Legislation
Requires that hospitals screen every newborn for a hearing loss using appropriate technology and report the results to the Department of Health. Creates the Newborn Hearing Screening Committee to advise the Department of Health on program administration. Requires the Department of Health to coordinate the establishment of a central data management system.
Citation: Utah Code Ann. 26-10-6
Web Resources
Center for Persons with Disabilities
From the University Affiliated Program at Utah State University: The Center for Persons with Disabilities is one of the 64 University-Affiliated Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities, Education, Research, and Services located at major universities throughout the United States, its trusts and territories. These programs are dedicated to supporting people with developmental disabilities through interdisciplinary preservice preparation and continuing education, provision of community services, research, and dissemination.
http://www.cpd.usu.edu/
Utah Association of the Deaf, Inc.
A Non-Profit Organization Dedicated to the Educational, Social and Economic Welfare of the Deaf in the State of Utah.
http://www.uad.org/
Utah Department of Health
The Utah Department of Health is the central state point of contact for all Public Health issues in the state. Public Health relates to the matters of health of individuals and communities. Public Health is a matter for each of us and all of us - as it impacts our lives and the lives of our communities.
http://hlunix.hl.state.ut.us
Maternal, Infant & Child Health
Pregnant women, care takers, and moms can find helpful information on public health programs and issues from this page.
http://health.utah.gov/
Universal Hearing Screening
In March of 1993, a Consensus Development Panel convened by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), recommended that all newborns be screened for hearing loss before three months of age.
http://health.utah.gov/cshcn
Utah Parent Center
The mission of the Utah Parent Center (UPC) is to help parents help their children with disabilities to live included, productive lives as members of the community.
http://www.utahparentcenter.org/splash.html
Utah State Office of Education
Utah State Office of Education.
http://www.usoe.k12.ut.us/
Services for At-Risk Students
Welcome to the Students At-Risk Section.
http://www.usoe.k12.ut.us/sars/
Utah NICHCY
Resources From the National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY).
http://www.nichcy.org/stateshe/ut.htm
