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 […]
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!
S.M.A.R.T Goals
S.M.A.R.T Goals June is a good time to stop and look at the progress you have made on the goals you set for this year. Hopefully, the goals you set […]
Power of Attorney
POWER OF ATTORNEY: An Alternative to Guardianship What is a power of attorney? Another alternative to guardianship is a Power of Attorney document. A Power of Attorney is a legal […]
Transition University and ABLE Accounts
ABLE ACCOUNTS: Achieving a Better Life Experience Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Account: A tax-advantaged savings account for individuals with disabilities and their families. The amount of SSI an […]
Entrepreneurship & Young Adults
Finding a Niche with Creative Job Options The first step in thinking about your child’s transition to employment is to consider different employment possibilities. One possibility is entrepreneurship. According to […]
Importance of Hobbies and Extracurricular Activies
Importance of Hobbies Hobbies and extracurricular activities can help your tween face new challenges, adapt to transitions from different environments and deal with possible pressures they are experiencing from home […]
The Importance of Play
Importance of Play Play is a natural part of child development and can have long-lasting benefits throughout a child’s life. It can offer benefits in many areas of a child’s […]
Mother’s Day Memes
Mother’s Day Memes to Laugh About Numerous medical studies have shown the benefits of humor. Humor and laughter can act as a natural mental health remedy, it can trigger the […]
2-1-1 Informational Resources
2•1•1 Another Community Resource 211 is an easy-to-remember, three-digit number that connects people to the services they need, such as housing and utility assistance, food resources, legal aid, and more. […]
Building New Hopes and Dreams After a Diagnosis
BUILDING NEW HOPES & DREAMS AFTER A DIAGNOSIS My name is Tina Persels, I am the parent of Adam, a 22-year-old young man who is very handsome, loves old rock […]
Autism and Mental Health
AUTISM & MENTAL HEALTH As Parents, we know that our children with Autism may experience an increase in social isolation and bullying which can lead to more serious concerns of […]
From School to Employment
TRANSITIONING FROM SCHOOL TO EMPLOYMENT: IMPLEMENTATION & BEST PRACTICES One Student at a Time Each student’s transition experience will be unique. There is not a checklist to follow. Work with […]