Their Voice: Did you know there’s another Independence Day in the U.S.?
July is a month to honor and recollect all of the sacrifices that have led to our nation’s independence. As a community we celebrate the…
Their Voice: Celebrating World Down Syndrome Awareness Day
I was referred recently to an essay, “Welcome to Holland,” written in 1987 by Emily Perl Kingsley. Kingsley, a mother of a child born with…
Value the Work: Raise the Wage
We need local and national legislature to recognize and reward the specialized work of these dedicated professionals. It’s an essential service and a big problem…
Their Voice: The often thankless job – Utah’s caregivers are lifting others
The calendar that alerts me of monthly observances informed me that Friday is National Caregivers Day. Observed annually on the third Friday in February, this…
Their Voice: Participants in early intervention programs increasing, funds are not
Tel Morris began walking at the age of 14 months, just two months after his twin brother Renn. What makes this story worth telling is…
Their Voice: The playground problem: How Orem and its community are becoming more inclusive
I frequently hear people in my generation remark about the differences with children now and the variety of ways that they entertain themselves. They refer…
Their Voice: Early intervention makes all the difference
August 31 was a beautiful day for a picnic, specifically the picnic at the Salem Pond Park organized by the staff of Kids Who Count….
Their Voice: Undetectable disabilities exist in our county
My friend has a disability. Often we think disabilities are only those that we can see such as a person in a wheelchair or someone…
Their Voice: Tutoring program helps students become ‘Best Buddies’
It’s the middle of August, which means the school year is about to begin. Many children are anxious to take the next step in their…