding of Autism…
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Educational Transitions
The K-12 Educational Transition Journey Students moving from preschool to middle school and then to high school go through the K-12 educational…
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Advanced Placement Accommodations
Advanced Placement Accommodations Advanced Placement (AP) offers high school students the opportunity to take college-level courses while attending secondary school. AP courses…
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Developmental Disabilities
Developmental Disability Awareness Developmental disabilities awareness refers to the education and understanding of various conditions that affect the physical, intellectual, and emotional…
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Benefits of Music Therapy
Benefits of Music Therapy Music therapy can be a powerful tool for students with disabilities. It promotes physical, emotional, cognitive, and social…
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