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Local Chapters

Autism Society chapters are your best source of information and support. Most chapters are volunteer-led by parents, care providers and other professionals. The Autism Society has chapters in nearly every state reaching out to individuals with autism and their families with information, support, and encouragement.

Contact an Utah Autism Society chapter.

Visit Autism Source to find local doctors, service providers and other useful resources in your area.

Advocacy

Disability Law Center

The mission of the Disability Law Center is to enforce and strengthen laws that protect the opportunities, choices and legal rights of people with disabilities in Utah.

Utah Developmental Disabilities Council

The purpose of the Council is to advocate for and strengthen leadership skills in individuals with disabilities and their families. In addition, the Council collaborates with the legislature and public and private agencies that serve individuals with disabilities to strengthen the service system.

*Please note that in the context of Special Education Law, an "advocate" differs from an attorney in several ways. By definition, an "advocate" is one that supports or promotes the interests of another while an "attorney" is a practitioner in a court of law who is legally qualified to prosecute and defend actions in such court on behalf of his or her clients. Although both may be able to help with your legal situation, under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) only attorney's fees are recoverable to families prevailing in lawsuits. This delineation was the outcome of the Supreme Court's decision in Arlington Central School District Board of Education v. Murphy, 548 U.S. 291 (2006). There is currently legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives that would reverse this outcome (the IDEA Fairness Restoration Act, HR 434).

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2008 State Autism Profiles - Utah

Legislative Coalition for People with Disabilities

The Legislative Coalition for People with Disabilities (LCPD) advocates for public policy affecting all people in Utah who have disabilities.

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Autism Waiver

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Education

Autism Council of Utah

The Autism Council of Utah is an independent council working to foster collaboration, communication and learning among families and agencies. Our aim is to promote access to resources and responsible information for individuals of all ages who have or are affected by autism or related conditions. The Council accomplishes this by supporting statewide partnerships to collaborate on special projects, research and training.

Special Education Services

Utah Personnel Development Center

The UPDC is a staff development project sponsored by the Utah Comprehensive System for Personnel Development (CSPD) Consortium for Special Education. The Center serves special educators, regular educators, paraprofessionals, parents, administrators, ancillary personnel and students with disabilities from all 40 school districts.


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Community Resources

Access Utah Network

Access Utah Network's mission is making Utah accessible through implementation of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Center for Persons with Disabilities

The CPD accomplishes its mission through interdisciplinary education, exemplary services, technical assistance, research and evaluation, and dissemination of information. Its work is conducted through some 70 programs and projects funded primarily through external grants and contracts.

Utah Department of Human Services- Services for People with Disabilities

We promote opportunities and provide support for persons with disabilities to lead self-determined lives. We oversee home- and community-based services for more than 4,000 people who have disabilities. Support includes community living, day services, supported employment services, and other support for people with disabilities and their families.

Utah Parent Center

The mission of the Utah Parent Center is to help parents help their children with disabilities to live included, productive lives as members of the community. We accomplish our mission by providing accurate information, empathetic peer support, valuable training and effective advocacy based on the concept of parents helping parents.


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Autism Source

To find more information in your state, please visit www.autismsource.org.

The Autism Society welcomes your comments: If you would like to make a suggestion or share beneficial resources not included in this page, please click here to fill out our contact form.

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Last updated: 22 January 2009