October Awareness: Learn, Honor, and Share
At the Utah Parent Center, we often hear from families, educators, and community members who want materials on disability awareness. These resources play a vital role in helping parents, schools, employers, and organizations understand not only what it means to live with a disability or raise a child with one, but also how to build inclusive, supportive communities. Disability awareness information can be used in classrooms, youth groups, community events, and beyond, empowering parents to share knowledge, encourage acceptance, and foster meaningful connections for their children.
Help us honor and bring awareness to disabilities this month by exploring resources on ADHD, dyslexia, spina bifida, Down syndrome, and emotional intelligence by learning about these available resources below:
Dyslexia Awareness Month
Feel what it’s like to take notes with dyslexia – Bell House
https://nationaltoday.com/dyslexia-awareness-month/
USBE Dyslexia Handbook
Books and Videos about Dyslexia: Decoding Dyslexia Utah
Inspiring Books for Children with Learning Disabilities: LDAU
Dyslexia Success Stories: Understood.org
Types of Tests for Dyslexia: Understood.org
Assitive Technology School Supports
Assitive Technology Teams (UATT)
Dear Colleague Letter: Dyslexia Guidance & IDEA Specific Learning Disabilities
Dyslexia Toolkit: National Center on Improving Literacy
Down Syndrome Awareness
Utah Down Syndrome Foundation: https://www.udsf.org/
Down Syndrome Resource Foundation: https://www.dsrf.org/resources/information/health-and-medical/
Office of Children with Special Health Care Needs
Down Syndrome Pregnancy Articles
ADHD Awareness
CHADD: Parenting a Child with ADHD
SL County CHADD branch
Understood.org: Personal Stories & Resources
Center for Parent Information & Resources: AD/HD Resources
Attention Deficit Disorder Association
ADDA: Virtual Support Groups
How to ADHD: Youtube Series
Learning Disabilities Association of Utah:Executive Functioning
UPC: Assistive Technology at School
ADDitude: Inside the ADHD Mind
ADHD Awareness Month: More Info
Job Accommodation Network:AD/HD accommodations
UPC: AD/HD Resource page
What is an Individualized Education Program:UPC Handbook for Parents
Emotional Intelligence Awareness
UPC: Social and Emotional Learning for All Ages
UPC: Learning Soft Skills
Understood.org: Social and Emotional Challenges Kids are Facing
Project Pneuma: Importance of Emotional Intelligence
Spina Bifida Awareness
Kids Health: Spina Bifida Fact Sheet (What Teachers Should Know)
