Announcing New Utah Developmental Disabilities Council Members John Crowley John joins the Utah DD Council as a parent of a child with disabilities. John says his family’s journey has been one without much of a map, which has led to many rich friendships and experiences. He has participated in the IEP process and worked to find unique solutions. John teaches …
Empowerment Funds Available!
Apply Now! Are you a self-advocate with a disability, or a family member/guardian of a person living with a disability, who is looking to attend training or a conference related to disabilities, advocacy, or support services? The UDDC may be able to help cover some of the costs for your attendance through reimbursement. In order to qualify, you must provide …
July 2019 Council News
The UDDC is pleased to recognize the following individuals for their contributions to our community! Awardees will be recognized at the 45th Annual Golden Key Awards & Disability:IN Utah Employment Summit on August 21, 2019 in Salt Lake City. Family Member Amberly Datillo Amberly is the parent of two young boys who has dedicated her life to work that improves …
Changes to the Five Year Plan – Public Comment Requested
Changes to the Utah Developmental Disabilities Council Five-Year Plan have been suggested by Council members and staff and were approved through voting in the Spring 2019 Council Meeting. We encourage members of the public to review these changes and provide comments if they wish, regarding the changes. You may leave comments below, or email them to [email protected]. Comments are open …
May 2019 Council News
Disability Policy Seminar In April, two Council members and three of the Council staff attended the Disability Policy Seminar in Washington, DC, where they learned about political advocacy and how to help others advocate for change. After the seminar, they visited with representatives from the offices of Senator Romney, Senator Lee, Representative Curtis, and Representative Stewart. We are grateful for …
March 2019 Council News
Developmental Disabilities Month Each year, the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) recognizes Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month! Councils work to create awareness about developmental disabilities, teach the importance of inclusion within every aspect of life, and to share the stories of individuals with a disability to show that a successful life is possible. In 1987, President Ronald Reagan …
Utah Developmental Disabilities Council Projects
Health Our Health Committee is raising awareness about health resources in Utah’s rural areas Council staff is working with the Spanish-speaking communities of Tooele to improve gaps in healthcare Employment We are partnering with other state agencies to help employers hire individuals with disabilities, and help those who want to work find jobs Joint efforts between the Council and Utah …
2018 Annual Report
The Utah Developmental Disabilities Council Annual Report is now available. Physical copies and copies in alternate formats are available. Please contact the UDDC for these accommodations. Please click here for the full digital version of this report.
January 2019 Council News
To receive this newsletter in your email inbox, please sign up for our monthly UDDC newsletter! [wpforms id=”2833″ description=”true”] Meet the UDDC Council Chair Kelie Hess Hello Everyone, Here we are in 2019! January is a time to set new goals and refocus on goals already set with a renewed energy. I feel so honored to have the opportunity to …
Rural Health Project
UDDC Rural Health Project Portions of the UDDC Five Year Plan focus on healthcare needs for people with disabilities. Utah State University Center for Persons with Disabilities Report In 2017, the UDDC sponsored the USU Center for Persons with Disabilities (CPD) to conduct research regarding health resources in four Utah counties: Rich, Piute, Emery, and Beaver. These counties have high …