Discrimination toward children with disabilities
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Discrimination against children with disabilities may lead to substandard medical treatment, which could contribute to poor health outcomes.
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Humans of the U: Jenisy Nelson
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“I’ve always been interested in how people work and why people are the way that they are.”
Read MoreWords matter
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The U’s new Inclusive Style Guide aims to provide communicators with a deeper understanding of diverse communities.
Read MoreHumans of the U: Sammie Serrano
“I didn’t want students who are neurodivergent at the U to be subject to the same struggle that I had.”
Read MoreFirst cohort to complete unique interdisciplinary special education program
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The program prepares teachers of students with visual impairments alongside school psychologists.
Read MoreU to train adapted physical education and speech-language pathology professionals with $1M grant
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U.S. Department of Education grant funds interdisciplinary training for professionals who support children experiencing disability.
Read MoreNothing about us without us
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The U creates a research team for students who identify as having a disability.
Read MoreBionic breakthrough
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U mechanical engineering assistant professor Tommaso Lenzi received two grants to further advance the “Utah Bionic Leg” technology, a self-powered prosthetic limb with a computer processor and motorized joints in the ankle and knee that enable an amputee to walk with more power and vigor, as well as better balance.
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REDUCTION IN DISABILITY INSURANCE RATES EFFECTIVE JAN. 1, 2015 The university’s Long Term and Short Term Disability Insurance is provided through The Standard. Based on the university’s utilization of the insurance, The Standard has announced reduced premium rates effective Jan. 1, 2015. Employees enrolled in disability coverage will receive a separate notice about the rates […]
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