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.

Club Vision, AKA The Andrew S. Rowan Reading Room for the Blind is open to anyone who is legally blind. Club members, mostly seniors, meet three times a week at Cottonwood-Murray Elks Lodge for a free luncheon, where volunteers sing and read to them. Also transportation to and from Reading Room if needed (within range). Wheelchair accessible.

Funded by foundation grants. Formerly at the Elks Lodge, Murray.

Contact Susan Woolstenhulme

Reading services available for people with disabilities through 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.

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

• State Government Agencies/Departments

• Social Security Disability Insurance

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

Administers the Community Supports, Acquired Brain Injury, and Physical Disabilities   and Community Transitions waiver programs. There is a waiting list dependent on funding by the State Legislature.

The purpose of the Utah Statewide Independent Living Council (USILC) is to:

• Develop and expand independent living programs and philosophy on a statewide basis. 
• Develop and submit the State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL) in conjunction with the Directors of the state Independent Living Centers and the Designated State Entity (DSE). 
• Hold hearings, forums, and conduct surveys to determine statewide independent living needs.
• Monitor, review, and evaluate implementation of the SPIL
• Coordinate activities with the State Rehabilitation Council (SRC) and other councils, agencies, and organizations that address the needs and issues of the disability population.
• Act as a resource to public and private entities regarding issues relating to people with disabilities.
• Advocate for independent living.

Independent Living Centers in Utah include:

• Ability 1st
• Active Re-Entry
• Options for Independence
• Red Rock Center for Independence
• Roads to Independence
• Utah Independent Living Center

Support Services are temporary services to individuals and families in unemployed, underemployed or special needs circumstances. Support services include food, financial, medical and child care assistance.
Food Stamps
Financial
Medical
Child Care
Unemployment Insurance
Penalties for Fraud
Lifeline - Utah Telephone Assistance
Utilities
ABLE Program
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Applications online on website

CDRS® (Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialists) work with people of all ages and abilities, exploring alternative transportation solutions for drivers with special needs.

Services include residential, day services, host home/professional parent, supported living, behavior consultation, vocational rehabilitation.

Residential programs in Orem, West Valley City

Locations in Layton, Lehi, Logan, Ogden, Orem, Price, Roosevelt, Salt Lake City, Sandy, Spanish Fork, St. George, Vernal.

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.