Institute for Disability Research, Policy & Practice

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The Institute for Disability Research, Policy & Practice is Utah's University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) and a proud member of the Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD). The Institute for Disability Research, Policy & Practice is Utah’s Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities at Utah State University. It is a dynamic collection of over 70 projects, guided by a goal to improve the lives of people with disabilities and their families. This is a harassment-free digital space. Posts that violate Facebook’s policies, Statement of Rights and Responsibilities or Community Standards, and SPAM, are all subject to removal.

02/18/2026

(Español abajo) Next, look for the cause of the tantrum. What is making your child upset? Knowing this helps you know how to respond next.

Luego, busque la causa del berrinche. ¿Qué es lo que está molestando a su hijo? Saber esto le ayuda a saber cómo responder a continuación.

02/13/2026

Greg Green was a participant in Disability Advocacy. Greg shares what brought him out to Disability Advocacy Day and his concerns about things like funding and transportation.

What did you get out of Disability Advocacy Day?

If you missed Disability Advocacy Day, you can find what you missed on our DAD archive on our website: https://idrpp.usu.edu/disability-advocacy-day-archive/

Don't miss out on this! A FREE Mindfulness workshop from our very own Joana Franco presented by the The Heravi Peace Ins...
02/11/2026

Don't miss out on this! A FREE Mindfulness workshop from our very own Joana Franco presented by the The Heravi Peace Institute at Utah State University USU Pathways to Peace Club! On February 19th from 4:30 to 5:30pm in Old Main room 115. There is also FREE pizza, so we hope to see you there!

02/10/2026

Andy Andersen works for the Utah Independent Living Center and shares with us why he came out to Disability Advocacy Day. It is important to advocate for both yourself and others. If you were at Disability Advocacy Day this year, what did you learn?

02/10/2026
02/10/2026
02/09/2026
From the article: "A state lawmaker says it’s time to reevaluate a Utah nonprofit’s longtime status as a designated watc...
02/09/2026

From the article:
"A state lawmaker says it’s time to reevaluate a Utah nonprofit’s longtime status as a designated watchdog for those with disabilities, to the dismay of many supporters and clients."

https://utahnewsdispatch.com/2026/02/06/disability-law-center-says-its-doing-its-job-but-a-lawmaker-calls-it-anti-family/

Utah News Dispatch

A Utah lawmaker says it’s time to reevaluate a nonprofit’s longtime status as a designated watchdog organization for those with disabilities.

02/09/2026
02/06/2026

The National NRCP conference is coming up on February 20-22, 2026! NRCP stands for the National Resource Center for Paraeducators. The National NRCP virtual conference is a virtual conference packed with keynotes and breakout sessions. Sessions will be recorded and shared with registered participants. Register today!

Learn more and register on the NRCP website: https://nrcpara.org/conference/

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The CPD is Utah’s University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) at Utah State University. We are working together to create inclusive communities and improve lives for children and adults with disabilities of all ages through sustainable innovation, collaborative research, responsive service, and interdisciplinary training & education. This is a harassment-free digital space. Posts that violate Facebook’s policies, Statement of Rights and Responsibilities or Community Standards, and SPAM, are all subject to removal.