| Advocacy |
Constituent Services
120 North 200 West, Room #331
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
1-800-662-3722
1-800-868-6413
http://www.dhs.utah.gov
*Provides objective review and support for resolution of problems with the Utah State Department of Human Services. |
Family Voices in Utah
(801) 584-8236
801-808-4220
http://www.familyvoices.org/states.php?state=UT
E-mail: utahfamilyvoices@juno.com
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Louisiana Citizens for Action Now
http://www.lacanadvocates.org
Provides a wealth of self advocacy information. Linda recommends individuals check out the "Legislative Activities" section for an outline of a sample letter to Legislators and a "How-To" testify before a legislative body. |
Lutheran Social Service of Utah
1800 South West Temple Suite 305
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
1-877-388-5778
(801) 588-0139
http://www.lssu.org/
E-mail:lssutah@yahoo.com |
Native American Protection and Advocacy Project
P.O. Box 3539
Tuba City, AZ 86045
(928) 283-3208
Toll Free: (877) 283-3208
http://www.dnalegalservices.org
Intake at the Shiprock New Mexico office |
Native American Protection and Advocacy Project
P.O. Box 392
Shiprock, NM 87420
(800) 862-7271
(505) 368-3216
http://www.dnalegalservices.org
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Voices For Utah Children
747 East South Temple Suite 100
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
877-445-2447
801-364-1182
801-364-1186 (Fax)
http://www.utahchildren.org
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| Agencies/Assistance Programs - Government |
Access Utah Network
155 South 300 West Suite 100
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
1-800-333-8824
801-533-4636
801-533-3968 (Fax)
http://accessut.org
A state network providing basic infomration and resources to state programs. |
Department of Services for People with Disabilities (DSPD) for State of Utah
120 N 200 W. #411
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
(801)538.4200
(801) 538-4192
(801) 538-4279 (Fax)
http://www.hsdspd.state.ut.us
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Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS)
195 North 1950 West
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
(801) 538-4100
(801) 538-3993 (Fax)
http://www.hsdcfs.utah.gov/index.htm
Child Abuse/Neglect Hotline at (800)678-9399 |
Division of Community and Family Health Services
288 North 1460 West
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
(801) 538-6901
http://health.utah.gov/cfhs/
*Oversees the Bureau of Children & Special Health Care needs, Baby Watch, Early Intervention Services, Maternal & Child Health (including WIC) |
Division of Disability Determination Services
555 East 300 South, Suite 201
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
1-800-221-3493
(801) 321-6500
(801) 321-6599 (Fax)
http://www.usor.utah.gov/socsec.htm
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Division of Juvenile Justice
145 North Monroe Blvd.
Ogden, UT 84404
(801) 538-4373
http://www.jjs.utah.gov/index.htm
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Division of Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired
250 North 1950 West, #B
Salt Lake City, UT 84116-7902
(801) 323-4343
(801) 323-4396 (Fax)
http://www.usor.utah.gov/division-of-services-f...
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Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
195 North 1950 West, 2nd Floor
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
(801) 538-4410
http://www.dsamh.utah.gov
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GovBenefits.Gov
http://www.govbenefits.gov
Provides information regarding government assistance programs nationwide. Includes a state-by-state program search. |
Home and Community Based Waiver for People with Developmental Disabilities and Mental Retardation (DD/MR Waiver)
120 N. 200 W. Room 411
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
http://www.dspd.utah.gov/waivers.htm
Written requests for information may be sent to DSPD Attn: DD/MR Waiver at the address above.
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Utah Birth Defect Network/Department of Health
44 N. Medical Drive
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-4695
1-866-818-7096
(801) 257-0566
http://hlunix.hl.state.ut.us/birthdefect/
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Utah Cares
https://utahcares.utah.gov
* A free tool provided by the state to help individuals find state and local services. Applications for financial assistance, food stamps,child care or emergency assistance is available here. |
Utah Children with Special Health Care Needs
44 N Mario Capecchi Dr
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-4610
(801) 584-8284
(800) 829-8200
http://www.health.utah.gov/cshcn
Clinic for children with severe disabilities and chronic health issues.
Child Development Clinic (0-5yrs) - (801)584-8510
Able Clinic (school age) - (801)584-8552
Speech, Hearing, & Vision Services - (801)584-8215
*Click on Clinics and Direct Care for Services and clinic locations statewide. |
Utah Clicks
https://utahclicks.org/uas/
*Utah Clicks is a state site designed to help individuals complete and submit applications for several state programs in one place and on-line. Programs available include HHS programs, Employment services, SSI, insurance programs and more. See site for more details. |
Utah Department of Health/MEDICAID
Customer Information Line:
1-800-662-9651
http://health.utah.gov/medicaid/provhtml/contac...
*Customer Information Line also serves Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona and Nevada.
**General Medicaid information. A listing of free health care clinics as well as programs to apply for in your area. You MUST contact them in person by phone. Under FAQ's click "Where can I find out about Medical Assistance Programs" for local information and additional web links.
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Utah Developmental Disabilities Council
155 S. 300 W., Suite 100
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
(800) 333-8824
(801) 533-3965
(801) 533-3968 (Fax)
http://www.utahddc.org
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Utah Division of Child and Family Services
120 North 200 West, #225
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
(801) 538-4100
(801) 538-3993 (Fax)
http://www.hsdcfs.utah.gov/index.htm
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Utah Medicaid Buyout Program
http://health.utah.gov/medicaid/provhtml/buyout...
E-mail to medicaidops@utah.gov.
The Buyout Program is a Utah Medicaid program that purchases established health insurance for Medicaid clients. Any Medicaid (Traditional and Non-Traditional) recipient who has a significant medical need and available insurance that would cover the cost of that need may be referred to the Buyout Program. Contact |
Utah Medicaid From A to Z
http://health.utah.gov/medicaid/
*Current links list of programs and information listed by program. |
Utah Services to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
5709 South 1500 West
Taylorsville, UT 84123
(800) 860-4860
(V/VP/TTY) (801) 263-4860
(801) 263-4865 (Fax)
http://www.deafservices.utah.gov
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Utah State Office of Rehabilitation - Northern Utah District
1150 South Depot Drive, Suite 275
Ogden, UT 84404-3952
1-800-560-4672
V/TTY: (801) 395-6310
(801) 625-0311 (Fax)
http://www.usor.utah.gov
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Utah State Office of Rehabilitation Services - Salt Lake District
5709 South 1500 West
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
(801) 263-4860
(800) 860-4860
http://www.usor.utah.gov/
They can refer you to your local office if it is not listed in your local phone directory. |
| Agencies/Assistance Programs - Private |
Carmen B. Pingree School for Children With Autism
780 South Guardsman Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 581-0194
http://www.carmenbpingree.com/
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Center for Persons with Disabilities
6800 Old Main Hill
Logan, UT 84322-6800
(435) 797-3886
(435) 797-2355 (Fax)
http://www.cpd.usu.edu/
*Services listed by county |
Cover the Uninsured ~ A Project of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
(202) 572-2928
http://covertheuninsured.org
E-mail: info@covertheuninsured.org
*State by state listings of various insurance programs for individuals and families who have difficulty obtaining medical insurance. |
CTA~Community Supports (Univ. of Utah)
4444 So. 700 E., Ste 203
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
801-268-4887
801-268-4880 (Fax)
http://careers.utah.edu/sejobs/CTA.htm
CTA is a not-for-profit company supporting people with autism and/or developmental disabilities. |
Habitat for Humanity Weber/Davis Counties
2261 Adams Ave. (YCC building room 208B)
Ogden, UT 84401
801-475-9821
http://www.weberdavishabitat.org
E-mail: info@weberdavishabitat.org |
RXConnect Utah
6975 Union Park Center, Suite 320
Midvale, UT 84047
1-866-221-0265
http://www.health.utah.gov/rxconnectutah/
*Links individuals with resources to get needed prescriptions.
Individuals must qualify for services. |
The ARC of Utah
155 South 300 West, suite 201
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
(801) 364-5060
(800) 371-5060
http://www.arcutah.org
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United Cerebral Palsy of Utah
P.O Box 65219
South Salt Lake, UT 84165
(801) 266-1805
http://www.ucputah.org
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Utah Association of Community Services
3495 South West Temple
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(801) 263-1246
http://www.uacs.org
*Association members provide services to people with developmental and other types of disabilities in over 400 sites throughout the state of Utah. |
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| Army |
Army OneSource
http://www.myarmyonesource.com/default.aspx
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| Assistive Technologies |
Inclusive TLC (Technology Learning Communication)
2206 Legacy Oak Drive
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 243-3622
1-800-462-0930
(704) 243-3623 (Fax)
http://www.inclusivetlc.com/
E-mail: info@inclusiveTLC.com |
Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic
20 Roszel Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
(866-732-3585)
http://www.rfbd.org/
* The nation's educational library for those with print disabilities.
* See home page for the library branch in your area. |
Relay Utah
(801) 530-6769 (V/TTY)
http://www.relayutah.gov/
*Relay Utah provides access to hearing assistive equipment and telephone relay services, through Hamilton Relay, to allow Utah citizens who are deaf, hard of hearing or speech disabled more efficient communication. See site for application. |
Utah Assistive Technology Foundation
6835 Old Main Hill
Logan, UT 84322-6835
800-524-5152
http://www.uatf.org
E-mail: uatf@cpd2.usu.edu
*Provides low-interest loans to purchase assistive technology and telework devices. Also offers small grants of $250.00 or less on a limited basis. Contact for more information |
Utah Assistive Technology Program Center for Persons with Disabilities
6855 Old Main Hill
Logan, UT 84322-6855
(435) 797-3824
http://www.uatpat.org
Utah State University Program. Provides tools and resources used by individuals with disabilities to help improve their quality of life and increase their independence.
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Utah Augmentative Alternative Assistive Communication and Technology Teams
The Judy Ann Buffmire Rehabilitation Service Center 1595 West 500 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84104
1-888-866-5550
(801) 887-9380
http://www.usor.utah.gov/uaaact/
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Utah Center for Assistive Technology
1595 W. 500 So.
Salt Lake City, UT 84104-5238
(801) 887-9500
V/TDD (888) 866-5550
http://www.usor.utah.gov:81/ucat
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Utah State Library for the Blind and Physically Disabled
250 N. 1950 W., Suite A
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
1-800-662-5540
(801) 715-6789
(801) 715-6767 (Fax)
http://blindlibrary.utah.gov
*Provides books, magazines, newspapers etc in special formats. Provides a Radio Reading Service for the purpose of broadcasting the newspapers and other current material. |
| Charities and Foundations |
Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation
636 Morris Turnpike, Suite 3A
Short Hills, NJ 07078
1-800-225-0292
http://www.christopherreeve.org
*Spinal Cord injuries and paralysis. |
Easter Seals of Utah
638 East Wilmington Ave
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 486-3778
(800) 388-1991
http://www.ut.easter-seals.org
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Make-A-Wish Foundation of Utah
771 E. Winchester
Murray, UT 84107
1-800-860-9474
(801) 262-9474
(801) 262-1294 (Fax)
http://www.makeawishutah.org/
Email: info@makeawishutah.org |
Ronald McDonald House
935 East South Temple
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
(801) 363-4663
(801) 363-0092 (Fax)
http://www.rmhslc.org
*Provides a home away from home for families with children being treated in nearby hospital. A program of Ronald McDonald House Charities. |
Stuttering Foundation of America
3100 Walnut Grove Road, Suite 603
Memphis, TN 38111-0749
Hot-line:(800) 992-9392
(901) 452-7343
(901) 452-3931 (Fax)
http://www.stuttersfa.org/
Email: info@stutteringhelp.org. |
United Cerebral Palsy of Utah
P.O. Box 65219
South Salt Lake, UT 84165
(801) 266-1805
http://www.ucputah.org
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| Child Care Resource Listings |
Care . Com, Inc.
1400 Main St.
Waltham, MA 02451
http://www.care.com/special-needs-p1162.html
*Has a large Special Needs section with references as well as information regarding respite providers in local areas. Listed by state and zip code. |
Child Care Aware
3101 Wilson Blvd. Suite 350
Arlington, VA 22201
1-800-424-2246
TTY:1-866-278-9428
(703) 341-4101 (Fax)
http://www.childcareaware.org
Child Care Aware is a cooperative program of the National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies. Funded through the Office of Family Assistance, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
**SNRP does NOT endorse this site. Listed for reference only. Use responsible caution when investigating ALL care providers. |
Child Resource and Referral Metro (Child Care)
124 South 400 East, Suite 400
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
1-866-438-4847
(801) 355-4847
http://www.cssutah.org/pageview.aspx?id=16697
E-mail: Encarni@cssutah.org |
Friday's Kids Respite
475 West 260 North
Orem, UT 84057
(801) 494-9837
http://www.fridayskids.org/app/?page=home
E-mail: Info@FridaysKids.org
*Services available in Utah county only. |
ZiggyBug
92 Corporate Park, Suite C-262
Irvine, CA 92606
http://www.ziggybug.com
*"World's largest child care directory". SNRP does NOT endorse this site. Listed for reference only. Use responsible caution when investigating ALL care providers. |
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| Disability Specific Organizations |
Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing-Utah Chapter
521 East 500 North
Orem, UT 84097
(801) 765-1096
http://www.agbell-utah.org
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Allies With Families (Mental Health)
124 So. 400 E. #250
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
1-877-477-0764
(801) 433-2595
(801) 521-0872 (Fax)
http://www.allieswithfamilies.org/index.asp
E-mail: lori@allieswithfamilies.org |
American Diabetes Association ~ Utah Chapter
1245 E. Brickyard, Suite 30
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
1-888-342-2383
(801) 363-3024
(801) 363-3031 (Fax)
http://www.diabetes.org/communityprograms-and-l...
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American Heart Association (Utah Division)
144 South 500 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
(801) 484-3838 (Local)
1-800-242-8721 (National)
http://www.americanheart.org
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American Lung Association of Utah
1930 So. 1100 Ea.
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
1-800-586-4872
(801) 484-4456
http://www.lungusa.org
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American Printing House for the Blind
1839 Frankfort Avenue,
Louisville, KY 40206
http://www.aph.org/
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Autism and PDD Support Network
14271 Jeffrey #3
Irvine, CA 92620
http://www.autism-pdd.net
On-line information and support for families with children with Autism and Spectrum Disorders. Has a state-by-state Autism resource list. |
Autism Council of Utah
P.O. Box 1931
West Jordan, UT 84088
(801) 913-6203
http://www.autismcouncilofutah.org
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Autism Journeys, Inc.
3130 West Maple Loop Drive, Suite 110
Lehi, UT 84043-5784
(801) 766-8681
http://autismjourneys.net
Autism Journeys serves individuals on the spectrum and those with related conditions. Offers autism therapy to children, teens and adults. |
Autism Research Institute
1-866-366-3361
http://www.autism.com/
*A research organization which provides information based on research to parents and professionals, worldwide. |
Autism Society of Utah
780 South Guardsman Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 583-7049
http://www.utahautism.org
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Brain Injury Association of America (Utah Branch)
1800 South West Temple, suite 203
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(800) 281-8442
(801) 484-2240 (Fax)
http://www.biau.org
E-mail: biau@sisna.com |
CHADD of Utah
(801) 537-7878
(435) 752-0228
http://members.aol.com/chaddofutah/index.htm
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Developmental Delay Resources
5801 Beacon St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
1-800-497-0944
(412) 422-1374 (Fax)
http://www.devdelay.org/
Email:devdelay@mindspring.com |
Epilepsy Foundation of Utah
275 East South Temple, suite 200
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
(801) 534-0210
http://www.epilepsyutah.org
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Epilepsy Therapy Development Project
11921 Freedom Drive, Suite 730
Reston, VA 20190
http://www.epilepsytdp.org/
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Epilepsy.com/ Epilepsy Therapy Development Project
http://www.epilepsy.com/
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FAS (Fetal Alcohol Syndrome) Community Resource Center
4710 East 29th. Street, Suite 7
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 296-9172
http://www.come-over.to/FASCRC/
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Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health
9605 Medical Center Drive., Suite 280
Rockville, MD 20850
(240) 403-1901
(240) 403-1909 (Fax)
http://www.ffcmh.org/
*Local chapters listed by state. |
First Signs, Inc.
P.O. Box 358
Merrimac, MA 01860
(978) 346-4380
http://www.firstsigns.org
E-mail: info@firstsigns.org
*Autism Training for families and professionals. |
IDEA League ~ International Dravet Syndrome Epilepsy Action League
P.O. Box 803338 #18880
Chicago, IL 60680
http://www.idea-league.org
E-mail: info@idea-league.org
Parent and professional organization promotes research and education for the early diagnosis, appropriate treatment, and cure of Dravet Syndrome, also known as SMEI (Severe Myoclonic Epilepsy of Infancy), and related genetic, febrile, sodium channel epilepsies. |
Learning Disabilities Association of Utah
P.O. Box 520232
Salt Lake City, UT 84165-1052
(801) 363-6320
http://www.ldautah.org/
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Mental Health Association of Utah
1800 South West Temple, suite 500
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(801) 596-3705
http://www.xmission.com/~mhaut
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National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, Utah Chapter
450 South 900 East, Suite 160
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
(801) 323-9900
http://www.namiut.org/
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National Association for Child Development
549 25th Street
Ogden, UT 84401
(801) 621-8606
(801) 621-8389 (Fax)
http://www.nacd.org/
Email: info@nacd.org |
National Attention Deficit Disorder Association
15000 Commerce Parkway, Suite C
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
(856) 439-9099
(856) 439-0525 (Fax)
http://www.add.org/
Email: adda@ahint.com |
National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD)
381 Park Avenue South Suite 1401
New York, NY 10016
(888) 575-7373
(212) 545-7510
(212) 545-9665 (Fax)
http://www.ncld.org/
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National Federation of the Blind of Utah (NFB)
132 Penman Lane
Bountiful, UT 84010
(801) 292-3000
http://www.nfbutah.org
E-mail: president@nfbutah.org |
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
2995 South West Temple, suite C
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(801) 493-0113
(800) 527-8116
http://www.fightmsutah.org
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Phoenix Services
189 S State St. Suite 225
Clearfield, UT 84015
801-825-4535
(801) 825-8281 (Fax)
http://www.phoenixservices.org/
*Services for individuals with traumatic brain injuries (TBI).
* Evaluation and state/federal funding required for services. |
Spina Bifida Association of Utah
P. O. Box 27801
Salt Lake City, UT 84127
(801) 561-5268
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United Cerebral Palsy of Utah
P.O Box 65219
South Salt Lake, UT 84165
(801) 266-1805
http://www.ucputah.org
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Utah Association for the Deaf
5709 So. 1500 W., Rm. #142
Taylorsville, UT 84123-5217
(801) 288-9899 (Fax)
http://www.uad.org
*Office is located in the Robert G. Sanderson Community Center of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing at the above listed address. |
Utah Autism Foundation
10584 South 700 East, Suite 244
Sandy, UT 84070
http://www.utahautismfoundation.org/
Email:info@utahautismfoundation.org |
Utah Division of Mental Health
120 North 200 West, Room 415
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
(801) 538-4270
http://www.hsmh.state.ut.us/
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Utah Down Syndrome Foundation
(877) 499-8373
http://www.udsf.org/
Email: info@udsf.org
*Contact to find your local chapter. |
Utah Down's Syndrome Foundation
P.O. Box 675
Salt Lake City, UT 84110
1-877-499-8373
http://www.udsf.org/
E-mail: info@udsf.org |
Utah Fetal Alcohol Coalition
P.O. Box 1468
Layton, UT 84040
801-546-6323
http://www.utahfetalalcohol.org/index.html
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Utah Fetal Alcohol Coalition (UFAC) (FASD Center)
P.O. 1468
Layton, UT 84041-6468
(801) 546-6323
http://www.nofas.org/resource/results.aspx?ST=4...
Lynn Tanner- Chairperson |
Utah Speech-Language-Hearing Association
P.O. Box 17564
Holladay, UT 84117
(801) 408-5408
http://www.ushaonline.net/
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| Early Intervention |
Children With Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN)
(801) 584-8284
(800) 829-8200
http://www.utahbabywatch.org
Does multi-disciplinary assessments and evaluations based on a sliding fee scale.
*See site for list of Early Intervention providers, statewide. |
DDI Vantage (Early Intervention)
535 East 4500 South, Ste D140
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
(801) 266-3979
(801) 270-8587 (Fax)
http://www.ddivantage.com/eindex.htm
Serving Salt Lake, Duchesne and Tooele Counties.
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Kids on the Move
475 W. 260 No.
Orem, UT 84057
(801) 221-9930
(801) 221-0649 (Fax)
http://www.kidsonthemove.org/
*Serves Utah County only. |
National Association of Child Development
549 25th Street
Ogden, UT 84401
(801) 621-8606
http://www.nacd.org
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NCBDDD Learn The Signs ~Act Early Campaign
1600 Clifton Rd.
Atlanta, GA 30333
1-800-232-4636 (Info Line)
http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/ActEarly
*Large data base of early developmental milestones and information. |
Pathways Awareness Foundation
150 N. Michigan Ave. , Suite 2100
Chicago, IL 60601
1-800-955-2445
http://www.pathwaysawareness.org/
*Informational site regarding Early Childhood Development. Questions? Check here. |
Up To 3, Early Intervention
6810 Old Main Hill
Logan, UT 84322-6810
(435) 797-7461
http://www.cpd.usu.edu/project.php?id=60
*Early Intervention for Box Elder, Cache and Rich Counties. |
Utah Children with Special Health Care Needs
44 North Medical Drive
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-4610
(801) 584-8284
(800) 829-8200
http://www.health.utah.gov/cshcn
For children with severe disabilities and chronic health issues.
Early Intervention:
Child Development Clinic (0-5yrs) - (801)584-8510
Able Clinic (school age) - (801)584-8552
Speech, Hearing, & Vision Services - (801)584-8215 |
Utah Dept. of Health Baby Watch Program (Early Intervention)
44 North Medical Drive
Salt Lake City, UT 84114
(801) 584-8226
(800) 961-4226
http://www.utahbabywatch.org
Click on Early Intervention. |
Utah State Office of Education
P.O. Box 144200
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
(801) 538-7708
http://www.usoe.k12.ut.us
Programs for ages 3 through 5 |
| Education |
Special Education Services/Utah
250 East 500 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84111-3204
(801) 538-7500
http://www.usoe.k12.ut.us/sars/
* Provides educational services to children and youth with disabilities who qualify under IDEA ages 3-22. Includes a wide variety of services. |
IDEA 2004/U.S. Department of Education
http://idea.ed.gov/
*Updated IDEA Act information for all age groups. |
Mountain Plains Regional Resource Center (Utah State University)
1780 N. Research Parkway, Suite 112
Logan, UT 84341
(435) 752-0238
http://www.rrfcnetwork.org/mprrc
The MPRRC serves Arizona, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Colorado, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming. Click on your state from this home page for events and information in your area. |
National Center on Secondary Education and Transition
6 Pattee Hall, 150 Pillsbury Drive SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
612-624-2097
612-624-9344 (Fax)
http://www.ncset.org/
email:ncset@umn.edu
*Be sure to include address and phone number. |
National Indian Education Association
700 North Fairfax Street, Suite 210
Alexandria, VA 22314
http://www.niea.org
National Tribal Education Directory. Listings by Tribe/Nation. |
Scottish Rite Children's Learning Center
1140 36th Street, Suite #160
South Ogden, UT 84403
(801) 627-8878
(801) 627-8601 (Fax)
*Provides tutoring programs for children with Speech/Language difficulties. Educates accompanying adults who will follow through with tutoring programs at home. Contact for more information. |
Special Needs Scholarship (Carson Smith)
Utah State Board of Education
, UT
(801) 538-7601
http://www.schools.utah.gov/admin/specialneeds.htm
*Scholarship Program for Special Needs students accepted to attend private schools. Please see site for full details. |
The Access Center
1000 Thomas Jefferson St., NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 403-5000
TTY:(877) 334-3499
(202) 403-5001 (Fax)
http://www.k8accesscenter.org/index.php
Email: accesscenter@air.org |
Think College.Net
ICI/University of Massachusetts
Boston, MA
(617) 287-4310
TTY (617) 287-4350
http://www.thinkcollege.net/index.php
Includes a program search. |
US Department of Education~ No Child Left Behind Act (Updated)
http://www.ed.gov/nclb/landing.jhtml?src=ln
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Utah Schools for the Deaf and Blind
742 Harrison Blvd
Ogden, UT 84404
(800) 990-9328
(801) 624-4701 (TTY)
http://www.usdb.org
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Utah State Department of Education
250 East 500 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
(801) 538-7509
http://www.schools.utah.gov/
*Click on Special Education for program contacts and information. |
| Employment |
Enable Industries, Inc.
2640 Industrial Drive (1350 West 2825 South)
Ogden, UT 84401
(801) 621-6595
*Serves Box Elder, Davis, Morgan, and Weber Counties |
Pioneer Adult Rehabilitation Center (PARC)
485 PARC Circle
Clearfield, UT 84015
801-402-0950
http://www.parc-ut.org/index2.html
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State Liaison on Employment of People with Disabilities
250 East 500 South, suite 160A
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
(801) 538-7544
(801) 538-7530
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Utah Benefits Planning Assistance and Outreach Program
Utah State Office Of Rehabilitation
Salt Lake City, UT
http://www.usor.utah.gov/specialized-services/e...
*The Utah Benefits Planning Assistance and Outreach Program (BPAO)/Work Incentive Planning and Assistance Program (WIPA) help people on Social Security disability understand how working impacts their Social Security and other benefits (including Medicaid, Medicare, food stamps, housing, and many others. |
Utah Governor's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities
1595 West 500 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84104
(801) 887-9392
TTY-(801) 887-9530
(801) 887-9389 (Fax)
http://www.usor.utah.gov/governorscommittee/
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Utah State Office of Rehabilitation - Vocational
250 East 500 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
(801) 538-7530
http://www.usor.utah.gov
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Work Ability
1595 W. 500 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84104
(801) 887-9529
http://www.workabilityutah.org/
E-mail ecerna@utah.gov |
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| Equipment |
Computers For Kids, Inc.
6920 South 160 East
Midvale, UT 84047
(801) 569-9577
http://www.compsforkids.org/
E-mail: Charlie@compsforkids.org |
CReATE
801-887-9398
http://www.uatpat.org/create
Refurbishes used wheelchairs and other mobility assistive technology (AT) and makes it available to people who need assistive technology at a low cost. Also accepts equipment and other donations.
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The Computer Center for Citizens with Disabilities
1595 West 500 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84104
(801) 887-9533
(888) 866-5550
http://www.usor.utah.gov/ucat/computers.htm
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Utah Assistive Technology Foundation
6835 Old Main Hill
Logan, UT 84322-6835
1-800-524-5152
1-435-797-2355 (Fax)
http://www.uatf.org/
E-mail: uatf@cpd2.usu.edu
* Provides low interest loans and small grants for assistive technology. |
Utah State University Center for Persons with Disabilities
http://www.cpd.usu.edu
Assessments, evaluations, treatment, assistive technology (equipment), family resource library with over 2000 books and videos, online catalog, and a variety of Continuing Education training programs. |
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| Housing Programs - Government |
Department of Services for People with Disabilities (DSPD) Housing
http://www.hsdspd.state.ut.us
Go to reports & newsletters, click on the housing handbook, and look for Utah State agencies.
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DisabilityInfo.gov ~ Housing
http://www.disabilityinfo.gov
*Provides a comprehensive listing of Federal and State housing programs and up to date program information. |
Housing Authority of the County of Salt Lake
3595 South Main Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(801) 284-4400
(801) 284-4406 (Fax)
http://www.hacsl.org
Provides quality affordable housing opportunities for low-income and no-income individuals and families. |
Housing Authority of Utah County
240 East Center Street
Provo, UT 84606
801-373-8333
801-373-2270 (Fax)
http://www.co.utah.ut.us/Dept/Hauc
Provides affordable safe and sanitary housing assistance to persons who meet program income guidelines in Utah county. Income limits vary by program. |
HUD
125 So. State St. Suite 3001
Salt Lake City, UT 84138
(801)524-6070
TTY: (801) 524-6909
(801) 524-3439 (Fax)
http://www.hud.gov
Go to "At your service" and click on "Apply for public housing"
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Olene Walker Housing Loan Fund
324 So. State Street, Suite 500
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
(877) 488-3233
(801)538-8700
(801) 538-8700 (Fax)
http://community.utah.gov/housing_and_community...
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Paralyzed Veterans of America
801 18th Street NW
Washington, DC 20006-3517
1-800-424-8200
http://www.pva.org
*Not just for paralyzed Veterans, not just for paralysis. Ask for their Architecture Program!
**SNRP recommends their publication "Accessible Home Design". |
Utah Department of Human Services
http://www.dhs.utah.gov
Click on services.
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Utah Division of Housing and Community Development
324 South State Street, 5th Floor
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
1?801?538?8888 (Fax)
http://housing.utah.gov/index.html
*click on Programs for a list of current programs |
Utah Housing Corporation (UHC)
2479 South Lake Park Boulevard (4085 West)
West Valley, UT 84120
1-800-284-6950
(801) 902-8200
(801) 902-8327 (Fax)
http://www.utahhousingcorp.org
E-mail: info@utahhousingcorp.org |
| Housing Programs - Private |
Accessible Homes Foundation
P.O. Box 26383
Salt Lake City, UT 84126-0383
(801) 969-8475
http://www.accesshomes.org
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Assist, Inc.
218 East 500 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
(801) 355-7085
(801) 355-7086 (Fax)
http://www.assistutah.org/index.html
*Email:info@assistutah.org
*Among other services, ASSIST provides architectural design assistance for housing and accessibility to low income households or persons with disabilities living within specific geographic areas in the state of Utah.
**SNRP Recommends the Assist Guidebook to the Accessible Home. |
Center For Universal Design North Carolina State University
P.O. Box 8613
Raleigh, NC 27695-8613
(800) 647-6777
V/TTY:(919) 515-3082
(919) 515-3023 (Fax)
http://www.design.ncsu.edu\cud
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Community Development Corporation of Utah (CDC)
501 East 1700 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84105
1-866-994-7222
(801) 994-7222
(801) 994-7220 (Fax)
http://www.cdcutah.org/
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Fast Track Home Ownership Program/Your Community Connection
2261 Adams Avenue
Ogden, UT 84401
(801) 394-9456
*Provides free counseling and assistance with mortgage loans for low-income families. |
Heart 2 Home
P.O.1066
American Fork, UT 84003
801-380-0543
http://www.heart2homefoundation.org
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Institute for Human Centered Design (Adaptive Environments)
180-200 Portland Street, Suite 1
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 695-1225
(617) 482-8099 (Fax)
http://www.adaptenv.org
E-mail: info@HumanCenteredDesign.org |
Neighborhood Nonprofit Housing Corporation
95 West Golf Course Road, Suite 104
Logan, UT 84321
(435) 753-1112
(435) 753-6112 (Fax)
http://www.nnhc.net
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Rebuilding Together/National Headquarters
1536 16th Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20036
1-800-473-4229
http://www.rebuildingtogether.org
*Currently has 225 affiliates, nationwide. Click on "Affiliates" for the Affiliate office nearest you. |
Utah Housing Coalition
925 South 200 West, Suite C
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
(801) 364-0077
http://www.utahhousing.org/
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Utah Non Profit Housing Corporation (UNPHC)
223 W. 700 S., Suite C
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
801-364-6117
801-364-7070
http://www.utahnonprofithousing.org/
E-mail: info@utahnonprofithousing.org |
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| Independent Living Organizations |
Active Re-Entry
10 South Fairgrounds Road
Price, UT 84501
(801) 637-4950
http://www.arecil.org
*Serves Carbon, Daggett, Duchesne, Emery, Grand, San Juan & Uintah Counties.
* Contact information for Moab Satellite Office and Uintah Basin Satellite Office found here. |
Central Utah Center for Independent Living
491 Freedom Blvd.
Provo, UT 84601
(877) 421-4500
V/TTY (801) 373-5044
(801) 373-5094 (Fax)
http://www.cucil.org
*Serves Utah county |
Options for Independence
1095 North Main
Logan, UT 84341
(435) 753-5353
(435) 753-5390 (Fax)
http://www.optionsind.org
*Serves Box Elder, Cache and Rich Counties |
Red Rock Center for Independence
515 West 300 North, suite A
St. George, UT 84770
(435) 673-7501
(800) 649-2340
http://www.rrci.org
*Serves Beaver, Garfield, Iron, Kane, Millard, Piute, Sevier, Washington and Wayne counties. |
Tri-County Independent Living Center of Utah
2726 Washington Blvd. (Rear)
Ogden, UT 84401
(866) 734-5678
(801) 612-3215
(801) 612-3732 (Fax)
http://www.tri-county-ilc.com
*Serves Davis, Weber and Morgan counties.
Mailing: P.O. Box 428
Ogden, Utah 84402 |
Utah Independent Living Center
3445 S Main
Salt Lake City, UT 84115-4453
(800) 355-2195
(801) 466-5565
(801) 466-2363 (Fax)
http://www.xmission.com/~uilc
* Serving Salt Lake, Summit, Tooele Counties. |
| Indian Health Services |
National Indian Child Welfare Association NICWA
5100 SW Macadam Ave. Suite 300
Portland, OR 97239
(503) 222-4044
(503) 222-4007 (Fax)
http://www.nicwa.org/index.asp
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Navajo Area Indian Health Service (NAIHS))
P.O. Box 9020
Window Rock, AZ 86515
(928) 87105811
http://www.ihs.gov/FacilitiesServices/AreaOffic...
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Phoenix Area Indian Health Services
Two Rennaisance Square 40 North Central Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85004-4424
(602) 364-4123
http://www.ihs.gov/FacilitiesServices/Area Offi...
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Utah Department of Community and Culture
324 South State Street, Ste #500
Salt Lake City, UT
801-538-8808
http://community.utah.gov/
*Click on Services |
| Information |
2-1-1 Utah Information and Referral Center
1025 So. 700 W.
Salt Lake City, UT 84104
(888) 826-9790
http://www.informationandreferral.org
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Access Utah Network
155 South 300 West, suite 100
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
V/TDD:(801) 533-4636
V/TDD: (800) 333-8824
(801) 533-3968 (Fax)
http://www.accessut.org
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ADA Document Portal
3630 Sinton Road, Suite 103
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(800) 949-4232 v/tty
http://www.adaportal.org/
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American Indian Disability Technical Assistance Center
University of Montana Rural Institute 52 Corbin Hall
Missoula, MT 59812-7056
Toll Free: 1-866-424-3822
(406) 243-2349 (Fax)
http://aidtac.ruralinstitute.umt.edu/
*Large Native American Resource List. |
Beach Center on Disability/University of Kansas
1200 Sunnyside Ave. Room 3136 Haworth Hall
Lawrence , KS 66045-7534
(785) 864-7600
TTY (785) 864-3434
(785) 864-7605 (Fax)
http://www.beachcenter.org
email:beachcenter@ku.edu |
DBTAC Rocky Mountain ADA Center
3630 Sinton Road, Suite 103
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
1-800-949-4232 V/TTY
(719) 444-0268 (V/TTY)
(719) 444-0269 (Fax)
http://www.ada-infonet.org
*Provides information on the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) |
Disability Information.Gov
http://www.disabilityinfo.gov
*Large Federal database providing easy access to comprehensive information about disability programs, services, laws and benefits. To find disability resources in your state just click on the Find State and Local Resources map located in each of the subject areas listed in their menu. |
Disability is Natural
http://www.disabilityisnatural.com
Parent, care giver, teacher and provider information.
*Not an SNRP supported site. |
Family Community Resource Center/Ogden City School District
781 25th Street
Ogden, UT 84401
(801) 737-8565
*Serves Weber County |
Family Disability Resource Library
6825 Old Main Hill
Logan, UT 84322
(866) 284-2821
(435) 797-7022
(435) 797-2044 (Fax)
http://sites.cpd.usu.edu/frl/
Email: FRL@cpd2.usu.edu |
Girls Health.gov
8270 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive, Suite 301
Fairfax, VA 22031
http://4girls.gov
*See "Illness and Disability" tab. Excellent information resource. |
Insurance Department, State of Utah
State Office Building, Room 3110
Salt Lake City, UT 84114
1-800-439-3805
http://www.insurance.utah.gov
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LD Online - WETA Public Television
2775 So. Quincy Street
Arlington, VA 22206
(703) 998-2060 (Fax)
http://www.ldonline.org
*Learning Disability/Autism Spectrum Information |
MedicareSolutions
http://www.medicaresolutions.com/disability-res...
*A comprehensive page on disabilities providing informative links in several areas of interest including Disability Rights, support groups, government resources and organizations and others. |
Mountain Plains Regional Resource Center
1780 N Research Parkway, suite 112
Logan, UT 84341
(435) 752-0238
http://www.rrfcnetwork.org/mprrc
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National Organization on Disability
910 Sixteenth Street, N.W., Suite 600
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 293-5960
TTY: (202) 293-5968
(202) 293-7999 (Fax)
http://www.nod.org
E-mail: ability@nod.org |
United Spinal Association
75-20 Astoria Boulevard
Jackson Heights, NY 11370
800-404-2898
(718) 803-3782
(718) 803-0414 (Fax)
http://www.unitedspinal.org/disability-publicat...
*Linda's favorite down-loadable informational resource. Linda recommends the following booklets: Disability Etiquette (PDF), Taking Action (PDF), Adaptive Automotive Equipment (PDF), The Americans with Disabilities Act (PDF),The Fair Housing Amendments Acts (PDF) and Accessing Local Government (PDF). Please see the menu page for other publications you may be interested in. |
Utah Associations of Community Services
http://www.uacs.org
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Utah Family Information and Resource Center
5192 S Greenpine Drive
Salt Lake City, UT Salt Lake City
(801) 266-6166
http://www.utahfamilycenter.org
email:info@utahfamilycenter.org |
Utah State - Special Format Library
250 North 1950 West, suite A
Salt Lake City, UT 84116-7901
(801) 715-6789
(800) 662-5540
(801) 715-6721 (Fax)
http://library.utah.gov/blind.html
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| Legal Advocacy/Information |
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
355 N. 300 W. Suite 1
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
(801) 521-9862
http://www.acluutah.org/
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Children's Justice Centers~State of Utah
http://attorneygeneral.utah.gov/CJCLocations.html
*Provides a friendly, safe place for children and investigative personnel in difficult circumstances.
**15 Centers in the State of Utah.
***See web page for other services offered. |
Disability Law Center
205 North 400 West
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
(801) 363-1347
(800) 662-9080
http://www.disabilitylawcenter.org
*Services are statewide and free of charge. |
Disability Rights Advocates
2001 Center Street, Third Floor
Berkeley, CA 94704-1204
(510) 665-8644
http://www.dralegal.org/
email: general@dralegal |
Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund
2212 Sixth Street
Berkeley, CA 94710
Toll Free: (800) 348-4232
(510) 841-8645 (Fax)
http://www.dredf.org/
email: info@dredf.org |
Disabled Rights Action Committee/Utah
3565 South West Temple #16
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(801) 685-8214
http://www.disabledrightsaction.org/
Email: dracslc@earthlink.net |
Guardianship Associates of Utah, Inc.
320 West 200 South
Salt Lake City , UT 84101
(801) 533-0203
(801) 533-0206 (Fax)
*Information and referral service for guardianship issues. |
National Health Law Program (NHelp) Main Office
2639 South La Cienega Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90034-2675
(310) 204-6010
(310) 204-0891 (Fax)
http://www.healthlaw.org
Email: nhelp@healthlaw.org
* NHeLP serves legal services programs, community-based organizations, the private bar, providers and individuals who work to preserve a health care safety net for the millions of uninsured or underinsured low-income people. |
Native Legal Net~ a project of DNA People's Legal Services
PO Box 306
Window Rock, AZ 86515
(928) 871-4151
(928) 871-5036 (Fax)
http://www.nativelegalnet.org/
E-mail: content@dnalegalservices.org |
Office of Public Guardian
120 North 200 West Rm #329
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
(801) 538-8255
(801) 538-8243 (Fax)
http://www.opg.utah.gov
E-mail: lgawl@utah.gov |
Utah Legal Services, Inc./Community Legal Center
205 North 400 West
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
1-800-662-4245
(801) 328-8891
(801) 328-8898 (Fax)
http://www.andjusticeforall.org/uls/
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Wright's Law
http://www.wrightslaw.com
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| Legislative |
Governor's Council for People with Disabilities
155 So 300 W.
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
(800) 333-8824
http://www.gcpd.org
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Legislative Coalition for People with Disabilities
275 East South Temple, suite 201
Salt Lake City, UT 84111-1268
(801) 363-3300
http://lcpdutah.org
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| Medical Centers/Hospitals/Clinics |
Children's Health Care and Evaluation (CHEC)
(801) 538-6101
http://health.utah.gov/cshcn/
Provides medical and dental care for children enrolled in Medicaid.
Access through Baby Watch or Utah State Health Department. |
Hanger Prosthetics & Orthotics
5292 S. College Dr. Suite 103
Salt Lake City, UT 84123-2958
801-266-7768
801-266-9570 (Fax)
*SNRPs favorite orthotic clinic in Utah. |
Intermountain Shriners Hospital (Orthopedic)
Fairfax Road at Virginia St.
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
(801) 536-3500
(800) 313-3745
(801) 536-3782 (Fax)
http://www.shrinershq.org/hospitals/SaltLakeCity
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Just Kids Pediatric & Adolescent Clinic
4052 W. Pioneer Parkway, Suite 205
West Valley City, UT 84120
801-964-3492
801-964-3493 (Fax)
http://www.justkidsclinic.com
This clinic specializes in the following services:
•Prenatal consultation (free)
•Well child check-ups
•Routine & catch-up immunizations
•Sick visits (same day appointments available)
•Well adolescent care
•Pelvic exams/STD screenings
•Sports physicals
•Development/behavioral consultations
•Safety and injury prevention
•Vision and hearing screenings
•Dental screenings, including fluoride treatments
Most Insurances Accepted. Discounts for non-insured patients are available. Contact the clinic manager to discuss your specific needs.
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Primary Children's Medical Center
100 Mario Capecchi Dr
Salt Lake City, UT 84113
(801) 662-1000
http://intermountainhealthcare.org/hospitals/pr...
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| Medical Information/Research Organizations |
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
10801 Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD 20852
(800) 638-8255
http://www.asha.org
* Has an extensive database of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists. Click on "Find a Professional". |
Association for Utah Community Health
2570 W. 1700 So.
Salt Lake City, UT 84104
(801) 974-5522
http://www.auch.org/
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Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) of Utah
P.O. Box 16520
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
(877) 543-7669
http://www.utahchip.org
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Family Dental Plan/Utah Department of Health Division of Health Care Financing
288 North 1460 West
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
(801) 538-7017
http://www.health.utah.gov
*Provide recipients of government assistance programs access to appropriate dental services including emergency relief of dental pain and trauma. |
National Library of Medicine (National Institutes of Health)
8600 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20894
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/
Email: custserv@nlm.nih.gov
*The World's Largest Medical Library |
Primary Children's Medical Center.
100 No. Medical Drive
Salt Lake City, UT 84113
(801) 588-2000
http://www.ihc.com/xp/ihc/primary/
Ask for the Parent Resource Center located on the 3rd Floor next to the Forever Young Zone playroom. Open 9am to 5pm, Mon-Fri. Kevin Sutherland, Coordinator
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Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library
10 No. 1900 Ea.
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
(801) 581-8771
In-state (866) 581-5534
(801) 581-3632 (Fax)
http://medlib.med.utah.edu
University of Utah Health Sciences medical library |
Utah Health Net
http://utahealthnet.org
General Information and Research information links. |
Utah State Library For the Blind and Disabled
250 North 1950 West Suite A
Salt Lake City, UT 84116-7901
(801) 715-6789
(801) 715-6767 (Fax)
email:blind@utah.gov |
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| Military Member Assistance Programs |
Disabled American Veterans (DAV)
550 South Foothill Drive (1700 East), Suite 202
Salt Lake City, UT 84113
(801) 326-2375
http://www.DAV.org
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| Other |
American Credit Foundation
7720 South 700 East
Midvale, UT 84047
1-800-259-0601 Ext. 100
1-801-208-1000 Ext. 100
801-208-1004 (Fax)
http://www.americancreditfoundation.com/
E-mail: service@americancreditfoundation.com
*Non-profit consumer credit counseling. Contact for more information |
Disability Studies, Temple University Blog
http://disstud.blogspot.com
*Based at Temple University but with nationwide contributors. Has a LARGE list of disability related blogs. |
Financial Vital Signs
1775 West 1500 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84104
(866) 977-0555
(801) 977-0555
http://www.financialvitalsigns.org
E-mail:
info@financialvitalsigns.org |
Heidi Van Etten, LMT
(801) 540-9547
*State DSPD contracted Licensed Therapeutic Massage and Craniosacral Services in the Ogden, Utah area. Please contact your DSPD Case Manager for program details. |
Parenting Possibilities Positive Behavioural Consulting
801-735-3654
http://parentingpossibilitiesonline.com/index.html
Email:lacey@parentingpossibilitiesonline.com
Parenting Possibilities is a consulting firm specializing in helping children to have higher levels of positive behavior through behavioral management techniques. |
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| Parent Support Programs |
Children's Service Society of Utah
124 South 400 East, Suite 400
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
(800) 839-7444
(877) 355-7444
(801) 355-7453 (Fax)
http://www.cssutah.org
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Disability Support Center for Families (USU)
1574 West 1700 South, Suite 1-A
Salt Lake City, UT 84104
(801) 973-0129
(801) 886-0032
(801) 973-6964 (Fax)
http://www.disabilitysupportcenter.org
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Empowered For Life
332 East 3300 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
801-577-4602
http://www.empowered-4-life.org
E-mail: efl@empowered-4-life.org
Empowered for Life is a non-profit organization providing high quality residential, recreational, and community support for individuals with disabilities and their families. |
National Family Caregivers Association
10400 Connecticut Avenue, Suite 500
Kensington, MD 20895-3944
1-800-896-3650
(301) 942-6430
(301) 942-2302 (Fax)
http://www.nfcacares.org/
E-mail: info@thefamilycaregiver.org |
PEAK Parent Center, Inc Region 5
611 North Weber, Suite 200
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(800) 284-0251
(719) 531-9400
http://www.peakparent.org
email: region5ptac@peakparent.org |
The Family Summit Foundation
560 39th Street
South Ogden, UT 84403
(801) 476-1127
(801) 476-1149 (Fax)
http://www.familysummit.com/index.html
* Provides loving support in a safe environment for children, teens, and families grieving the loss of a loved one due to death, divorce, separation, foster care and anticipatory grief. |
Utah Associations of Community Services
http://www.uacs.org
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Utah Family Center/Satellite Centers
2500 S. State
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
Main Center (801) 646-4603
http://readysetschool.org/home/component/option...
*Lists 9 satellite centers, statewide. See side bar for the center in your area. |
Utah Family to Family Network
(800) 468-1160
(801) 272-1051
http://www.utahfamilytofamilynetwork.org/home.php
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Utah Father's Network
328 MCKB, P.O. Box 25093
Provo, UT 84602-5093
(801) 378-3857
Brigham Young University |
Utah Father's Network
SLC Department of Health
Salt Lake City, UT
(801) 538-4192
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Utah Parent Center
2290 East 4500 South, Suite 110
Salt Lake City, UT 84117-4428
(801) 272-1051
(800) 272-1051
(801) 272-8907 (Fax)
http://www.utahparentcenter.org
*Provides a wide base of information for parents and individuals. |
Utah State Family Council
(801) 756-3995
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| Patient Assistance Programs |
American Dental Association ~ Give Kids A Smile Program
http://www.givekidsasmile.ada.org/findGKAS.asp
*This is a yearly clinic in most communities. Click on the Clinic locator to find a clinic in your area. |
CHIP~ Children's Health Insurance Program
PO Box 144102
Salt Lake City, UT 84414
1-877-543-7669
(801) 538-6860 (Fax)
http://www.health.utah.gov/chip/
E-mail:chip@utah.gov |
Cover the Uninsured
http://covertheuninsured.org
Email: info@covertheuninsured.org
* Provides a State by State guide to finding healthcare insurance coverage in your state. |
Dental House Call Program
2570 West 1700 South, Suite 142
Salt Lake City, UT 84104
1-800-427-0338
(801) 977-0309
*This program is for individuals who are unable to leave their homes to visit a dental office. Please call for eligibility requirements. |
Family Denatal Plan Clinic/Provo
150 E. Center Street
Provo, UT
(801) 371-1024
*For individuals enrolled in PCN, CHIP programs and without dental insurance. |
Family Dental Plan Clinic/Ellis Shipp
4535 So. 5600 W.
West Valley City, UT
(801) 969-8243
*For individuals enrolled in PCN, CHIP programs and without dental insurance. |
Family Dental Plan Clinic/Ogden
950 E. 25th Street
Ogden, UT
801-595-7090
*For individuals enrolled in PCN, CHIP programs and without dental insurance. |
Family Dental Plan Clinic/SLC
3195 S. Main St.
Salt Lake City, UT
801-468-0342
*For individuals enrolled in PCN, CHIP programs and without dental insurance. |
Family Dental Plan Clinic/St. George
321 N. Mall Dr.
St. George, UT
(435) 652-3806
*For individuals enrolled in PCN, CHIP programs and without dental insurance. |
Health & Family Dental Plan Clinics/Utah
http://health.utah.gov/clinics/
*Clinic locations (northern Utah and St. George) and services available on the state web page. Contact each clinic directly for location, services provided and hours of operation. |
Health Care Coverage~ Primary Care Network (PCN)
PO Box 144102
Salt Lake City, UT 84114
1-888-222-2542
801-538-6860 (Fax)
http://www.health.utah.gov/pcn/index.html
*Click on Contact Us to find a clinic in your area.
E-mail: pcn@utah.gov |
Merck Patient Assistance Programs
P.O. Box 100
Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889-0100
908-423-1000
http://www.merck.com/responsibility/pap-informa...
Merck offers a family of programs providing free and discounted medicines to patients who cannot afford their prescribed medicines. |
NeedyMeds
P.O. Box 219
Gloucester, MA 01931
http://www.needymeds.org
NeedyMeds is a 501(c)(3) national non profit, has information on programs that help people who can't afford their medications and health care costs. Provides data regarding approximately 2400 programs and nearly 11,000 free/low-cost/sliding-scale clinics. |
Partnership for Prescription Assistance
1-888-477-2669
http://www.pparx.org
The Partnership for Prescription Assistance offers a single point of access to more than 475 public and private patient assistance programs, including more than 180 programs offered by pharmaceutical companies. More than 2,500 brand-name and generic medicines are covered. |
Partnership for Prescription Assistance Kids
1-877-369-1477
http://kids.pparx.org
The Partnership for Prescription Assistance offers a single point of access to more than 475 public and private patient assistance programs, including more than 180 programs offered by pharmaceutical companies. More than 2,500 brand-name and generic medicines are covered. |
Pfizer Helpful Answers
1-866-706-2400
http://www.pfizerhelpfulanswers.com
Pfizer Helpful Answers is a family of assistance programs for uninsured and underinsured patients who need help getting their Pfizer medicines.
These programs provide:
•Pfizer medicines for free or at a savings to patients who qualify
•Some programs also offer reimbursement support services
Call for more information. |
Regence Caring Foundation for Children
2890 East Cottonwood Parkway (6470 So.)
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
1-888-589-5437
(801) 333-5850
http://www.caringfoundationforchildren.org/
* Provides free dental care to eligible children in Utah and Idaho |
RxAssist
111 Brewster Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860
401-729-3284
401-729-2955 (Fax)
http://www.rxassist.org
Email: info@rxassist.org
Patient Assistance Program Center ~ Offers a comprehensive database of programs and information. |
Utah Child Immunization Program
(800) 275-0659
http://www.immunize-utah.org
* Call the 800 number for a clinic near you. |
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| Recreation |
Ability Station
278 South 880 West
Spanish Fork, UT 84660
800-520-1222
http://www.abilitystation.com
Ability Station offers toys for special needs children needing sensory, fine motor and gross motor,and cognitive development. Toys are reviewed by an Occupational, Physical or Speech Therapist. |
Adaptive Adventures ~ Evergreen
P.O. Box2245
Evergreen, CO 84037
(877) 679-2770
(303) 670-8290 (Fax)
http://www.adaptiveadventures.org
E-mail: info@adaptiveadventures.org
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American Therapeutic Recreation Association
1414 Prince Street, Suite 204
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 683-9420
(703) 683-9431 (Fax)
http://atra-online.com
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Art Access/VSA arts of Utah
230 South 500 West #125
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
(801) 328-0703
(801) 328-9868 (Fax)
http://www.accessart.org/
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Best Buddies - Utah
3333 South 900 East, Suite 115
Salt LAke City, UT 84106
(801) 468-1200
(801) 468-1201 (Fax)
http://www.bestbuddiesutah.org
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Camp Many Stars (c/o The Joy of Downs, Inc.)
PO Box 1532
Thayne, WY 83127
(307) 883-2236
Email: joyofdowns@silverstar.com
*Located in scenic Star Valley Wyoming |
Common Ground Outdoor Adventures
355 No. 100 East
Logan, UT 84321
(435) 713-0288
(435) 713-2108 (Fax)
http://cgadventures.org
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Courage Reins Therapeutic Riding Center
5870 W 10400 No.
Highland, UT 84003
801-756-8900 (Barn Office)
http://couragereins.org/
email: vrarm@earthlink.net
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Flying Wheels Travel
(800) 846-4537
(507) 451-5005
http://www.disabilitiestravel.com
Helpful travel information and tips. |
Healing Horses Therapeutic Riding Center
P.O. Box 183
Erda, Tooele County, UT 84074
435-843-7774
http://healinghorsesutah.org/
*See site for directions. |
Kindred Spirits Integrated Art
974 East 2100 South, Studio #5
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 232-1430
http://www.kindredspiritsart.org/
*Serving Salt Lake County |
Kostopulos Dream Foundation (Camp K)
2500 Emigration Canyon
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 582-0700
http://www.campk.org
Recreation opportunities for all ages. Adding a new indoor horse arena Spring 2007.
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National Ability Center (Bronfman Family Recreational Center and Ranch)
3351 No. Highway 248
Park City, UT 84060
Voice/TDD: 1-435-649-3991
435-49-3991 ext. 7 Ski Center
http://www.discovernac.org
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National Center on Accessibility
501 North Morton Street, #109
Bloomington, IL 47404-3732
(812) 856-4422
TTY(812) 856-4421
(812) 856-4480 (Fax)
http://www.indiana.edu/~nca/
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National Center on Physical Activity and Disability
1640 W. Roosevelt Road
Chicago, IL 60608-6904
1-800-900-8086
1-312-355-4058 (Fax)
http://www.ncpad.org/
Email: ncpad@uic.edu.
*Maintains a State-by-state listing of camps and recreational facilities. |
National Lekotek Center
3204 W. Armitage Avenue
Chicago, IL 60647
(800) 366-7529
(773) 276-5164
(773) 276-8644 (Fax)
http://www.lekotek.org/
email: ekotek@lekotek.org
*Specializes in adapted toys and play aids. |
National Parks Pass
http://www.nps.gov/fees_passes.htm
*Updated information regarding free access passes to National Parks for U.S. citizens or permanent residents with permanent disabilities. |
Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation~Adaptive Programs
Copperview Recreation Center
Midvale, UT 84047
(801) 561-0075
http://www.parks-recreation.org/programs/html/a...
*Programs available in Salt Lake County ONLY. |
Snowbasin Adaptive Sports
801-620-1015
http://www.snowbasinadaptive.org
E-mail:snowbasinadaptivesports@gmail.com |
Special Olympics Utah
4 Triad Center, suite 105
Salt Lake City, UT 84180
(801) 363-1111
http://www.sout.org
Recreational opportunities for all ages |
SPLORE
880 East 3375 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 484-4128
http://www.splore.org
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Stokes Nature Center
2696 East Highway 89, Logan Canyon
Logan, UT 84323
(435) 755-3239
http://www.logannature.org
E-mail: nature@logannature.org
Stokes Nature Center provides programs to help students of all ages discover the wonders of nature first-hand. Visitors requiring extra accessibility may drive up the road during open hours and use our handicapped accessible entrance located on the far end of the building. |
Utah 4-H Program~Utah State University Extension Service
4900 Old Main Hill
Logan, UT 84322
1-888-449-6884
(435) 797-4444
http://utah4h.org/
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Utah Department of Wildlife Resources~Community Fishing Ponds
http://wildlife.utah.gov/cf/
Locate one of 42 community fishing ponds, statewide, for accessible fishing nearest you. |
| Service Dogs/Canine Programs |
Canine Companions for Independence (CCI)/National Center
P.O. Box
Oceanside, CA 92052
(800) 572-2275
(760) 901-4300
(760) 901-4551 (Fax)
http://www.caninecompanions.org
*Contact for regional training centers and Veteran's Programs. |
Canine Companions for Independence/Southwest Region
124 Rancho del Oro Drive
Oceanside, CA 92057
(800) 572-2275
(760) 901-4300
(760) 901-4350 (Fax)
http://www.cci.org/southwest/index.html
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Compassionate Paws, Inc.
W7064 Bighorn Lane
Wautoma, WI 54982
(920)787-1467
(920) 987-9098
http://www.compassionatepaws.com
*Specializes in working with families and individuals affected with Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorders. Will train anyone in the US but does focus primarily on states in the Mid-West. |
Eye Dog Foundation for the Blind
8252 S. 15th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85041
(602) 276-0051
1-800-393-3641
http://www.eyedogfoundation.org/default.aspx
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Gateway to Canine Partnerships
40 North 800 West
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
1-801-359-5595
http://www.gatewayservicedogs.org/
E-mail: info@gatewayservicedogs.org |
Positive Partners Assistance Dogs, Inc.
P.O. Box 2088
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 721-1309
* Trains wheelchair assistance, hearing assistance, guide dogs and mobility assistance dogs. Will train dogs for anyone in the United States. |
| Transition/Post Secondary Schooling |
AVATAR, Inc.
4042 Pacific Avenue (300W.), #3
Riverdale, UT 84405
(801) 392-7485
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College of Eastern Utah Disability Resource Center
451 East 400 North
Price, UT 84501
(800) 336-2381
(435) 613-5000
(435) 613-5112 (Fax)
http://www.ceu.edu/disability/default.aspx
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Dixie State College, St. George ~ Disability Resource Center
225 S. 700 E
St. George, UT 84770
(435) 652-7500
http://new.dixie.edu/sss/
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Healthy & Ready to Work National Resource Center
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857
http://www.hrtw.org
Provides a large resource database for Transitional teens/young adults. |
RISE, Inc.
1358 West 1250 South
Orem, UT 84058
1-800-257-9920
(801) 373-1197
(801) 373-1198 (Fax)
http://www.riseinc.net
*Various locations throughout the state. |
Salt Lake Community College Disability Resource Center
4600 South Redwood Road
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
TTY:(801) 957-4646
(801) 957-4659
(801) 957-4947 (Fax)
http://www.slcc.edu/drc/
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Snow College Disability Resource Center
150 East College Avenue
Ephraim, UT 84627
(435) 283-7321
(435) 283-7000
http://www.snow.edu/~ada/
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Southern Utah University Disability Support Center
351 West University Boulevard
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 865-8022
(435) 865-8235 (Fax)
http://www.suu.edu/ss/support/disability/
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The University Accessibility Center (UAC) Brigham Young University
2170 Wilkinson Student Center (BYU Campus)
Provo, UT
(801) 422-2767
VP (801) 422-4472
(801) 422-0174 (Fax)
http://uac.byu.edu
E-mail: uac@byu.edu |
The University of Utah Center for Disability Services
200 S Central Campus Drive Room 162
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
V/TDD: (801) 581-5020
(801) 581-5487 (Fax)
http://disability.utah.edu/
Email: info@disability.utah.edu |
TURN Community Services
850 South Main Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
1-866-359-8876
(801) 359-2915
http://www.turn.nu
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Utah Asociation of Community Services
3495 South West Temple
Salt Lake City, UT
(801) 263-1246
http://www.uacs.org/index.html
*A partial listing of groups and agencies which provide services including residential, day training, supported employment, family support, and respite care for individuals age 22 and above. |
Utah State University Disability Resource Center
0101 Old Main Hill
Logan, UT 84322-0101
(800) 259-2966
(435) 797-2444
(435) 797-0130 (Fax)
http://www.usu.edu/drc/#home
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Utah Valley University Accessibility Services Department
800 West University Parkway Rm. LC 312
Provo, UT 84058
(801) 863-8747
http://www.uvu.edu/asd/
E-mail: asd@uvu.edu |
Virginia College Quest
George Mason University
, VA
http://www.vacollegequest.org/index.shtml
E-mail: info@vacollegequest.org
*An excellent Post-High School education resource. |
Weber State University Services for Students with Disabilities
1129 University Circle Student Services Center Rm. 181
Ogden, UT 84408-1129
(801) 626-6413
Video Phone (801) 626-6850
http://www.weber.edu/ssd
*Davis Campus number is (801)395-3524 |
| Transportation Information |
Freewheel Mobility
680 North 1000 West, Unit 7
Centerville, UT 84014
(801) 294-0550
1-888-779-8267
http://www.freewheelvans.com
Wheelchair van sales, rentals and repair.
** SNRP Recommended vendor.
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National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association
3327 W. Bearss Ave.
Tampa, FL 33618
(800) 833-0427
(813) 264-2697
(813) 962-8970 (Fax)
http://www.nmeda.org/
Email: nmeda@aol.com
*Provides a state-by-state listing of NMEDA QAP certified dealerships. Start here when looking for mobility equipment (lifts, vehicles, steering systems, etc.) information. |
School Transportation News
P.O. Box 789
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
(310) 792-2226
http://www.stnonline.com/stn/
*See Special Needs Transportation |
Utah Transit Authority UTA Accessibility
801-287-5359
877-882-7272
http://www.rideuta.com/accessibility/UTA/defaul...
*See site for Paratransit,FrontRunner,Bus,Trax information. |
