We work together with others in the community to foster inclusion and improve the lives of children and adults with disabilities and their families through educating government officials and community stakeholders on disability policy.
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Priorities
Our priorities at the Institute reflect our core goals and current projects.
Policy Team
Position Papers, Letters and Briefs
HB 139: Mental Health Treatment Study
Linguistic Accessibility for IDRPP Programs
HB0347: A Threat to the Rights of Students with Disabilities
What is Early Intervention and Why is it Important
Early Intervention Services under IDEA Part C: The Need for a Critical Investment in Utah's Children's Future
Position Statement: Supported Decision-Making
Our Approach and Commitment to Addressing Diversity in the Disability Community
Assuring Access to Voting Brief
Utah Constitutional Amendment
Delay of the Home and Community-Based Settings Rule
Subminimum Wages for People with Disabilities
Testimony in Support of House Concurrent Resolution 004: Concurrent Resolution Encouraging Cultural Intelligence and Linguistic Competence
Sheltered Workshop Legislation Letter
Investing in Early Intervention for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities and their Families Yields Big Dividends
Words about Words
Election Accessibility
Media
- Guest opinion: USU is making strides to improving accessibility in Utah
- Sheltered workshops for people with disabilities: Reliable opportunity or outdated system?
- Diagnosed: Medical cannabis campaign targets individuals with disabilities
- Medical cannabis: A tale of two patients
- Diagnosed: Work and benefits – considerations for people with disabilities in the workforce
- USU administrator supports HB 101, autonomous vehicle bill