Take your time as you visit each section. Study the material and work to answer the quiz questions correctly. We have organized the information in a way that is easy to learn, but you will benefit most from this training if you focus and think about what you are learning.
Feel free to visit the sections in any order.
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We gratefully acknowledge the support and contributions from and contributions of the following experts and collaborators.
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Families have fears and concerns about the future of their family member with a disability. This section discusses how to plan for lifelong support and to build a bright, productive future for people with disabilities!
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This section discusses the importance of caregivers taking time to take care of themselves so that they are better equipped to handle the demands of ongoing caregiving.
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This section gives parents of children with disabilities a chart of the milestones for normal childhood development.
Population: Infants and children with disabilities, birth to 5 years
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Children with disabilities should receive a free and appropriate education in their local school districts and be a partner in the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) process.
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This section will offer suggestions to help young people and their families with successful transitions to Pre-School, Elementary School, Middle School/Junior High School, High School and Post-High Adult Life.
Population: Preschool through age 21
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Education about maturation and issues about becoming an adult for people with disabilities may seem difficult or even unnecessary, but is critical to increase a person’s self-esteem, safety, and quality of life. This section will discuss the importance of education on these subjects and will offer resources for more in-depth discussions.
Population: Any age or ability
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Recreation is more than just having fun! Recreation promotes physical and emotional wellness, builds self-esteem, develops motor and cognitive skills, provides an outlet for excess energy, and can be a way to refresh and rejuvenate oneself through activity. This section will focus on ways to find and enjoy recreational activities.
Population: Any age or ability
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This section discusses how to focus on a person’s strengths and abilities to prepare them for employment. It also gives suggestions on how to find and maintain employment.
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The Social Security Administration (SSA) pays disability benefits through two programs: the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program and the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. This section discusses the differences between the programs. This section is for children and adults with disabilities.
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The Medicaid program offers health insurance and long term care to people with disabilities. This chapter will discuss eligibility for Medicaid, the various medicaid waivers in Utah and how to apply for this benefit. It will also cover methods for successfully accessing the services provided by Medicaid.
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The Division of Services for People with Disabilities is the state agency in Utah that is charged with promoting opportunities and providing support to people with disabilities. Funding comes from the state legislature and the federal Medicaid program.
Population: Any age with disabilities as specified
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: Benefits Planning is a method for individuals receiving government disability benefits to understand how working may affect their benefits.
**Target Population**: Youth and adults that are working or considering working and are receiving government benefits
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This section will help parents of children with disabilities understand more about legal guardianship, why it is an important consideration, what the process is, and how it will impact both the parents and the child.
**Population: Age 18 or older (but planning should begin before age 18)**
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This section will discuss ways to plan for the financial security of a person with disabilities, including after parents have passed on. Submitted by Gary Napel, Financial Planner. Population: Any age.
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People with disabilities have the same rights as everyone else, but these rights have not always been recognized or honored. This section discusses the importance of supporting human rights and dignity for people with disabilities and the disability rights laws that have been passed to ensure these rights.
Population: Any age or ability
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This section provides information on how to access the Community Mental Health Center (CMHC) system and also discusses some of the reasons that a request for mental health services for individuals with disabilities might be desired. The warning signs for suicide and depression are also listed.
Population: Any age or ability
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People First of Utah is part of a nationwide advocacy effort to support people with disabilities to advocate for the same basic rights as all citizens have.
Population: Adults with disabilities age 18 and over
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Section Title: Assistive Technology: Tools for Independence
Submitted by: Marty Blair, Center for Persons With Disabilities
Section Summary: Assistive Technology is any item, piece of equipment or product system that enhances someone’s ability. This section discusses many types of assistive technology and gives tips on how to access it.
Population: Any age and ability
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Section Title: Public Policy Advocacy (or How to Change the World!)
Section Summary: This section will discuss your role in public policy advocacy, selecting your issue, working in coalition with others, identifying the responsible policymaker(s), understanding the Utah legislative process, and communicating your message.
Population: Any age and ability
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The disability world is difficult enough, but the myriad of terms and foreign vocabulary may make the system seem impossible to navigate. This section explains some of the most frequently used terminology in the disability field.
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Here are some additional resources that you may find helpful. These national websites have a wealth of information and resources on multiple topics devoted to people with disabilities and their issues.
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