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Category: Parent Press

Welcome to the UPC Parent Press! Each month you will find carefully crafted information and resources on a variety of disability topics guaranteed to help you and your family navigate community resources, advocacy and much more. See what we are working on this month!

Member Benefits in Medicaid Plans

December 30, 2022

Further Medicaid Benefits to Consider Medicaid is an amazing resource for families, there are member benefits within the plans that you may not be aware of.  We have highlighted a […]

Students and Advocating

December 30, 2022

Students & Advocating In January, it is typical to set goals for the new year and to identify areas of opportunities for growth. Perhaps one new goal or effort this […]

Graduation Options for Your Student in Special Education

December 6, 2022

Graduation Options for Your Student in Special Education Students with disabilities and their parents must be able to make informed decisions regarding graduation options. It is important for parents and […]

Representation Matters

December 6, 2022

Representation Matters Positive representation can increase self-esteem for youth living with visible and invisible disabilities. Interpersonal contact and exposure through media representation can assist in reducing stereotypes of people living […]

Inclusive Holiday Tips for Families

December 6, 2022

Making the Holiday Season More Manageable for Families of Children & Youth With Disabilities The holiday season can be magical, but it can also be overwhelming, especially for families caring […]

Parent and School Partnerships

November 1, 2022

Benefits to Parent and School Partnerships Partnering with your child’s school can be beneficial to your child and their education.  Positive connections like these have been shown to improve a […]

Caregiver Compensation

November 1, 2022

What is Caregiver Compensation? Caregiver compensation is a temporary service option given during the COVID-19 pandemic. This option is an effort to keep families in DSPD services safely at home, […]

Resource Preservation During the Holidays

October 28, 2022

Resource Preservation During the Holidays Inflation is on the rise and all families are finding that their dollars are not stretching as far. Rising costs can be felt in housing, […]

New Look to Transition Webpage

October 28, 2022

New Look to Webpage for Transition U In October, the UPC launched our NEW Transition Planning (birth through adulthood) section on the Utah Parent Center website.  Transition Planning can be […]

Transition to Adult Healthcare

September 30, 2022

Transition to Adult Healthcare Preparing for the transition to adult healthcare can be scary for both parents and self-advocates!   Let’s explore some things that you can do to prepare. As […]

Adaptive Halloween Costume Ideas

September 30, 2022

Adaptive Halloween Costume Ideas When it comes to the fun and excitement of finding that perfect costume for a child or youth with a disability, parents often have to get […]

Inclusive Halloween Tips

September 30, 2022

Having an Inclusive Halloween Halloween may be the most fantastic holiday of all time! In the end, Halloween is meant to be fun, however, when you have a child with […]