Mapping Your Dreams – Recreation
Printer-Friendly Version The transition your son or daughter will make from being a child to being an adult member of the community is a long journey. This journey can be…
New Players, New Roles
Printer-Friendly Version Schools have made great strides in serving students with disabilities. Parents have grown used to school personnel filling the following roles: case managers (usually a teacher, special education…
The Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and Bullying
Will, a 12-year-old boy with autism, is in middle school. During his IEP meeting it was decided that Will would have a paraprofessional aid him in the classroom, but Will…
Your Right To Due Process
Printer-Friendly Version What To Do If the Process Breaks Down NOTE: At this point it is critical to use good communication skills. The old saying “You can catch more…
Assistive Technology Glossary
Assistive Technology Glossary 2012 PDF Version A Abbreviation Expansion Software:Abbreviation expansion software is used to help individuals become more efficient writers. This software will automatically expand words or phrases based…
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Commonly referred to as IDEA 2004 IDEA Reauthorized – H.R. 1350 A Summary of IDEA as provided by FAPE The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a law that…
McKinney-Vento Act
The McKinney-Vento Act, which later became part of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB), mandates protections and services for children and youth who are homeless including those with disabilities.…
What is an IEP? Developing the IEP
What is an IEP? The IEP is your child’s written individualized educational program that is developed, reviewed, and revised in a meeting. The IEP: Is used to guide the education…
Self Advocacy: Tips for Teens
Printable PDF Version Self-advocacy is a key step in becoming an adult. It means looking out for yourself, telling people what you need, and knowing how to take responsibility. No…
Top Topics
This portion of the website includes Quick Links to: Information about the Utah Parent Center (About Us) Information about how to contact us and find the Utah Parent Center (Contact…
Workshops and Training Topics and Information
As an award-winning training center, the Utah Parent Center provides workshops, conferences and presentations addressing a number of topics important to families of individuals with disabilities. The Utah Parent Center’s…
Self-Determination
Self determination is believing you can control your own destiny. Self-determination is a combination of attitudes and abilities that lead people to set goals for themselves, and to take the…