A New Year Full of Possibilities
New Year, New Goals: A Fresh Start for Self-Advocates, Families, and Students in Special Education A new year brings hope and possibility—a chance to pause, breathe, and look ahead. For […]
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!
Adaptive Physical Activity: Movement for Every Body
Why Adaptive Physical Activity Matters For many families of children with disabilities, physical activity can feel complicated. Parents may wonder: Where can my child safely move? Will they be included? […]
Understanding Why Vision Awareness Goes Beyond the Eyes
The Power of Early Vision Care: Helping Children See, Learn, and Succeed Most families don’t think about vision until something changes. January, recognized as both Braille Literacy Month and Glaucoma […]
From Access to Opportunity: The Growth of IDEA
50 Years of Creating Classrooms Where Every Learner Belongs For parents of children with disabilities, school is rarely “just school.” It’s meetings, paperwork, emails, progress notes, and sometimes worry mixed […]
ACT Accommodation Requests
ACT Accommodation Requests As ACT testing deadlines get closer, now is the time for families of students with disabilities to take action—especially if your student will need testing accommodations. Planning […]
Winter Blues or Burnout?
How to Tell When Siblings Need Extra Support Being a sibling of someone with a disability comes with unique joys and challenges that shift with the seasons. Whether you’re a […]
Advocacy ABCs for Parents & Individuals with Disabilities in Utah
ABCs of Advocacy for Utah Policy Parents of children with disabilities in Utah are essential advocates for shaping policies that promote equity and inclusion. During the legislative session, they can […]
Las Escuelas y Estudiantes con Discapacidades
Las Escuelas y Estudiantes con Discapacidades Elegir la mejor escuela para un estudiante con discapacidades o dificultades de aprendizaje puede ser una de las decisiones más importantes para cualquier familia. […]
Life, College & Work—Accommodated
Life, College & Work—Accommodated Leaving high school is a big transition for any young adult and even more so for those with a disability. The supports they received under […]
Finding Career Interests
Finding Career Interests Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) for Sudents with Disabilities Pre-ETS are the earliest set of services available to students with disabilities who may be eligible for Vocational Rehabilitation […]
Self-Care for Caregivers: Managing Stress During the Holidays
Self-Care for Caregivers: Managing Stress During the Holidays The holiday season often brings joy, connection, and celebration—but for caregivers, it can also bring added pressure, tight schedules, and emotional […]
Eye and Vision Health
Eye Health & Vision Resources Source from The Utah Children’s Care Coordination Network (UCCCN): The eyes are our window to the world. We should take care of them. Our children’s […]