Beautiful Ability

10/02/2026

10/02/2026

October marks National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)! Originally started as just a week back in 1945, NDEAM officially became a month in 1988. Since the beginning, NDEAM has been used to raise awareness of the importance of including people with disabilities in the workplace. AAPD recognizes the amazing talent disabled people bring to work every single day, but we love a reason to talk about it!

As of August 2026, according to the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP), only 39.8% of working-aged people with disabilities were employed. Compare that to 74.6% of non-disabled people. Disabled people deserve access to well paying, meaningful employment just like everybody else. NDEAM might be the time to formally recognize it, but advancing the economic power of people with disabilities is a cornerstone of our work. Happy NDEAM!

ID: Blue and purple text on a navy background with a blue megaphone in the corner and purple accents: "It's National Disability Employment Awareness Month"

09/02/2026

Free Health Screening in Ogden on September 19th. 🩺🏥

08/20/2026

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

08/19/2026

08/15/2026

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Your health, our priority - Come and join us for free health screenings, community resources, and food!!

📆 Saturday, September 19th

📍Ogden-Weber Technical College

⏰️9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

We hope to see you there!

08/15/2026

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Zion National Park has announced the launch of a new all-terrain wheelchair that is available to rent in the park. According to Zion, the "Extreme Motus" wheelchair is designed to expand trail access for visitors with disabilities, mobility challenges, or injuries.

Read: https://www.abc4.com/news/southern-utah/extreme-motus-wheelchair-zion-national-park/

04/30/2026

🚨 NEW UTAH E-BIKE LAW
📅 TAKES EFFECT MAY 6, 2026

⚠️ WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

🔴 Helmet Requirements

All e-bike & e-scooter riders under 21 must wear CPSC-approved helmets
All e-motorcycle riders under 21 must wear DOT-approved helmets

🔴 Speed & Classification

Devices over 20 MPH without pedaling are considered E-MOTORCYCLES
May require:
Driver’s License
Motorcycle Endorsement
Insurance

🔴 Age Restrictions

❌ Under 8 years old – cannot ride on public roads
❌ Under 16 years old – cannot operate e-motorcycles or high-powered devices on public roads

🔴 Impairment Law

🚫 It is illegal to operate ANY e-device while impaired

⚡ KNOW THE DIFFERENCE

🏍️ ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLE
Motor over 750 watts
Can exceed 20 MPH without pedaling

🚲 ELECTRIC BIKE
Motor 750 watts or less
Must have fully operable pedals
Factory-installed crank system

👮‍♂️ SAFETY IS EVERYONE’S RESPONSIBILITY

Ride smart. Ride legal. Protect yourself and others.