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Vocational Rehabilitation Services: UCAT Vocational rehabilitation services are critical for people with disabilities who want to enter or re-enter the workforce. These services provide a range of supports and resources…
Eloping Prevention and Statistics As the frequency of developmental impairments in the country rises, there is a greater need to identify behaviors that may jeopardize our children’s safety and well-being. …
DHH Family Connections All Summer Long Looking for some fun summer activities for your DHH child? Looking to connect with other families? Want your child to meet others like them? …
The Most Common Viral Cause of Birth Defects- CMV Awareness What is CMV, do you ask? CMV stands for cytomegalovirus (pronounced sy-toe-MEG-a-low-vy-rus), and it’s the most common virus no one…
Identifying Strengths for Employment Knowing what you are good at and what you enjoy can help you when you are trying to decide what kind of work may interest you.…
Honoring Fathers of Children with Disabilities This Father’s Day we want to express gratitude to all the fathers who have given their dedication, patience, and love to their child with…
How Caregiving Impacts Utah Families Did you know that 1 in 5 Utahns are unpaid caregivers for family members? And did you know that this number is expected to rise…
Benefits of Gardening Gardening can provide so much more than just fruits and vegetables. Gardening for some can be therapeutic, as well as provide some great life lessons. We are…
Post High: Understanding the Options and Opportunities Students Eligible for Post High: Qualify for Special Education Are between the years of 18 – 22 years of age Their senior class…
Tracing Utah’s Deaf History: Insights from the Past The history of the deaf in Utah is a rich and fascinating one, spanning over a century of triumphs and struggles. From…
Raising Mental Health Awareness: Supporting Loved Ones This May Mental health challenges can impact everyone, regardless of ability. People with disabilities are at a higher risk of developing these mental…
Benefits of RISE Testing What is RISE? The RISE (Readiness Improvement Success Empowerment) assessment in Utah is a state-mandated standardized test used to measure student achievement in English language arts,…