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!
National Speech Language Hearing Month National Speech-Language-Hearing Month (NSLHM) is a month-long observance in May aimed at increasing awareness of communication and swallowing disorders along with the life-changing services…
Prioritizing Mental Health for Caregivers May marks Mental Health Awareness Month. In previous years, we have shared valuable information about how we, as caregivers, can support our loved ones…
Building Resilience Children with disabilities need resilience to bounce back from setbacks and face challenges with strength and determination. Building resilience allows your child to become more capable of…
History of Mother’s Day The month of May symbolizes renewal and joy. It is also the month that we celebrate mothers and motherhood. Mother’s Day became an official…
Charting the LifeCourse Charting the LifeCourse This tool helps individuals with disabilities explore areas of life where they can make choices and decisions. Charting the LifeCourse also helps identify…
Programs for Infants Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing Communication and language development starts at birth – long before a child’s first words. Upon diagnosis of any type…
5 Autism Awareness Facts The Utah Parent Center is excited to announce the release of an invaluable web-based resource with information and resources for people with autism at all…
Academic Regression Academic regression is a term used to describe when students experience a loss of skills they had previously mastered. Our students with diverse abilities, such as learning…
Pro Se Checklist & Guide At the age of 18, the state of Utah deems an individual a legal adult, even if that person is impaired, either by a…
Celebrating Disability & Inclusion Every March, we come together to celebrate Disability Awareness Month, a time to recognize and honor the diverse abilities and contributions of people with disabilities.…
Infant & Pediatric Hearing Assessments After a child has failed the hearing screening process and completed cytomegalovirus (CMV) testing*, a caregiver may have many questions. The next step is…
Youth with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in Foster Care The rate of youth with developmental and intellectual disabilities in foster care has increased substantially since 2016. These youth face…