Cuidar a alguien con necesidades especiales puede ser muy difícil. En este taller, hablaremos sobre las necesidades y las maneras de cuidar a la persona con discapacidad o necesidades especiales de salud, así como sobre tus propias necesidades. Y lo más importante, ¡aprenderás y practicarás técnicas para cuidarte y reducir el estrés! Esta sesión interactiva…

Using Self-Advocacy and Self-Determination to Choose the Right Support. When you turn 18, you become a legal adult. That means you gain the right to make your own decisions in all areas of your life—medical care, education, housing, employment, and finances. For individuals with disabilities or support needs, this transition can be empowering but also…

School breaks can bring joy — and stress. For kids with disabilities, time away from routines often means sensory overload and learning loss. This fun, practical workshop will help families navigate it all with confidence (and maybe cookies). We’ll cover: -What learning loss really looks like — and how it affects progress -How regression ties…

Nathan Cole, Public Affairs Specialist Presents: How SSA Defines Disability, Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA), Difference between Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) & Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Disability application process, SSDI & SSI eligibility, Medicare & Online Services

Transition to Adulthood Class (for parents of children age 12+): Join us for a free virtual class designed for parents of children with varying disabilities from age 12+, focusing on sexual health and self-advocacy. Learn how to address your child's questions, respond to their behaviors, and navigate important conversations about sexuality.

TETONS "Sexual Wellness and Abuse Prevention" includes a free 4-week class and individualized 1:1 relationship coaching. We help map a road to relationships, self-determination and personal safety for individuals with disabilities. Utah Parent Center, in partnership with Utah Developmental Disabilities Council, have curated this unique material to meet the needs of self-advocates 18 years of…

Caring for an individual with special needs can be challenging and you may feel like you need more support. Come learn how to identify the people, places and community groups that form your informal network. Let us help you begin to find and build your village.

TETONS ​"Sexual Wellness and Abuse Prevention" ​includes a free 4 week virtual class​ and individualized 1:1 relationship coaching. We help map a road to relationships, self-determination and personal safety for individuals with disabilities​. Utah Parent Center, in partnership with Utah Developmental Disabilities Council, have curated this unique material to meet the needs of self-advocates 1​6-18…

Presenter, Emily Molinari-Pre-Employment Transition Services Instructor teaches us how Vocational Rehabilitation and Pre-ETS can support students both inside and outside of school. Emily has been with USOR since 2024 and has had the amazing opportunity to work with many schools across the Salt Lake Valley. She also has experience working outside of schools after school…

Just Got a New Disability Diagnosis for Your Child? You’re Not Alone. Join our FREE Parent-to-Parent Support Group – a safe, welcoming space for parents navigating a new diagnosis. ✔️ Ask Questions ✔️ Get Real-Life Advice from Other Parents ✔️ Find Your Community 🗓 Upcoming Dates (All FREE): October 21 – Online Support Group November…

Grupo para padres que experimentan criar a hijos con necesidades especiales. Re(u)nase con el grupo para relacionarse, charlar y recibir apoyo de otras personas viviendo experiencias similares.

Communicate for Success is a fun and interactive workshop designed to empower parents with the communication skills they need to advocate effectively for their child. In this session, we’ll cover how to confidently express your child’s needs, collaborate with educators, and navigate important conversations with school staff. Whether you're new to advocating or looking to…

Join us for a live hybrid watch party of “Communicate for Success,” an interactive workshop that empowers parents to advocate for thier child with confiedence. We’ll watch the workshop together, pause for group discussion, and share practical tips for speaking with school staff and collaborating with educators.

TETONS "Sexual Wellness and Abuse Prevention" includes a free 4-week class and individualized 1:1 relationship coaching. We help map a road to relationships, self-determination and personal safety for individuals with disabilities. Utah Parent Center, in partnership with Utah Developmental Disabilities Council, have curated this unique material to meet the needs of self-advocates 18 years of…

Understanding Occupational Therapy: Clinic vs. School-Based Support & Sensory Strategies for Home and School Discover the key differences between clinic-based and school-based occupational therapy (OT) in this engaging and informative session led by Nicole Paneque, MOT, OTR/L, & Marilyn Schneider, OTD, OTR/L. Participants will: Understand the unique roles and goals of clinic-based vs. school-based OT…

TETONS ​"Sexual Wellness and Abuse Prevention" ​includes a free 4 week virtual class​ and individualized 1:1 relationship coaching. We help map a road to relationships, self-determination and personal safety for individuals with disabilities​. Utah Parent Center, in partnership with Utah Developmental Disabilities Council, have curated this unique material to meet the needs of self-advocates 1​6-18…

This workshop will help parents understand sensory-based behaviors such as sensory seeking and avoidant behaviors. Behaviors that occur because of how our bodies interact and process information in the environment. Parents will interact with sensory tools for children and learn techniques that will help manage the behaviors.