How to Know if Youth Needs a Guardian
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…
Creating Connections Conference
Join us for this two day mini-conference where we will have various workshops (IEP/504, Stress Management, Transition to Adult Life, etc.), state agencies, disability resources, and support for the whole…
Creating Connections Conference
Join us for this two day mini-conference where we will have various workshops (IEP/504, Stress Management, Transition to Adult Life, etc.), state agencies, disability resources, and support for the whole…
DHH School Readiness
School Readiness for Students Who are Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing Are you getting your deaf or hard-of-hearing child ready to start school? Here are some great resources we’ve rounded…
Mental Health with a Disability Diagnosis
Understanding Mental Health Mental health is very important for everyone, including your loved ones with disabilities. It’s important to know that things around us may affect how we feel…
Back-to-School Tips for Parents
Back-to-School and Your Student with a Disability Is your Student Starting School Soon? Take a Look at These Tips for a Successful Transition Back: Start a Routine Early: Gradually…
Weber School District
Do you have a child with special needs attending school in Weber School District? Do you have questions or concerns about your child’s IEP or Section 504 plan? Contact Natalie…
Opportunities for Advocacy
Statewide Opportunities Family Engagement and Collaboration Workgroup Assists Baby Watch in developing and providing guidance to build the capacity of EI providers to deliver culturally-appropriate assessments and services and also…
Response to Salt Lake Tribune Article
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…
New Sibling Project
UPC’s Sibling Project The Sibling Project is the newest project to the Utah Parent Center. Our goal is to support and empower siblings navigating the complex landscape of living…
Morning Sun Financial Management Services (FMS) Open House
This is a FREE open house style event for families who use Morning Sun Financial Services as their FMS. Morning Sun is hosting an In-Person Caregiver Compensation Transition Workshop to…
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.…