Students and Advocating
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…
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!
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 graduation options. It is important for parents and…
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 can assist in reducing stereotypes of people living…
Holiday Tips for Families with Special Needs
Family Holiday Tips & Christmas Countdown Events in Utah Make this holiday season more manageable for caregivers and families with disabilities. Consider these following tips: Keep it simple- Talk…
Parent and School Partnerships
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
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
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
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…
October Awareness Month
October Awareness Month Parent Centers across the nation receive many calls and emails each year from people looking for materials on disability awareness. People need these materials to help community…
Letter of Intent
Letter of Intent A letter of intent should encompass the plan for your child’s future. Your child might outlive you by 40 years. No one can be a substitute for…
Transition to Adult Healthcare
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…
National Bully Prevention Month
National Bully Prevention Month Bullying is never okay. Here’s how you can stand as a student against bullying! Bullying can happen anyplace— on the playground, on the bus, in the…