Supported Decision Making
Benefits & Considerations of Supported Decision Making Supported Decision-Making (SDM) is an alternative to guardianship. Rather than a guardian making decisions for an individual with a disability, SDM allows the…
Reaching Employment Goals
Reaching Employment Goals Employment Preparation or EPR is now available for families who are already receiving DSPD services. This pre-vocational service provides individualized learning and work experience that contributes to…
What is DSPD
What is DSPD and Why You Should Care? DSPD stands for the Division of Services for People with Disabilities. The Division of Services for People with Disabilities (DSPD) promotes opportunities…
The Top 10 Most Read
The Stories You Clicked and Spent the Most Time With These were the 10 articles that UPC readers clicked the most in the last two years: Building Resiliency: Teaching for…
School Inclusion
School Inclusion The movement towards school inclusion for persons with disabilities has been a long journey and efforts to improve inclusion are ongoing. Studies have shown that inclusion is beneficial…
The Transition IEP
The Transition IEP The Transition IEP (Individualized Education Program) is like a road map for your student’s future life. It will help your student decide what they want their future…
SEL for All Ages
Social and Emotional Learning for All Ages Social and emotional learning (SEL) is a process by which young people and adults acquire skills of managing emotions, learning empathy for others…
Healthcare Transition
Healthcare Transition Does your young adult know what to do in a health emergency? If they have a chronic condition, do they know how to make the shift to an…
Maintaining Employment
Maintaining Employment There are dedicated resources available to help individuals with disabilities find and maintain employment. Vocational Rehabilitation (Voc Rehab or VR), a division of Workforce Services, supports individuals with…
Successful Community Participation
Tips for Successful Community Participation Those who take care of a loved one with special needs know that venturing out into new public spaces and venues during the summer may…
The Importance of Reading
Reading Enjoyment for All Levels Reading is crucial to your child’s success. The skill of reading not only helps with academic success but also provides many benefits. For instance, reading…
Extended School Year (ESY)
All About Extended School Year Services in Special Education Some students in special education are eligible for what’s known as Extended School Year (ESY) services, which are provided beyond the…