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Cache County's research site for the National Children's Study enters a new phase - (Featured Stories)

Here's a look at the National Children's Study: an ambitious investigation of the environment and children's health.

Cache County's research site for the National Children's Study enters a new phase - (Newsletter)

American Sign Language theatrical interpreter Jaime Turner during a 2008 performance of Handel's Messiah. Photo courtesy of Donna Barry for Utah State University magazine.

The American[...]

April at the CPD, from research to the concert hall - (Newsletter)

American Sign Language theatrical interpreter Jaime Turner during a 2008 performance of Handel's Messiah. Photo courtesy of Donna Barry for Utah State University magazine.

The American[...]

Summer program a hit at DSL - (Project Features)

The Developmental Skills Laboratory just completed their Summer Program for school age children and youth with disabilities.

The ten participants had a busy time this summer, taking advantage of all of the great community activities going on. Some of those included going to the Summer Fest event in downtown Logan, swimming at the Logan Aquatic Center, participating in a horse therapy activity, and attending the Cache County Fair [...]

ASSERT preschool is a model for others - (Project Features)

The ASSERT preschool for children with autism has become a model program for other preschools in Utah.

They have established a partnership with the Granite School District in Salt Lake City and will be working with them over the next few years to build an ASSERT model training classroom in their district.

With the rate of autism on the rise in Utah as well as across the United States, more classrooms focusing on the[...]

WAVE: Web Accessibility Evaluation Tool - (Project Features)

WAVE is a free web accessibility evaluation tool developed and provided at no cost by WebAIM to aid in the web accessibility evaluation process. WAVE is available in both English and Spanish.

A WAVE evaluation can be done instantly online, with the report showing the original web page with embedded icons and indicators that reveal the accessibility of that pag[...]

Medicaid Autism Waiver Discussion Meeting - (Upcoming Events)

The Department of Health if hosting several meeting to discuss the development of the Medicaid autism waiver in Utah. A Q & A will follow to answer any questions about how it will work.

The meetings are as scheduled below:

May 10th from 2-4 pm on the 3rd Floor of 237 26th Street in Ogden;
May 17th from 1-3 pm at 375 S Carbon Ave in Price;
May 24th from 4-6 pm at [...]

Accessible Travel Webinar - (Upcoming Events)

Free Webinar: Accessible Air Travel: Flying Made Easier for Travelers Using Wheelchairs

The Association for Airline Passenger Rights (AAPR) will be hosting a free educational webinar on Thursday, May 31st from 2-3:30pm (EST) on "Accessible Air Travel: Flying made easier for travelers using wheelchairs."

Flying isn’t easy anymore, especially for travelers with disabilities using whe[...]

Medicaid Autism Waiver Discussion Meeting - (Upcoming Events)

The Department of Health if hosting several meeting to discuss the development of the Medicaid autism waiver in Utah. A Q & A will follow to answer any questions about how it will work.

The meetings are as scheduled below:

May 10th from 2-4 pm on the 3rd Floor of 237 26th Street in Ogden;
May 17th from 1-3 pm at 375 S Carbon Ave in Price;
May 24th from 4-6 pm at [...]

Big Blue's Barn adds storage with a flair - (Blogs)

Thanks to the work of some Technology and Engineering Education students, when you visit our Developmental Playground you can now enjoy a view of this cute barn... [...]

Heidi's Happenings: Spring is here! - (Blogs)

In April, Heidi and her buds here at the DSL worksite did a lot of fun things! We went to the movie theater and saw this neat movie about African[...]