Services for People with Disabilities

An organization consisting of over forty private provider agencies that serve over 5,000 people with developmental and other types of disabilities in over 400 different locations throughout Utah. Association members are licensed and qualified provider/agencies that contract with the Department of Human Services, primarily the Utah Division of Services for People with Disabilities, the Utah State Office of Rehabilitation, Workforce Services, care centers, families and private entities.
Member agencies assist individuals living in their homes and communities by providing quality services including residential, day services and training, supported employment, family support, and respite care.

Provides materials found in public libraries in formats accessible to the blind and disabled. Books and magazines are available in braille, in large print, on audio cassettes, and on audio digital books.

COVID-19 UPDATE: Fully functioning as usual, however no walk-ins at this time. Following all CDC and State guidelines.

• Public Libraries
• Audio Description Services
• Disability Related Libraries
• Reading Services for People With Disabilities

Promotes opportunities and provides support for people with disabilities to lead self-determined lives. Support includes community living, day services, respite assistance, parental support, chore assistance, and support coordination.

• State Government Agencies/Departments

Disability Determination Services (DDS) is the state agency that makes the disability decisions for social security according to federal guidelines. Social Security pays the state to run the office and be responsible only for the medical eligibility portion of the disability claim. The program then develops, adjudicates, and processes disability claims for Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income benefits.

COVID-19 UPDATE: Services are status quo; no walk-ins in general. Please call with questions.

• Social Security Disability Insurance

Promotes opportunities and provides support for people with disabilities to lead self-determined lives. Support includes community living, day services, respite assistance, parental support, chore assistance, and support coordination.

• Supported Living Services for Adults With Disabilities
• Assistive Technology Expense Assistance
• Caregiver Training
• Home Barrier Evaluation/Removal Services
• Case/Care Management
• Supported Employment
• Independent Living Skills Instruction
• Semi-Independent Living Residences for Adults With Disabilities
• Adult In Home Respite Care

There is a waiting list dependent on funding by the State Legislature.

Individual legal representation to help with specific problems. Information about services to and rights of persons with disabilities. Legal representation and system advocacy to expand or improve available services/legal rights and protection. Monitoring services to empower Native Americans with disabilities so that they are able to gain or maintain control over their lives and independently exercise their rights. Training to businesses on how to best accommodate employees with disabilities. Training to empower individuals with disabilities and their families to advocate for themselves.

This service is free and loans Braille books and magazines, recorded books and magazines, music in large print and Braille, and playback equipment designed for the visually impaired. Available to US residents with physical or visual impairment.

Administered nationally through cooperating regional and local libraries.

ADvancing States represents the nation’s 56 state and territorial agencies on aging and disabilities and long-term services and supports directors. The mission of ADvancing States is to design, improve, and sustain state systems delivering long-term services and supports for older adults, people with disabilities, and their caregivers.

Formerly: National Association of States United for Aging and Disabilities

Provides medical IDs with a 24-hour emergency response and medical information service. 

Services Include:

• Internationally recognized Medical IDs
• An online Emergency Health Record that members can maintain and
  access from anywhere, at any time
• 24/7 Emergency Response Team with access to members' health
  records and trained to provide critical information to first responders

Provides financial services solutions to people with disabilities and people in recovery.

Services Include:

• Guardianship Assistance
• Personal Finances Administration
• Representative Payee Services

Study.com is an online platform that uses short, entertaining video lectures developed by licensed teachers to make education more inexpensive, effective, and engaging. Provides comprehensive education and resources with individuals with disabilities.