Section 504 and Your Student
The Section 504 Plan School can be a stressful environment for your child and can also be a time of vulnerability. Appropriate accommodations and modifications can reduce stress and assist…
The Section 504 Plan School can be a stressful environment for your child and can also be a time of vulnerability. Appropriate accommodations and modifications can reduce stress and assist…
“When you give other people the gift of your attention and empathy, it makes them feel understood and they become more open to hearing what’s on your mind.” Dr. Michael Nichols…
National Suicide Prevention Month All month long professionals, community advocates, and survivors come together to bring awareness to shift public perception of suicide and spread hope and information to those…
Reasons Why Your Child May be Refusing to Attend School Transitioning back to school after the summer break can be challenging for families, as some parents may be faced with…
How Household Chores Benefit Youth Performing household chores helps children of all ages and abilities learn important skills and builds self-worth and character. Research suggests that a child as young…
How it All Started This historical account is retold by Jennie Gibson, a crusader and retired Associate Director for the Utah Parent Center for nearly 30 years. Here is her…
Conferencia Conexiones Familiares 2021Conferencia Virtual La Conferencia Conexiones Familiares es un evento a nivel estatal para padres de niños, jóvenes y adultos con necesidades especiales y los profesionales que les…
Educational Goal SettingThe Importance of Annual Goals for the Individualized Educational Program (IEP) Your child qualifies for an Individualized Education Program (IEP), what is the next step? You will meet…
RISE provides services for people with disabilities including residential settings, day programs, employment assistance, managed care, and home and community based services.
2021 Family Links/Conexiones Familiares Conference The Family Links Conference is a statewide event for parents of children, youth, and adults with special needs and the professionals who serve them. This…
The Utah Parent Center (UPC) joins in grief with the family of Linden Cameron, the 13 year old boy living with autism who was severely injured in an officer-involved shooting…
What is Dual Diagnosis? Investigating the possibility When families first consider the possibility of their child having a Dual Diagnosis, they can experience all kinds of feelings—doubt, confusion, skepticism, helplessness,…