Jared Stewart, M.Ed.

01/10/2026

We need to shore up the Olmstead decision! Make your voices heard and help ensure that no one is ever institutionalized unnecessarily. This is critical.

Disabled people belong in our communities, not in institutions.

The Defend Community Integration Coalition supports H.Res. 1586, a new bipartisan House resolution introduced by Representatives Debbie Dingell and Brian Fitzpatrick.

This resolution reminds lawmakers that under federal law and the Supreme Court's Olmstead decision, people with disabilities have the civil right to live and receive services in their own homes and local communities.

Because these rights face new threats, Congress must protect community living. Real progress also requires funding home care services and paying direct care workers fairly.

How you can take action:

1. Contact your U.S. Representative: Bring to their attention the importance of H.Res. 1586 and reaffirm Congress's commitment to community integration and civil rights.

2. Contact your U.S. Senators: Educate them about H.Res. 1586 and ask them to support introducing a similar bipartisan resolution in the Senate.

Use our Quorum letter form to easily contact your Representative and Senators: https://nacdd.quorum.us/campaign/vefk1a75/

Read the full DCIC statement on our website here: https://nacdd.org/dcic-applauds-bipartisan-house-resolution-reaffirming-the-right-of-disabled-people-to-live-in-their-communities/

30/09/2026

BYU is doing a cool research study with dance and one week from this Saturday, and they're looking for people to watch the performance and complete a survey. Those who do will help advance autism and empathy science, and will be entered in a drawing for several $25 gift cards.

26/09/2026

We know you've been counting down the days to FanX Salt Lake Comic Convention. We also know that the con can be a LOT for those of us who get overwhelmed by loud noises, bright lights, crowds, and other things. That's why we host a every year in **room 253B**. It's a quiet space where you can take a break and reset. Stop by any time for as long as you'd like. All ages welcome.

21/09/2026

Brought to you by our friends at Autism Council of Utah

21/09/2026

Just passing this along.

08/09/2026

As a parent of children, I understand the instinct to protect them from some of the risks that may come along their unique path. However, as an I also know that removing all danger to keep a person safe can strip away their , , and self-esteem. All humans deserve the . Learn more in this presentation I gave recently at the Utah State Developmental Center.

25/08/2026

If anyone's planning to be at YATA this October in San Diego-- I'd love to see some friendly faces in the crowd. It looks like it's really going to be a great conference! 🙂👍

18/08/2026

On Saturday August 22nd The Utah Developmental Disabilities Council and the Utah Parent Center's Tetons program will be doing a free community craft day for self-advocates and their family and friends of all ages. The community craft day will run from 11am-1pm and will be held at the Utah Parent Center offices. Space is limited so be sure to reserve your spot. To register for the community craft day you can scan the QR code or you can visit https://bit.ly/8TETONScraft

17/08/2026

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17/08/2026

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