Utah Developmental Disabilities Council

09/26/2025

Did you know that autism is a spectrum? That means autism looks different for each person! Some people have higher support needs while others have lower support needs. Some autistic people communicate verbally while others may use technology. Some autistic people live on their own, while others need more support in their daily lives. It’s important not to assume what an autistic person can and can’t do. Assume competence and work to empower us as we strive to live our best lives!

09/24/2025

People with Autism…
Are skilled and capable people
Are an important part of our community
Will thrive with the right supports
Are siblings, parents, spouses, friends and leaders
And they deserve to be celebrated and accepted!

09/05/2025

September is National Preparedness Month

National Preparedness Month is an observance each September to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time.

Get a jump start on your own personal and family preparedness by checking out www.ready.gov or www.bereadyutah.gov for resources and tools.

Information and content provided by the Utah Department of Health and Human Services

09/02/2025

The Utah Developmental Disabilities Council is excited to announce that the ninth episode of season 4 has just been released. In this episode Information Specialist Eric Stoker Interviewed self-advocate Drake Becker. During their Interview Drake told Eric what he likes to do in his free time, a little bit about himself, the day he received the self-advocate of the year award from the council and so much more. If you would like to follow along on Drake's self-advocacy journey you can check out his Instagram page which is ddogcity. To listen to this interview please visit:

https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/utahddcouncil/episodes/Self-Advocate-Spotlight-Drake-Becker-e365eaj

08/28/2025

Last Chance to Register!!!

The Utah Developmental Disabilities Council and the Utah Parent Center are excited to announce that registration for the fall session of Tetons is now open. Classes start on Thursday September 4th for Adults ages 18 and older. Classes for Adults will be held every Thursday till October 30th and run from 11am-1pm. There will be no class on Thursday October 23rd. The Adults class will be held in person at the Utah Developmental Disabilities Council office. For Young Adults Classes will start on Friday September 5th till Friday October 24th and run from 4-6pm and will be held on Zoom. If you are an adult and want to register for this class please visit: bit.ly/P1AdultsFall

For Young Adults and you want to register please visit:bit.ly/TeensP1Fall

If you have any questions about the classes please call the Utah Developmental Disabilities Council at 801-245-7350 or the Utah Parent Center at 801-272-1051.

08/21/2025

The Utah Developmental Disabilities Council is excited to announce that the eighth episode of season 4 has just been released. In Part 1 of our adaptive sports podcast episode Information Specialist Eric Stoker interviewed Samantha Robinson from Special Olympics Utah. During the episode Samantha talked about who Special Olympics is for, what sports they offer, how unified sports works and so much more. To listen to this amazing episode please visit: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/utahddcouncil/episodes/Special-Olympics-Utah-e35cnkc

In Part 2 Information Specialist Eric Stoker interviewed Julie Hanna and Kaili Alvarez to learn about Adaptive Boxing. During the episode Julie and Kaili talked about how adaptive boxing started, who the classes are for and their takeaways from the adaptive boxing class. To listen to this awesome episode please visit: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/utahddcouncil/episodes/Adaptive-Boxing-e366rbt

08/14/2025

On Sunday August 17th Utah Transit Authority - UTA will be having their annual change day. During this change day UTA will be doing some schedule changes, new route alignments and start and end some of their long term detours. If you take UTA and want to see if anything has changed please visit: https://www.rideuta.com/Rider-Info/Change-Day/August-Change-Day

08/08/2025

The Utah Developmental Disabilities Council and the Utah Parent Center are excited to announce that registration for the fall session of Tetons is now open. Classes start on Thursday September 4th for Adults ages 18 and older. Classes for Adults will be held every Thursday till October 30th and run from 11am-1pm. There will be no class on Thursday October 23rd. The Adults class will be held in person at the Utah Developmental Disabilities Council office. For Young Adults Classes will start on Friday September 5th till Friday October 24th and run from 4-6pm and will be held on Zoom. If you are an adult and want to register for this class please visit: bit.ly/P1AdultsFall

For Young Adults and you want to register please visit:bit.ly/TeensP1Fall

If you have any questions about the classes please call the Utah Developmental Disabilities Council at 801-245-7350 or the Utah Parent Center at 801-272-1051

Registration closes on Wednesday September 3rd

08/07/2025

The Utah Developmental Disabilities Council is doing a community survey to improve the quality of life for people with disabilities and to also create their new 5 year state plan. To access the survey online please visit: https://corexmsgvcqkg4snykjz.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_81UaKYw9Mvk1VIi

You can also scan the QR code in the flier as well.

08/01/2025

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 fall session of Tetons is now open. Classes start on Thursday September 4th for Adults ages 18 and older. Classes for Adults will be held every Thursday till October 30th and run from 11am-1pm. There will be no class on Thursday October 23rd. The Adults class will be held in person at the Utah Developmental Disabilities Council office. For Young Adults Classes will start on Friday September 5th till October 24th and run from 4-6pm and will be held on Zoom. If you are an adult and want to register for this class please visit: bit.ly/P1AdultsFall

For Young Adults and you want to register please visit:bit.ly/TeensP1Fall

If you have any questions about the classes please call the Utah Developmental Disabilities Council at 801-245-7350 or the Utah Parent Center at 801-272-1051.

07/22/2025

Shout out to Costco as they promoted National Disability Independence Day happening on July 26th. This article was in their Costco Connection Magazine. Thank you Costco.

07/20/2025

Did you know that on this date in 1968 Special Olympics had their first world summer games? The first special olympics world summer games were held at Soldier Field in Chicago Illinois and brought in 1,000 athletes from across the United States and Canada. Athletes participated in swimming, track and field and floor hockey. If you would like to learn more about the first special olympics world games click on the link below:

https://www.specialolympics.org/about/history/1968-games?locale=en

Fifty years ago, the world began to change for the better, for millions of people with intellectual disabilities—and for all those who love them. And it started in Chicago, Illinois.