Private, nonprofit, non-residential facility that teaches independent living skills to people with disabilities. Provides advocacy, assistive technology equipment loan, medical equipment and supplies, developmental disabilities social and recreational programs, youth job development, nursing home transition financing programs, specialized information and referral, and public awareness education. Serving Salt Lake, Summit, and Tooele Counties.COVID-19 UPDATE: Fully open to the public for individual appointments only; please call to make an appointment. Masks must be worn in the building unless fully vaccinated. Classes are being held in-person while some may also be held virtually via Zoom. Transportation for all classes is very limited.

• Advocacy
• Youth Job Development
• Assistive Technology Equipment Loan
• Medical Equipment/Supplies
• Centers for Independent Living
• Independent Living Skills Instruction
• Nursing Home Transition Financing Programs
• Specialized Information and Referral
• Public Awareness/Education
• Event Coordination Volunteer Opportunities
• Developmental Disabilities Social/Recreational Programs
• Rent Payment Assistance
• Utility Service Payment Assistance

Private, nonprofit, non-residential facility that teaches independent living skills to people with disabilities. Services are public awareness/ education, supplies, assistance with technology equipment loans, advocacy, specialized information/ referral, utility service payment assistance, and volunteer opportunities.COVID-19 UPDATE: Call and make an appointment before coming into the office. Masks are requested unless individuals are completely vaccinated and can provide verification.

• Rent Payment Assistance
• Disability Rights Groups
• Medical Equipment/Supplies
• Assistive Technology Equipment Loan
• Centers for Independent Living
• Public Awareness/Education
• Advocacy
• Independent Living Skills Instruction
• Specialized Information and Referral
• Utility Service Payment Assistance
• Event Coordination Volunteer Opportunities

Serves all people with disabilities regardless of age, gender, race, disability and religion.

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