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World Hearing Day
World Hearing Day World Hearing Day, celebrated on March 3rd is an important opportunity to raise awareness about hearing loss and its…
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News, Stories & Updates for Families
Helpful tips, inspiring stories, and important updates for parents, families, and communities across Utah.
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Guardianship & Alternatives
Guardianship & the Alternatives As caregivers, we want the best for our youth as they transition to adulthood. It can be challenging…
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What is a Surrogate Parent?
WHY SURROGATE PARENTS ARE NEEDED Every child who receives special education services needs to have a parent participate as a member of…
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Role of a Para-Educator
Aids & Classroom Support Paraeducators have become more prominent in the educational system and are often working directly with our students in…
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Utah Parent Center Annual Report 2022
2022 was certainly a busy and productive year at the Utah Parent Center. We served more families in 2022 than the Utah…
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Utah’s State Performance Plans
How is Your School Performing in Special Education? Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), states are required to report the…
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New Year Goal Setting
GOAL Setting for Everyone! New Year’s resolutions are not just for adults. Your child and your family can learn the importance of…
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Member Benefits in Medicaid Plans
Further Medicaid Benefits to Consider Medicaid is an amazing resource for families, there are member benefits within the plans that you may…
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Students and Advocating
Students & Advocating In January, it is typical to set goals for the new year and to identify areas of opportunities for…
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Graduation Options for Your Student in Special Education
Graduation Options for Your Student in Special Education Students with disabilities and their parents must be able to make informed decisions regarding…
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Representation Matters
Representation Matters Positive representation can increase self-esteem for youth living with visible and invisible disabilities. Interpersonal contact and exposure through media representation…
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