Safety and Security
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…
Healthy Living
Healthy LivingMental Health, Advance Health Care Directive, Medical Power of Attorney, HIPAA Release, Transition to Adult Health Care, Care NotebookHealthcareMental HealthMedicaidIt’s never too early or too late to work towards…
Social and Spirituality
Social and Spirituality“Inclusivity means not just ‘we’re allowed to be there’, but ‘we are valued’. I’ve always said: smart teams will do amazing things, but truly diverse teams will do…
Education
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…
Supported Decision Making
Benefits & Considerations of Supported Decision Making Supported Decision-Making (SDM) is an alternative to guardianship. Rather than a guardian making decisions for an individual with a disability, SDM allows the…
EHDI Resources and Information
EHDI Resources and Information These resources are available to parents and professionals to help connect them with organizations, agencies, and service providers. Resources and Supports for Families of Children of…
Person-Centered Planning
Person-Centered Planning Person-Centered Planning (PCP) is a way of planning services and supports to help a child, youth, or adult with disabilities achieve their goals and get the life they…
Conferencia Virtual
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…
2021 Family Links Virtual Conference
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…
Research Surveys and Opportunities
The Utah Parent Center receives many requests to distribute or advertise research and research surveys to our constituency through our email list. We have set up this web page to…
What Families Need to Know
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,…
About Families: What They Need & Advocacy
About Families: What They Need & Advocacy Every family’s needs are unique, and that should always be considered. There is no doubt that families of individuals with dual diagnosis have…