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Voc Rehab Moving to Workforce Services?...Thoughts?
Public Input Opportunity- USOR Transition to DWS:
The general public is invited to participate and provide feedback on the transition plan required by H.B. 325, a bill passed in the 2016 Utah legislative session to move the Utah State Office of Rehabilitation (USOR) to the Department of Workforce Services (DWS). Leading the discussion will be Jon Pierpoint, Executive Director of DWS, and Darin Brush, Executive of USOR.
Dates and Locations click
here.
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Big Changes for Guardianship under House Bill 101
The general description under the bill states that, under certain circumstances, counsel is not required for an adult with a disability when the petitioner for guardianship is the parent. The bill can be viewed in its entirety at the Utah State Legislature webpage
here.
Subsection
75-5-303
(5)(d) is repealed on July 1, 2018.
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FREE Dinosaur Train Event
More information click
here.
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Special Education Funding 2016-2017
Are you interested in knowing how much money USOE Special Education is requesting for IDEA funding for fiscal year 2016-2017? Now is your time to review and to give public comment and feedback.
Click
here to be directed to the USOE finance website. The link, Utah Regular Award Amount Estimate (Part B) will download the breakdown.
If you have comments concerning the application please contact Glenna Gallo directly at glenna.gallo@schools.utah.gov.
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Final Legislation Report
The final report for the 2016 General
Session
of the Legislative Coalition for
People with Disabilities'
Legislative Wrap-up is now available. Review
changes by
following this link to the LCPD website.
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New HCBS Regulation Plan -
Parent
Input Opportunity
New regulations have been issued by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which are focused on ensuring individuals with disabilities, receiving waiver services in home and community based settings, receive real opportunities to live, work and play in the community.
An implementation plan has been developed by the Utah Department of Health that describes how people with disabilities will get the supports they need to stay healthy, live where they want, do work they like, and make decisions about their lives. In contrast, settings which are observed to have "institutional qualities" will be under heightened scrutiny and will need to change their practices in order to comply with the rule.
All HCBS settings must be in compliance with the new
rule by 2019.
The following links will provide additional information about the new HCBS Setting Regulations and the state's responsibility for compliance. Parent input is encouraged by visiting the state's HCBS Transition page at
health.utah.gov/ltc/hcbstransition/.
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70 More Applicants Needed to Receive Medically
Complex Waiver
During the 2016 General Legislative Session the Department of Health was appropriated additional funding to enroll new children in the Medically Complex Children's Waiver (MCCW). With this funding the MCCW will serve approximately 70 additional children. Applications for the MCCW will be accepted during an open application period May 2nd- June 6th, 2016.
To enroll and for more information click here to be directed to the Utah Department of Health.
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Students with Dylexia & Learning Disabilities Now Eligible for USIMAC Access
The Utah State Instructional Materials Access Center (USIMAC) has been able to qualify even more students to receive their services. Those eligible include those who are blind or visually impaired, have physical limitations (including TBI), and those with organic disabilities (including dyslexia and learning disabilities). USIMAC can produce materials for your students learning in braille, .brf, large print, PDF, fillable PDF, daisy (audio) and mp3 (audio). Contact your local school to find out what materials your student may be eligible to receive for next year's curriculum.
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Teaching Executive Functioning Skills in the Classroom
This presentation will provide parents and teachers practical information and resources regarding Executive Functional Skills (EFS).
Thursday, April 21, 6:30 PM- 8:00 PM
Vista Education Center, Room 1525 and 1535, 97 South 200 East, Farmington, Utah. Register online at
http://conta.cc/21NlWxl or by calling 801-402-5120
Division of Services for People With Disabilities (DSPD) Services - Salt Lake Family to Family Network
What is this state agency and what can they provide me? How to navigate the maze of waiting lists and documentation - What is at the "end of the rainbow?"
Thursday, April 21, 7:00 PM- 8:30 PM
South Valley School
8400 S Redwood Road-Jordan School District, West Jordan UT 84088
Register online: http://conta.cc/1SdLliq or by calling the Utah Parent Center/ Family to Family Network at 801-272-1051.
Practical Approaches for Protecting Your Children from Abuse - West Utah County Family to FamilyNetwork
Join us for a night of free training for parents and guardians of children with disabilities on the Practical Approaches for Protecting Your Children from Abuse.
Friday, April 22, 6:00 PM- 8:00 PM
Ridley's Family Market - Thunder Lounge, 4045 Pony Express Pkwy, Eagle Mountain UT 84005
Register online:
http://conta.cc/1N4HaDt or by calling the Utah Parent Center/ Family to Family Network at 801-272-1051.
Use the Magic Words with your Insurance Company - Utah Family Voices
This workshop will discuss how to effectively work with your insurance company by drawing on the expertise of the Primary Children's hospital case management team. We will also be discussing the goals that both families of children with special health care needs and their insurance companies have.
Saturday, April 23, 10:00 - 11:30 AM
Utah Family Voices/ Utah Parent Center, 230 West 200 South, Suite 1101 Salt Lake City UT 84101
Register online:
http://conta.cc/1RWzPVs or by calling the Utah Family Voices at 1-844-838-8275 or the Utah Parent Center at 801-272-1051.
IEP vs 504: Which is Right for My Child? - Live Webinar
They will describe similarities as well as differences between the IDEA and Section 504.
Tuesday, April 26, 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Annual Agency Fair
The Annual Agency Fair being held on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at Highland High School, 2166 South 1700 East, Salt Lake City from 6:00-8:00 PM. Agencies represented will include: Employment Services, Housing, Advocacy Programs, Recreation Programs, Health Care Services, Education Services and Much More. This is a NO COST event - Arrive early to avoid the crowds!
This event is hosted by: Salt Lake City School District, Murray School District, Jordan School District, Canyons School District, Granite School District, Utah State Office of Education and Division of Services for People with Disabilities!
Wednesday, April 27, 6:00-8:00 PM
Highland High School
2166 South 700 East, Salt Lake City, UT
Alpine Parent Night - Summer Activities
This workshop will review summer activities offered in Utah County and the surrounding areas.
Thursday, April 28, 6:00 PM- 7:30 PM
Legacy Elementary Media Center, 28 East 1340 North, American Fork UT 84003
For more information on this event please contact Maria Wiscombe at 801-318-1959 or the Utah Parent Center at 801-272-1051.
Summer Fun Panel - Salt Lake Valley
Come learn about summer programs for children with disabilities. There will be a panel of programs to discuss what they offer, and parents will also leave with a summer resource list. Co-sponsored by Granite, Canyons and Salt Lake Districts!
Tuesday, May 3, 2016
Utah Parent Center, 230 West 200 South, Suite 1101, Salt Lake City, Utah
or by calling 801-272-1051.
Utah Parent Center Behavior Conference
This full day conference will focus on behavior with four classes presented that day including; Positive Behavioral Supports, Bullying: What Parents Can Do, Stop the Argument and Keep It Safe! Managing an Explosive Child.
Click here for printable flyer with class descriptions.
Classes will be presented by Utah Parent Center staff and Marion Hunt and Rian Jensen of TKJ Supports.
Saturday, May 7, 8:45 AM- 4:00 PM
Utah Parent Center, 230 West 200 South, Suite 1101, Salt Lake City, Utah
Registration priority for this training will be given first to parents of children with disabilities and special needs. Register online at
http://conta.cc/1UT8qHk or by calling 801-272-1051.
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