Education & training for service providers in Utah to promote sensitivity for complex life contexts when providing disability services.

Join Utah's Multicultural Disability Network

Utah service providers can join the network for FREE, and it includes:

  • Connection with other professionals looking to grow their knowledge about the intersection of disability and complex life contexts
  • Community of Practice Meetings every month to learn from other professionals through presentation, discussion, and Q&A sessions
  • Quarterly webinars with expert presentations
  • New website content, like infographics, Digital Storytelling episodes, learning courses, and other resources

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Multicultural Disability Conference 2025

Honoring Our Intersectionalities Friday, March 21, 2025 in Salt Lake City, UT

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Canvas Course

We have prepared an online course designed for Direct Service Providers who work with individuals with disabilities who come from multicultural backgrounds. It's free, and you can earn a certificate of completion.

 

Training Events

We host monthly Community of Practice Meetings and quarterly webinars - all for free! Come learn with us!

Trenton Landon

January 2026 Community of Practice Meeting

Perspectives on Disability and Inclusion in Rural Communities
Presenter: Dr. Trenton Landon
Wednesday, Jan. 21 at 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Register!

 

Michael Gerald

February 2026 Community of Practice Meeting

Addressing the Mental Health Needs of Persons with Disabilities
Presenter: Dr. Michael Gerald
Wednesday, Feb. 18 from 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Register!

 

View previously recorded events

 

Digital Storytelling Series

Are you a person with disabilities who also has a unique cultural background? Share your story with us!

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Lourdes

Lourdes is a Navajo single mother of four children. One of her daughters, Nevaeh, has Down Syndrome. In her story, she shares about their experiences getting diagnosed and accessing services, including the role their culture has played in it all. She emphasizes the cultural misunderstandings and stigma surrounding disabilities in her community, and shares her advice for other parents of children with disabilities and service providers. Some of her story includes discussion about trauma and suicide prevention, and may not be suitable for all audiences.

Noor
Noor

Noor came to the U.S. as a refugee ten years ago with his five children, three of whom have special healthcare needs. He shares the journey he took with his family to obtain diagnoses and disability services for his family - and it was a long journey. Despite the challenges they faced, Noor shares his gratitude for the supports that are available for them in this country, and hopes to help others who share similar experiences.

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Tia

Tia is a 21 year old college student living in Logan, UT, who was adopted from China. In her story, she gives us insight on how mental health diagnoses have impacted her life both positively and negatively. She also goes in depth on how she has learned to advocate for herself.

Mindy Mair
Mindy

Mindy Mair is from a rural area of Utah, and shares her experiences as a person with a disability there. From her sudden diagnosis (or lack thereof) to the unique challenges of being a wheelchair user in a small town, she shares it all. Her experience has taught her how to be more compassionate, and she hopes to spread that awareness by sharing her story.

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Eloy

Eloy is a Hispanic fourteen year old from Utah with autism. We asked him about his experiences in school and receiving disability services, and how his culture impacts it all. Per his request, only audio is being shared from his interview.

Cynthia
Cynthia

Cynthia is a psychiatric nurse practitioner and teacher from Salt Lake City, UT. She was born in India, moved to Utah in her teens, and has lived in the US ever since. She was recently diagnosed with several diseases, the most impactful being Type 1 Diabetes. She shares her difficult experience with getting a diagnosis and receiving services, and insights about how to be a more culturally responsive healthcare provider and human being.

Ana Liquin
Ana

Meet Ana Liquin from Logan, UT. She is a Latin American woman living with mental health diagnoses. She shares how her cultural background and disabilities intersect in this episode of Utah's Multicultural Disability Network's Digital Storytelling Series. *Trigger Warning*: This video contains conversation about suicide and suicidal ideation - viewer discretion advised.

 

Infographics

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URLEND Resources

These resources were developed as part of URLEND Leadership projects (current and past), in collaboration with MULDINET.

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Pediatric Medical Shared Decision-Making

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U.S. School Navigation Guide for Refugees

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Understanding Female Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

 

Conference Posters

 

 

 

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