The Sibling Project
The Sibling Project The Sibling Project at the Utah Parent Center was built to support Siblings of People with Disabilities throughout their lives. Our project provides information to parents, and…
Charting the LifeCourse
Charting the LifeCourse Charting the LifeCourse This tool helps individuals with disabilities explore areas of life where they can make choices and decisions. Charting the LifeCourse also helps identify…
Rise in Foster Care Youth with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities
Youth with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in Foster Care The rate of youth with developmental and intellectual disabilities in foster care has increased substantially since 2016. These youth face…
Advancing to Middle School/Jr. High & High School
The transition from elementary to middle school, and from middle to high school, is bound to create some anxiety for students and parents– particularly for parents of children with disabilities.…
College Programs & Options After High School
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…
Advancing to Secondary
The transition from elementary to middle school, and from middle to high school, is bound to create some anxiety for students and parents– especially for parents of children with disabilities.…
Social Relationships and My Body
Social Relationships and My Body According to the CDC, over half of people with disabilities report feeling lonely, and that increases to 77% once they reach the ages of…
Holiday Break and Easing Back to School
Easing Back to School After Long Breaks Returning to school after a holiday break can be challenging for many children, and parents can play a crucial role in helping…
Advancing to Middle School and High School with an IEP
The transition from elementary to middle school, and from middle to high school, is bound to create some anxiety for students and parents– particularly for parents of children with disabilities.…
Should I be Worried About My Student Moving From an IEP to a Section 504 Plan?
Should I be Worried About My Student Moving From an IEP to a Section 504 Plan? Transitioning from an Individualized Education Program (IEP) to Section 504 accommodations is a…
Where Will I Live?: A Guide for Young Adults with Disabilities
Where Will I Live?: A Guide for Young Adults with Disabilities Leaving high school and transitioning into adulthood can be a time of excitement and uncertainty for young adults…
How the IEP Supports Advancing from School to Adult Life
What is in store for youth with disabilities after they leave the school system? This question is important to all parents of youth with disabilities. Whether your child’s disability is…