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The mission of the Utah DD Council is to be the state's leading source of critical innovative, and progressive information, advocacy, leadership and collaboration to enhance the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities.

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Come Celebrate the

20 Year Anniversary of the

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

for Senator Orrin G. Hatch

4:00 - 6:00 PM

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Are You Prepared?

911 Emergency Preparedness Project for People with Developmental Disabilities and their Families

72 Hour Emergency Food Kit

Emergencies and disasters can strike quickly and without warning and can force you to evacuate your neighborhood or confine you to your home. What would you do if basic services-water, gas, electricity or telephones were cut off?

After a disaster, local officials and relief workers will be on the scene, but they cannot reach everyone immediately. You could get help in hours, or it may take a day. Would you or your family be prepared to cope with the emergency until help arrives? And what if you're an individual or have a family member who has special needs?

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Contact Amy Notwell for more information: 801-533-3965 or amy.notwell@usu.edu

Current Events

Grassroots Advocacy Partnership

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Go to our Legislative Issues webpage for more details about how to make a difference!

The time is now! Please consider joining with all members of the disability community to educate decision-makers about the importance of supports and services!

Utah DD Council Calls for Advocacy Award 2010 Nominations

Each year the Utah Developmental Disabilities Council likes to recognize outstanding people and their efforts on behalf of the disability community. During these times of budget cuts and subsequent reduction in services, recognizing individuals who go that extra mile is especially important. Nominating someone for the Advocate of the Year award is a wonderful way to publicly acknowledge the time, energy, and commitment these advocates contribute to the disability community, and to express appreciation for all the ways they help enrich the lives of people with developmental disabilities and their families.  We will recognize these individuals during our Annual Meeting this fall on September 7, 2010.

Nomination form

The categories for the awards are:

• Self -Advocate of the Year
• Employer Advocate of the Year
• Volunteer of the Year
• Child Advocate of the Year
• Legislator of the Year
• Parent of the Year
• Adult Sibling of the Year
• Media Representative of the Year

Nominations should be submitted to the Council office no later than July 31, 2010. Any Council member or member of the general public is invited to submit a nomination. Please submit: to:

UDDC, 155 South 300 West, #100, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, or by fax at 801-533-3968, or email to bemartin@utah.gov