New UDDC Director Announced!

The UDDC is pleased to announce the selection of Libby Oseguera as its next Executive Director. She was able to work extensively with our outgoing Executive Director, Claire Mantonya, whose last day with us is April 13, 2018. Libby has worked to remove barriers and grow self‐advocacy for Utahns with disabilities through adaptive recreation, job coaching and many years of …

VCU’s Introduction to Social Security Disability Benefits, etc – Web Course

Introduction to Social Security Disability Benefits, Work Incentives, and Employment Support Programs Web Course Virginia Commonwealth University is offering a new web course that provides a basic introduction to the Social Security disability benefit programs (SSI and SSDI) and their associated work incentives as an overview of the field of work incentives planning. This two-week course consists of six (6) …

Announcing New Open Position for the Executive Director

After 11 1/2 years, our beloved Executive Director, Claire Mantonya, will be retiring on April 15, 2018. The position to be filled in her absence will be a big one, but we are posting our flyer below for anyone who is interested (click on the image below to download the PDF). Good luck, and thank you Claire!

UDDC 2017 Annual Report Now Available

Greetings everyone, the 2017 UDDC Annual Report is ready and waiting to be read! You can find it right here, and read any past reports at our Annual Reports section. These reports are in PDF format, but send us a message and we would be happy to send them out in other formats as well.

Presentations about Medicaid and Health: Disability in the Know!

We at the UDDC held a meeting yesterday at the Department of Health building. During this meeting, there were three presentations given and we now have all three of them, which the presenters have generously provided here in PDF format. The first presentation, presented by Kevin Bagley, Director, Bureau of Authorization and Community Based Services was about Medicaid. To be …

ED Highlights Month Filled with Disability Awareness Topics on Storify: OSERS

The Department of Education’s Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) worked with individuals with disabilities, educators, service providers and technical assistance centers to share their stories. Please go to ED’s Storify site to read about October’s awareness campaigns—including for Down syndrome, dyslexia, learning disabilities, ADHD, and Blind Awareness/White Cane Safety Day. OSERS also developed a specific piece on …

Sibling Leadership Network for the Week of Oct 24, 2017

The latest news regarding the Sibling Leadership Network is here, and this month’s piece, entitled “Two Different Types of Special Needs Trusts” details things to think about when dealing with matters of financial beneficiaries through trust funds and wills for people with special needs: SLN-Two Different Types of Special Needs Trusts For further information along with the link provided to …

The 2017 Advocacy Awards: Winners and Photos!

Congratulations to the winners of the 2017 Advocacy Awards of the UDDC and Utah Sibs! These exemplary men and women have generously donated their time and talents to working with people with disabilities, building bridges to ensure a brighter future for everybody.   [table id=advocacy2017 /] Now it is time to say goodbye and recognize the contributions of our dedicated …

Transition to Adult Life – Parent Resource Book – now available!

The Utah Parent Center has posted the new Transition to Adult Life: A Parent Resource Book, June 2017, to our website! This guidebook has been designed to equip you to be an active participant in developing your student’s transition IEP (Individualized Education Program), beginning with the IEP that is developed when the child is 14, or younger if appropriate. It …