Institute for Disability Research, Policy & Practice

09/21/2026

Our home visiting program changed their name! Formely the Cache County Maternal Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting, they are are now Northern Utah Home Visiting!

They have new social media accounts as well! Be sure to follow Northern Utah Home Visiting USU on Facebook and .usu on Instagram!

From their website:
The Northern Utah Home Visiting Program, formerly the Cache County Maternal Infant and Eartly Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV), includes friendly home visits, family connection groups, and access to helpful resources throughout the community. Together, these elements create a supportive framework that promotes family resilience and child development. Families may enroll or register for the waitlist beginning with pregnancy and remain in the program until the child enters kindergarten.

09/18/2026

We want to hear from you!

In partnership with UTA and the Utah Rural Specialized Transit Association, we are working together on Utah’s first Statewide Transit and Human Services Transportation Study, and we want to know about your perspective.

Take our short survey and tell us what’s working, what could be better and what transportation needs you see in your community.

Your feedback will help guide future transportation planning and investments across Utah.

👉Share your thoughts here: bit.ly/utahtransit

09/18/2026

It's a tradition at Top Sports T Ball for everyone to do one final run around the bases. This week was no exception!

We hope to see you next Thursday at 6 PM. At Forrestor Acres Park in Smithfield, Utah

09/17/2026

Tim Riesen talks about the difference between customized employment and supported employment. "All people are employable."

The Center for Employment and Inclusion offers trainings and supports related to employment for people with disabilities: https://idrpp.usu.edu/cei/

Customized Employment (CE) is a flexible, individualized approach that connects to the unique strengths, interests, and support needs of job seekers, especially those with significant disabilities, with the specific unmet needs of employers. Rather than relying on traditional job postings, CE focuses on creating meaningful, competitive, integrated employment opportunities through a personalized process and direct collaboration with businesses.

Supported Employment (SE)
This program is designed for individuals with disabilities who need ongoing, individualized support to obtain and maintain a stable job.

09/14/2026

Another year, another Disability Advocacy Day! It's going to be great!

SAVE THE DATE 💙✊️ Join us for Disability Advocacy Day on January 25th, 2027. This event is for EVERYONE, but especially for people with disabilities, family members, allies, and disability professionals!

If you attended last year, what was your biggest takeaway?
We're so excited to see you there!

09/14/2026

Join us in welcoming Olivia Colton to the IDRPP team! Liv is joining us as the Accessibility Coordinator. Liv was hired through the Public & School Partnership - Northern Utah AmeriCorps VISTA program.

Get to know Liv with the Q&A below!

09/11/2026

In honor of 9/11 some of the IDRPP staff participated in the Day of Service. Today's project was cleaning up the Logan Graveyard that sits right on the USU campus!

Thanks to the Center for Community Engaement at USU, Center for Community Engagement at USU, for posting the event on the Aggie Pulse page and organizing a group to come and help!

09/08/2026

Michael is another intern that worked at Aggie Ice Cream over the summer. Michael had the opportunity to do this internship through the IDRPP's EmployAbility Clinic program.

The EmployAbility Clinic is a function of the Institute for Disability Research, Policy & Practice that focuses on assisting individuals in preparation for and obtaining of meaningful employment.

Learn about the EmployAbility Clinic on the IDRPP on our website: https://idrpp.usu.edu/services/employability-clinic

09/04/2026

During the summer semester, Anya interned at Aggie Ice Cream through the internship program at the EmployAbility Clinic. Thank you Aggie Ice Cream for giving Anya the opportunity to work with you!

The EmployAbility Clinic is a function of the Institute for Disability Research, Policy & Practice that focuses on assisting individuals in preparation for and obtaining of meaningful employment.

Read more about internship opportunities on the EmployAbility Clinic website: https://idrpp.usu.edu/services/employability-clinic