Beautiful Ability

11/16/2025

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Some studies say cold exposure can boost alertness and mood.
We say: it also boosts community!

Pick your Plunge. Suit up. Show up. Shiver for a cause!
👉 Register now: https://charity.pledgeit.org/POLARPLUNGEUT

Join us + jump in for inclusion!

11/08/2025

We know many families are facing unexpected challenges right now, and there are several community resources available to help:

Community Assistance and Support: KSL has compiled a list of local organizations and programs offering help to individuals and families in need.
ksltv.com/local-news/government-shutdown-resources/838366/

Food Support for Families: The Salt Lake City School District provides information about school meal programs and other food resources.
slcschools.org/foodresources

Community Food Resources Map: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) created a map showing local sites that offer free or low-cost food options.
https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1RKx0FOiAVSGNlOYv2mXmFs4OI5iwFE8&ll=40.700940000066424%2C-111.96988760944822&z=11

Free Meals from Local Restaurants: Some Utah restaurants are offering free meals to community members in need. Read more from The Salt Lake Tribune.
sltrib.com/news/2025/11/01/utah-restaurants-offer-free-meals/

We hope these resources help connect families with the support they need. Please share this information with anyone who may benefit.

11/08/2025

11/04/2025

Make sure to register if you want to attend. ✔️

If you’re looking for a new opportunity, come to the statewide virtual job fair Thursday, Nov. 6 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Register for the event and find a complete list of participating employers at jobs.utah.gov.

Learn more: https://jobs.utah.gov/department/events.html =78140937;instance=20251106100000?popup=1&lang=en-US

10/22/2025

SNAP Benefits will likely be affected by government shutdown. Here are some resources to help with food. You can also dial 211 for resources.

10/16/2025

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After a seven-year legal battle, a teen with Down syndrome and his family are celebrating a major victory in court.

10/12/2025

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The Utah Developmental Disabilities Council and the Utah Parent Center are excited to announce that they have opened the next round of adaptive boxing for Fall 2025.

Classes begin on Monday, October 20, 2025, and will run for six weeks. Sessions will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Brickyard Boxing and Conditioning in Millcreek.

Come and learn the basics of boxing, get your body moving, and be prepared to sweat while having a lot of fun! This is a non-contact class as they will only be hitting bags and mitts.

To register for the class please scan the QR code on the flyer. If you have any questions about the class you can reach out to Julie. You can reach her by email at jahanna@utah.gov or you can call her at 385-408-6689.

10/07/2025

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🌍 October is Blindness Awareness Month 👁️‍🗨️

Every day, over 2.2 billion people worldwide live with some form of vision impairment — and yet blindness is still one of the most misunderstood disabilities.

Blindness isn’t the end of sight. It’s the beginning of a different kind of vision — one built on sound, touch, intuition, memory, and resilience.

💬 Did you know?
• 90% of people who are blind or visually impaired still have some usable sight.
• Accessibility isn’t a luxury — it’s independence.
• The greatest barrier isn’t blindness itself… it’s assumption.

This month, take a moment to listen, learn, and see the world through a wider lens.
🔵 Ask questions.
🔵 Support inclusive design.
🔵 Amplify blind voices.

Because awareness isn’t about feeling sorry — it’s about seeing differently. 💙

08/09/2025

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This makes me so happy ❤️

07/03/2025