September 2022

Utah Disability Today

The official newsletter of the Institute for Disability Research, Policy & Practice

Phone: (435) 797-1981

You received this monthly newsletter because you are a friend of the Institute for Disability. Keep reading for news, resources, events, and job openings!

NEWS

artists Reinier Domínguez and Kelie Hess

Artists Help IDRPP Celebrate 50th

The Institute for Disability Research, Policy & Practice kicked off its 50th anniversary celebration by featuring two artists in Logan's Gallery Walk.

Both artists showed abstract pieces, but their styles are very different. Read more about them on our blog.

DDNJ Podcast with

Dr. Sarah Behrens:

Families Matter

“The number one thing that I'd love for readers to take away is that families matter. Their voice matters, their experiences matter, their opinions matter—especially when it comes to their children, whether they're typical developing or a child with a disability.”

Read the blog.

Listen to the podcast.

Guest Post: Prepare to Climb the College Mountain

Life can be likened to a series of mountains. One of them is the transition from high school to college. It’s a stressful time for anyone, but especially when you have a disability or other health condition.

Preparation is key, and it's best to start preparing as early as you can.

Read the full story.

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EVENTS

ACRE Employment Specialist Training - Virtual

October 4

$200

Early Echo Session: Adult Leaning Principles Every Early Interventionist Should Know

October 5

For more information, visit the Early Echo website

FREE

Legislative Coalition for People with Disabilities (LCPD)

October 6 from 12:30 to 1:45 PM

Participate via Zoom

Meeting ID: 899 4125 4502

Passcode: 461666

FREE

Saturday Mornings with the NRCP

October 9

$25

World Mental Health Day

October 10

For more information, visit the website

FREE

WebAIM Online Zoom Accessibility Workshop

October 11

$200/person ($160/group of 2+ people)

Workplace Support Training - Cedar City

October 12

Completion of online modules required in advance

$25

WebAIM Web Accessibility Virtual Training

October 19-20

$500/person ($400/group of 2+ people)

Webinar: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), The ADA: Addiction, Recovery, and Employment

October 25

FREE

ACRE Employment Specialist Training - Southern Utah

October 25-26

$200

ACRE Employment Specialist Training - Salt Lake City

November 1

$200

WebAIM Accessible Procurement Virtual Workshop

November 1

$200/person ($160/group of 2+ people)

Workplace Support Training - Online

November 2

Completion of online modules required in advance

$25

CAREERS WITHIN IDRPP

Visit the new "Work With Us" section on our website.

RESOURCES

The 988 Mental Health Crisis Hotline

988 is the new three digit dialing code for the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.

Former Executive Director Sarah Rule Reflects on IDRPP History

Sarah Rule recalls IDRPP's work, first with the families of people with disabilities and later with the disability advocates who grew up and began advocating for themselves. In between she covers a lot of history, including the use of technology to deliver services.

Milestones Matter: Don't Underestimate Developmental Surveillance

If you are an early intervention provider, check out this online course from the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Marty Blair Reflects on the Institute's 50th Anniversary

Before Martin Blair was the Vice President for Research at Idaho State University, he was at the Institute for Disability in a number of roles. In this interview, he shares his memories in this interview and wishes IDRPP a happy anniversary!