DSPD in Utah: Home & Community Based Waivers
DSPD in Utah: Home and Community Based Waivers The Division of Services for People with Disabilities (DSPD) sits under Utah’s Health and Human Services umbrella. Its mission is to…
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Is Your Student’s IEP Ready for the New School Year?
Is Your Student’s IEP Ready for the New School Year? A new school year means new teachers, new routines, and new expectations. It’s also the perfect time to take a…
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How to Talk to Your Child About Their Sibling’s Disability
Talking to Your Child About Their Sibling’s Disability Talking to your child about their sibling’s disability can really help them cope and give them the information they need to create…
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Books with Sibling Themes
Sibling Summer Reading List What is better than a summer day with no plans and time to curl up with a book? This summer, we’ve put together a special book…
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4 Types of Accommodations
Accommodations help create equal learning opportunities. Every child deserves the chance to succeed.
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Paratransit Services
Supporting Families: UTA’s Paratransit Service and How It Can Help At the Utah Parent Center, we understand how important it is for families to have reliable transportation options, especially when…
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Pre-Teen Supports: Emotional Health/Puberty
Emotional Health and Puberty for Pre-Teen Children with Disabilities Puberty varies from child to child, generally starting between the ages of 8 and 14. Children assigned female at birth are…
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Itinerant & Outreach Teachers
What is a Deaf/Hard of Hearing Itinerant/Outreach Teacher? A Deaf/Hard of Hearing Itinerant/Outreach Teacher is a specialized educator who travels to different schools to provide support and instruction to…
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Understanding Fragile X
Understanding Fragile X: Causes, Signs, and Support July is National Fragile X Awareness Month, a time to learn about Fragile X syndrome (FXS)—the most common inherited cause of intellectual disability—and…
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Intersecting Identities and Whole-Person Support
Intersecting Identities and Whole-Person Support The disability community and the LGBTQ population are both marginalized groups. Belonging to both groups simultaneously can create unique challenges. A 2024 survey found that…
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Back to School Downloads
BACK TO SCHOOL DOWNLOADS Click on the photo to be directed to understood.org What To Do When Your Child Feels Left Out As a parent, few things are…
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Summer Staycation Tips
What About a Staycation This Summer? Ever think about enjoying a vacation close to home? Staycations offer a relaxing alternative to the planning and expense of long-distance travel. Staycations can…
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