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 story: In 1981 or 1982 when a group of parents met with federal representatives in a focus...
Transition IEP: Are you Ready? Do you have the skills to use your voice to advocate for your choices while at school? Starting your High School years can be scary. Especially if you have a disability. Some questions you may be asking yourself are: Do I have the...
Transition to Adult Healthcare Preparing for the transition to adult healthcare can be scary for both parents and self-advocates! Let’s explore some things that you can do to prepare. As a self-advocate, you can begin to take charge of your own healthcare needs in...
Special Education Links CADRE —Consortium for Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Special Education. CADRE encourages the use of mediation and other collaborative strategies to resolve disagreements about special education and early intervention programs. The New IDEA...
Transition University- Voting Rights The disability vote is more important than ever. We need our voices to be heard on the issues that matter to us to be considered by our representative. For youth new to voting, it is an opportunity to practice decision making and...
