Section 26B-7-115 - Utah Registry of Autism and Developmental Disabilities(1) As used in this section, "URADD" means the Utah Registry of Autism and Developmental Disabilities.(2) The department may enter into an agreement with:(a) the University of Utah or another person for the operation of URADD; and(b) a person to conduct a public education campaign to:(i) improve public awareness of the early warning signs of autism spectrum disorders and developmental disabilities; and(ii) promote the early identification of autism spectrum disorders and developmental disabilities.(3) URADD shall consist of a database that collects information on people in the state who have an autism spectrum disorder or a developmental disability.(4) The purpose of URADD is to assist health care providers to:(a) determine the risk factors and causes of autism spectrum disorders and developmental disabilities;(b) plan for and develop resources, therapies, methods of diagnoses, and other services for people with an autism spectrum disorder or a developmental disability;(c) facilitate measuring and tracking of treatment outcomes;(d) gather statistics relating to autism spectrum disorders and developmental disabilities; and(e) improve coordination and cooperation between agencies and other programs that provide services to people with an autism spectrum disorder or a developmental disability.Renumbered from § 26-7-4 and amended by Chapter 308, 2023 General Session ,§ 238, eff. 5/3/2023.Enacted by Chapter 72, 2008 General Session.