Utah Parents of Blind and Visually Impaired Children: Utah Parents of Blind Children Vice President

What is the UPBC?

The purpose of the organization is to create a climate of opportunity for blind children in home, school and society; to provide information and support to parents of blind children; to facilitate the sharing of experiences and concerns among parents of blind children; to develop and expand resources available to parents and their blind children; to help parents of blind children gain understanding and perspective through partnership and contact with blind adults; and to function as an integral part of the National Federation of the Blind and the National Organization of Parents of Blind Children in their ongoing efforts to eliminate discrimination and prejudice against the blind and to achieve for the blind security, equality and opportunity.

The membership is open to parents of blind children, educators of blind children and others interested in promoting the purposes of this organization.

We are a division of the National Federation of the Blind which is the largest organization of the blind in the country. Refer to: http://www.nfb.org/

Utah Parents of Blind Children is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization

Monday, February 2, 2009

Utah Parents of Blind Children Vice President

Dr. Denise Colton, is currently the Vice President of the Utah Parents of Blind Children and board member of the National Organization of Parents of Blind Children.

Dr. Colto

n is a licensed psychologist who specializes in the psycho educational evaluation and treatment of children and adolescents. She currently maintains a private practice with the Park City Learning and Behavior Clinic. Word is quickly spreading that Denise is a huge asset for blind and visually impaired children throughout Utah. She has given countless hours partnering with parents and teachers to support success in the school setting. Dr. Colton is a former elementary teacher, educational researcher, school psychologist and student service school administrator and has more than 25 years of work experience in public and private schools.