Learning Disabilities Association of Utah

12/18/2025

Holiday helps for adults living with learning disabilities.

As a single adult who has lived life with a disability here are some thoughts on what has helped me navigate holidays with a degrees of joy and success.

10/04/2025

Free, Post High School Transitions Webinar
Learn ways to empower yourself or individuals during transition phases,
discover vital resources to aid in these transitions, connect with a community
dedicated to valuing and supporting individuals with learning disabilities.
For parents of children 14+

Presented by
Aimee Langone, MEd, CRC
Transition and Suppor ted Employment Coordinator
Utah Department Workforce Services Rehabilitation

Hosted by
Learning Disabilities Association of Utah
MONDAY - OCTOBER 27, 2025 - 7:00 - 8:00 PM MST

Register

Learn ways to empower yourself or individuals during transition phases, and discover vital resources to aid in these transitions. Connect with a community dedicated to valuing and supporting individuals with learning disabilities.

08/26/2023

The Utah Parent Center Fall Family Links Conference will be September 5th thru September 8th. There are virtual and in person presentations. This conference is free but registration for each event is required. On September 8th there will be a fun family carnival! For more information and to register click on the link below.

Let us share with you all we have to offer, from education supports, healthcare resources, the new sibilng project, DSPD supports and more!

08/25/2023

The Utah Parent Center free Fall Family Festival will be Friday September 8 from 5:30-8:00 at Wheeler Historic Farm. There will be games, a talent show, exhibitors, and performers. For more information click on the link.

The Fall Family Festival is an exciting new, free event that will be held on Friday, September 8, 2023 from 5:30 – 8:00 PM at Wheeler Historic Farm, located at 6351 South 900 East in Murray, Utah. Along with organizational and agency information, there will be activities/games/crafts for kids of a...

01/11/2023

We know that exposure to lead has been linked to a variety of learning challenges such as ADHD, aggression, bullying, cognitive challenges, learning disabilities, and poor problem solving. We also know there is no cure for lead poisoning or the damage caused from exposure. Recommendations often include items to include in the child’s diet and establishing a supportive home environment. But what can you do to help them be more successful in school and in life? Join us on January 18, 2023 at 4:00 PM Pacific /5:00 Mountain//6:00 PM Central/7:00 PM Eastern as Amy Barto, M.Ed., from the Learning Disabilities Association (LDA) of Michigan and Tracy Gregoire, LDA’s Healthy Children Project Director share tips and strategies for teaching and supporting children who have been exposed to lead.

We know that exposure to lead has been linked to a variety of learning challenges such as ADHD, aggression, bullying, cognitive challenges, learning disabilities, and poor problem solving. We also know there is no cure for lead poisoning or the damage caused from exposure. Recommendations often incl...

10/13/2022

Simple organization steps for children.

For Parents: I tried these simple techniques as my daughter started Jr. High, they helped to keep her on task with her homework and major assignments. Shop early for a good backpack of your students choice. Have all of the necessary items each teacher requires in the backpack, have extra of the same...

10/11/2022

It’s not too late to register for todays free zoom presentation from 5-6 pm.

Director of Special Education Programs Kim Fratto and Inclusion Coordinator Lindsey Cunningham will be presenting on the Individualized Education Program (IEP) Reflective Framework.

10/09/2022

10/09/2022

October is Learning Disabilities Awareness Month, Dyslexia Awareness Month, National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Awareness Month! Too often we focus on the struggles that individuals with learning disabilities have. October is an excellent month to focus on and celebrate the personal qualities, talents, and strengths we often take for granted amid the struggle. Qualities like creativity, persistence, humor, empathy, and leadership, to name a few.

10/07/2022

The IEP team can be composed of many people depending on the student's needs. The IEP team must have a student’s parent or guardian, at least one general education teacher, at least one special education teacher, and a school district representative who has the power to approve services and resources. Each member of the team is important. Come learn more about how IEP collaboration, including deep discussions about data, student strengths, and important grade-level content, improve the process of developing an IEP. Register for the free zoom presentation introducing Utah’s “Reflective Framework for IEP development.” This presentation will be on October 11, 2022 from 5 to 6 PM.

Director of Special Education Programs Kim Fratto and Inclusion Coordinator Lindsey Cunningham will be presenting on the Individualized Education Program (IEP) Reflective Framework.

10/06/2022

Do you have an IEP Meeting in your future? Please join us to learn about Utah’s new “Reflective Framework for IEP Development”. This framework is designed to engage IEP teams in a process that uses strengths-based data and observations to create Individualized Education Programs (IEP) for students that support access and progress with grade-level content standards.
Click on the link to register for this FREE presentation.

Director of Special Education Programs Kim Fratto and Inclusion Coordinator Lindsey Cunningham will be presenting on the Individualized Education Program (IEP) Reflective Framework.

10/04/2022

I recently completed neuropsychological intakes with teen triplet girls and their mother to address concerns related to learning struggles. I was touched by their situation as each girl expressed heartfelt dejection and increasing lack of confidence. Although each has unique experiences, they described common struggles related to their ability to complete schoolwork in a timely fashion and excessive worries about their performance.

I recently completed neuropsychological intakes with teen triplet girls and their mother to address concerns related to learning struggles. I was touched by their situation as each girl expressed heartfelt dejection and increasing lack of confidence. Although each has unique experiences, they descri...