Assistive Technology Information & Training

A community for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Deaf-Blind and their families: Promoting connections, awareness and equity, while inspiring greatness. Services include special education, American sign language instruction and interpretation, support clubs and groups, assistive technology training, hearing aids, referrals, and related volunteer opportunities.

COVID-19 UPDATE: Following all CDC and state guidelines.

• Assistive Technology Training
• American Sign Language Instruction
• Vocational Rehabilitation
• Health/Disability Related Social Clubs
• Specialized Information and Referral
• Special Education
• Sign Language Interpretation
• Health/Disabilities Related Volunteer Opportunities
• Hearing Aids
• Health/Disability Related Support Groups
• Telecommunication Relay Services

Volunteers and staff assist people with blindness and visual impairment to be more independent and active in their communities through transportation services, socialization and support, education, information, advocacy, and referral services.

COVID-19 UPDATE: Following all CDC and State guidelines.

• Arts and Crafts Instruction
• Tuition Assistance
• Health/Disability Related Social Clubs
• Automobile Donation Programs
• Advocacy
• Disability Rights Groups
• Blind Mobility Aids
• Braille Transcription
• Disability Related Parenting Programs
• Assistive Technology Training
• Health/Disability Related Support Groups
• Health/Disabilities Related Volunteer Opportunities
• Public Awareness/Education
• Disability Related Transportation
• Specialized Information and Referral

Statewide resource offering information, technical assistance, adaptive services and a Computer Center to help people with disabilities acquire and use assistive technology devices.

COVID-19 UPDATE: All services are still being offered during the pandemic but starting to offer virtual evaluations as needed.

• Assistive Technology Information
• Automobile/Van Adaptations
• Assistive Technology Equipment Loan
• Assistive Technology Equipment Custom Design/Fabrication

For children ages 1-5 Go Baby Go Program adapts kids' electric cars for children with disabilities, at minimal to no cost. Other equipment includes a bath chair, a pediatric walker, and a scoot and floor sitter.

For a free consultation with UCAT, please fill out the form on the website and email it to ucat@utah.gov.

Provides assistive technology training, services, and research for and with individuals in the community, students, and professionals throughout the state of Utah.

• Assistive Technology Information
• Assistive Technology Equipment Listing Services

Supports school LEAs and IEP teams to evaluate, acquire, and manage assistive technology for students with disabilities. Trains students, caregivers, educators, and service providers in the use of assistive technology in education and in the major life functions of students with disabilities.

Services Include:

• Free consultations
• Workshops
• Information
• Augmentative communication devices for loan for assessments

Services are by appointment only.

Kent Remund: 801-887-9533
Austin Oseguera: 801-887-9534

• Assistive Technology Information
• Assistive Technology Equipment Listing Services

Vital-Link Medical Alert Systems provides peace of mind and independence through emergency response products and services to get help quickly to clients when they are unable to reach the phone.

Evaluation for Assistive Technology
Specialized Telecommunications Equipment
Voice/Audio Output Aids

Provides information on assistive technology and computer hardware and/or software for persons with disabilities. Publishes a bi-monthly magazine on assistive technology. Holds an annual conference on assistive technology in special education and rehabilitation.

Provides those with vision impairment equal access and greater independence through technology. Provides accessible prescription labels through a product called ScriptAbility.