Author Archives: ariggle

More Medicaid Autism Waiver Info Sessions

May 8, 2012

For those unable to attend last month’s meeting to discuss the development of the Medicaid autism waiver, the Department of Health is hosting several more around the state to talk about the program and answer questions about how it will … Continue reading →


DLC Urges Planning Processes to Continue Representing the Underrepresented

April 30, 2012

The Disability Law Center, or DLC, appreciates the complexity behind the Wasatch Choices for 2040 vision and the hard work now underway to implement it. At the same time, the Wasatch Front Regional Council is working with local governments to … Continue reading →


DLC Promotes Fair Housing on KRCL’s RadioActive

April 30, 2012

Aaron Kinikini from the Disability Law Center joins us to discuss efforts to improve fair housing rights for people recovering from drug abuse. The interview begins about 24 minutes into the show.


Join Us for a Jane’s Walk

April 25, 2012

In partnership with the Wasatch Regional Coronation Council for Community Transportation, the DLC will be hosting a Jane’s Walk around Salt Lake City’s Central Station. The Walk will focus on how to successfully find your way through the station and … Continue reading →


For Disabled Utah Professor, There’s No Place Like Home

April 23, 2012

Wife and philosopher says it’s “unconscionable” not to have a choice.   By Mike Gorrell | The Salt Lake Tribune   Home is where retired University of Utah English professor Brooke Hopkins is, and wants to be, as he carries … Continue reading →


Salt Lake Tribune Article – Utah Needs Fair Fousing

April 23, 2012

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development defines “fair housing” as “all Americans hav[ing] equal access to the housing of their choice.” Sadly, especially for persons with disabilities, there is still a long way to go to realize this … Continue reading →


Medicaid Autism Waiver Meeting

April 17, 2012

During its 2012 session, the Legislature passed House Bill 372 by Rep. Menlove. HB 372 created a 2-year pilot program to provide intensive behavioral supports to children from 2-6 with autism. Services will be available to a few hundred kids … Continue reading →


UTA Special Services Hosts Open Houses

April 17, 2012

Stop by to learn about: The New Paratransit Rider’s Guide Paratransit ‘No Show’ Policy Changes Travel Training Program Vanpool Services Route Deviation Services Safety Training See the flyer for details on dates, times, and locations.


Utah Teen Petitions X96 to End Hurtful Advertising Toward Disabled

April 6, 2012

-I am 13 years old. I have volunteered for the last 4 years helping kids with special needs. These kids are awesome and others should not make fun of them. I think that many people agree with me.   -Thousands … Continue reading →


Report Finds Government Dollars Used to Segregate and Exploit Workers with Disabilities

April 3, 2012

In a report released today, the National Disability Rights Network (NDRN) outlined how federal funding is being used to shuttle people with disab ilities into sheltered workshops and deprive them of meaningful employment opportunities.   “There is a total disconnect … Continue reading →