Field Trips and Your Student with a Disability
Is Your Child Being Left Out of Field Trips? Have you ever been told that your child couldn’t go on a school field trip because of their behavior or disability?…
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When Mental Health Impacts the Learning of Your Student
When Mental Health Impacts the Learning of Your Student Many children face challenges in school due to mental health or emotional difficulties. Some students may struggle with anxiety, depression,…
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Uniting Families by Building Support Systems
The Family-Centered Support Network Parenting a child with special health care needs or disabilities can often feel like an overwhelming journey. The key to thriving, rather than just surviving, lies…
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Healthy Relationships Start in Early Childhood
Healthy Relationships Start in Early Childhood Teaching body awareness, personal boundaries, and understanding family structures is essential for parents of children with disabilities, as it lays the groundwork for healthy…
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Sibling Project Care Notebook
New Resource for Sibling Caregivers Caring for a sibling with disabilities can be both rewarding and challenging. Siblings often step into caregiving responsibilities feeling overwhelmed as they navigate complex family…
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Updated Dyslexia Handbook
Dyslexia Handbook Release: A Guide to Strengthening Literacy Skills The Special Education Department is excited to share that the Utah State Board of Education (USBE) has released an updated guide…
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Unlocking the Power of Ebooks and Audiobooks
For Children with Disabilities, Access to Reading Materials Can Be a Game-Changer For children with disabilities, access to reading materials that match their age and interests can be a game-changer.…
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Financial Literacy for Teens
Let’s Talk Money: A Fun Guide to Financial Literacy for Teens and Families Hey there, future financial geniuses! Money. It’s a big word, and honestly, a little intimidating at times.…
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Preventing Hearing Loss in Kids: Beware of Unsafe Listening Habits March 3 Is World Hearing Day Did you know that more than 1 billion young people worldwide could develop permanent…
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Young Adult with a Disability Turning 18: How to Support Them Best As caregivers, we play a crucial role in guiding our youth through their transition into adulthood. In some…
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Biological Age Sexual Health Ed for Individuals with Disabilities Sexual health education is a lifelong journey that begins early, setting the foundation for respectful social relationships, responsible choices, and positive…
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Honoring Women with Disabilities in History March is National Women’s History Month, a time to honor and recognize the achievements and contributions of women with disabilities throughout history. It is…
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