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, 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.
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