Benefits of Music Therapy
Benefits of Music Therapy Music therapy can be a powerful tool for students with disabilities. It promotes physical, emotional, cognitive, and social well-being. It may also be used to address…
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!
World Hearing Day
World Hearing Day World Hearing Day, celebrated on March 3rd is an important opportunity to raise awareness about hearing loss and its impact on children and to promote early detection…
Guardianship & Alternatives
Guardianship & the Alternatives As caregivers, we want the best for our youth as they transition to adulthood. It can be challenging and emotional to know what is the best…
Mental Health
Mental Health – More Than Just a Bad Day? The Winter season with the lack of sunlight can be difficult for many. Everyone has bad days now and then, including…
Rare Disease Awareness
Rare Disease Awareness Each year, the rare disease community comes together to raise awareness for the 30 million Americans impacted by rare diseases. The next RDD will fall on Tuesday,…
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…
What is a Surrogate Parent?
WHY SURROGATE PARENTS ARE NEEDED Every child who receives special education services needs to have a parent participate as a member of the IEP team to advocate for the child.…
Role of a Para-Educator
Aids & Classroom Support Paraeducators have become more prominent in the educational system and are often working directly with our students in special education. It is important to define what…
Utah’s State Performance Plans
How is Your School Performing in Special Education? Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), states are required to report the progress of students with disabilities in essential areas…
ACT Accommodation Requests
ACT Accommodation Requests The ACT testing deadlines are approaching and if your student is requesting testing accommodations, all requests need to be submitted by your student’s school and approved by…
New Year Goal Setting
GOAL Setting for Everyone! New Year’s resolutions are not just for adults. Your child and your family can learn the importance of setting goals, these individual and family goals can…
Member Benefits in Medicaid Plans
Further Medicaid Benefits to Consider Medicaid is an amazing resource for families, there are member benefits within the plans that you may not be aware of. We have highlighted a…