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Utah Developmental Disabilities Council, 5296 South Commerce Drive Suite 305, Murray, UT (2026)

02/20/2026

The Utah Developmental Disabilities Council Advocacy Award is given to an individual who has made a commitment to improving the lives of Utahns with disabilities. The awardee is recognized for their efforts to help individuals with disabilities lead full, integrated lives and help make their communities inclusive, welcoming and respectful.
We invite community members to nominate Utahns who have worked toward a better future for Utahns of all abilities. Just a reminder that advocacy awards nominations are due April 1st 2026.

One award will be given in each category:
Self-Advocate The Self-Advocate category is for an individual with a developmental disability who has made significant efforts toward improving their own or another individual’s life by promoting integrated living, community supports, employment opportunities, or another area of growth.

Caregiver The Caregiver category is for a person that provides care to or direct-support for an individual with a disability who has made significant efforts toward improving the life of a person who has a disability, or who has made efforts to improve the lives of families of Utahns with disabilities. A caregiver can be a family member (parent, sibling, spouse, child, grandparent, etc.) or a direct-support professional or direct-care worker.

Community Member The Community Member category is for an individual who serves their community. This category recognizes a broad range of impactful Utahns, including civic leaders, city council members, mayors, members of Congress, Utah representatives and senators, educators, bus drivers, librarians, medical professionals, and many other individuals who have made significant efforts to improve the lives of Utahns, specifically those with disabilities. This nominee recognizes the need for inclusive communities and public support for individuals with disabilities and has worked to reduce disparities.

Media Piece The Media category recognizes a journalist, reporter, news outlet, radio station, film maker or other media representative who has produced a piece that positively represents the value and contributions of people with disabilities or highlights issues that impact people with disabilities to influence change. The piece must be submitted with a nomination in this category.
If you would like to put your nomination through a google form here is the link: https://forms.gle/qjX57a91FKJtuKkZ9

You can also scan the QR code and that will take you to the google form as well.

01/28/2026

Do you or a loved one use DSPD services? There is an opportunity to advocate this Friday, 1/30, at 8:00 a.m.

Let’s pack the room! Join us at the Utah State Capitol in House Building Room 30.

Lawmakers are considering deep cuts to disability services, including a proposed 10% reduction for the Division of Services for People with Disabilities (DSPD) and the elimination of Limited Supports Waivers. These changes could have devastating consequences for those utilizing Home and Community-Based Services. Key impacts include:

- No movement off the DSPD waitlist until at least 2028.
- Increased workforce shortages as direct support professional wages fall below entry-level jobs.
- Reduced safety and individualized supports as services move closer to an institutional model.
- A cut to caregiver compensation.
- Elimination of the Limited Supports Waiver.

Ways to take action:

- Attend in person: Show up at the Capitol this Friday at 8:00 a.m. in House Room 30 for the Social Services Appropriations Subcommittee meeting. Let legislators see who will be impacted by these cuts.
- Contact the Subcommittee: If you cannot attend in person, contact all members of the Social Services Appropriations Subcommittee. Help lawmakers understand how these services impact you and your family.
- Public Comment: If you wish to share your concerns during the meeting, call 801-538-1034 before 1:00 p.m. on Thursday to sign up.

01/27/2026

The Utah Developmental Disabilities Council is excited to announce that the first episode of season 5 has just been released. In this episode Information Specialist Eric Stoker interviewed Nate Crippes from the Disability Law Center to talk about the upcoming Utah legislative session, how self-advocates and families and providers can get ready for the session and a little bit about the policy corner that he does with his colleague.
To listen to the episode please visit: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4KtiZuTT6PkEonMrE1kfZq?si=BTTakkrdTxq6BxaOUNR2QQ

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

11/27/2025

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

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