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…
Their Voice: The Americans With Disabilities Act has brought progress in its 25 years
UTAH COUNTY – Things have changed in the last quarter century — throughout the United States and in Utah County — as the Americans With…
Their Voice: Run to Walk 5K helps people with disabilities
I have a group of friends who try to get in at least one 5K a month between March and November. Through this group I…
Reed’s story: What’s the potential of the developmentally disabled?
Karen Hahne will probably never forget the advice she was given by a caseworker when she adopted her son Reed more 30 years ago. “Love…
Their Voice: Walking into adulthood
With spring break behind us, the next milestone for most high school seniors is graduation. Many upcoming graduates throughout the valley have probably secured the…
Their Voice: Help from Capitol Hill
The 2015 Utah Legislative session is barely behind us. As usual, our local news reporters were there daily to update us on many of the…
Providing New Opportunities for People in Logan
RISE Services, Inc., a Utah non-profit provider of services for individuals with developmental disabilities, announces the opening of a new Opportunity Center in Logan. This…
Direct Support Professionals Week
This week is a special week for all of us here at RISE. It is national Direct Support Professionals week. This is the week that…