Resources for Parents of Children with Disabilities

Resources for Special Education Parents 

Transitioning to Independent Living

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IDEA and IEPs

Transition planning can be exciting. There are so many resources for your special education student. Setting goals is just the first step. Dream big and watch them excel. Check it out

National Autism Center

Evidence based information on ASD

A Day in Our Shoes

Answering Your IEP and 504 Questions

Center for Parent Information and Resource

Supporting the Parent Centers Who Serve Families of Children with Disabilities

Centers for Independent Living

Time to move out?

Postsecondary Education

Graduating High School soon? 

Autism

Autism Society

The Autism Society was organized 58 years ago and includes nationwide network of affiliates. They connects people to the resources they need through education, advocacy, support, information and referral, and community programming.

Intellectual Disabilities/ Down syndrome 

National Down Syndrome Congress (NDSC)

The National Down Syndrome Congress (NDSC) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to an improved world for individuals with Down syndrome. 

US Dept of Education

US Dept of Education

ED's mission is to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access.

Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates

(COPPA)

The Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates, Inc. (COPAA) is an independent, nonprofit, §501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization of attorneys, advocates, parents and related professionals

Wrightslaw

Wrightslaw

Up-to-date information about special education law and advocacy for children with disabilities

Parent Resource Center--A FABULOUS PLACE FOR A VARIETY OF RESOURCES

Utah Parent Center

Organizations in our local community that support family needs.

Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates

COPPA

The Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates, Inc. (COPAA) is an independent, nonprofit, §501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization of attorneys, advocates, parents and related professionals

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The Arc

ARC

The Arc provides advocacy for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Connect with your local chapter!

National Information Center for Children and Youth With Disabilities

DO IT

The DO-IT (Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology) Center is dedicated to empowering people with disabilities through technology and education. It promotes awareness and accessibility—in both the classroom and the workplace—to maximize the potential of individuals with disabilities and make our communities more vibrant, diverse, and inclusive.

 

 

American Prep Academy School parent resources

APA parent link

Check with school administration for summer school and how to check out curriculum for the summer.

 

Clothing (uniforms)

APA Uniforms

Check with school administration for pre-owned uniform sales and trades.

 

Sandy and Draper Youth Programs

Sandy Youth Programs

Draper Youth Programs

 

Special Education

State of Utah SpEd

SPED parent guides

 

Autism Utah support and diagnostics

State of Utah Autism

University of Utah Autism

Utah Valley University Autism

 

Food

APA lunch program

Sandy Food Pantry

Free Food sites

ABCs of RTI

ABCs of RTI

How can you support intensive intervention

Tips for Families

Wrightslaw

Wrightslaw

Up-to-date information about special education law and advocacy for children with disabilities

Parent Resource Center--A FABULOUS PLACE FOR A VARIETY OF RESOURCES

Utah Parent Center

Disablity law information

Utah Parent Center SPED laws

Behavior information

Behavior helps