The D
epartment of Health has recently released two new HCBS documents for public comment. The documents can be found on the Department's website at http://health.utah.gov/ltc/hcbstransition/. The recently release documents include the:
HCBS Settings Crosswalk which outlines compliance status for regulations and policies affected by the Settings Rule and proposed State action, and
The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued guidance
providing a broad overview of Section 504 and school districts' obligations to provide educational services to students with disabilities, including students with ADHD. It was issued to clarify the obligation of schools to provide students with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) with equal educational opportunity under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
Click here to connect to the Parent Center Hub to review the discussion and to read the complete letter.
Browse this National Parent Center (PACER) for helpful information and resources on transition topics such as independent living, post-secondary education and employment. Browse videos, personal stories, learning center resources and much, much more!
Click this
link for further information regarding PACER and their resources.
Ever wonder
what all those acronyms that are used during your IEP meetings mean? Be ready to communicate at your next IEP meeting with the use of this acronym list provided on our website. Don't feel left out of the loop any further!
Do not miss another event from the Utah Parent Center by utilizing our Upcoming Events Calendar on our website! We are in the process of adding 2017 events to our already in use calendar so come and check us out!
