Working Toward Employment
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.…
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The Power of a Father
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…
Caregiving Impact on Utah Families
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…
Gardening- A Metaphor for Life
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…
Understanding Post High Options
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
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
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…
RISE Testing
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,…
Autism Awareness Month
Autism Awareness Month Autism Awareness Month is observed every April, and is an opportunity to raise awareness and promote understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Here are some things you…
Educational Transitions
The K-12 Educational Transition Journey Students moving from preschool to middle school and then to high school go through the K-12 educational transitions. For students with disabilities, transitions can be…
Advanced Placement Accommodations
Advanced Placement Accommodations Advanced Placement (AP) offers high school students the opportunity to take college-level courses while attending secondary school. AP courses are more rigorous than other high school offerings.…
Developmental Disabilities
Developmental Disability Awareness Developmental disabilities awareness refers to the education and understanding of various conditions that affect the physical, intellectual, and emotional development of some individuals. It is important to…