Start the New Year with Resources to Support Decision Making
The UPC offers these valuable tools to help families navigate important decisions:
1. The Choices Booklet:
- Purpose: Helps caregivers understand available options and supports young adults in their growth and independence.
- Topics Covered: Education, employment, life planning, and more.
- Outcome: Empowers families to take actionable steps toward building a meaningful future.
2. The Successful Transitions for Youth with Disabilities Workbook
- Purpose: A practical resource with exercises and activities to help families implement the strategies outlined in the Choices booklet.
- Focus Areas: Goal setting, self-advocacy, and planning for the next stages of life.
- Outcome: Clarifies a family’s vision for the future and provides a hands-on approach to creating actionable plans.
These resources are designed to work together, equipping caregivers and young adults with the tools needed for a smooth transition into adulthood.
How to Use These Resources
- Dedicate Time as a Family: Explore these tools together to create a roadmap for education, employment, and daily routines.
- Guide the Conversation: Use the strategies and activities to keep your goals focused and on track.
Support from the Utah Parent Center
The UPC is here to assist you at every step.
- Contact Them: Call the Utah Parent Center at 801-272-1051 to contact a parent consultant for advice or support with these resources.
Make 2025 a Year of Growth and Success
Your family can build a bright future together with the right tools and a shared vision. Start the new year with confidence and the support you need to achieve your goals!
RESOURCE LINKS
CHOICES BOOKLET: https://utahparentcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Choices-Book-2022.pdf
SUCCESSFUL TRANSITIONS FOR YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES WORKBOOK:
GUARDIANSHIP OF ADULT CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES GUIDEBOOK:
