Utah Parent Center http://www.utahparentcenter.org Parents helping parents of children and adults with disabilities Tue, 14 Feb 2012 21:53:39 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Online Event Registration http://www.utahparentcenter.org/2012/02/09/online-event-registration/ http://www.utahparentcenter.org/2012/02/09/online-event-registration/#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:54:11 +0000 upccassandra http://www.utahparentcenter.org/?p=3532 Click here to look at our Online Event Registration Calendar ]]> Are you interested in registering online for one of our upcoming events?  

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The January 2012 Transition Mini-Conference was a huge success.  Thank you to the Family Links Planning Committee organizations and members for their support. 

We have scheduled a second Transition Mini-Conference for Thursday, March 22 and Friday, March 23, 2012.  Registration for this event is full, please call the Utah Parent Center at 801-272-1051 to get added to the waiting list and to receive information on additional upcoming events. 

 

AGENDA:

Day 1:

From NO Where to KNOW Where: An In-Depth Look at Transition to Adult Life
Topics Include:  

  • What is transition and why is it important? 
  • Laws impacting transition
  • Developing the IEP and Transition Plan
  • Adult Services
  • New Players/New Roles
  • Additional Transition Concerns
  • Panel of Experts will be addressing the following topics:
    • Living Arrangements
    • Medical 
    • Guardianship

Day 2:

Exhibitor Fair will be held from 8:30 a.m. – Lunch.  Agencies and organizations will be available to provide information and answer questions.  Workshop topics include:

  • Getting and Keeping That First Job
  • The Journey To Adulthood:  Puberty and Sexuality
  • Skills for Effective Parent Advocacy
  • Healthy Transition
  • Panel of Adult Service Providers including representative from:
    • Utah State Office of Education
    • Utah State Office of Rehabilitation
    • Division of Services for People with Disabilities (DSPD)
    • Utah Benefits Planning and Assistance
    • Utah Independent Living Center

This event will be held at the Utah Parent Center located at 230 West 200 South, Suite 1101, Salt Lake City

*Free parking is available on the north side of the building in the northwest lot.  Detailed directions will be provided to those registered. 
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What can District Parent Consultant’s do? The Parent Consultant dedicated to serving families in the four school districts can:

  • Provide free, private consultations in-person or by phone regarding questions or concerns about the special education process.
  • Provide information on using the IEP process.
  • Provide information on procedural safeguards and your rights and responsibilities under IDEA.
  • Assist you in preparing for IEP meetings.
  • Provide support during IEP meetings.
  • Provide information about specific disabilities.
  • Provide workshops on IEPs, Transition, Section 504, communication and other topics.
  • Connect you to resources and supports in your community.

Who can work with the Parent Consultant? Any parent of an individual with a disability served in the District or professionals that work to support the families in the District.

How can you contact the Parent Consultant in one of the four Districts? Visit our District Consultants page to find out!

What if I don’t live in one of the four Districts?  Who can help me? The Utah Parent Center serves parents in all school districts, charter schools and the Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind.  Call 801-272-1051 or 800-468-1160 to reach a Parent Consultant who can help you!

All services are free and confidential.  No information will be released without your consent!

 

 

 

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