February 2, 2024 Nate Crippes / Public Affairs Supervising Attorney ncrippes@disabilitylawcenter.org Andrew Riggle / Public Policy Advocate ariggle@disabilitylawcenter.org (801) 363-1347 / (800) 662-9080 disabilitylawcenter.org We appreciate Rep. Abbott’s efforts to […]
February 5, 2024 Nate Crippes / Public Affairs Supervising Attorney ncrippes@disabilitylawcenter.org Andrew Riggle / Public Policy Advocate ariggle@disabilitylawcenter.org (801) 363-1347 / (800) 662-9080 disabilitylawcenter.org Good afternoon committee members. My name’s […]
February 1, 2024 Nate Crippes / Public Affairs Supervising Attorney ncrippes@disabilitylawcenter.org Andrew Riggle / Public Policy Advocate ariggle@disabilitylawcenter.org (801) 363-1347 / (800) 662-9080 disabilitylawcenter.org Good afternoon committee members. My name’s […]
January 25, 2024 Nate Crippes / Public Affairs Supervising Attorney ncrippes@disabilitylawcenter.org Andrew Riggle / Public Policy Advocate ariggle@disabilitylawcenter.org (801) 363-1347 / (800) 662-9080 disabilitylawcenter.org Good afternoon committee members. Nate Crippes […]
January 23, 2024 Nate Crippes / Public Affairs Supervising Attorney ncrippes@disabilitylawcenter.org Andrew Riggle / Public Policy Advocate ariggle@disabilitylawcenter.org (801) 363-1347 / (800) 662-9080 disabilitylawcenter.org Subminimum wage is used by certain […]
January 19, 2024 Nate Crippes / Public Affairs Supervising Attorney ncrippes@disabilitylawcenter.org Andrew Riggle / Public Policy Advocate ariggle@disabilitylawcenter.org (801) 363-1347 / (800) 662-9080 disabilitylawcenter.org Good afternoon, Committee Members. I’m Nate […]
The Utah State Legislature began the 2024 General Session today. The DLC’s Public Policy team will be tracking all the bills that impact Utahns with Disabilities, as well as any […]
This table helps explain the differences between supported decision-making and guardianship. Supported Decision-Making Guardianship Lets an adult make their own decisions. Supporters help the individual gather and evaluate information needed […]
What is Supported Decision-making? Supported decision-making (SDM) lets adults with disabilities make their own decisions with the help of people they trust. We all use SDM, whether it’s asking a […]
What is advocacy and why is it important? According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, advocacy is “The act or process of supporting a cause.” The Utah State Legislature depends on YOUR […]