The ADA at 30: History and Impact of the Americans with Disabilities Act

In 1990, President George H.W. Bush signed into the law the new Americans with Disabilities Act. This act had a profound impact on Americans who needed better accessibility. The Council is gathering stories, experiences, changes, and other thoughts about the history of the ADA to share in a Council publication. If you are interested in sharing your stories, please use …

Empowerment Funds Available!

Apply Now! Are you a self-advocate with a disability, or a family member/guardian of a person living with a disability, who is looking to attend training or a conference related to disabilities, advocacy, or support services? The UDDC may be able to help cover some of the costs for your attendance through reimbursement. In order to qualify, you must provide …

Utah Developmental Disabilities Council Projects

Health Our Health Committee is raising awareness about health resources in Utah’s rural areas Council staff is working with the Spanish-speaking communities of Tooele to improve gaps in healthcare Employment We are partnering with other state agencies to help employers hire individuals with disabilities, and help those who want to work find jobs Joint efforts between the Council and Utah …

2018 Annual Report

The Utah Developmental Disabilities Council Annual Report is now available. Physical copies and copies in alternate formats are available. Please contact the UDDC for these accommodations. Please click here for the full digital version of this report.

January 2019 Council News

To receive this newsletter in your email inbox, please sign up for our monthly UDDC newsletter! [wpforms id=”2833″ description=”true”] Meet the UDDC Council Chair Kelie Hess Hello Everyone, Here we are in 2019! January is a time to set new goals and refocus on goals already set with a renewed energy. I feel so honored to have the opportunity to …

Rural Health Project

UDDC Rural Health Project Portions of the UDDC Five Year Plan focus on healthcare needs for people with disabilities. Utah State University Center for Persons with Disabilities Report In 2017, the UDDC sponsored the USU Center for Persons with Disabilities (CPD) to conduct research regarding health resources in four Utah counties: Rich, Piute, Emery, and Beaver. These counties have high …

Take Your Legislator to Work Has Begun!

Welcome to the Take your Legislator to Work Campaign! An invitation to Utah Lawmakers to visit constituents on the job showcasing the employability of workers with disabilities. October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. The Utah Developmental Disabilities Council (UDDC) and the Utah Division of Services for People with Disabilities (DSPD) want to raise awareness that adults with disabilities can …