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.

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!

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 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:

• 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.

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. 
  

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.

Utah celebrates 25 years of the ADA

2015 marks the 25th anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act. 

Since that time, Americans with disabilities have the right to equal access to employment, education, transportation, communications and public services.  

Utahns from state and local agencies and organizations are partnering with individuals with disabilities to celebrate the entire year! We are committed to:   

• Preserving our heritage!
• Celebrate our achievements!
• Educate for the future!

Learn more and find materials to join the celebration at
www.adalegacy.com and www.adaanniversary.org.

Follow Utah ADA 25 on Twitter at @UtahADA25, and use the hashtag #UtahADA25.