Utah Developmental Disabilities Council

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The mission of the Utah Developmental Disabilities Council is to be the state’s leading source of critical innovative, progressive knowledge, advocacy, leadership and collaboration to enhance the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities. Listen to our podcast, Develop Abilities, here: https://anchor.fm/utah-developmental-disabilities-council

The Utah Parent Center and the Utah Developmental Disabilities Council’s Tetons Program will be offering free virtual cl...
01/14/2026

The Utah Parent Center and the Utah Developmental Disabilities Council’s Tetons Program will be offering free virtual classes for parents of children with varying disabilities from age 5 through adulthood that are focused on sexual health and self-advocacy. Come join them as they will help you learn how to address your child questions, respond to their behaviors and navigate important conversations about sexuality. All the classes will be held on zoom.

The first class is for parents who have kids ages 5-12 and it will be held on Monday February 2nd from 6:30pm-8:30pm and this class will be the Early Development Class. To register for this class please visit: bit.ly/GrowingInformed5-12

The second class is the transition to adulthood class for parents who have kids ages 12 and older. This class will take place on Wednesday February 11th and it will run from 6:30pm-8:30pm. To register for the transition to adulthood class please visit: bit.ly/GrowingInformed12up

If you have any questions at all about the classes you can check out the flier or you can visit utahparentcenter.org/contact-us/ for any questions you may have.

On Thursday January 15th and Friday January 16th the Utah State University’s Institute for Disability Research Policy an...
01/13/2026

On Thursday January 15th and Friday January 16th the Utah State University’s Institute for Disability Research Policy and Practice will be doing a workshop about Mental Health Education and Self-Advocacy. This Workshop is free and is for self-advocates ages 18 and older with intellectual and developmental disabilities who want to learn more about Mental Health. The workshop will run from 10am-12pm on Thursday January 15th and 10am-1pm on Friday January 16th and is free and will be held on zoom. Doordash gift card will be provided for participants on Friday to order lunch. During the workshop you will learn what mental health means, common mental health concerns and what treatment looks like and so much more. If you would like more information about the workshop or to register you can scan the QR code or you can call Rachel Byers at 435-797-1969 if you have any questions.

Are you a self-advocate looking for a fun, exciting exercise activity in a community setting? Look no further because we...
01/09/2026

Are you a self-advocate looking for a fun, exciting exercise activity in a community setting? Look no further because we have just the answer.

The Utah Developmental Disabilities Council and the Utah Parent Center are excited to announce that the next round of adaptive boxing has opened for Spring 2026. Classes begin on Monday February 2nd 2026 and will run for six weeks until March 11th. 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; we will only be hitting bags and mitts.

Please use the QR code on the flyer to register for this quickly approaching class or you can register at https://forms.gle/Lvev536kpA5RUyWA9. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out to Julie at jahanna@utah.gov or call 385-408-6689.

The Utah Developmental Disabilities Council is excited to introduce our Facebook community to UDDC Members throughout 20...
01/05/2026

The Utah Developmental Disabilities Council is excited to introduce our Facebook community to UDDC Members throughout 2026. Each Month we will be introducing to you a Council member in our “Meet a Member” series. You will learn what they like to do for fun, how they got involved in advocacy, and so much more.

Meet Deanna. Deanna is a Postsecondary Transition Specialist at the Utah State Board of Education. Deanna has been a public school educator for 43 years. She is honored to have been serving as a member of the UDDC since 2020. Deanna lives in Salt Lake City and she enjoys family, gardening and hiking.

On Monday January 26, 2026 The Utah Developmental Disabilities Council, Disability Law Center, Utah Parent Center, Utah ...
01/02/2026

On Monday January 26, 2026 The Utah Developmental Disabilities Council, Disability Law Center, Utah Parent Center, Utah State University Institute for Disability Research Policy and Practice and the Utah Statewide Independent Living Council will be hosting Disability Advocacy Day. Disability Advocacy Day will happen on Monday January 26th and will run from 12:30pm till 6pm at the Utah State Capitol. The day is free but some events that will happen on Disability Advocacy Day at the capitol will require you to register and the flier that is in this post has two QR codes for events that you must register for which are the LCPD reception and the Voices for Change Rally. For more information about Disability Advocacy Day and the Events that are happening you can check out the flier.

Are you a self-advocate that wants to learn more about friendship and wants to learn how to be in a relationship? If you...
12/17/2025

Are you a self-advocate that wants to learn more about friendship and wants to learn how to be in a relationship? If you said yes to the questions we have the answer just for you. The Utah Developmental Disabilities Council and the Utah Parent Center are excited to announce that registration for the winter session of Tetons is now opened. Classes start on Thursday January 15th for Adults ages 18 and older. Classes will be held every Thursday till March 5th and run from 5pm-7pm and will take place virtually on Zoom. If you are an adult and want to register for this class please visit: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/1u1S1CmyRYuk5452Yrdx9A #/registration

Are you a self-advocate that wants to learn more about friendship and wants to learn how to be in a relationship? If you...
12/10/2025

Are you a self-advocate that wants to learn more about friendship and wants to learn how to be in a relationship? If you said yes to the questions we have the answer just for you. The Utah Developmental Disabilities Council and the Utah Parent Center are excited to announce that registration for the winter session of Tetons is now opened. Classes start on Thursday January 15th for Adults ages 18 and older. Classes will be held every Thursday till March 5th and run from 5pm-7pm and will take place virtually on Zoom. If you are an adult and want to register for this class please visit: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/1u1S1CmyRYuk5452Yrdx9A #/registration

On Saturday December 13th  Copperview Recreation Center will be hosting their holiday dance for adults with disabilities...
12/02/2025

On Saturday December 13th Copperview Recreation Center will be hosting their holiday dance for adults with disabilities ages 18 and older. The dance will run from 5pm-8 pm and will be held at Copperview Rec Center in Midvale Utah. Cost is $15 which includes dinner, the dance and a picture. Just a heads up if you do plan on attending the dance they are encouraging people to pre-register for the dance to limit crowding at the front desk. If you have questions about the dance please call Copperview at 385-468-1510. If you would like to register for the dance online click on the link below: https://copperview.activityreg.com/selectactivity_t2.wcs

The Utah Developmental Disabilities Council would like to express our gratitude to all of our supporters in the disabili...
11/27/2025

The Utah Developmental Disabilities Council would like to express our gratitude to all of our supporters in the disability field.

In Utah, 450,000+ dedicated adults provide essential, unpaid care. While the holidays bring unique stress (especially fo...
11/25/2025

In Utah, 450,000+ dedicated adults provide essential, unpaid care. While the holidays bring unique stress (especially for working caregivers), many report finding a deeper positivity in the season since becoming a caregiver. That resilience is incredible!

Support and resources for unpaid caregivers are available!

Find Caregiver Support Programs through your local Area Agency on Aging: daas.utah.gov/services/

On Sunday November 23rd the Utah Transit Authority will be having their annual change day. During this change day UTA’s ...
11/20/2025

On Sunday November 23rd the Utah Transit Authority will be having their annual change day. During this change day UTA’s ski bus services will begin for most routes and some buses in Utah County will be doing some re-routing because of a construction on an overpass in Provo. If you are someone or someone you know that rides the bus and the trains click on the link below to see if your route has any changes to it: https://rideuta.com/Rider-Info/Change-Day/Winter-Change-Day

To the more 63 million family caregivers across the U.S.: thank you. Your Compassion and dedication make all the differe...
11/18/2025

To the more 63 million family caregivers across the U.S.: thank you. Your Compassion and dedication make all the difference and this National Family Caregivers Month we're joining to make sure you have what you need. NFCmonth.org

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