Permanent Caregiver Compensation – July 1, 2024Caregiver Compensation is an ongoing service allowing parents, step-parents, legal guardians, and spouses who serve as caregivers for a qualifying family member with disabilities…
Contact Us You can contact the Utah Parent Center or any of our projects by phone, through email, by mail or in person. The Utah Parent Center is normally open…
Understanding Guardianship for Young Adults: Is It the Right Choice? Guardianship is designed for individuals who are incapacitated. Incapacity is determined by a judge and is based on a person’s…
Utah Parent Center’s Executive Director Responds to Salt Lake Tribune Article The article published by the Salt Lake Tribune highlights the issues of subminimum wage, sheltered workshops, and the systematic…
College Options and More for Individuals with Disabilities There are thousands of colleges and universities across the United States. Each is unique, but all public schools have something in…
Guardianship & the Alternatives As caregivers, we want the best for our youth as they transition to adulthood. It can be challenging and emotional to know what is the best…
Students & Advocating In January, it is typical to set goals for the new year and to identify areas of opportunities for growth. Perhaps one new goal or effort this…
What is Conservatorship? Conservatorship is a legal status that is a companion to guardianship. It does not replace it. The court appoints a conservator or person to manage the financial…
Safety and SecuritySafety, Supported Decision Making, Guardianship, Conservatorship, Power of Attorney, Estate Planning, ABLE Accounts, SSI As your teen with a disability approaches age 18, the age of majority in…
Each student’s transition experience with employment will be unique. There is not just one pathway to getting a job. Work with your IEP team and ask what services you can…
The Transition IEP is like a road map for your future life. It will help you decide what you want your future to look like, and what steps you need…
Education, Employment, & Daily Life SkillsThe key to success in life is to focus on goals, not obstacles. Education Acquiring knowledge and skills to aid learning and development Education Employment…