2015 marks the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act into law. To celebrate and promote the landmark legislation, several Utah agencies and organizations have gathered together to promote the event throughout the year.
Wednesday, November 11, 2015
Job openings at Roads to Independence
Roads to Independence, a nonprofit disability advocacy organization, seeks employees that are passionate about working with people with disabilities in the community in becoming more independent or maintaining their independence.
We are currently advertising for part and full time positions, pay rate based on experience. People with disabilities and individual that are bilingual are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates must have an acceptable criminal background check.
Positions include:
Full job descriptions and application process can also be found at www.Roadstoindependence.org.
We are currently advertising for part and full time positions, pay rate based on experience. People with disabilities and individual that are bilingual are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates must have an acceptable criminal background check.
Positions include:
Full job descriptions and application process can also be found at www.Roadstoindependence.org.
Thursday, October 29, 2015
ARE YOU READY TO VOTE UTAH?
By Sheri Newton
Disability Law Center
It’s election season again, a great opportunity to share your values through voting. With no state or federal elections this year, it’s up to you to find out if there will be an election in your area.
We know that in seventeen counties Proposition One is on the ballot. Proposition One is a proposal to increase the sales tax to fund a variety of transportation projects. The following counties will have Prop. 1 on the ballot: Beaver, Box Elder, Carbon, Davis, Duchesne, Grand, Juab, Morgan, Rich, Salt Lake, San Juan, Sanpete, Sevier, Tooele, Uintah, Utah and Weber Counties.
Prop 1 is not on the ballot this year in the remaining 12 counties. If you aren’t sure if your county or municipality will have an election this year, you can find out at VOTE.UTAH.GOV. By entering your street address you can view a sample ballot. You may also contact your town or city clerk for information about elections.
If you have questions about voting or need help, contact the Disability Law Center at 800-662-9080 or email Sheri Newton at snewton@disabilitylawcenter.org.
Disability Law Center
It’s election season again, a great opportunity to share your values through voting. With no state or federal elections this year, it’s up to you to find out if there will be an election in your area.
We know that in seventeen counties Proposition One is on the ballot. Proposition One is a proposal to increase the sales tax to fund a variety of transportation projects. The following counties will have Prop. 1 on the ballot: Beaver, Box Elder, Carbon, Davis, Duchesne, Grand, Juab, Morgan, Rich, Salt Lake, San Juan, Sanpete, Sevier, Tooele, Uintah, Utah and Weber Counties.
Prop 1 is not on the ballot this year in the remaining 12 counties. If you aren’t sure if your county or municipality will have an election this year, you can find out at VOTE.UTAH.GOV. By entering your street address you can view a sample ballot. You may also contact your town or city clerk for information about elections.
If you have questions about voting or need help, contact the Disability Law Center at 800-662-9080 or email Sheri Newton at snewton@disabilitylawcenter.org.
Friday, October 16, 2015
Screening of 'Voices from within'
This coming Monday, Oct. 19, the Disability Law Center is sponsoring a FREE screening of the documentary "Voices From Within" at the downtown Salt Lake City Public Library (210 East 400 South, SLC, UT 84111).
RSVP @ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/voices-from-within-a-documentary-tickets-18623653850
"Voices From Within" provides a glimpse into a world most people never see—a mental institution housing individuals found "not guilty by reason of insanity.” Cameras were placed directly into the hands of four individuals in ...care: Jimmy, Lew, Kevin and Calvin, who have been residents for a combined 160 years. The film takes us through their daily routines, ongoing struggles with mental illness, isolation, and the seemingly impossible step-by-step process to return to the community.
The screening will be followed by a filmmaker-led Q&A panel of legal and medical experts in the field of mental health.
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| St. Elizabeth's Hospital - D.C.'s public psychiatric facility. |
RSVP @ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/voices-from-within-a-documentary-tickets-18623653850
"Voices From Within" provides a glimpse into a world most people never see—a mental institution housing individuals found "not guilty by reason of insanity.” Cameras were placed directly into the hands of four individuals in ...care: Jimmy, Lew, Kevin and Calvin, who have been residents for a combined 160 years. The film takes us through their daily routines, ongoing struggles with mental illness, isolation, and the seemingly impossible step-by-step process to return to the community.
The screening will be followed by a filmmaker-led Q&A panel of legal and medical experts in the field of mental health.
Thursday, October 15, 2015
UBER rides in Utah will donate to NFB
Friday (Oct. 16th) and Saturday (Oct. 17th) Uber
will donate $1 from EVERY ride in Utah to the National Federation of the Blind
of Utah!
Monday, October 12, 2015
NAMI Utah State Conference
POWER OF THE MIND - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Morning keynote speaker is Dr. Murphy, Medical Director for HCA Behavioral Health Services
Lunch keynote presenter Chris Wonder Schoeck, the protagonist from Bending Steel. He is a professional Old Time strongman and a peer. We will have a free screening of Bending steel on the evening of November 9, at the Salt Lake City Main Library. Chris will be in the audience for the Q&A. If you would like to attend the screening, please visit our Facebook event page.
For any conference questions, please contact Francisca Blanc franciscab@namiut.org 801-869-2882
Thursday, October 1, 2015
Disability Rights Week at USU
DISABILITY RIGHTS WEEK COMING OCT. 5-8
Reposted from CPD Blog by Sue Reeves Sept. 16, 2015
“The 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act occurred in July, but we wanted to wait until more people were on campus to commemorate the event,” Johnson said. “We have some fantastic events planned.”
The week begins with yard signs marking the accessible features of the USU campus—curb cuts, automatic door openers, elevators, etc., and a window display at the Campus Store.
On Thursday, Oct. 8, an information fair will be held at the TSC in the Sunburst and International Lounges from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. “Lives Worth Living,” a documentary about the disability rights movement that led to the ADA, will run on a continuous loop, and the CPD’s disability history posters will be on display. Visitors to the information fair will be treated to birthday cake from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in celebration of the ADA. This is an Aggie Passport event, so come and get your passport stamped!
On Friday, Oct. 9, America’s Got Talent runner-up Drew Lynch and his partner Sam Conroe will make you laugh in the Sunburst Lounge at 6 p.m. This is a FREE event and open to the public.
In addition, there will be displays by campus and community partners including the DRC, USUSA, Common Ground Outdoor Adventures, AgrAbility, Options for Independence, Up to 3 Early Intervention, the Interdisciplinary Disability Awareness and Service Learning class, Aggies Elevated, Utah Assistive Technology Project, the National Federation for the Blind, WebAIM, the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services, Special Olympics/Best Buddies, the Disability Law Center, the Counseling and Psychological Services office and the National Alliance on Mental Illness.
Watch the CPD Facebook page for additional details.
Reposted from CPD Blog by Sue Reeves Sept. 16, 2015
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| Learn the history behind the hat logo. |
The week begins with yard signs marking the accessible features of the USU campus—curb cuts, automatic door openers, elevators, etc., and a window display at the Campus Store.
On Thursday, Oct. 8, an information fair will be held at the TSC in the Sunburst and International Lounges from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. “Lives Worth Living,” a documentary about the disability rights movement that led to the ADA, will run on a continuous loop, and the CPD’s disability history posters will be on display. Visitors to the information fair will be treated to birthday cake from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in celebration of the ADA. This is an Aggie Passport event, so come and get your passport stamped!
On Friday, Oct. 9, America’s Got Talent runner-up Drew Lynch and his partner Sam Conroe will make you laugh in the Sunburst Lounge at 6 p.m. This is a FREE event and open to the public.
In addition, there will be displays by campus and community partners including the DRC, USUSA, Common Ground Outdoor Adventures, AgrAbility, Options for Independence, Up to 3 Early Intervention, the Interdisciplinary Disability Awareness and Service Learning class, Aggies Elevated, Utah Assistive Technology Project, the National Federation for the Blind, WebAIM, the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services, Special Olympics/Best Buddies, the Disability Law Center, the Counseling and Psychological Services office and the National Alliance on Mental Illness.
Watch the CPD Facebook page for additional details.
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
Monday, September 14, 2015
Out of the Darkness Walk
When you participate in the Out of the Darkness Walks, you join the effort with hundreds of thousands of people to raise awareness and funds that allow the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to invest in new research, create educational programs, advocate for public policy, and support survivors of suicide loss.
As the leader in the fight against suicide, and thanks to walkers like you from cities across the country, AFSP has been able to set a goal to reduce the annual suicide rate 20% by 2025.
Join the Utah walk, Saturday, September 19, at Liberty Park.
Register online.
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| Past participants of the Out of Darkness Walk. |
As the leader in the fight against suicide, and thanks to walkers like you from cities across the country, AFSP has been able to set a goal to reduce the annual suicide rate 20% by 2025.
Join the Utah walk, Saturday, September 19, at Liberty Park.
Register online.
ADA 25 Celebration and Golden Key Awards Recap
Recap of Sept. 3, 2015
Utah ADA 25 Celebration
"All you need is a chance," Utah Senator Orrin Hatch said during his acceptance speech at the Utah ADA 25th Anniversary Celebration.
Hatch was awarded the ADA Legacy Award by the disability community of Utah including Gov. Gary Herbert, the Independent Living Council and the Legislative Coalition for People with Disabilities. The Senator helped create and pass the ADA in 1990 alongside Senator Ted Kennedy.
Sen. Hatch at the Utah ADA 25 celebration. #utahADA25 pic.twitter.com/7NrtfPORoX
— Utah ADA 25 (@utahADA25) September 4, 2015
The event kicked off with a public reception.
Good4Utah team at the reception.
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| Leah Lobato, the Governor's Committee for Employment of People with Disabilities, with Utah State Office of Rehab. |
Golden Key Awards
These awards are given every year by the Governor's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities. to Utah employers who promote employment opportunities for people with disabilities. The award ceremony was introduced by Gov. Herbert.The 2015 winners are: |
| Larry H. Miller Group, Freedom Award Winners |
Medium employer: NOVAGROUP
Ace Award: Moore's Family Restaurant
Freedom Award: The Larry H. Miller Group
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| A representative from Richfield's Wendy's accepts the Golden Key Award. |
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| Employees from Wendy's of Richfield with their Golden Key Award. Congrats! |
A special thanks to Amanda Dickson, KSL Radio Personality for emceeing the event.
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| Amanda Dickson of KSL Radio |
Also a thank you to the generous sponsors for making the celebration possible:
Gold Key Sponsors:
- Salt Lake County Library Services
- Walmart
- Utah State Office of Rehabilitation
- KSL News Radio
- Good4Utah
Silver Key Sponsors:
- Action medical research for children
- Goldman Sachs
- Utah Statewide Independent Living Council
- PARC
- Wells Fargo
- National Federation of the Blind
- Stacy and Witbeck
- Associated Food Stores
- Utah KIDS Foundation
- LeCroissant Catering
Bronze Key Sponsors:
- Smithfield
- Questar
- Colombus
- Zions Bank
- Easter Seals/Goodwill
- Utah Disability Law Center
- Utah Developmental Disability Council
- Utah Parent Center
- Dept.of Workforce Services
- Center for Persons with Disabilities at USU
- Epilepsy Ass. of Utah
- Utah Dept. of Human Services
- Sego Lily Center
Wednesday, September 2, 2015
CDC: Disability impacts all of us
Text Version: Disability Impacts all of us.
Communities
Livelihood
Health
A snapshot of disability in the United States.
22 percent of adults in the United States have some type of disability. Graphic of the United States.
The percentage of people living with disabilities in each state is highest in the Southeast. Graphic of the Southeastern United States.
Percentage of adults with select functional disability types:
13 percent of people with a disability have a mobility disability with serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs.
10.6 percent of people with a disability have a cognition disability with serious difficulty concentrating, remembering or making decisions.
6.5 percent of people with a disability have an independent living disability with difficulty doing errands alone such as visiting a doctor’s office or shopping.
4.6 percent of people with a disability have a vision disability with blindness or serious difficulty seeing even when wearing glasses.
3.6 percent of people with a disability have a self-care disability with difficulty dressing or bathing.
Disability and communities.
Disability is especially common in these two groups, women and minorites.
1 in 4 women has a disability.
3 in 10 non-Hispanic Americans have a disability.
Disability costs 400 billion dollars per year in health care expenditures.
Disability and livelihood.
Nearly half of those with an annual household income of less than 15,000 dollars reported a disability.
1 in 3 unemployed adults who are able to work reported a disability.
4 in 10 adults who have not completed high school reported a disability.
Disability and health.
Adults with disabilities are more likely to be obese, smoke, have high blood pressure and be inactive:
38.4 percent of adults with a disability are obese while 24.4 percent of adults without a disability are obese.
30.3 percent of adults with a disability smoke while 16.7 percent of adults without a disability smoke.
41.7 percent of adults with a disability have high blood pressure while 26.3 percent of adults without a disability have high blood pressure.
36.3 percent of adults with a disability are inactive while 23.9 percent of adults with a disability are inactive.
Adults with disabilities are 3 times more likely to have heart disease, stroke, diabetes or cancer.
Making a difference.
Public health is for all of us.
Join CDC and its partners as we work together to improve the health of people with disabilities.
CDC and its partners work together to improve the lives of people with disabilities by:
Promoting healthy living,
Monitoring public health data
Research and reducing health disparities
Building inclusive health program
Supporting national and state programs.
Brought to you by the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities. The Division of Human Development and Disability.
For more information go to: www.cdc.gov/disabilities/
Contact us: disabilityandhealthbranch@cdc.gov
Follow us on Twitter @cdc_ncbddd
NAMI Utah Walk: Hope Starts with You!
Location: Liberty Park
Date: Saturday, Sept.12, 2015
Distance: 5K
Check-in: 8:30 am
Start Time: 10:00 am
For more information about this event, please contact:
Walk Manager Name - Francisca Blanc
Walk Manager Email - franciscab@namiut.org
Walk Manager Phone - 801-869-2882
Please mail Matching Gifts and Offline Donations to:
NAMI Utah
1600 West 2200 South Suite 202
West Valley City, Utah 84119
Friday, August 21, 2015
Thursday, July 16, 2015
Tuesday, July 14, 2015
Wednesday, July 1, 2015
Picnic and Canoe with Options
Join Options for Independence in celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the ADA!
Enjoy a summer picnic, anniversary cake, brief program, lawn games, bingo, canoeing and kayaking courtesy of Common Ground.
Tuesday, July 21 at 5 p.m. at First Dam, Canyon Entrance Park U.S. 89 and Canyon Road, Logan, Utah.
RSVP attendance to Mandie 435-753-5353, ext. 108 by July 17. Transportation is limited to those with no other means of travel.
Enjoy a summer picnic, anniversary cake, brief program, lawn games, bingo, canoeing and kayaking courtesy of Common Ground.
Tuesday, July 21 at 5 p.m. at First Dam, Canyon Entrance Park U.S. 89 and Canyon Road, Logan, Utah.
RSVP attendance to Mandie 435-753-5353, ext. 108 by July 17. Transportation is limited to those with no other means of travel.
Wednesday, May 27, 2015
The ADA & Your Disability Identity
In celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on July 26, 2015, the National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth (NCWD/Youth) is hosting a series of webinars aimed at ADA Generation youth (individuals with disabilities who have come of age since the passage of the ADA) and their allies.
As youth with disabilities transition into adulthood, a core competency is gaining an understanding of disability history, culture, and disability public policy issues as well as their rights and responsibilities. This youth-driven webinar will provide youth and their adult allies with an understanding of the rights provided under the ADA and its impact on youth disability identities.
Date: Friday, May 29, 2015
Time: 2:00 PM MDT - 3:30:00 PM MDT
This webinar will be led by:
Register now at https://iel.adobeconnect.com/ada-disability-identity/event/event_info.html.
As youth with disabilities transition into adulthood, a core competency is gaining an understanding of disability history, culture, and disability public policy issues as well as their rights and responsibilities. This youth-driven webinar will provide youth and their adult allies with an understanding of the rights provided under the ADA and its impact on youth disability identities.
Date: Friday, May 29, 2015
Time: 2:00 PM MDT - 3:30:00 PM MDT
This webinar will be led by:
- Marissa Sanders: independent consultant and former Director of Training for the Mid-Atlantic ADA Center
- Sara Moussavian: youth participant in NCWD/Youth’s Youth Action Council on Transition (YouthACT) YO! Disabled & Proud team
- Alexander Miller: youth participant in NCWD/Youth’s Youth Action Council on Transition (YouthACT) Minnesota Thunder Cats team
- Moderator: Jennifer Thomas, Youth Development Specialist at NCWD/Youth
Register now at https://iel.adobeconnect.com/ada-disability-identity/event/event_info.html.
Tuesday, May 26, 2015
A Guide to Success: Serving People with Disabilities of Various Cultures
A free training presented by The Center for Persons with Disabilities at USU, the Sanderson Center, Human Capabilities, Utah Coalition Against Sexual Assault, and the Utah Domestic Violence Council.
Topics will include:
Training 1: June 12th, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Wendover Community Center, 112 South Moriah Avenue, Wendover, Utah
Training 2: June 25th, 9:00 a.m. to noon, Ability 1st Utah, 491 North Freedom Blvd, Provo, Utah
Please RSVP to Patti at Patti.bodine@usu.edu or call 435-797-8807. This is a free training, sponsored by the Interagency Outreach Training Initiative, CPD, USU.
Topics will include:
- Assumptions, Stereotypes and Generalizations
- Culture and Cultural Competency
- Communicating with People who have Various Types of Disabilities
- Service Animals and Other Accommodations
- Effects of Violence and Trauma on Disability
- Response to Victims with Disabilities
Training 1: June 12th, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Wendover Community Center, 112 South Moriah Avenue, Wendover, Utah
Training 2: June 25th, 9:00 a.m. to noon, Ability 1st Utah, 491 North Freedom Blvd, Provo, Utah
Please RSVP to Patti at Patti.bodine@usu.edu or call 435-797-8807. This is a free training, sponsored by the Interagency Outreach Training Initiative, CPD, USU.
Tuesday, May 12, 2015
Special Needs Bike Camp
United Angels Foundation is eager to announce the introduction of a new program that will kick off in Summer of 2015. Ride 2 New Heights, a week-long, bicycle training camp, will be held June 8-12 at Summit Academy High School in Bluffdale, Utah.
The program is the first of it’s kind in the state, and is designed to build confidence and independence for children with special needs by teaching them to ride a bike. 40 youth will have the opportunity to participate in the camp that will lean on the assistance of more than 100 volunteers.
Registration is open until all spots are filled. Learn more on the United Angel's website.
Thursday, May 7, 2015
Sea the Possibilities and help the Autism Council of Utah
Autism Council of Utah 2015 Blue Gala
Sea The Possibilities
Come enjoy a tour of the aquarium followed by an elegant dinner and leave fulfilled knowing you've helped our autism community.
Where: Loveland Living Planet Aquarium ~ 12033 S. Lone Peak Pkwy, Draper, Utah 84020
When: May 29, 2015
What: Fundraiser To Benefit Autism Needs In Utah, Semi-Formal or Formal Attire
Ticket Price: $75, (Tables Seat 8) ~ Purchase Tickets By Paypal on our Website via credit card (please put the number of tickets, names of guests, and the best way to contact you in the memo field) or email to make other payment arrangements: www.cobilynnd@gmail.com.
There are a limited number of tickets to this event and we anticipate it to be sold out. Therefore, tickets will not be available for purchase at the door.
6:00 p.m. ~ Aquarium Views
7:00 ~ Dinner Buffet & Presentation
8:00 ~ Donation Winners Announced
Questions: www.cobilynnd@gmail.com
Tuesday, May 5, 2015
Sensory School Age Fun!
A unique special needs program for older children and teens: This free activity group is aimed at those on the autism spectrum, but all school aged youth with special needs are welcome.
All non-affected siblings and friends are welcome. The attendance of an adult caregiver is required.
Saturdays at 10:30 a.m.
Also, sign up for the summer library program starting June 1st!
All programs will be at the Kearns Library, 5350 South 4220 West Kearns, UT 84118.
Any questions, concerns and/or to be added to a special needs email group, please contact Carrie Rogers-Whitehead at crwhitehead@slcolibrary.org.
Please note that we will not meet in July.
And please join us on May 16th @ 10:30am for a special Sensory Fun with the therapy dogs of Intermountain Therapy Animals!
All non-affected siblings and friends are welcome. The attendance of an adult caregiver is required.
Saturdays at 10:30 a.m.
- June 27th
- August 22nd
Also, sign up for the summer library program starting June 1st!
All programs will be at the Kearns Library, 5350 South 4220 West Kearns, UT 84118.
Any questions, concerns and/or to be added to a special needs email group, please contact Carrie Rogers-Whitehead at crwhitehead@slcolibrary.org.
Please note that we will not meet in July.
And please join us on May 16th @ 10:30am for a special Sensory Fun with the therapy dogs of Intermountain Therapy Animals!
Run and Roll!
It’s time to “Run and Roll” again.
Join the Utah Independent Living Center for their 25th Annual 5K “Run and Roll”.
When: Saturday, June 13
Registration: SOON. But definitely online by June 11 at www.UILC.org.
Registration form also below.
Join the Utah Independent Living Center for their 25th Annual 5K “Run and Roll”.
When: Saturday, June 13
Registration: SOON. But definitely online by June 11 at www.UILC.org.
Registration form also below.
Thursday, April 30, 2015
Disability Mentoring Day at the Standard Examiner
Disability Mentoring Day is designed to bring students and job seekers with disabilities into the workplace where they can learn about various career opportunities. For 2015, students spent the day with the staff of the Standard Examiner newspaper in Ogden.
The event is sponsored by the Utah State office of Rehabilitation, the Governor's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities and the Utah Business Employer Team.
As students transition from the public school system to adulthood, exploring careers and opportunities helps them shape a future. Read about the event online at the Standard Examiner.
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Generations Conference: Life Happens, Plans Change, I'm possible
The Generations Conference is a highly regarded annual conference for professionals dealing with critical behavioral health and addiction issues confronting today's adult generations. This year, the topic was, "Life Happens, Plans Change, I'm possible!"
The event, which was March 16-17 at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, featured Jeffrey A. Griffin, M Ed as the keynote speaker.
"Our 11-0 season taught me a lot about being on a team and working together. Team, to me, means, 'Together Everyone Achieves More!'
"I was one step closer to fulfilling my dream until the following summer when a construction accident left me paralyzed from the waist down. I was devastated when I fell 40 feet and shattered my back. My dreams were shattered too.
"I thought life without organized sports was over until I was introduced to wheelchair sports. It has changed my life for the better. It has given me the opportunity to see the world and meet new people and different cultures.
"As I picked through the broken pieces of my dreams, I realized I had a decision to make. I could either stay down and quit or get back up and succeed. My experience has motivated myself and others to desire, dream, and do and I have since fulfilled my lifelong dream of performing on the ‘big stage.’
"In 2004, I was a member of the USA Men’s Paralympic basketball team in Athens, Greece. I competed in Amsterdam, Holland, as a member of the USA Men’s National World Championship team in 2006. I currently play for the National Wheelchair Basketball Association's (NWBA) Utah Wheelin' Jazz, and was the 2007 NWBA All-Star West MVP.
"I am currently the #1 men's singles wheelchair tennis player in the State of Utah and have won the St. George Marathon. I also hold the 2008 Guinness World Record for the most free throws from a wheelchair.
"These successes, although impressive, do not define who I am. What really defines me is my ability to overcome life’s great challenges one step at a time!"
Shine Bright for Autism
We will have lots of fun things going on including the return of the staff auction and a raffle! Make sure to wear your shiniest outfit for a good cause.
- Staff Auction starts at 8:30 p.m.
- Bidding starts at $20 per person.
- The winning bidder gets to hang out with the Huka Girl/Guy for the evening.
Raffle tickets are $5 at the door and will start after the staff auction. All items for the raffle have been generously donated through members of the community. Music by Dj Seanny Boy.
All money acquired will be donated to The Autism Council of Utah, they use every penny donated to them to helping people with autism all over Utah.
Utah Inclusive Arts Festival
Integrating the arts is the goal of the Utah Inclusive Arts Festival on May 30 at the Tanner Dance center. Students are free, and educators can get CEU's. Learn more at www.tannerdance.utah.edu.
Thursday, March 19, 2015
Job seekers save the date! Career Prep and Job Fair
The Career Prep and Job Fair by Work Ability Utah is a fantastic opportunity for people with disabilities to explore careers, meet business leaders, and attend workshops.
Job seekers, no need to register! Employers must register by April 7.
Contact Leah Lobato with questions leahlobato@utah.gov or 801-887-9538.
Date: April 14
Place: Sanderson Community Center of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in Taylorsville
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
Ready, Set, Go! The National Federation of the Blind Utah Conference
SAVE THE DATE!
The National Federation of the Blind of Utah
2015 State Convention
Ready, Set, Go...
Live the Life you want!
“Our quest for independence”
April 30th-May 2nd, 2015
at the Courtyard Marriot
247 East 24th Street, Ogden, Utah
Rates: $69/night (Book by March 31st)
Special Guests:
Mark Riccobono, NFB National President
Dan Parker, Blind Motorcycle Racer
Go to www.nfbutah.org to register today!
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
The U.S. Access Board is coming to Utah!
The U.S. Access Board is coming to Utah!
A Town Hall meeting on April 29 is open to the public.
Where: Division of Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired, 250 North 1950 West #B, Salt Lake City, Utah
The tentative agenda includes the following:
2:00 p.m. to 2:30: The Access Board will give the audience an overview of our programs and activities.
2:30 to 4:30: We will host a series of panel discussions.
4:30 to 5:00: We will have an open microphone session where we will invite the audience to make comments and ask questions.
Access Board meetings are accessible to persons with disabilities. An assistive listening system, computer assisted real-time transcription (CART), and sign language interpreters will be available.
Persons attending are requested to refrain from using perfume, cologne, and other fragrances for the comfort of other participants.
This event is free and open to the public. We will send out additional information once the details of this event are finalized.
If you need additional information, you may contact johnson@access-board.gov (202) 272-0041 (voice); (800) 993-2822 (TTY).
A Town Hall meeting on April 29 is open to the public.
Where: Division of Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired, 250 North 1950 West #B, Salt Lake City, Utah
The tentative agenda includes the following:
2:00 p.m. to 2:30: The Access Board will give the audience an overview of our programs and activities.
2:30 to 4:30: We will host a series of panel discussions.
4:30 to 5:00: We will have an open microphone session where we will invite the audience to make comments and ask questions.
Access Board meetings are accessible to persons with disabilities. An assistive listening system, computer assisted real-time transcription (CART), and sign language interpreters will be available.
Persons attending are requested to refrain from using perfume, cologne, and other fragrances for the comfort of other participants.
This event is free and open to the public. We will send out additional information once the details of this event are finalized.
If you need additional information, you may contact johnson@access-board.gov (202) 272-0041 (voice); (800) 993-2822 (TTY).
A Guide to Success: Serving People with Disabilities of Various Cultures
A free training on serving people with disabilities of various cultures will be presented by the Center for Persons with Disabilities, the Sanderson Center, Human Capabilities, the Utah Coalition Against Sexual Assault, and the Utah Domestic Violence Council.
Topics will include:
Location: Active Re-Entry Main Office, 10 South Fairgrounds Road, Price, Utah
Date: March 19th
Time: 9:00 a.m. to noon
Location: Active Re-Entry Moab Office, 182 North 500 West, Room 3, Moab, Utah
Date: March 20th
Time: 9:00 a.m. to noon
Please RSVP to Lynelle at lynelle.chenn@usu.edu or 435-797-8807.
Topics will include:
- Assumptions, Stereotypes and Generalizations
- Culture and Cultural Competency
- Communicating with People who have Various Types of Disabilities
- Service Animals and Other Accommodations
- Effects of Violence and Trauma on Disability
- Response to Victims with Disabilities
Location: Active Re-Entry Main Office, 10 South Fairgrounds Road, Price, Utah
Date: March 19th
Time: 9:00 a.m. to noon
Location: Active Re-Entry Moab Office, 182 North 500 West, Room 3, Moab, Utah
Date: March 20th
Time: 9:00 a.m. to noon
Please RSVP to Lynelle at lynelle.chenn@usu.edu or 435-797-8807.
Free seminar for parents of children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
The Utah Fetal Alcohol Coalition and Utah Parent Center are sponsoring a seminar for parents of children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and their providers.
Where: Utah Parent Center, 230 West 200 South Suite 1101 in Salt Lake City
When: Saturday, April 11, 2015
Time: 8:00 am to 4:30 p.m.
Speakers will discuss common challenges for families, the diagnosis, school issues, neuropsychological assessments, getting jobs, and the court system.
The seminar and lunch are free. Space is limited, so please use the registration form to RSVP: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ZSZCL7R.
For questions, contact Lynn Tanner at lynnt@dbhutah.org or 801-309-3998.
Monday, March 2, 2015
ADA Celebration at Dixie State
The ADA is an important milestone in the history of the disability rights movement and we want to celebrate it!
The Red Rock Center for Independence in conjunction with Dixie State University will be hosting a celebration in commemoration of the 25th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Where: St. George at Dixie State University on the grass East of the Holland Building
When: Monday, March 23, 2015
Time: 5 - 8 p.m.
We hope you will be able to support this event by registering for a booth and inviting others to attend. If you have any questions or need any additional information, please contact Julie Goodrich at Julie@rrci.org or Jamie Moore at Jamie@rrci.org or by calling 435-673-7501.
The Red Rock Center for Independence in conjunction with Dixie State University will be hosting a celebration in commemoration of the 25th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Where: St. George at Dixie State University on the grass East of the Holland Building
When: Monday, March 23, 2015
Time: 5 - 8 p.m.
For agencies and businesses:
We would like to invite you to come and participate at this year’s event. We are asking different agencies and businesses to set-up a booth explaining their services, and encourage all of you to make your booths fun, colorful, and informative. Dixie State University is providing free food to those who visit 5 booths or more. We are expecting 300 plus people.We hope you will be able to support this event by registering for a booth and inviting others to attend. If you have any questions or need any additional information, please contact Julie Goodrich at Julie@rrci.org or Jamie Moore at Jamie@rrci.org or by calling 435-673-7501.
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