Inside Autism-Related Police Response Training
Why Police Crisis Response Training Matters Behaviors related to autism can sometimes be misunderstood by law enforcement. The goal of this training is not to diagnose autism, but to help […]
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!
Estate Planning
Turning Planning Into Security for Their Future For families of people with disabilities, planning for the future is about more than inheritance; it’s about lifelong support, stability, and protection. That […]
Navegando el sistema de salud
Una guía para familias de niños con discapacidades Recibir un diagnóstico o notar que un hijo tiene necesidades especiales puede abrir la puerta a un mundo completamente nuevo: evaluaciones, especialistas, […]
Cuando la Escuela Reporta Problemas de Conducta
Lo que los padres deben saber Recibir una llamada o un mensaje de la escuela indicando que su hijo tuvo un problema de conducta puede ser preocupante o frustrante para […]
How Genetic Testing Can Help Families
Searching for Answers Many parents worry when their child is not meeting developmental milestones. When you start searching for answers, the process can feel overwhelming and sometimes frustrating. For many […]
Autism Acceptance Month and Caregiver Support
You Don’t Have to Do This Alone Parenting a child with autism can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re trying to navigate services and your own mental health all at once. […]
Autism & Mental Health: Insights from the 2026 UVU Conference
Connections Between Autism and Mental Health April is Autism Awareness Month, and it’s a good time to talk about something often overlooked: mental health in individuals with autism. Even when […]
A Parent’s Journey with Dyscalculia
Is It Dyscalculia? What Parents Should Know What if math struggles aren’t about effort but about how your child’s brain processes numbers? For some kids, numbers don’t just feel hard; […]
The Power of Community Participation
What does community inclusion really mean for individuals with disabilities? It goes beyond social skills and includes real opportunities to live, learn, work, and connect with others. Every parent wants […]
Military Child Month
How Deployment Impacts Students in School Military families go through many changes before, during, and after deployment. Each stage can feel different and bring its own challenges. While the whole […]
Grupo de Apoyo para Padres de Niños con Discapacidades
La Importancia de los Grupos de Apoyo Criar a un hijo o una hija con una discapacidad es un camino lleno de amor, retos, preguntas y aprendizajes constantes. Muchas familias […]
Different, Not Less: Disability Awareness
Disability Awareness is a time to learn, celebrate, and make sure everyone feels included. It reminds us that every person belongs, especially youth who are learning to use their voice […]