The caregiver simulation is an interactive experience that simulates the many challenges and rewards of being an informal caregiver. The simulation will last three hours and is a role play event where participants will act out the role of either a caregiver or care receiver in one of six different scenarios. Role playing scenarios may involve using mobility equipment or wearing items that simulate difficulties associated with specific diagnoses. Throughout the event, participants will complete tasks based on their caregiving situation. Participants will leave with a better understanding of caregivers' roles and responsibilities and a new or renewed sense of empathy for caregiving. Hosted by the Utah Caregiving Roundtable.
Tuesday May 12, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm MDT Lonestar
Welcome to "HIVE!" In this session, we'll give you a sneak peek into what you can expect at the conference and the goals we hope to achieve. Get ready for an exciting and informative experience!
Executive Director, Utah Developmental Disabilities Council
Libby has served the public for over twenty years working in adaptive recreation, employment supports, and many years of advocacy programming, policy work and active engagement in improving publicly-funded services and supports. She received a Bachelor of Science, Recreation at the... Read More →
Tuesday May 12, 2026 1:00pm - 1:15pm MDT All Hands7860 Bingham Junction Boulevard Midvale, UT 84047
Rickie is a Program Support Specialist at the UDDC with a background in Human Resource Management and 20 years of experience in the disabilities field. Since 2018, she has dedicated herself to her greatest passion: empowering and loving people. A traveler and cook at heart, Rickie... Read More →
Hi, my name is Kelly Holt, in 2001 I moved from Indio, Ca to Price, Utah. I have been very involved in self-advocacy since then. It is really important to me that people with disabilities have a voice and feel heard. Through my experiences, I’ve had the opportunity to meet so... Read More →
Let's focus on how healthy relationships look and feel. When you know what the green flags are in a relationship, you can make healthy choices for positive outcomes!
This game show-style team activity encourages communication, collaboration, and teambuilding as participants compete to identify the most popular answers across various categories, such as first date activities, movies, and hobbies.
Tuesday May 12, 2026 2:10pm - 3:15pm MDT All Hands7860 Bingham Junction Boulevard Midvale, UT 84047
Tori Simpson graduated from the Advocacy, Leadership and Policy Success (ALPS) program in 2025. In her spare time, she loves reading, writing poetry, painting with watercolors, and making beaded bracelets. Tori lives in Provo with her cat, Lucy.
Alyssa is a macro practice social worker and Mobility Manager for the Bear River Region, leveraging her background to advocate for and implement transportation solutions that expand access and opportunity for underserved populations throughout Utah, with a focus on seniors and people... Read More →
I'm Robert. I am a Information Technology Specialist. I am a photographer, writer, singer and I am a past participant in the ALPS Program. I'm a great many things that some would refer to as a jack of all trades (perhaps I should change my name to Jack - ha. ha. Ha.) because I have... Read More →
This session will help self-advocates learn how to be in a safe and healthy relationship and how to manage their mental health when relationships involve difficult or scary situations. We will also help people determine what kind of relationship they want to be a part of. We will end with a fun and engaging activity.
Information Specialist, Utah Developmental Disabilities Council
Eric Stoker lives with his family in West Jordan, Utah and is employed by the Utah Developmental Disabilities Council as the Information Specialist. He serves on the Utah Parent Center Board of Directors, the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities Board of... Read More →
This teambuilding workshop, "The S.L.I.M.E. Challenge," is designed to demonstrate that a team’s success depends on how well individual roles bond together. Much like the chemical reaction that turns liquid glue into a solid polymer, a team only "activates" when every role is present and engaged.
Tuesday May 12, 2026 3:30pm - 4:35pm MDT All Hands7860 Bingham Junction Boulevard Midvale, UT 84047
