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Sep 19 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Continues on Wed nights for 10 weeks. |
NAMI Bridges Course in AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (ASL) There will be a free 10-week class entitled “Bridges”. It is a course that talks about mental health issues and communication, building support, crisis planning, community support services, and healthy living. This training will be presented in American Sign Language. |
Robert G. Sanderson Community Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
5709 South 1500 West Taylorsville, Utah |
Free |
Scot Ferre |
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Sep 20 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. |
Parents as Partners in the IEP Process Who needs an IEP? What does the referral and evaluation process entail? How are IEPs developed? What are my legal rights? These and many other questions will be addressed. Please pre-register for this free workshop. |
Riverdale Elementary 1160 West 4400 South Riverdale, Utah |
Free |
(800) 468-1160 (801) 272-1051 |
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« NEW « Sep 20 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. |
Parents as Partners in the IEP Process Who needs an IEP? What does the referral and evaluation process entail? How are IEPs developed? What are my legal rights? These and many other questions will be addressed. Please pre-register for this free workshop. |
Kathy Self’s House |
Free |
(800) 468-1160 (801) 272-1051 |
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Sep 21 5:00 p.m. |
Back to School Information Fair This will be an informative and fun opportunity to get lots of information, have fun, eat, get entertained, and play games! Door prizes will also be given away. Sponsored and hosted by the Jordan Valley Family to Family Network. |
Jordan Valley School 7501 South 1000 East Midvale, Utah |
Free |
412-2500 |
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« NEW « Sep 21 – Oct 12 |
Mobility Art Show Interactive Mobiles Created by Kindred Spirits Artists |
Art Access Gallery |
Free |
(801) 328-0703 |
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Sep 22 |
Hydrocephalus Association of Utah Walk Come join us on Saturday, September 22 for Utah’s first annual TEAM Hydrocephalus. Their TEAM event will be a 1.4 mile walk, run, bike, and wheel around Sugarhouse Park followed by a post-walk party. The money raised at this event will be directed to the Hydrocephalus Association’s mission of providing support, education, and advocacy to all those affected by hydrocephalus. |
Sugarhouse Park Salt Lake City, Utah |
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« NEW « Sep 22 |
Cooper Bowden Memorial Golf Tournament |
River Oaks Golf Course 9300 S. Riverside Drive Sandy, Utah |
$70.00 |
Melanie (801) 748-1733 |
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« NEW « Sep 25 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
Stress…and What to do about it! Utah Parent Center’s Stress management class |
Vernal |
Free |
(800) 468-1160 (801) 272-1051 |
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« NEW « Sep 25 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. |
Parents as Partners in the IEP Process Who needs an IEP? What does the referral and evaluation process entail? How are IEPs developed? What are my legal rights? These and many other questions will be addressed. Please pre-register for this free workshop. |
Prime Time for Kids 1360 West Highway 40 Vernal, Utah |
Free |
Carolyn Watson (435) 789-5409 |
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« NEW « Sep 28 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. |
Stress…and What to do about it! Utah Parent Center’s Stress management class |
Kanab High School 59 East Cowboy Drive Kanab, Utah |
Free |
Julie Brown (435) 644-2461 |
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« NEW « Sep 29 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. |
Parents as Partners in the IEP Process Who needs an IEP? What does the referral and evaluation process entail? How are IEPs developed? What are my legal rights? These and many other questions will be addressed. Please pre-register for this free workshop as lunch will be provided for free as well. AND Transition to Adult Services |
Kanab High School 59 East Cowboy Drive Kanab, Utah |
Free |
Julie Brown (435) 644-2461 |
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Sep 26 - 28 |
Utah Fall Substance Abuse Conference “Just Say No” This year’s conference includes keynotes from nationally recognized authorities.
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The Dixie Center St. George, Utah |
Online Early Bird Registration |
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Sep 26 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. |
Power in the Parent Come learn: how to approach the IEP process and how to understand how the school should live up to the IEP. A supervised children’s room will be provided if requested by September 19. Sponsored and hosted by the Daytime Family to Family Network. |
DIVISION OF SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES (DSPD) Regional Offices 655 East 4500 South Salt Lake City, Utah |
Free |
Karen Smith 272-2606
Carolyn Mulholland 943-7709 |
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Sep 26 6:30 p.m. |
Primary Children’s Medical Center Family Seminar “Understanding and Managing Difficult Behaviors in Children with Neurological Conditions: Why is my child struggling and how can I help?” These questions will be addressed: Does my child’s neurological condition lead to behavioral difficulties? How can I better understand my child’s behavior? |
Primary Children’s Medical Center Rehab
3845 West 4700 South Taylorsville, Utah
Light refreshments will be served. |
Free
Parents and caregivers only, please |
840-4360 |
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Sep 26 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Continues on Wed nights for 10 weeks. |
NAMI Bridges Course in AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (ASL) There will be a free 10-week class entitled “Bridges”. It is a course that talks about mental health issues and communication, building support, crisis planning, community support services, and healthy living. This training will be presented in American Sign Language. |
Robert G. Sanderson Community Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
5709 South 1500 West Taylorsville, Utah |
Free |
Scot Ferre |
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Sep 28 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
NAMI 2007 State Conference “Learning from the Past, Looking to the Future” |
Utah Cultural Center West Valley City, UT |
Check Website |
(801) 323-9900 (877) 230-6264 |
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Sep 28 – 29 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Both days) |
Families Focusing on Employment Issues Training Hosted by the Utah Developmental Disabilities Council (UDDC) Presented by: Jared Schultz, Ph.D. Do you have a family member with a developmental disability who needs a job or is graduating soon from school or who is on the waiting list for day or employment services? This two-day interactive workshop is designed for two family members/friends to come together to learn techniques and strategies that you can put into place to find a job and keep your family member working. |
Utah Developmental Disabilities Council Conference Room
150 South 300 West Suite 100 Salt Lake City
Lunch will be on your own |
$20 per couple (two people) attending per person with DD
(non-refundable)
Limited Scholarships Available |
Utah Developmental Disabilities Council (801) 533-3965 (800) 333-8824 |
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Sep 29 10:00 a.m. |
NAMIWalks for the Mind of America 5K and Entertainment |
Franklin Covey Field Salt Lake City, Utah |
Check Website |
(801) 323-9900 (877) 230-6264 |
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« NEW « Oct 2 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. |
Transition Roundtables The focus of this meeting will be improving employability skills of youth with disabilities while they are in school. |
Iron County School District Offices Cedar City, Utah |
Free |
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Oct 3 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
Utah State Developmental Center 2007 Annual Fall Conference Keynote Speakers: Linda LaPointe, M.R.A., author of “The Joy of Supervision: Back to the Basic ABC’s” and Amanda Dickson J.D.; breakout sessions will also be presented. Lunch will be provided. |
895 North 900 East American Fork, Utah |
$45 |
Sherilyn Kent (801) 763-4008 |
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Oct 3 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Continues on Wed nights for 10 weeks. |
NAMI Bridges Course in AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (ASL) There will be a free 10-week class entitled “Bridges”. It is a course that talks about mental health issues and communication, building support, crisis planning, community support services, and healthy living. This training will be presented in American Sign Language. |
Robert G. Sanderson Community Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
5709 South 1500 West Taylorsville, Utah |
Free |
Scot Ferre |
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« UPDATED « Oct 4 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. |
Legislative Coalition for People with Disabilities (LCPD) Meeting State agency directors (or their designees) will present their agency budget and legislative priorities for the 2008 legislative session. Take advantage of this opportunity to interact with the directors while learning about the state’s disability agenda for the upcoming legislative session. Plan to attend this meeting!!! |
DSBVI 250 North 1950 West Salt Lake City, Utah |
Free |
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Oct 4 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. |
Helping Children Cope with Anxiety Workshop for Parents Presented by Aureen Pinto Wagner, Ph.D. |
Granite School District Auditorium 2500 South State Street |
Free |
Holly (801) 464-2033 |
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Oct 4 – 5 |
“Wild Kingdom: Welcome to the Jungle” CCBD (Council for Children with Behavior Disorders) – Annual Conference Promoting Positive Behavioral Supports |
Utah’s Hogle Zoo (Special zoo tours on Thursday night with a social) Salt Lake City, Utah |
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Oct 8 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. |
Signing Time! Birthday Party and Live Concert Hosted by Rachel, Alex, Leah, and Hopkins Starring the Signing Time! Band New songs from Series 2 DVD - Jugglers and Dancers Party favors and birthday treats This will be Signing Time! Live like no other! Shhh! It’s a surprise party! Don’t tell Hopkins! |
Cottonwood High School 5715 South 1300 East Salt Lake City, Utah |
Contact SmithTix
(All proceeds go to the Signing Time! Foundation) |
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« NEW « Oct 10 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. |
Transition Roundtable The focus of this meeting will be improving employability skills of youth with disabilities while they are in school. |
Jones Center Salt Lake City, Utah |
Free |
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Oct 11 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. |
Parents as Partners in the IEP Process Who needs an IEP? What does the referral and evaluation process entail? How are IEPs developed? What are my legal rights? These and many other questions will be addressed. |
Utah Parent Center 2290 East 4500 South Suite 135 Salt Lake City, Utah |
Free |
(800) 468-1160 (801) 272-1051 |
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« NEW « Oct 12 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
Transition to Adult Life – What does health have to do with it? Celebrating the paperwork!!! Presented by Patti Hackett |
Bureau of Children with Special Health Care Needs Building 44 North Medical Drive Salt Lake City, Utah |
Free |
(800) 468-1160 (801) 272-1051 |
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October 12 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. |
Harvest Dance - After Hours Club This club is for teens and adults with disabilities. The dance will feature: hot dogs, cookies, milk, punch, dancing, and music. Bring a friend! Staff or family members must provide any needed supervision. |
Christ United Methodist Church 2375 East 3300 South Salt Lake City, Utah |
$2.00 donation appreciated |
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« NEW « Oct 13 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
Mini-Conference Sponsored by the Family to Family Network This conference will feature a lot of great presentations and information, including workshops by the Utah Parent Center. |
Carbon School District Offices 251 West 400 North Price, Utah |
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Darrelyn Davis (435) 637-3654 |
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« NEW « Oct 13 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
Horse Show and Rodeo National Ability Center The Ability Center is putting on their annual horse show and rodeo. The event will feature competitions in equitation, barrel racing, relay and many more! |
To be announced |
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Raeshell Sorenson (435) 200-0986 |
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« NEW « Oct 16 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. |
What Happens After Graduation: Employment Options for Young Adults with Disabilities |
South Valley School 8400 South Redwood Road West Jordan, Utah |
Free |
Tim Riesen (801) 585-3154 |
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« NEW « Oct 17 7:00 p.m. |
Learning Disabilities Association of Utah Seminar Help for students with Learning Disabilities at school. This seminar will be presented by Janet Gibbs, Learning Disabilities Specialist, Utah State Office of Education. |
Robert G. Sanderson Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing 5709 South 1500 West Taylorsville, Utah |
Free |
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Oct 18 – 19 |
Brain Injury Association of Utah 18th Annual Family and Professionals Conference Presentations will include: updates on current research, overcoming physical barriers in functional environments, succeeding at home, school and in the workplace, counseling, psychosocial interactions, working as an interdisciplinary team and more.
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Davis Conference Center Layton, Utah |
Not known yet, but scholarships are available |
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« NEW « Oct 19 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
Introduction to Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) and Teaching Verbal Behavior in the Classroom |
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 2881 Orchard Avenue Grand Junction, CO |
Free |
FATE (201) 541-9833 |
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Oct 24 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. |
What are your questions about the Division of Services for People with Disaiblities services and criteria? We will have information on what DIVISION OF SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES (DSPD) is all about. A light luncheon will be served. A supervised children’s play room will be provided if requested by October 17. |
Division of Services for People with Disabilities (DSPD) Regional Offices 655 East 4500 South Salt Lake City, Utah |
Free |
Carolyn 943-7709
Karen 272-2606 |
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Oct 27 1:00 – 7:00 p.m. |
Celebrate the Arc of Utah’s 49th Birthday at their Halloween Carnival Enjoy some Halloween activities and games while learning about resources available for the disability community. Events will include costume contest with great prizes, psychic readings, pumpkin painting, and more! |
Greek Orthodox Church 279 South 300 West Salt Lake City, Utah |
Free entrance with tickets sold for activities and food |
Emily Flinkstrom (801) 364-5060, ext. 18 |
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Nov 1 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. |
Legislative Coalition for People with Disabilities (LCPD) Meeting |
Division of Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired (DSBVI) 250 North 1950 West Salt Lake City, Utah |
Free |
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Nov 2 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. |
Out of the Box Reading Program Hosted by the UDSF At this training you will learn: the importance of teaching your child to read; how to teach your child to read single words; how to create flashcards; and how other parents are teaching their children to read. |
Granite School District Offices 2500 South State Salt Lake City, Utah |
Free |
(866) 922-0055 |
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Nov 3 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. |
Out of the Box Reading Program Hosted by the UDSF At this training you will learn: the importance of teaching your child to read; how to teach your child to read single words; how to create flashcards; and how other parents are teaching their children to read.
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Iron School District Offices 2077 West Royal Hunte Drive Cedar City, Utah |
Free |
(866) 922-0055 |
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Nov 9 – 10 |
Spotlight on Autism An Autism Access Educational Event.
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Larry H. Miller Campus SLCC Sandy, Utah |
Not available |
Kim Moody (801) 661-9610 |
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Nov 8 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. |
Parents as Partners in the IEP Process Who needs an IEP? What does the referral and evaluation process entail? How are IEPs developed? What are my legal rights? These and many other questions will be addressed. Please pre-register for this free workshop. |
Utah Parent Center 2290 East 4500 South Suite 135 Salt Lake City, Utah |
Free |
(800) 468-1160 (801) 272-1051 |
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« NEW « Nov 13 7:00 a.m. |
Learning Disabilities Association of Utah (LDAU) Annual Meeting and Seminar Speaker to be announced |
Robert G. Sanderson Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing 5709 South 1500 West Taylorsville, Utah |
Free |
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Nov 16 – 17 |
Families First – Preparing for the Future Nevada’s Conference for Families of Children and Youth with Disabilities or Special Health Care Needs and the Professionals who Support Them Call for presenters open now!!! Keynote: Dr. Stanley Klein |
UNLV Moyer Student Union Conference Center Las Vegas, Nevada |
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Project ASSIST (800) 522-0066 |
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Dec 6 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. |
Legislative Coalition for People with Disabilities (LCPD) Meeting |
Division of Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired (DSBVI) 250 North 1950 West Salt Lake City, Utah |
Free |
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Dec 13 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. |
Parents as Partners in the IEP Process Who needs an IEP? What does the referral and evaluation process entail? How are IEPs developed? What are my legal rights? These and many other questions will be addressed. Please pre-register for this free workshop.
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Utah Parent Center 2290 East 4500 South Suite 135 Salt Lake City, Utah |
Free |
(800) 468-1160 (801) 272-1051 |
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Feb 13 – 15 |
Autism Conference |
Ogden Eccles Conference Center |
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Jocelyn Taylor Utah State Office of Education |
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Feb 29 – Mar 1 |
Family Links North 2008 |
Mount Jordan Middle School Midvale, Utah |
Undetermined |
Utah Parent Center (801) 272-1051 (800) 468-1160 |
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June 2008 |
10th National Conference on Hydrocephalus: “It’s About Life!” This conference will entail a storytelling performance by the incomparable Sherman Alexie, a gondola ride to a dessert reception at mid-mountain, a family-friendly resort with pool, and their first ever Kids Camp for children ages 3 – 12. |
The Canyons Resort Park City, Utah |
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(415) 432-7040 |
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