Navigating Parent Press
Navigating the Parent Press The UPC’s mission is Bringing Hope, Opening Doors and Elevating Inclusion. It has always been the goal of our Parent Press Newsletter to provide materials that…
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!
Accessibility Product Reviews
ACCESSIBILITY PRODUCT REVIEWS Reviewed.com is a product review website that uses a hands-on, transparent approach to the products they test. They have recently added an accessibility section on their website!…
Supporting child using PCP
Supporting Child Using Person-Centered Planning Methods How can Person-Centered Planning help you/your child? Do you ever wonder what goals or objectives you should be working on with your child? Or…
Disability Inclusion
What is Disability Inclusion? The CDC defines disability inclusion as “including people with disabilities in everyday activities and encouraging them to have roles similar to their peers who do not…
Youth Advisory Board
YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD What is the Youth Advisory Board? The Youth Advisory Board was created for motivated self-advocates who are of transition-age (14-22) and want to positively impact their community. …
Rare Disease Day
CELEBRATE RARE DISEASE DAY WITH US! The diagnosis of a rare disease affects 300 million people in the world. That is roughly 1 in 20 people who will be diagnosed…
FREE Tax Preparation
FREE TAX PREPARATION Did you earn less than $58,000 or less for the year 2021, then you may qualify to have your taxes prepared for FREE! You can file your…
In the Community
Community Awareness and Events SCHOOL ACCOUNTABILITY REDESIGN FEEDBACK REQUEST The Utah State Board of Education is requesting public (parent, student, educator, administrator, community & business members) regarding the redesign of…
Occupational Therapy
The Difference Between School & Clinic-Based Occupational Therapy Supports Understanding the role of Occupational Therapy (OT) in school and in the clinic setting can be an important distinction when advocating…
Advocating with Legislators
Advocating with Your Legislators The legislature is in session from January 18 to March 4, 2022. During that time they will discuss a large number of issues, many of which…
Birth Defects Prevention Month
Raising Awareness: Birth Defects Prevention Month January is Birth Defects Prevention month and according to the CDC, birth defects affect 1 in every 33 babies in the US. This statistic…
Finding Career Interests
Finding Career Interests Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) for students with disabilities Pre-ETS are the earliest set of services available to students with disabilities who may be eligible for Vocational Rehabilitation…