The Utah Parent Center and the Center for Persons with Disabilities has just released their Parent Connections Newsletter. In this edition: What is DSPD? What is an HCBS Waiver? What is the HCBS Settings Rule? How will the HCBS Settings Rule impact us? What is Utah Parent Center’s role? PDF Version of Newsletter ...
School News
UPC Charity Fundraiser at TopGolf
Utah Parent Center is sponsoring a Charity Fundraiser at TopGolf. Thursday September 19, 2019 Registration: 5:30 PM- 6:00 PM Event: 6:00 PM- 9:00PM Registration Link ...
Autism Parent Group
A Partnership with Granite School District & the Autism Council of Utah Autism Parent Group Meet with parents of students with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in Granite School DistrictAttend informative sessions to help you build for your child success at school, home, and in the communityPresented topics to include: Communication Sensory strategies Behavior Social skills …and more 40 families will be selected to participate ...
SPED Paraeducator Hiring Fair
Multiple positions available throughout Granite School District. Bring your resume, bring your references, and get interviewed on the spot. ...
Workshop: Sensory Processing for Families
Is your child very picky about what they eat, or about the clothes that they wear? Does he seem clumsy, and have a hard time participating in sports? Are basic tasks, like handwriting, a challenge? These are all signs of a possible sensory processing difference. Join us for a conversation about all things “sensory”. ...
Adapted PE Newsletter
August and September in Secondary Adapted Physical Education (APE) Hey, My name is Vanessa Mortensen Stout, or as many students call me PE. This is my 9th year having the opportunity to teach APE to our Secondary students and some Post High students. I have planned a variety of activities that will be centered around 7 different units this year. Each unit will be running from two weeks up to 6 weeks. We will also continue to have ...
Pre-Employment Transition Services
Please join us for a workshop about pre-employment transition services for your teenager/young adult with special needs. Thursday, August 22nd at 7 PMSouth Valley School ...
Summer Activities for Kids
The Utah Parent Center has provided a detailed list of summer activities for families with children with disabilities in Utah. Click here to explore summer fun activities for you and your child! If you do not see a link above, it means you are reading this blog entry from the front page. Click on the title of the blog entry and you will then be able to click the link above. ...
Summer Fun Panel – April 25th
Summer Fun Panel April 25, 6 PM Granite Education Center 2500 S State St. SLC Not sure what to do with your summer? Come and explore summer activities for children with disabilities. We will have panelists presenting on a variety of programs available to your child, including camps, sports, therapy and more! Parents will receive a copy of the Summer Resource List compiled by the Utah Parent Center. Pre-Registration Requested! ...
Needs Assessment Survey from Utah Department of Health
Your Voice Counts! The Utah Department of Health (UDOH) Bureau of Children with Special Health Care Needs is conducting a needs assessment. The aim of the needs assessment is to help UDOH understand the experiences and needs of children with special health care needs and their families. The information you provide will help UDOH prioritize and plan services for children with special health care needs in the state. This survey is completely ...
