Disability Resources
GENERAL DISABILITY INFORMATION
*Disability-related information and government programs
http://www.disabilityinfo.gov
*Online screening tool to find government benefits
http://www.govbenefits.gov
*Extensive annotated list of internet resources including books, magazines, newsletters, videos, more
http://www.disabilityresources.org
*Disabilities, health, technology, recreation, education, resources, news groups, more
http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu
*Disabilities, state & national resources, legislation, educational practices
http://www.nichy.org
*Disability nonprofit offers life insurance, prescription card, no fee credit cards, and affiliation with digital federal credit union with AT, home mod and van loans
http://www.aapd.com
*Medicare, Social Security Disability, Social Security Retirement, SSI, etc.
http://www.ssa.gov
UTAH DISABILITY ORGANIZATIONS
*Access Utah Network
800-333-8824, www.accessut.state.ut.us/ - (Statewide information and referral service on disability-related issues, services, used & new equipment, and the ADA)
*Ability Foundation
801-261-5738, http://www.abilityfound.org (Provides some assistive technology devices to individuals with disabilities. Need service provider or therapist evaluation)
*Aging & Adult Services
877-424-4640, http://www.hsdaas.utah.gov (Provides variety of home and community based services, including some low-tech devices for people 60 and older and protects seniors and adults with disabilities from abuse, neglect and exploitation)
*AgrAbility of Utah
877-225-1860, http://www.usu.edu/aste/agrability (Connects farmers with disabilities to services, conducts work-site analysis, modifies equipment and the environment)
*Allies with Families
801-433-2595, http://www.allieswithfamilies.org (Offers support and resources for parents and their children with disabilities)
*ARC of Utah
800-371-3060, http://www.arcutah.org (Resource referral, educational programs, training and recycled computers for people with intellectual/developmental disabilities)
*Assist, Inc.
801-355-7085, http://www.assistutah.org (Housing and accessibility design assistance to nonprofit and community groups and low income persons with disabilities; home repair for SLC)
*Autism Council of Utah
http://www.autismcouncilofutah.org (Independent council offering information on a number of different resources, treatment and programs, adult services, caregiver services, research, and collaboration)
*Baby Watch Early Intervention
800-961-4226, http://www.utahbabywatch.org (Provides early identification and developmental services statewide for families with children birth to three)
*Brain Injury Association of Utah
900-281-8442, http://www.biau.org (Non-profit that provides education and support for prevention and recovery of brain injury in Utah)
*Centers for Independent Living
Utah CIL 800-355-2195, www.uilc.org (SLC); Options 753-5353, www.optionsind.org/ Voice/ TTY, (Logan); Active Re-entry 637-4950, www.arecil.org/ (Price); Red Rock Center 800-649-2340 V & TTY, www.rrci.org/ (St. George); Tri County ILC 612-3215 V, 612-3732 TTY, http://www.tri-county-ilc(Ogden); Central Utah CIL www.cucil.org 373-5044 Voice/TTY, (Provo) (Provides services to facilitate independence and full participation in the community and AT devices as funding allows for low income clients)
*Center for Persons with Disabilities Utah State University
866-284-2821, http://www.cpdusu.org (Education, research, training, services, awareness)
*Children with Special Health Care Needs, UDOH
800-829-8200, http://www.health.utah.gov/cshcn (Provide clinics, assessments, health services statewide)
*Child Care Resource and Referral
866-438-4847, http://www.cssutah.org (Connects families to child care throughout Utah
*Community Services Council/Lifecare
801-978-2452, (Provides services including wheelchairs, prescriptions, home repair, visits, furniture to SL/Davis low income residents)
*Computer Center for Citizens with Disabilities
888-866-5550, www.usor.utah.gov:81/ucat/ucat_computer_center.htm (Provides assessment and demonstration of adaptive computers including hardware, software, switches, etc.)
*Digital Federal Credit Union
800-328-8797, http://www.aapd.com (Loans for home modifications, assistive devices, adaptive computers, and adaptive vans nationwide)
*Disability Law Center
800-662-9080, 800-550-4182TTY, http://www.disabilitylawcenter.org (Explains rights, negotiates, and represents in hearings. Free to eligible clients statewide)
*Division of Mental Health
801-538-3939, www.hsdsa.utah.gov/
(Mental health treatment services and prevention)
*Division of Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired (DSBVI)
800-284-1823, http://www.usor.utah.gov/division-of-services-for-the-blind-and-visually-impaired/dsbvi-overview/ (Computer evaluation and training, orientation and mobility services, daily living skills, home repair courses, low vision screening, deaf/blind services, and assistive technology training. Services provided at the Center and in the community statewide
*Division of Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
800-860-4860, http://www.deafservices.utah.gov (I & R; resources on hearing loss; assistive listening and alerting devices available for demonstration and loan)
*Division of Services for People with Disabilities
800-837-6811, www.dspd.utah.gov/ (Provides home and community-based services, supported employment, some devices, housing services; job placement; family support, respite, IL skills training for people with intellectual disabilities, cerebral palsy, autism, seizure disorders, brain injury, and motor if can't use two limbs)
*Epilepsy Association of Utah
801-566-5949, http://www.epilespyut.org (Support groups, mentoring program, annual conference, summer camp)
*Eyecare4kids
801-255-8525, http://www.eyecare4kids.org (Provides eye screenings and glasses)
*GlobusRelief Fund
801-977-0444, www.globusrelief.org/ (Large variety of devices, educational & medical supplies to nonprofit partners at 5% of cost, including some Centers for Independent Living & UATF)
*Hearing Aid Recycling Program
800-829-8200 option 5, www.health.utah.gov/cshcn/HSVS/harp.html, (Recycled hearing aids for low income children at no charge through the Health Department)
*Hear Now
800-648-4327, www.starkeyhearingfoundation.org/ (Hearing aids for low income adults for small fee)
*Home Choice (Neighborhood Non-profit Housing)
866-493-4500 www.nnhc.net, 435-753-1112 (Provides financial and mortgage assistance for low income persons with disabilities)
*Learning Disabilities Association of Utah
801-553-9156, http://www.ldautah.org (Helps individuals with learning disabilities through education, support and advocacy)
*Muscular Dystrophy Association of Utah
801-438-0280, http://www.mdausa.org (Information, services and funding support for the care of treatment of neuromuscular diseases)
*NAMI Utah
877-230-6264, http://www.namiut.org (Nonprofit that provides self-help, support and advocacy to consumers, families, friends of people with severe mental illness)
*National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Utah Chapter
801-493-0113, http://www.fightmsutha.org (Provides information on MS, support, independent living, accessibility, and employment)
*PeopleFirst of Utah
800-323-8824, http://utahddc.org/people/index.html/ or http://utahgap.org/peoplefirst/ (Self-advocacy organization with over 20 groups throughout Utah with monthly educational meetings)
*Relay Utah Network
800-346-4128,801-530-6638 V/TTY, www.relayutah.gov (Provides telephone relay services and free telephone relay and hearing equipment to low income people statewide who are Deaf, Deaf-blind, hard of hearing, or have speech disabilities)
*Social Security Administration
801-524-4115, http://www.ssa.gov (Medicare, Social Security Disability Social Security Retirement, Survivors, Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
*Tourette Syndrome Association Utah
866-274-0700, http://www.tsa-utah.org (Education and support for individuals with Tourette Syndrome and their families)
*UCAT (Utah Center for Assistive Technology)
888-866-5550, www.usor.utah.gov:81/ucat (I & R, training, recycled equipment, and demonstration of a variety of AT devices, including adaptive computers)
*UCARE
801-538-4608, http://www.ucare.utah.gov (Provides help, information, training and resources for seniors, caregivers, and professionals)
*UCB Credit Union
801-323-4396, www.ucbcreditunionfortheblind.org/ (Low interest loans equipment for people who are blind)
*UHCCF (The United Healthcare Children's Foundation)
www.uhccf.org (Provides $5,000 to help low income children 16 or younger who need treatment, therapy, prescriptions, services, or equipment not covered by health benefit plans. Not available to Medicaid/SCHIP recipients)
*USDB (Utah Schools for the Deaf and Blind)
800-990-9328, www.usdb.org (Disability determination services; Therapists (low vision, occupational, physical); Audiologists; Early intervention; Deaf-Blind Services; Library; Foundation; Special Education Services)
*Utah Assistive Technology Foundation
800-524-5152, www.uatf.org (Low interest loans to purchase assistive devices, adapted vans, agricultural equipment, home modifications and to start or expand small businesses for people with disabilities)
*Utah Assistive Technology Program
800-52405152, http://www.uatpat.org (Information, coordination, referral and training on assistive technology devices and services)
*Utah Clicks
http://www.utahclicks.org (Program that helps people complete and submit paperwork for Medicaid, Head Start, CHIP, CSHCN, Baby Watch, Baby your Baby, Early Head Start)
*Utah Developmental Disabilities Council
800-333-8824, http://www.utahddc.org (Provides statewide information, advocacy, leadership, project grant funding and collaboration)
*Utah Down Syndrome Foundation
877-499-8373, http://www.udsf.org (14 chapters throughout state that provide outreach, training, counseling, support, information and activities)
*Utah Family Voices
800-468-1160, http://www.familyvoices.org (Grassroots organization that provides information, training, and support to families who have children with disabilities)
*Utah Information & Referral Center
211 or 888-826-9790, http://www.informationandreferral.org (Free information & referral on community resources and services, volunteer opportunities)
*Utah Parent Center
800-468-1160, http://www.utahparentcenter.org (Conferences, training, family/peer support groups statewide, advocacy, information and referral, disability resources)
*Utah State Library for the Blind
800-662-5540, www.blindlibrary.utah.gov (Braille, large print, and audio books; playback equipment and a radio loaned to registered readers for use without charge)
*Veteran's Administration
800-613-4012, www.saltlakecity.va.gov/vba.asp (Educational/vocational services and technology)
*Vocational Rehabilitation
801-538-7530,800-473-7530, www.usor.utah.gov (Provides vocational rehabilitation services, counseling, job placement, medical/psychological treatment and assistive technology)
*Work Ability Utah
877-246-9675, http://www.workabilityutah.org (I & R, work incentives, resources, supports)
