Families of children and youth with disabilities and special needs often struggle with the social skills needed to interact in their communities. Different settings and situations call for different skills. Please join us to learn efficient and high-impact strategies to foster socialization.
This presentation will explain how the transition from Special Education pre-school to kindergarten process works, including assessment procedures, determination of needs, and available placements. Childcare is not available.
A FREE interactive online class for parents and guardians of students receiving special education services in the state of Utah who want to understand the process, the requirements, and to better communicate what their student needs. Parents will also have the opportunity to share their experience with the process and offer recommendations. This is a…
Dealing with concerning behaviors can be difficult for parents of children with special needs to navigate at home. Many parents struggle to know how to truly validate or connect with their child during a crisis, a meltdown or a tough behavior without first resorting to some kind of negative consequence or punishment. Join us to…
In this quick informative session, learn about bills being considered in the current legislative session that will affect caregiver compensation and permanent DSPD waitlist funding. Learn some quick advocacy tips you can use to influence legislation in Utah.
This three part series for youth and parents will offer information about transition from school to adult life. Get information about Vocational Rehabilitation, Centers for Independent Learning, and accessing the support and services you need. You will hear from people with disabilities who are living the lives they choose. Session 1: The Road to a…
Una clase para entender mejor los programas de la educación especial para la participación eficaz de los padres. Una clase interactiva para padres que quieren entender el proceso, los requisitos, y comunicarse mejor las necesidades de su estudiante. Los padres también tendrán la oportunidad de compartir sus experiencias con el proceso y ofrecer recomendaciones. Si…
COVID-19 and FLU Vaccine Clinic
Are you feeling the sniffles or maybe just want to keep them far away? Come pick up a winter survival kit from the Family to Family Network & COVID Community Project drive-thru event(while supplies last)!! All the kits will include treats, toys, and COVID tests/PPE. The first 10 cars will receive an EXCLUSIVE Utah Parent…
Come meet your new leader, Brooke, and get to know families just like yours. Also, pick up a winter survival kit(while supplies last)! All the kits will include treats, toys, COVID tests, and personal protective equipment (PPE). The first 10 to arrive will receive an EXCLUSIVE Utah Parent Center STICKER!
The UPC is hosting an online training for community health workers! This training will focus on serving individuals with disabilities and special health care needs in your CHW work.