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Keeping an IEP Notebook
Preparing for an IEP Meeting
Conducting an IEP Meeting
Individuals With Disabilities Act
IDEA ACT - A Quick Reference
IDEA Legal Text
Family Finances
Recommended Resources
Housing
Introduction to Universal Housing Design
Housing options
Building a New House ~ That Works!
Introduction to Universal Housing Design
Entrances and Thresholds
Single Family Home Resources
Remodeled Bathroom
Ceiling Lifts
Problem Spaces
Adding a Ramp
Good Restroom
Not So Good Restrooms
Great Space Adaptions
Not So Great Adaptations
Ramp Design
Ramp Design (Part 2)
Commercial Ramps
Public Access Ramps
Adding a Ramp
Retrofit Door Sill Ramp
Insurance
Medical Bills
Filing an Appeal
Medical Expenses and Income Taxes
Finding Help for the Uninsured or Underinsured
Free or Discounted Prescription Programs
Medicaid Waivers
Legal Adults - Introduction
Guardianship and Declaration of Incapacitation
Establishing Guardianship and Obtaining a Declaration of Incapacitation
Dependency Determination (Military)
When to Start the Transition Process
Begin Transition - Age 14-16
Exploring Possibilities and Guardianship Issues - Age 17
Age 18
After High School Graduation - Age 19-22
Post High School Education Options
Future Housing Options
Specialized Medical Equipment
Wheelchair Evaluation
Wheelchair Safety
Introduction: Special Needs and the Military Family
DEERS & ID Cards
Dependency Determination
TriCare Introduction
TriCare Program Options
Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)
Individual Case Management
TriCare Extended Care Health Option (ECHO)
Early Intervention
Housing Options
Family Support Services
Community Contacts
Letters of Medical Sufficiency
Wheelchair Accessible Vans
Van Conversion: A good Example
Fund Raising - The Flamingo Air Project
Utah DSPD Complaint List Winter 2011
 

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Military Quick Links (National Guard, Reserve, Active Duty)
ABA Military Pro Bono Project
321 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60654
312-988-5783
http://www.militaryprobono.org
*The ABA Military Pro Bono Project accepts case referrals from military attorneys on behalf of junior-enlisted, active-duty military personnel and their families with civil legal problems, and it places these cases with pro bono attorneys where the legal assistance is needed. The Project is also the platform for Operation Stand-By, through which military attorneys may seek attorney-to-attorney advice to further assist their service member clients.
American Bar Association/Military Lawyers
http://www.americanbar.org/portals/military_law...
*Scroll down the home page to the very bottom for Military and Veteran Bar Association listings.
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
DoD Forms Management Program
http://www.esd.whs.mil/Directives/forms/dd0001_...
*Find Dependency Determination Forms here. Scroll down to the DD 137-5 Dependency Statement - Incapacitated Child Over Age 21 and click on the form number. This form can be filled out on line.
Easter Seals National Headquarters
230 W. Monroe St., Suite 1800
Chicago, IL 60606
(800) 221-6827
TTY 312-726-4258
(312) 726-1494 (Fax)
http://www.easterseals.com
*Contact for the chapter closest to you. Ask your local chapter for camps, grants, respite services and other services available in your area.
EFMP & Me: Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)
https://efmpandme.militaryonesource.mil
*Use this tool to maneuver through the Defense Department's network of services and supports for families with special needs. No sign-up is required for service members and family members, but you can choose to create an account to save your progress and preferences.
Exceptional Family Member Program/All Branches/Mobile
https://www.militaryonesource.mil/family-relati...
Contains contact information, Base program locators and enrollment/justification forms for ALL Branches of service.
Kids' Waivers/Medicaid Waiver Programs
http://www.kidswaivers.org
Medicaid waivers for children are unfortunately quite confusing. Not only that, but it is impossible to find information about them. This project State-by-State is intended to simplify the process as much as possible.
Medicaid Waiver dot Org
http://medicaidwaiver.org
*A state-by-state Medicaid Waiver program listing. Please note: Medicaid programs do not transfer. If you're planning a move you'll want to do some homework. Start here then go to the official page of the state you are considering.
Military One Source
800-342-9647
https://www.militaryonesource.mil/special-needs/
* A DoD supported site. Military OneSource has policy and programmatic information, helpful resources, products, articles and tips on numerous topics related to military life. Confidential services are available 24 hours a day by telephone and online. In addition to the website support, Military OneSource offers confidential call center and online support for consultations on a number of issues such as spouse education and career opportunities, issues specific to families with a member with special needs, health coaching, financial support, and resources.
Military Parent Technical Assistance Center
6316 S 12th St
Tacoma, WA 98465
(253) 565-2266
(800) 572-7368
https://branchta.org
E-mail: thebranch@wapave.org * Provides Base EFMP and Special Needs contact information for all regions, all branches of service.
National Military Family Association
3601 Eisenhower Avenue, Suite 425
Alexandria, VA 22304
http://www.militaryfamily.org
E-mail: infor@militaryfamily.org *Click on Info & Resources links for EFMP=Special Needs information.
Social Security Administration Information for Parents
National Info. 1-800-772-1213
http://www.ssa.gov/pgm/links_ssi.htm
*Benefits information and local office addresses with contact information available by state and city.
State & Local Government on the Net
http://statelocalgov.net/50states-military-vete...
*State listings for Military and Veterans sites within the 50 United States.
The National Guard Family Program
https://www.jointservicessupport.org/fp/
*Click on Contacts & Resources to find your state program.
The National Resource Directory
http://www.nationalresourcedirectory.gov
The National Resource Directory (NRD) provides access to services and resources at the national, state and local levels that support recovery, rehabilitation and community reintegration.
The Special Needs Alliance
http://www.specialneedsalliance.org
*Provides a national list of lawyers specializing in special needs trusts and other resources by state. Check here for help with Guardianship, incapacitation, trusts and other pertinent topics.
United Cerebral Palsy (UCP)
1660 L Street, NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20036
(800) 872-5827
TTY (202) 973-7197
(202) 776-0414 (Fax)
http://www.ucp.org
*Contact for your local chapter. Excellent state-by-state resource guide.
United Way
701 N. Fairfax St.
Alexandria, VA 22314
https://www.unitedway.org/local/united-states
*Non-profit charitable organization offering a variety of services including camps, respite, grants, etc. Find your local chapter here.
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.
Advocacy
ADAPT
201 S. Cherokee
Denver, CO 80223
303-733-9324
http://www.adapt.org
E-mail: adapt@adapt.org *See Contact List for a chapter in your state.
ANCOR Foundation
1101 King Street, Suite 380
Alexandria, VA 22314
703-535-7850
http://www.ancorfoundation.org/
Email: ancor@ancor.org *The ANCOR Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization created to support the development of innovative programs and disseminate information that will improve the quality of life for people with disabilities.
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.
Disabled Rights Action Committee
3565 South West Temple #16
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(801) 685-8214
(801) 685-8216
E-mail: dracslc@earthlink.net *The Disabled Rights Action Committee is a Utah organization committed to expanding and assuring the rights of people with disabilities to boldly go where everyone has gone before.
Family Voices in Utah
(801) 584-8236
801-808-4220
http://www.utahfamilyvoices.org
E-mail: utahfamilyvoices@juno.com
Family Voices, Inc.
2340 Alamo SE, Suite 102
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(888) 835-5669
(505) 872-4774
(505) 872-4780 (Fax)
http://www.familyvoices.org
Family Voices is a national family-led organization of families and friends of children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN) and disabilities. To find a chapter in your state, scroll down to the map on the home page and click on your state.
Kids Included Together (KIT)
2013 H Street NW, Ste 620
Washington, DC 20006
(858) 225-5680
(619) 758-0949 (Fax)
https://www.kit.org
*Kids Included Together (KIT) specializes in providing best practices training for military and civilian community–based organizations committed to including children with and without disabilities into their recreational, child development and youth development programs.
Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council
626 Main Street, Suite A
Baton Rouge, LA 70821-3455
(225) 342-6804
(800) 450-8108
(225) 342-1970 (Fax)
https://laddc.org
Provides a wealth of self advocacy information. Linda recommends individuals check out the "Advocacy 101" section under "LACAN" then "How To" for an outline of a sample letter to Legislators and a "How-To" testify before a legislative body along with other great legislative advocacy information.
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
National Gateway to Self-Determination Web Portal
http://www.ngsd.org
*This site provides a single access for self-advocates, professionals, policy-makers and the general public on the current best practices and evidence-based activities in enhancing self-determination in the lives of people with developmental and intellectual disabilities, as well as any individual.
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
Office for Civil Rights Headquarters U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
200 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Washington, DC 20201
Call Center: 1-800-368-1019
TTD: 1-800-537-7697
https://www.hhs.gov/civil-rights/index.html
Civil Rights for Individuals and Advocates. Enforces laws against discrimination based on race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, and religion by certain health care and human services.
Patient Advocate Foundation
421 Butler Farm Road
Hampton, VA 23666
(800) 532-5274
(757) 873-8999 (Fax)
http://patientadvocate.org
E-Mail: help@patientadvocate.org *Provides patients with arbitration, mediation and negotiation to settle issues with access to care, medical debt, and job retention related to their illness.
Self Advocates Becoming Empowered
255 E. Osborn Rd, Suite 103
Phoenix, AZ 85012
https://www.sabeusa.org
E-mail: Admin@sabeusa.org *To ensure that people with disabilities are treated as equals and that they are given the same decisions, choices, rights, responsibilities, and chances to speak up to empower themselves; opportunities to make new friends, and to learn from their mistakes. We are a national board of regional representatives and members from every state in the US.
State Councils on Developmental Disabilities/Administration for Community Living
330 C St SW
Washington, DC 20201
(202) 401-4634
https://acl.gov/programs/aging-and-disability-n...
*Click on Program Contacts for your state's contact information. **State Councils on Developmental Disabilities (Councils) are federally funded, self-governing organizations charged with identifying the most pressing needs of people with developmental disabilities in their state or territory. The 56 Councils across the United States and its territories work to address identified needs by conducting advocacy, systems change, and capacity building efforts that promote self-determination, integration, and inclusion. Key activities include conducting outreach, providing training and technical assistance, removing barriers, developing coalitions, encouraging citizen participation, and keeping policymakers informed about disability issues.
The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD)
2013 H Street, NW, 5th Floor
Washington, DC 20006
800-840-8844 (V/TTY)
202-457-0046 (V/TTY)
866-536-4461 (Fax)
http://www.aapd.com
*The American Association of People with Disabilities is the nation's largest disability rights organization. We promote equal opportunity, economic power, independent living, and political participation for people with disabilities. Our members, including people with disabilities and our family, friends, and supporters, represent a powerful force for change.
The Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law
1090 Vermont Avenue, NW, Suite 220
Washington, DC 20005
202-467-5730
http://www.bazelon.org
Email: communications@bazelon.org *Our work in education is mostly based around protecting the rights of students in public schools under the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) and IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act).
The Center for Self-Determination
35425 Michigan Ave.W.
Wayne, MI 48184
(734) 722-7092
(734) 467-7639 (Fax)
http://www.self-determination.com
Email: bnagi@comlivserv.com *The Center for Self-Determination is a non-profit organization, established in 2000, operating as the primary clearinghouse, training and technical assistance source on Self-Determination in the United States and other countries. The Center is devoted to working within the public and private sector to move power and authority over resources directly to individuals with disabilities, families and allies.
Utah Developmental Disabilities Council
155 S. 300 W. Suite 100
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
(801) 533-3965
TDD: 711
(801) 533-3968 (Fax)
http://www.utahddcouncil.org/
E-mail: clairemantony@utah.gov *The mission of the Utah DD Council is to be the state's leading source of critical innovative, and progressive information, advocacy, leadership and collaboration to enhance the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities.
Utah Grassroots Advocacy Partnership (Utah GAP)
2036 Lincoln Suite 103
Ogden, UT 84404
801-627-1630
http://utahgap.org
E-mail: gapregion6@yahoo.com Provides education to the disability community that allows individuals with disabilities and their families to proactively advocate for the policies and services needed though the interaction and engagement in the making of public policy.
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
Agencies/Assistance Programs - Government
American Indian and Alaska Native Benefits dot com
https://www.benefits.gov/categories/American%20...
* A lengthy list of special needs and education benefit programs and services available for Native American and Alaska Natives. Click on the appropriate link for more information.
Community Supports Waiver
120 N. 200 W. Room 411
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
https://medicaid.utah.gov/ltc-2/cs/
This waiver is a special program that helps severely disabled people of any age remain in their homes rather than be institutionalized. Applications are taken through the Division of Services for People with Disabilities (DSPD). Parent's income and assets are not counted in determining a minor child's eligibility. Also, an intensive service plan is drawn up for the member. To be eligible for this program, members must have been disabled before age twenty-two.
Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS)
195 North 1950 West
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
(801) 538-4100
(801) 538-3993 (Fax)
http://dcfs.utah.gov
E-mail: dirdhs@utah.gov *Child Abuse/Neglect Hotline at 1-855-323-3237
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/division-menu/division...
Division of Juvenile Justice
195 North 1950 West
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
801-538-4330
(801) 538-3993 (Fax)
http://jjs.utah.gov
Division of Services for People with Disabilities (DSPD) for State of Utah
120 N 200 W. #411
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
1-844-275-3773 (1-844-ask-dspd)
(801) 538-4192
(801) 538-4279 (Fax)
https://dspd.utah.gov
E-mail: dspd@utah.gov *The Division of Services for People with Disabilities (DSPD) promotes opportunities and provides supports for people with disabilities to lead self-determined lives by overseeing home and community-based services for more than 5,000 people who have disabilities. Support includes community living, day services, and supported employment services.
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...
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
GovBenefits.Gov
http://www.Benefits.gov
Provides information regarding government assistance programs nationwide. Includes a state-by-state program search.
Kids' Waivers/Medicaid Waiver Programs
http://www.kidswaivers.org
Medicaid waivers for children are unfortunately quite confusing. Not only that, but it is impossible to find information about them. This project State-by-State is intended to simplify the process as much as possible.
Medicaid Autism Waiver
288 North 1460 West
Salt Lake City, UT 82116
801-538-6357
http://health.utah.gov/autismwaiver
The Medicaid Autism Waiver was approved by the state legislature in 2014 to become a permanent waiver program and is no longer a pilot. Approximately 290 children will be served by the Medicaid Autism Waiver each year.
Medicaid Waiver dot Org Disability Services & Waivers all 50 States
http://medicaidwaiver.org
*A state-by-state Medicaid Waiver program listing. Please note: Medicaid programs do not transfer. If you're planning a move you'll want to do some homework. Start here then go to the official page of the state you are considering.
US Department of Indian Health Services
801 Thompson Avenue, Ste. 400
Rockville, MD 20852-1627
(See Contact Listing)
http://www.ihs.gov
* Complete program and regional office listings for IHS Services
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/
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.
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.utahddcouncil.org
Utah Division of Child & Family Services/Medical Home Portal
120 North 200 West, #225
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
(801) 538-4100
(801) 538-3993 (Fax)
http://www.medicalhomeportal.org
*Reliable information and resources to help physicians and parents care for children and youth with special health care needs(CYSHCN).
Utah Medicaid Buyout Program
https://medicaid.utah.gov/buyout-program
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.
Utah Medicaid From A to Z
http://health.utah.gov/medicaid/
*Current links list of programs and information listed by program.
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)
https://jobs.utah.gov/usor
Utah State Office of Rehabilitation Services - Workforce Services
5709 South 1500 West
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
801-526-9675
(800) 860-4860
https://jobs.utah.gov/usor
Email:dwscontactus@utah.gov *Will refer you to your local office if it is not listed in your local phone directory.
Agencies/Assistance Programs - Private
ABILITY Corps
https://abilitycorps.org
*Our purpose is to create a world of inclusion and awareness for people with disabilities – through art, media, housing, employment, and volunteer opportunities.
Carmen B. Pingree School for Children With Autism
780 South Guardsman Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 581-0194
http://www.carmenbpingree.com/
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
Cerebral Palsy of Utah
3550 South 700 West
Salt Lake City, UT 84119
(801)266-1805 Ext 100
(801) 266-2404 (Fax)
http://www.ffiutah.org
Email: Mary@ffiutah.org
Crossroads Urban Center
347 South 400 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84111-2968
(801) 364-7765
https://www.crossroadsurbancenter.org
Crossroads is a nonprofit, grassroots organization that assists and organizes Utahns with low incomes, those with disabilities, and people of color to meet basic survival needs and to address essential issues affecting quality of life
Good Rx
online
Santa Monica, CA
https://www.goodrx.com
Email: ada@goodrx.com *An online savings program. GoodRx gathers current prices and discounts to help you find the lowest cost pharmacy for your prescriptions. GoodRx is 100% free. No personal information required.
Kiwanis International
3636 Woodview Trace
Indianapolis, IN 46268-3196
1-800-549-2647
Cell 1-317-875-8755
http://www.kiwanis.org
*Service is at the heart of every Kiwanis club, no matter where in the world it’s located. Members stage nearly 150,000 service projects and raise nearly US$100 million every year for communities, families and projects. By working together, members achieve what one person cannot accomplish alone. Click on Clubs to find a community club near you.
Lutheran Social Service of Utah
4392 South 900 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
877-388-5778
801-588-0139
801-588-0140 (Fax)
http://www.lssu.org
E-mail: LSSUtah@yahoo.com
National School Foundation Association
509 Aurora Ave, Ste 406
Naperville, IL 60540
(866) 824-8513
http://www.schoolfoundations.org
* Provides a Listing of Foundations by State (click on menu in left-hand menu). Excellent resource for those needing foundation information in each state. Click on Foundations at the top of the page.
New Mexico Indian Children's Program (UNM Center for Development & Disability)
2300 Menaul NE
Albuquerque, NM 87107
Toll Free 1-866-427-8661
(505) 272-3000
(505) 272-9014 (Fax)
http://www.icpservices.org
*Serving the Four Corners Area
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.
Salt Lake Valley Habitat for Humanity
1276 South 500 West
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
(801) 263-0136
(801) 263-0727 (Fax)
http://www.habitatsaltlake.com/index.php
E-mail: habitat@habitatsaltlake.com * There are several Habitat chapters throughout the state. Contact Habitat for Humanity, above, to find the chapter in your area.
Single Mothers Grants dot Org
http://helpwithpayingbills.org
*Lists of companies and organizations that will help individuals pay the essentials of basic needs, such as rent or energy bills. Click on your state and review the list of companies and agencies available.
The Ability Experience
PO Box 241368
Charlotte, NC 28224
(980) 318-5385
(704) 504-2400 ext. 5385
(980) 318-5296 (Fax)
http://www.abilityexperience.org
E-mail: chapterservices@abiltyexperience.org *Members of Pi Kappa Phi support their local communities through the construction of wheelchair ramps for families and individuals that would not otherwise be able to afford it.If you are an individual or family in need of a wheelchair ramp or know of someone who is in need of one to help provide better access to your home, we will gladly get a local chapter organized to assist with the construction.
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
UnitedHealthcare Children's Foundation
PO Box 41
Minneapolis, MN 55440-0041
1-855-698-4223
http://www.uhccf.org
*UHCCF grants provide financial help/assistance for families with children that have medical needs not covered or not fully covered by their commercial health insurance plan. The Foundation aims to fill the gap between what medical services/items a child needs and what their commercial health benefit plan will pay for.
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.
Utah Kids Foundation
801-770-3166
http://www.utahkidsfoundation.com
E-mail: syndi@utahkidsfoundation.com *Shares information about doctors and resources in the community. Facilitates the legal exchange of spare supplies. Provides comfort and support when children are in-patient.
Weber School District Foundation
801-476-7827
801-476-7896
http://foundation.weber.k12.ut.us
* The Mission of the Weber School District Foundation is to raise and provide funds to enhance educational goals and opportunities for students. Grant applications may be made online.
 
Army
Army OneSource
http://www.myarmyonesource.com/default.aspx
 
Army National Guard/Reserve
The National Guard Family Program
https://www.jointservicessupport.org/fp/
*Click on Contacts & Resources to find your state program.
 
Assistive Technologies
Ability Found
1-877-231-4567
801-505-0529
801-261-0923 (Fax)
http://www.abilityfound.org
Email Director: info@abilityfound.org *Our mission is to provide medical and rehabilitation equipment free of charge to people with disabilities who cannot afford it. Our focus is to provide people the equipment they need in the shortest time possible giving them the greatest chance to achieve the freedom they desire.
Ablenet
2625 Patton Road
Roseville, MN 55113
800-322-0956
http://www.ablenetinc.com
E-mail: customerservice@ablenetinc.com *Creating assistive technology products that transform lives in simple, tangible, and powerful ways. We believe that all people deserve the tools to help them learn about, interact with, and participate in the world around them. Whether that's a child in the classroom, an adult recovering from an injury, a veteran with a permanent disability, or a senior who wants to remain at home, AbleNet is there to provide an "easy tech, easy value" approach to helping people improve their lives.
Cerner Charitable Foundation
2800 Rockcreek Parkway
Kansas City, MO 64117
816-201-1569
https://www.cernercharitablefoundation.org
E-mail: cernercharitablefoundation@cerner.com Case Grants Questions Email:casegrants@cerner.com *A funding resource for Assistive Technology. Cerner Charitable Foundation provides funding for children whose families cannot afford medical care, equipment, vehicle modifications, or displacement related to care. Review the assistance criteria and financial guidelines to determine if your child qualifies for funding.
National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS)
1291 Taylor Street, NW
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 707-5100
TDD: (202) 707-0744
(202) 707-0712 (Fax)
http://www.loc.gov/nls
E-mail/General Info: nls@loc.gov *Through a national network of cooperating libraries, NLS administers a free library program of braille and audio materials circulated to eligible borrowers in the United States by postage-free mail.
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.
Section 508.gov (IT Accessibility & Workforce Division (ITAW))
Office of Government wide Policy 1800 F Street NW, Room G211
Washington, DC 20405
(Help) 202-208-7420
202-501-2010 (TTY)
202-501-6269 (Fax)
http://www.section508.gov/
GSA’s IT Accessibility and Workforce (ITAW) provides assistive technology solutions to eliminate barriers for people with disabilities. ITAW is the government's principal advocate and coordinator for Section 508 implementation that requires agencies to make information technology accessible for people with disabilities.
United States Access Board
1331 F Street NW, Suite 1000
Washington, DC 20004-1111
(800) 872-2253
(800) 993-2822 (TTY)
(202) 272-0081 (Fax)
https://www.access-board.gov
*The U.S. Access Board is a federal agency that promotes equality for people with disabilities through leadership in accessible design and the development of accessibility guidelines and standards for the built environment, transportation, communication, medical diagnostic equipment, and information technology.
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,small business loans for Utahns with disabilities,and loans and grants available specifically for ipads. 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 Assistive Technology Program. A statewide nonprofit that provides training, demonstrations, modifications, and fabrication of assistive technology to help improve the quality of life and independence for Utahns with disabilities.
Utah Center for Assistive Technology
1595 W. 500 So.
Salt Lake City, UT 84104-5238
(801) 887-9500
V/TDD (888) 866-5550
http://ucat.usor.utah.gov
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
Angel's Hands
5415 West Daybreak Pkwy,
South Jordan, UT 84009
801-520-4512
www.angelshands.org
Email: mark@angelshands.org *AHF's primary purpose is to assist with medically related expenses, either not covered or partially covered, by insurance. AHF also assists with non-medically necessary equipment that has shown to improve the quality of life for individuals. Hearing aids, wheel chairs, specialty strollers, special beds, braces, therapy spas, specialty bicycles, air conditioning and air filtration systems, special bath tubs, etc.
Autism Care Today
18685 Main Street, #101-375
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
818-340-4010
https://www.act-today.org
Email: info@act-today.org *Autism Care Today provides funding assistance to families throughout the United States on a quarterly basis. These grants are designed to provide access to individuals and families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders. Since 2005, Autism Care Today has helped more than 1,562 families and provided more than $1.85 million in grants.
Catholic Community Services
745 East 300 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
(801) 977-9119
http://www.ccsutah.org
*By giving strength to the weakest in our midst, CCS is able to loving serve and provide hope to those with the greatest in our community regardless of race, religion or personal circumstance.
Cerner Charitable Foundation
2800 Rockcreek Parkway
Kansa City, MO 64117
816-201-1569
https://www.cernercharitablefoundation.org
E-mail: cernercharitablefoundation@cerner.com Case Grants Questions Email:casegrants@cerner.com *A funding resource for Assistive Technology. Cerner Charitable Foundation provides funding for children whose families cannot afford medical care, equipment, vehicle modifications, or displacement related to care. Review the assistance criteria and financial guidelines to determine if your child qualifies for funding.
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. Specific military treatment program available.
Daniels Fund
101 Monroe Street
Denver, CO 80206
(877) 791-4726
(303) 393-7220
http://www.danielsfund.org
Email: Info@DanielsFund.org *Daniels Fund, founded through the generous legacy of Bill Daniels, operates the Daniels Fund Grants Program and the Daniels Fund Scholarship Program in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming.
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
Food Pantries dot Org
http://www.foodpantries.org
*A state-by-state directory of Food Banks, Soup Kitchens, and non-profit organizations committed to fighting hunger.
iTaalk Foundation (Interactive Technology Assisting Autistic Little Kids)
105 Lawrence Ave., Suite 101
Toledo, OH 43606
567-377-5710
https://www.itaalk.org
Email: info@itaalk.org *iTaalk offers grants as financial resources become available. However, we are constantly searching for resources, grants, and other funding sources for our families. View our Grants & Funding page to search our grant resource list or to see if we are currently in a giving cycle.
Kyle Korver Foundation
http://www.kylekorverfoundation.com
Click on "APPLY" if you need help with a wheelchair ramp,roofing or other construction services.
Lions Clubs International
300 W. 22nd Street
Oak Brook, IL 60523-8842
http://www.lionsclubs.org/EN/index.php
*A national service organization with clubs in all 50 states. Eye glasses, ramp programs, other services which vary by location. Click on their Club Locator to find a club near you.
Make-A-Wish Foundation of Utah
771 E. Winchester
Murray, UT 84107
1-800-860-9474
(801) 262-9474
(801) 262-1294 (Fax)
http://utah.wish.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://rmhcslc.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.
The United Way of the Navajo Nation
P.O. Box 309
Window Rock, AZ 86515
(928) 871-6661
(928) 871-6663 (Fax)
https://www.navajounitedway.org
E-Mail: info@navajounitedway.org
United Way
701 N. Fairfax St.
Alexandria, VA 22314
https://www.unitedway.org
*National Office. Non-profit charitable organization offering a variety of services including camps, respite, grants, home modification assistance, etc. Find your local chapter here.
Utah Kids Foundation
801-770-3166
http://www.utahkidsfoundation.com
E-mail: syndi@utahkidsfoundation.com *The mission of the Utah Kids Foundation is to support all special needs families in Utah by sharing information about doctors and resources in the community,facilitating the legal exchange of spare supplies, providing comfort and support when our children are in-patient, sharing community events that are open to and accessible to special needs families.
 
Child Care Resource Listings
Family Caregiver Alliance
785 Market Street, Suite 750
San Francisco, CA 94103
(800) 445-8106
(415) 434-3388
http://www.caregiver.org
E-mail: info@caregiver.org *Check out the Family Care Navigator for services in your state. http://www.caregiver.org/caregiver/jsp/fcn_content_node.jsp?nodeid=2083
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)
655 East 4500 South Suite 200
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
801-355-4847
1-866-438-4847
http://www.cssutah.org
E-mail: Encarni@cssutah.org
Friday's Kids Respite
475 West 260 North
Orem, UT 84057
(801) 494-9837
E-mail: Info@FridaysKids.org *Services available in Utah county only.
National Respite Locator Service
800 Easttowne Drive, Suite 105
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
(800) 473-1727 ext. 222
http://archrespite.org
List of Respite provider links nationwide. Focuses on respite care for families of special needs children.
 
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
Allergy & Asthma Network
8229 Boone Boulevard, Suite 260
Vienna, VA 22182
800-878-4403
703-288-5271 (Fax)
https://www.allergyasthmanetwork.org/patients/
From diagnosis to control, Allergy & Asthma Network is a one-stop source for information on asthma and allergies.
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 Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry/Autism Resource Center
3615 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20016-3007
1-202-966-7300
1-202-464-0131 (Fax)
https://www.aacap.org/AACAP/Families_and_Youth/...
* Provides mental health information for a wide variety of mental health topics, including Autism.
American Diabetes Association ~ Utah Chapter
4424 South 700 East #100
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
1-888-342-2383
(801) 363-3024
801-261-3005 (Fax)
http://www.diabetes.org/in-my-community/local-o...
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
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
American Printing House for the Blind
1839 Frankfort Avenue,
Louisville, KY 40206
http://www.aph.org/
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
2200 Research Boulevard
Rockville, MD 20850-3289
800-638-8255
TTY:301-296-5650
301-296-8580 (Fax)
https://www.asha.org/
*The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) is the national professional, scientific, and credentialing association for 211,000 members and affiliates who are audiologists; speech-language pathologists; speech, language, and hearing scientists; audiology and speech-language pathology support personnel; and students.
Amputee Coalition
900 East Hill Avenue, Suite 205
Knoxville, TN 37915-2566
888-267-5669
TTY:865-525-4512
http://www.amputee-coalition.org
Apraxia Kids
1501 Reedsdale Street, Suite 202
Pittsburgh, PA 15233
412-785-7072
https://www.apraxia-kids.org
Email: info@apraxia-kids.org *Childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) is a motor speech disorder that makes it difficult for children to speak. Children with the diagnosis of apraxia of speech generally have a good understanding of language and know what they want to say. However, they have difficulty learning or carrying out the complex sequenced movements that are necessary for intelligible speech.
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
780 South Guardsman Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
http://www.autismcouncilofutah.org
*Does not have an office or phone. Best way to contact is via their website, "Contact Us".
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 Program at Yale (Yale Child Study Center)
230 South Frontage Rd.
New Haven, CT 06519
(203) 785-3420
(203) 764-4373 (Fax)
https://medicine.yale.edu/childstudy/services/a...
E-mail: betty.litto@yale.edu Clinical and research activities are located in the Child Study Center at Yale University, School of Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut.
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 Speaks
5455 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 2250
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 549-0500
(323) 549-0547 (Fax)
http://www.autismspeaks.org
E-Mail: contactus@autismspeaks.org *For an Autism Speaks office in your area visit our Community Pages.
Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinic
650 Komas Drive, Suite 206
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 587-8020
http://healthcare.utah.edu/uni/asdc/
*The Autism Diagnostic Clinic at the University of Utah. Specializes in evaluations of autism spectrum disorders regardless of severity or age.
Bohring-Opitz Syndrome Foundation, Inc.
1703 Nw 42 Pl
Gainesville, FL 32605
http://bohring-opitz.org
E-mail bohringopitz@gmail.com *Bohring-Opitz Syndrome Foundation, Inc. is dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by BOS through the establishment of a Medical Advisory Board, awareness initiatives, and parent/patient advocacy.
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
Center for Autism and Related Disabilities, University of Florida, Gainesville
2124 NE Waldo Road, Suite 3200
Gainesville, FL 32609
1 (800) 928-8476
(352) 273-0581
(352) 846-3703 (Fax)
http://card.ufl.edu
Email: card-info@ufl.edu *The Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD) provides support and assistance with the goal of optimizing the potential of people with autism and related disabilities.
Children With Diabetes
5689 Chancery Place
Hamilton, OH 45011
http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com
*Diabetes education and information
Division of Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired
250 North 1950 West, Suite B
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
1-800-284-1823
TTY 801-323-4395
801-233-4396 (Fax)
http://www.usor.utah.gov/division-of-services-f...
Dravet Syndrome Foundation, Inc.
PO Box 16536
West Haven, CT 06516
203-392-1950
203-907-1940 (Fax)
http://www.dravetfoundation.org
E-mail:info@dravetfoundation.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.
Dup15q Alliance
P.O. Box 674
Fayetteville, NY 13066
855-387-1572
http://www.dup15q.org
Email: info@dup15q.org *See web site for Dup15q clinics in the US.
Epilepsy Alliance of Utah/Utah Epilepsy Services
801-883-9669
http://www.utahepilepsy.org
E-mail: margothurman@comcast.net *The Epilepsy Alliance of Utah is dedicated to providing awareness and education about epilepsy, and is dedicated to fully including people with epilepsy into society, optimizing their employment opportunities, advocating for their personal rights, and providing assistance with their medical needs.
Epilepsy Association of Utah
8539 S Redwood Rd #B
West Jordan, UT 84088
(801) 566-5949
http://epilepsyut.org/
*Provides services to individuals who deal with the challenges of epilepsy and seizure disorders.
Epilepsy Foundation of America
8301 Professional Place
Landover, MD 20785
(800) 332-1000
http://www.epilepsyfoundation.org/
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/
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.
Fetal Alcohol Coalition, Utah
P.O. Box 1468
Layton, UT 84040
801-546-6323
http://www.utahfetalalcohol.org
*The mission of the Utah Fetal Alcohol Coalition is to prevent Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) and to promote effective, life-long interventions for those affected by prenatal exposure to alcohol and their families.
First Signs, Inc.
P.O. Box 358
Merrimac, MA 01860
(978) 346-4380
https://firstsigns.org
E-mail: info@firstsigns.org *Autism Training for families and professionals.
Five P Minus Society (Cru-du-chat)
1-888-970-0777
http://www.fivepminus.org
*To encourage and facilitate communication among families having a child with 5p- Syndrome and to spread awareness and education of the syndrome to these families and their service providers.Call for referral to the Family Support Coordinator covering your area.
Foundations for Independence
3550 South 700 West
Salt Lake City, UT 84119
801-266-1805
http://www.ffiutah.org
*FFI serves individuals of any age, race, color, national or ethnic origin, or developmental disability. Provides family services information,equipment purchase assistance and offers a day program. Contact for more information.
Intermountain Spina Bifida Support Group
(801) 214-8070
http://utahspinabifida.org
E-mail: support@utahspinabifida.org *Provides support to any families and individuals who live and work with Spina Bifida in Utah and in neighboring States that rely on Primary Children's Medical Center in Salt Lake City.
International Dyslexia Association
40 York Rd., 4th Floor
Baltimore, MD 21204-5202
(800) 222-3123
(410) 296-0232
https://dyslexiaida.org
Email: info@dyslexiaida.org
Learning Disabilities Association of America
461 Cochran Road, Suite 245
Pittsburgh, PA 15234
(412) 341-1515
(412) 344-0224 (Fax)
https://ldaamerica.org
*Since 1963, LDA has provided support to people with learning disabilities, their parents, teachers and other professionals with cutting edge information on learning disabilities, practical solutions, and a comprehensive network of resources.See menu for chapter listings by state.
Learning Disabilities Association of Utah (LDAU)
P.O. Box 651052
Salt Lake City, UT 84165-1052
1-801-553-9156
http://www.ldau.org
E-mail: contact@ldau.org
Matt's Place (Autism Services)
190 South Main Street, Suite B, Bamberger Professional Office Building
Centerville, UT 84014
(801) 614-8400
(801) 614-8300 (Fax)
http://mattsplace.org
E-mail: info@mattsplace.org *Assists families and individuals ages 6–21 work through challenging behavioral disorders in a Day Treatment setting, Intensive Outpatient Program, therapeutic after school program, or group therapies. We offer older adolescents and young adults Social and Life Skill activities on and off site.
Muscular Dystrophy Association
4578 South Highland Drive
Salt Lake City, UT 84117
(801)278-6200
(801)278-2499 (Fax)
http://www.mda.org
E-Mail: saltlakecitysouth@mdausa.org
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/
National Alliance on Mental Illness ~ Utah
1600 West 2200 South, Suite 202
West Valley City, UT 84119
(877) 230-6264
(801) 323-9900
(801) 323-9799 (Fax)
http://www.namiut.org
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
National Consortium On Deaf-Blindness
345 N. Monmouth Ave.
Monmouth, OR 97361
800-438-9376
800-854-7013(TTY)
503-838-8150 (Fax)
http://www.nationaldb.org
E-mail: info@nationaldb.org
National Family Association For Deaf-Blind
141 Middle Neck Road
Sands Point, NY 11050
800-255-0411
516-883-9060 (Fax)
http://nfadb.org
email: NFADB@aol.com *National State-by-State listing
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 Fragile X Foundation
1615 Bonanza St. Suite 202
Walnut Creek, CA 95456
(800) 688-8765
(925) 938-9315 (Fax)
http://www.fragilex.org
Email: natlfx@fragilex.org
National Institute on Developmental Delays
1900 West MacArthur
Shawnee, OK 75801
(405) 878-5301
(405) 878-5114 (Fax)
http://nidd.us
*Large number of programs, services and information sources available.
National Multiple Sclerosis Society Utah-Southern Idaho Chapter
1440 Foothill Drive, Suite 200
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
1-800-344-4867
801-424-0113
801-424-0122 (Fax)
http://www.nationalmssociety.org/Chapters/UTU
E-mail: utah.idaho@nmss.org
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.
Sesame Street and Autism:See Amazing in All Children
http://autism.sesamestreet.org
*Aimed at communities with children ages 2 to 5. Developed with input from parents, people who serve the autism community, and people with autism, See Amazing in All Children offers families ways to overcome common challenges and simplify everyday activities.A terrific Autism Resource page for parents and everybody else.
Spina Bifida Association of Utah
P. O. Box 27801
Salt Lake City, UT 84127
(801) 561-5268
The Temple University Collaborative on Community Inclusion
1700 N. Broad Street, Suite 313
Philadelphia, PA 19122
215-204-6779
http://tucollaborative.org
E-mail: tucollab@temple.edu *We provide evidence-based resources that consumers, agencies, and policy makers can use to increase community participation across varied life domains.
United Cerebral Palsy (UCP)
1660 L Street, NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20036
(800) 872-5827
TTY (202) 973-7197
(202) 776-0414 (Fax)
http://www.ucp.org
*Excellent state-by-state resource guide. E-mail your local chapter for more information.
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
195 North 1950 West
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
(801) 538- 3939
(801) 538-9892 (Fax)
http://www.hsmh.state.ut.us/
E-mail: dsamhwebmaster@utah.gov
Utah Down Syndrome Foundation
P.O. Box 675
Salt Lake City, UT 84110
(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 Families for Effective Autism Treatment (F.E.A.T.)
http://utahfeat.herokuapp.com
E-mail: webmaster@utahfeat.org *To provide education, support and guidance to Utah families of children on the autism spectrum, and to enhance the community of professionals and educators serving those families. Has a great Autism Resource list.
Utah Fetal Alcohol Coalition
P.O. Box 1468
Layton, UT 84040
801-546-6323
http://www.utahfetalalcohol.org/index.html
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
Utah Speech-Language-Hearing Association
P.O. Box 17564
Holladay, UT 84117
(801) 408-5408
http://www.ushaonline.net/
Utah Spina Bifada Intermountain Support Group
(801) 214-8070.
http://utahspinabifida.org
E-mail: support@utahspinabifida.org * The Intermountain Spina Bifida Support Group functions to provide support to any families and individuals who live and work with Spina Bifida in Utah and in neighboring States that rely on Primary Children's Medical Center in Salt Lake City.
Williams Syndrome Changing Lives Foundation
727-557-7177
https://globalgenes.org/raredaily/williams-synd...
E-mail: info@wschanginglives.org The Williams Syndrome Changing Lives Foundation is a non-profit organization centered on increasing awareness, increasing education for families, the community, physicians and therapists. We provide needed financial assistance with medical, therapeutic, recreational and other developmental resources.
 
Early Intervention
Baby Watch Early Intervention
44 North Medical Drive
Salt Lake City , UT 84114-1720
(800) 961-4226
(801) 584-8204
http://www.utahbabywatch.org
*Provides early identification and development services for families of infants and toddlers, birth to age three.
Children With Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN)
44 North Capecchi Drive
Salt Lake City, UT 84114
(801) 584-8284
(800) 829-8200
http://www.health.utah.gov/cshcn/
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.
Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center (ECTA Center)
517 South Greensboro Street
Carrboro, NC 27510
(919) 962-2001
TDD (919) 843-3269
(919) 966-7463 (Fax)
http://ectacenter.org
E-mail: nectac@unc.edu NECTAC is the national early childhood technical assistance center supported by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) under the provisions of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). NECTAC serves Part C-Infant and Toddlers with Disabilities Programs and Part B-Section 619 Preschool Programs for Children with Disabilities in all 50 states and 10 jurisdictions to improve service systems and outcomes for children and families.
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.
Kids World Preschool
1328 W Stern Dr (6170 S)
Taylorsville, UT 84123
801-243-4991
http://kidsworldpreschool.org
E-mail: bfrancis@kidsworldpreschool.org *Kids World staff works with children of all abilities such as: Autism, PDD, Speech Delays, Down Syndrome, Aspergers, Behavior challenges, Cerebral Palsy, and Developmental Delays.
National Association for the Education of Young Children
1313 L. Street, NW, Suite 500
Washington, DC 20005
(800) 424-2460
(202) 232-8777
(202) 328-1846 (Fax)
http://www.naeyc.org
National Association of Child Development
549 25th Street
Ogden, UT 84401
(801) 621-8606
http://www.nacd.org
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.
Office of Head Start-US Administration for Children & Families
370 L'Enfants Promenade, SW
Washington, DC 20447
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ohs
Provides a State by State program finder.
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.schools.utah.gov/main/
*Click on Departments for programs for ages 3 through 5
Zero To Three
1255 23rd Street, NW, Suite 350
Washington, DC 20037
(202) 638-1144
(202) 638-0851 (Fax)
http://www.zerotothree.org
*ZERO TO THREE is a national nonprofit organization that provides parents, professionals and policymakers the knowledge and the know-how to nurture early development.
Education
Carmen B. Pingree Center for Children with Autism
780 South Guardsman Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 581-0194
http://carmenbpingree.com
*Provides comprehensive treatment, education, and related services for children with autism and their families. A private school, there is a variety of programs available for funding.
Education Resources Information Center
655 15th Street, NW Suite 500
Washington, DC 20005
(800) 538-3742
https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/projects/eric.asp
*Large clearinghouse of information.
IDEA 2004/U.S. Department of Education
https://sites.ed.gov/idea
*Updated IDEA Act information for all age groups.
National Center on Accessible Instructional Materials at CAST, Inc.
40 Harvard Mills Square, Suite 3
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 245-2212
http://aem.cast.org
*Provides a wide variety of information and resources, including training events Nationwide, regarding Accessible Instructional Materials. A state-by-state listing of programs and services is also available from the home page.
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.
PAVE: Partnerships for Action, Voices for Empowerment
6316 So. 12th St.
Tacoma, WA 98465
(253) 565-2266
1-800-5-PARENT
(253) 566-8052 (Fax)
https://wapave.org
Email: pave@wapave.org *Enhanced knowledge of parents/caregivers, families and individuals with disabilities/special needs. Tools, information and resources for you, as a parent/care-giver of a child with disabilities and/or special health care needs and for youth, with and without disabilities. Increased self-reliance of parents/caregivers, families and individuals with disabilities/special needs
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
Salt Lake City, UT
(801) 538-7601
http://www.utaheducationfacts.com/index.php/too...
*Scholarship Program for Special Needs students accepted to attend private schools. Please see site for full details.
Speech Therapy Ideas and Speech Therapy Activities
http://www.speechtherapyideas.com
*Provides speech therapy ideas and activities developed by a licensed Speech Language Pathologist for parents and professionals.
The Council for Exceptional Children
2900 Crystal Drive, Suite 1000
Arlington, VA 22202
(888) 232-7733
TTY: (866) 915-5000
(703) 264-9494 (Fax)
http://www.cec.sped.org
*The Council for Exceptional Children is an international community of professionals who are the voice and vision of special and gifted education. CEC's mission is to improve, through excellence and advocacy, the education and quality of life for children and youth with exceptionalities and to enhance engagement of their families.
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.
Think Inclusion
http://www.thinkinclusive.us
E-mail: timvillegas@thinkinclusive.us * An informational blog with wide ranging information and experience in educational inclusion. A Recommended Read.
U.S. Department of Education//My Child's Special Needs
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202
1-800-872-5327
http://www2.ed.gov/parents/needs/speced/edpicks...
*Contains a large data base of information regarding programs, legislation, resources, parent helps, etc.
US Department of Education~ No Child Left Behind Act (Updated)
http://www.ed.gov/nclb/landing.jhtml?src=ln
Utah Family Partnership Network.
385-646-4608
http://www.ufpn.org
*Has 9 Family Centers located across the state of Utah. The Utah Family Partnership Network helps families and schools come together for student success. Our centers contain hundreds of resources on parenting, discipline, early literacy, helping with homework, dealing with learning disabilities, understanding your child, plus educational and health information.
Utah Home Education Association
http://www.uhea.org
*The Utah Home Education Association is established primarily to support the education of children in the home as a viable alternative to the existing public and private educational system. Alarge number of support groups are loacted throughout the state. See the listing provided to find your local chapter.
Utah PTA
5192 South Greenpine Drive
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
(866) 782-8824
801-261-3110 (Fax)
http://www.utahpta.org
E-mail: kids@utahpta.org *Utah PTA is a non-profit grassroots child advocacy organization made up of parents, teachers, and students. Utah PTA is an affiliate of National PTA and is organized in Utah at local, council, and state levels.
Utah School Nurses Association
http://www.utahschoolnurses.org
E-mail: crrall@graniteschools.org *School nursing is a specialized practice of professional nursing that advances the well being, academic success, and life-long achievement of students. To that end, school nurses facilitate positive student responses to normal development; promote health and safety; intervene with actual and potential health problems; provide case management services; and actively collaborate with others to build student and family capacity for adaptation, self management, self advocacy, and learning.
Utah Schools for the Deaf and Blind
742 Harrison Blvd
Ogden, UT 84404
(800) 990-9328
(801) 624-4701 (TTY)
http://www.usdb.org
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.
Utah State Office of Education - Special Education Services
250 East 500 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84111-3204
(801) 538-7500
http://www.schools.utah.gov/sars/
* Provides educational services to children and youth with disabilities who qualify under IDEA ages 3-22. Includes a wide variety of services.
Employment
Choose To Work (CTW)
140 East 300 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
1-888-920-WORK
https://jobs.utah.gov/employer/resource/07_78.pdf
jobs.utah.gov * (pdf) PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Choose to Work (CTW) meets business needs with customized services and qualified applicants. The Utah State Office of Rehabilitation (USOR) and the Utah Department of Workforce Services (DWS) partner to ensure employment success. This program meets the employment needs of Utah businesses by providing employers with qualified and job-ready individuals. CTW employment specialists provide preparation and placement services to Utah job seekers with disabilities. CTW meets diverse workforce needs across all industries.
Employment Personal Assistance Program (EPAS)
288 North 1460 West PO Box 143112
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-3112
801-538-6955
1-877-246-9675
(801) 323-1588 (Fax)
http://www.workabilityutah.org/healthcare/epas.php
*EPAS is Medicaid personal care services provided to people with disabilities to support them in maintaining employment. EPAS is designed to provide personal assistance for people who may have physical, mental, cognitive, and/or developmental disabilities that are working in integrated, competitive employment. The assistance provided is for tasks directly related to maintaining 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
National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability (NCWD)
4301 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 100
Washington, DC 20008-2304
877-871-0744
TTY: 877-871-0665
http://www.http://www.ncwd-youth.info
*Making the connection between Youth with Disabilities and employment. Check out their Blog.
Pioneer Adult Rehabilitation Center (PARC)
485 PARC Circle
Clearfield, UT 84015
801-402-0950
http://www.parc-ut.org
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
The Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion (EARN)
https://www.askearn.org
Email: askearn@viscardicenter.org *A free resource that helps employers tap the benefits of disability diversity. We educate public- and private-sector organizations on ways to build inclusive workplace cultures, and we empower them to become leaders in the employment and advancement of people with disabilities.
Utah Benefits Planning Assistance and Outreach Program
Utah State Office Of Rehabilitation
Salt Lake City, UT
(801) 887-9530
(801) 887-9389 (Fax)
http://www.usor.utah.gov/division-of-rehabilita...
*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.goodworkutah.org
Utah State Office of Rehabilitation - Vocational
250 East 500 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
(801) 538-7530
http://www.usor.utah.gov
*Our mission is to assist eligible individuals in obtaining employment and increasing their independence.
What Can You Do? The Campaign for Disability Employment
https://www.whatcanyoudocampaign.org
E-mail: info@whatcanyoudocampaign.org *Every day, people with disabilities can and do make important contributions to America’s businesses. They have the drive to succeed in employment, and the skills and talent they need to deliver value and results for their employers.These are messages that bear repeating far and wide. And that’s what the Campaign for Disability Employment (CDE) is all about.
Work Ability
1595 W. 500 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84104
(801) 887-9529
http://www.workabilityutah.org/
E-mail ecerna@utah.gov
Your Ticket To Work
1-866-968-7842
https://www.ssa.gov/work/
*Ticket to Work is a free and voluntary program that can help Social Security beneficiaries go to work, get a good job that may lead to a career, and become financially independent, all while they keep their Medicare or Medicaid. Individuals who receive Social Security benefits because of a disability and are age 18 through 64 probably already qualify for the program.
 
Equipment
B in Motion Foundation
4030 South State Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
801-463-0044
801-506-1822
801-463-2880 (Fax)
http://binmotion.org
*The goal of the non-profit foundation is to provide wheelchairs and other mobility related equipment to those who otherwise would not be able to afford it. The B In Motion foundation is pleased to improve the quality of life for those in need.
Computers For Kids - Idaho
8540 W. Elisa Street
Boise, ID 83709
208-345-0346
http://www.cfkidaho.org
E-mail: cfk@cfkidaho.com * Computers for Kids, Inc. (CFK) is a non-profit 501(C)(3) organization formed in 2002 that receives donated computers from individuals and businesses, then refurbishes and licenses them for distribution to students for their home use. As a part of this program, each student and the needs for home use are considered. Their mission is to offer Idaho students K to 21 the opportunity to access a variety of technological supports through their use of their own computer at home. Click on Applications for more information.
CReATE (Citizens Reutilizing Assistive Technology Equipment)
801-887-9398
http://www.uatpat.org/create
A statewide non-profict organization refurbishing 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.
The Computer Center for Citizens with Disabilities
1595 West 500 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84104
(801) 887-9533
(888) 866-5550
http://www.afb.org/directory/profile/computer-c...
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.
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.
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"
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://jobs.utah.gov/housing/owhlf/
The Olene Walker Housing Loan Fund (OWHLF) supports quality affordable housing options that meet the needs of Utah's individuals and families. We develop housing that is affordable for very low-income, low-income and moderate-income persons as defined by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). HUD updates program rent and income limits annually.
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".
Public Housing Authorities Directors Association/Local Housing Authority Sites
https://www.phada.org
*Site lists for city/community Housing Authorities (listed by state).
Utah Department of Human Services
http://www.dhs.utah.gov
Click on services.
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
Able Access Elevator
680 N 1000 West # 7
Centerville, UT 84014
(801) 363-7960
801-294-4299 (Fax)
http://ableaccesselevator.com
*Able Access Elevator serves clients throughout Idaho, Utah and Western Wyoming from our sales and service centers in Idaho Falls, ID; and Salt Lake City, UT. We sell and service light commercial and residential elevators, dumbwaiters, vertical platform lifts, stair lifts, ceiling lifts and door openers.
Accessible Homes Foundation (AHF)
P.O. Box 26383
Salt Lake City, UT 84126-0383
(801) 969-8475
(801) 696-8124
http://www.accesshomes.org
* Provides a list of accessible homes for sale or rent, provides referrals to other agencies as needed.
Assist, Inc.
218 East 500 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
(801) 355-7085
(801) 355-7086 (Fax)
http://assistutah.org
*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.ncsu.edu/ncsu/design/cud/index.htm
*Please check the publications listings for detailed information.
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/
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.
Habitat for Humanity
121 Habitat Street
Americus, GA 31709-3498
1-800-422-4828
1-229-924-6935
http://www.habitat.org
*For information on eligibility,locations, projects and supported communities in your state click on "Contact Us" and then search for location.
Habitat for Humanity/United States
121 Habitat Street
Americus, GA 31709
1-800-422-4828
https://www.habitat.org/where-we-build
E-mail: publicinfo@habitat.org *Find local programs in your community.
IDEA - Center for Inclusive Design and Environmental Access University at Buffalo | School of Architecture and Planning
3435 Main St., 309 Hayes Hall
Buffalo, NY 14214-3087
(716) 829-5902
(716) 829-3861 (Fax)
http://idea.ap.buffalo.edu
E-mail: ap-idea@buffalo.edu *The IDEA Center is dedicated to making environments and products more usable, safer and healthier in response to the needs of an increasingly diverse population. The IDEA Center's activities are based on the philosophy of Inclusive Design, often called Universal Design or Design for All.It is a way of thinking that can be applied in any design activity, business practice, program or service involving interaction of people with the physical, social or virtual worlds.
Institute for Human Centered Design (Adaptive Environments)
180-200 Portland Street, Suite 1
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 695-1225
(617) 482-8099 (Fax)
http://humancentereddesign.org
E-mail: info@HumanCenteredDesign.org
Neighborhood Nonprofit Housing Corporation
195 West Golf Course Road, Suite 104
Logan, UT 84321
(435) 753-1112
(435) 753-6112 (Fax)
http://www.nnhc.net
* Focuses on Box Elder and Cache Counties.
Ramps dot Org ~Free Ramp Program list
(877)312-6989
http://www.ramps.org/free-ramps.htm
E-mail: questions@ramps.org *Ramps.org is here to help you decide what type of wheelchair ramp is right for your specific situation. Need assistance programs? Click on FREE RAMP PROGRAMS at the bottom of the left-hand menu for a listing of programs in your state.
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.
The Home Wheelchair Ramp Project
http://www.klownwerkz.com/ramp/default.htm
E-mail:homeramps@gmail.com *A comprehensive informational site regarding ramp building and the programs that can help you build one. For FUNDING information (and programs to contact for assistance) scroll to the bottom of the page and click on "Funding".
The National Resource Center on Home Modification UC Davis
3715 McClintock Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90089
(213) 740-1364
(213) 740-7069 (Fax)
https://homemods.org
*Contains a State-by-state resource registry of home modification resources. Go to the Links List under their Resources section and the National Directory for state information.
Universal Design dot Com
http://www.universaldesign.com
*An excellent resource site for information and resources regarding Universal Design.
Utah Housing Coalition
925 South 200 West, Suite C
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
(801) 364-0077
http://www.utahhousing.org/
Utah Non Profit Housing Corporation
223 West 700 South Suite C
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
801-364-6117
801-364-7070 (Fax)
http://www.utahnonprofithousing.org
email: info@unphc.org *Specializes in providing decent, safe, affordable housing, focusing on very low-income individuals and families.
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
Visitability dot Org- National Council on Independent Living
1710 Rhode Island Avenue, NW, 5th Floor
Washington, DC 20036
(877) 525-3400
TTY (202) 207-0340
(202) 207-0341 (Fax)
https://visitability.org
*Visitability is a growing trend nationwide. The term refers to single-family or owner-occupied housing designed in such a way that it can be lived in or visited by people who have trouble with steps or who use wheelchairs or walkers.
Independent Living Organizations
Ability First of Utah
491 Freedom Blvd.
Provo, UT 84601
(877) 421-4500
V/TTY (801) 373-5044
(801) 373-5094 (Fax)
http://abilityfirstutah.org
*Serves Utah county
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.
Independent Living Research Utilization Project/The Institute for Rehabilitation and Research
2323 So. Sheppard, Suite 1000
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 520-0232
TTY: (713) 520-5136
http://www.ilru.org/projects/cil-net/cil-center...
email: ilru@ilru.org Contact information for Statewide Independent Living Councils listed by state.
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.
Roads to Independence Disability Services Center of Utah
3355 Washington Blvd.
Ogden, UT 84401
(866) 734-5678
(801) 612-3215
(801) 612-3732 (Fax)
*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.
Utah Independent Living Council
423 W 800 S Ste A101
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
(801) 463-1592
http://usilc.org/il-centers
*Utah Independent Living Network mission is to ensure people with disabilities have full access to community life, according to their individual choice, abilities, and circumstances.
Indian Health Services
National Council of Urban Indian Health
924 Pennsylvania Ave., SE
Washington , DC 20003
202-544-0344
http://www.ncuih.org
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
Navajo Area Indian Health Service (NAIHS))
P.O. Box 9020
Window Rock, AZ 86515
(928) 87105811
http://www.ihs.gov/FacilitiesServices/AreaOffic...
Phoenix Area Indian Health Services
Two Rennaisance Square 40 North Central Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85004-4424
(602) 364-4123
http://www.ihs.gov/phoenix/
US Department of Indian Health Services
801 Thompson Avenue, Ste. 400
Rockville, MD 20852-1627
(See Contact Listing)
http://www.ihs.gov
* Complete program and regional office listings for IHS Services
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
Abilities dot Com
https://www.abilities.com
Email: info@abilities.com *Covers a broad spectrum of disability information for children and adults.
ABLE National Resource Center
1667 K Street, NW Suite 480
Washington, DC 20006
1-(202) 683-6094
https://www.ablenrc.org
Email: info@ablenrc.org *The ANRC aims to educate individuals with disabilities and their families, state government and legislatures, financial service companies and financial planners and attorneys - who focus on trust and estate planning - about ABLE’s potential positive impact on the lives of millions of Americans with disabilities.
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
ADA Document Portal
http://adata.org/ada-document-portal
*The ADA Web Search Portal is a focused search of important websites that contain information about the ADA. The purpose of the Portal is to connect individuals with high quality information about the Americans with Disabilities Act and to assist individuals in answering ADA questions.
ADA National Network
U.S. Department of Justice,950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW,Disability Rights Section - NYA
Washington, DC 20530
1-800-949-4232
800-514-0383 (TTY)
http://adata.org
*Contact Your Regional Office using the map on the home page. For information and assistance call the information line listed above.
Administration for Community Living
330 C St SW
Washington, DC 20201
(202) 401-4634
https://www.acl.gov
Email: Requests for information about ACL programs and comments and technical issues related to the ACL website can be sent to: aclinfo@acl.hhs.gov ADD programs are at work in every state and U.S. territory. ADD does not provide direct consumer support or financial assistance. ADD provides funding, monitoring, and policy guidance to it's programs Nationwide. Check the State Program Listing for program information in your state. Eldercare Locator (to find local resources):(800) 677-1116
American Association on Health and Disability
110 N. Washington Street, Suite 328-J
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 545-6140
(301) 545-6144 (Fax)
http://www.aahd.us
E-mail: contact@aahd.us * A large data base of current studies and information regarding disabilities.
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://ruralinstitute.umt.edu/23-resources/169-...
*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)
https://beachcenter.lsi.ku.edu
email:beachcenter@ku.edu The Beach Center on Disability focuses research, training, and advocacy on promoting abilities of people of all ages who experience disability, in order to assure a self-determined, goal-driven, and self-selected quality of life within communities where everyone lives.
Center for Parent Information and Resources (formerly NICHCY)
35 Halsey St., Fourth Floor
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 642-8100
http://www.parentcenterhub.org
*The Center for Parent Information and Resources (CPIR) serves as a central resource of information and products to the community of Parent Training Information (PTI) Centers and the Community Parent Resource Centers (CPRCs), so that they can focus their efforts on serving families of children with disabilities.
Center for Persons with Disabilities - Utah State University
6800 Old Main Hill
Logan, UT 84332
435-797-1981
1-866-284-2821
435-797-3944 (Fax)
http://www.cpdusu.org
*Involved in 70 different programs and projects. Trains current and future professionals across many disciplines, emphasizing teamwork and provides educational and psychological testing. The center also assists local, state and national entities on technical matters.
Child Development Institute
1442 E Lincoln Avenue Suite 121
Orange, CA 92865
https://childdevelopmentinfo.com
*The “go to” site for parents for information, products and services related to child development, psychology, health, parenting, learning, media, entertainment, family activities as well as to connect with other parents, professional experts organizations and other useful websites. The goal of our website is to promote healthy development to enable children to reach their true potential for a successful and rewarding life.
Complex Child- Online Magazine
http://complexchild.org
Email: info@complexchild.org *Complex Child is a monthly online magazine written by parents of children with special healthcare needs and disabilities. It is intended to provide medical information, along with personal experiences, in simple language that other parents can understand.
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.csindy.com/coloradosprings/dbtac-roc...
*Provides information on the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)
Disability dot Gov - Information
200 Constitution Ave NW,
Washington, DC 20210
1-866-633-7365
https://www.dol.gov/odep/topics/disability.htm
*A listing of a wide variety of federal Disability Resources available through the US Dept. of Labor.
Disability History Museum
(413)369-4372
(413)369-4784 (Fax)
http://www.disabilitymuseum.org
E-mail:info@straightaheadpictures.org *The Disability History Museum hosts a Library of virtual artifacts, Education curricula, and Museum exhibits. These programs are designed to foster research and study about the historical experiences of people with disabilities and their communities.
Disability Information.Gov
https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/2008...
*This site is archived but still contains a large database of useful links. Please be aware some links may no longer work.* 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.
Enabled Kids
(416) 250-1904
http://enabledkids.ca
E-mail: natan@enabledkids.ca *"Enabling children to function independently"
Family Community Resource Center/Ogden City School District
781 25th Street
Ogden, UT 84401
(801) 737-8565
*Serves Weber County
Girls Health.gov
8270 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive, Suite 301
Fairfax, VA 22031
http://www.girlshealth.gov/
*See "Illness and Disability" tab. Excellent information resource.
Great Lakes ADA Center
MC 728 - 1640 W. Roosevelt Road, Room 405
Chicago, IL 60608
312-413-1407 (V/TTY)
877-232-1990 (V/TTY)
312-413-1856 (Fax)
http://www.accessibilityonline.org
* The ADA National Network provides a comprehensive set of services for up-to-date information, consultation, referrals, resources, and training on the Americans with Disabilities Act for businesses, employers, governmental entities, service providers and individuals with disabilities.
Health Care dot Gov
http://www.healthcare.gov/index.html
*Provides current and up to date information regarding health care legislation and a state-by-state guide to insurance programs available in every state.
Healthy Children dot Org/American Academy of Pediatrics
345 Park Boulevard
Itasca, IL 60143
1-630-626-6000
https://healthychildren.org
*Great parent information provided by The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and its member pediatricians who dedicate their efforts and resources to the health, safety and well-being of infants, children, adolescents and young adults.
IMPACT on Health and Wellness (Family Voices)
3701 San Mateo Blvd. NE, Suite 103
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 872-4774
(888) 835-5669
(505) 872-4780 (Fax)
http://www.familyvoices.org/projects?id=0001
*IMPACT is a project of national Family Voices. Our goal is to promote a holistic, culturally relevant approach to health and wellness for all families and children including those with special healthcare needs and disabilities.
Insurance Department, State of Utah
State Office Building, Room 3110
Salt Lake City, UT 84114
1-800-439-3805
http://www.insurance.utah.gov
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
Logan Family Center
50 South 400 East
Logan, UT 84321
(435) 755-5171
http://www.loganfamilycenter.org
* A free parent library is open to all families. We have hundreds of books, both for children to enjoy and for parents to get additional resources to help them face the challenges of parenting in today's world. We are also unique because of our educational and developmentally appropriate games and toys for parents to check out for two weeks at a time. Families simply fill out one page form to become patrons and use the center to check out resources.
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)
https://www.nod.org
E-mail: ability@nod.org
Safe Kids Worldwide
1255 23rd Street, NW, Suite 400
Washington, DC 20037
202-662-0600
202-393-2072 (Fax)
https://www.safekids.org
*Safe Kids Worldwide is a global organization dedicated to preventing injuries in children, the number one killer of kids in the United States.
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
Utah State Library for the Blind & Disabled
250 North 1950 West, suite A
Salt Lake City, UT 84116-7901
(801) 715-6789
(800) 662-5540
(801) 715-6721 (Fax)
http://blindlibrary.utah.gov
E-mail: blind@utah.gov *Also serves Wyoming
Insurance Assistance Programs
Good Rx dot com
501 Santa Monica Blvd.Suite 403
Santa Monica, CA 90401
1-888-799-2553
http://www.goodrx.com
*Comparison shop for over 6000 FDA approved medications at 70,000 pharmacies nationwide. With or without insurance this site can save you money.
Healthcare Dot Gov
200 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Washington, DC 20201
http://www.healthcare.gov
*Provides a wide variety of current health care information. State-by-State listings will help consumers compare programs and services in their communities.
Insure Kids Now dot gov
1-877-543-7669
http://www.insurekidsnow.gov
E-mail: CMSOCHIPRAQuestions@cms.hhs.gov *InsureKidsNow.gov provides information about Medicaid and CHIP services for families who need health insurance coverage. These programs are designed to be affordable for families who are not able to afford health insurance coverage in the private market or do not have coverage available to them. Even if you've been turned down in the past, you may be able to get health coverage for your child now. Learn more about health coverage programs in your state. How to Contact Us: If you have specific questions about health insurance for your children, please contact the programs in your state or make a free call to 1-877-543-7669, our free and confidential hotline, where you'll be connected directly to someone from your state who will help you apply.
Patient Access Network (PAN) Foundation
PO Box 221858
Charlotte, NC 28222
1-866-316-7263
1-866-316-7261 (Fax)
https://www.panfoundation.org
E-mail: contact@panfoundation.org *The Patient Access Network Foundation is an independent, national 501 (c)(3) organization dedicated to providing underinsured patients with financial assistance through more than 50 disease-specific funds that provide access to progressive therapies.
Patient Advocate Foundation
421 Butler Farm Road
Hampton, VA 23666
(800) 532-5274
(757) 873-8999 (Fax)
http://patientadvocate.org
*Provides effective mediation and arbitration services to patients to remove obstacles to healthcare including medical debt crisis, insurance access issues and employment issues for patients with chronic, debilitating and life-threatening illnesses.
 
Legal Advocacy/Information
ADA Dot Gov/US Department of Justice Civil RIghts Division
950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Civil Rights Division, Disability Rights Section - NYA
Washington, DC 20530
800 - 514 - 0301
800 - 514 - 0383 (TTY)
http://www.ada.gov
*The U.S. Department of Justice provides information about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) through a toll-free ADA Information Line.
American Bar Association
http://apps.americanbar.org/legalservices/findl...
*Consumer's Guide to Legal Help - Contains a state-by-state listing.
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
355 N. 300 W. Suite 1
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
(801) 521-9862
http://www.acluutah.org/
Children's Justice Centers~State of Utah
257 11th Avenue
Salt LAke City, UT 84103
(385) 468-4560
http://slco.org/districtAttorney/html/CJC.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.
Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates
P.O. Box 6767
Towson, MD 21285
(443) 451-5270
(443) 451-2680 (Fax)
http://www.copaa.org
*COPAA’s mission is to protect and enforce the legal and civil rights of students with disabilities and their families. Our primary goal is to secure high quality educational services and to promote excellence in advocacy. Has a MILITARY resource Section under "Parents".
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
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 Association of Indian Legal Services
300 Third Street, Suite 210
Wausau, WI 54403
1-800-472-1638
(715) 842-1681
(715) 848-1885 (Fax)
http://www.judicare.org/Content/National_Indian...
E-mail: info@judicare.org *See home page for state by state listing of service centers.
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.
National Resource Center for Supported Decision-Making
202-448-1448
http://www.supporteddecisionmaking.org
E-mail: JHJP@dcqualitytrust.org *Information about the Right to Make Choices – the right we all have to make our own decisions and direct our own lives. See state map for your state. Can connect you with people and organizations that may be able to help you, and answer your questions.
Native American Disability Law Center
905 W. Apache Street
Farmington, NM 87401
(800) 862-7271
505-566-5880
505-566-5889 (Fax)
http://nativedisabilitylaw.org
Email: info@nativedisabilitylaw.org *The Native American Disability Law Center is a private nonprofit organization that advocates for the legal rights of Native Americans with disabilities. Through advocacy and education, we empower Native people with disabilities to lead independent lives in their own communities.
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
The Special Needs Alliance
http://www.specialneedsalliance.org
*Provides a national list of lawyers specializing in special needs trusts and other resources by state.
Tooele County Children's Justice Center
25 South 100 East
Tooele, UT 84074
(435) 843-3440
(435) 843-0050 (Fax)
http://www.co.tooele.ut.us/attorney/childrensju...
Utah Legal Services
(801) 328-8891
(800) 662-4245
(801) 869-2715 (Fax)
http://www.utahlegalservices.org
*ULS serves the entire state with offices in Salt Lake City, Ogden, Provo and St. George. Specialized units also serve groups with special legal needs including migrant farm workers, American Indians and Senior Citizens.
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/
Utah State Bar
645 South 200 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
801-531-9077
801-531-0660 (Fax)
http://www.utahbar.org
E-mail: info@utahbar.org *Need help? Click on "Public Services" and review the menu of services available.
Utah State Courts Guardianships and Conservatorships
http://www.utcourts.gov/howto/family/gc/
*A large "How To" database full of information required to go through the process for minors and adults. Geared for Utah this site is still useful for other states.
Weber Morgan Children's Justice Center
2408 Van Buren Ave.
Ogden, UT 84401
(801) 778-6261
http://cjcogden.org
*The center was originally established to serve children 17 years of age or younger who are victims of alleged sexual or physical abuse. In recent years,there has been an increased demand for services for other crimes involving children, such as domestic violence, drug endangerment, and internet exploitation.
Wright's Law
http://www.wrightslaw.com
Legislative
Legislative Coalition for People with Disabilities
275 East South Temple, suite 201
Salt Lake City, UT 84111-1268
(801) 363-3300
http://lcpdut.org
*The Legislative Coalition for People with Disabilities (LCPD) advocates for public policy affecting all people in Utah who have disabilities.
Utah Developmental Disabilities Council
155 So 300 W. Suite 100
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
(801) 533-3965
(801) 533-3968 (Fax)
http://www.utahddcouncil.org
*The mission of the Utah DD Council is to be the state's leading source of critical innovative, and progressive information, advocacy, leadership and collaboration to enhance the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities.
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.
Community Health Centers, Inc.
220 W. 7200 S. Suite A
Midvale, UT 84047
(801) 412-6920
(801) 982-9232 (Fax)
http://www.chc-ut.org
*The mission of Community Health Centers, Inc. is to provide quality patient-centered primary care services to vulnerable and underserved individuals regardless of their ability to pay.
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.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org/en/...
Medical Home Portal - Home
(800) 829-8200
(801) 584-8584
http://www.medicalhomeportal.org
*Choose services listed by state. Reliable information and resources to help physicians and parents care for children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN).
Primary Children's Medical Center
100 Mario Capecchi Dr
Salt Lake City, UT 84113
(801) 662-1000
http://intermountainhealthcare.org/hospitals/pr...
*Full service multi-specialty children's hospital.
Salt Lake County Health Department/Free & Low Cost Medical Resources
2001 South State Street, S2500
Salt Lake City, UT 84114
385-468-4100
http://slcohealth.org/html/medicalResources.html
*Listing of free and low cost clinics and insurance programs in Salt Lake County.
Shriner's of North America (International)
2900 Rocky Point Dr.
Tampa, FL 33607-1460
(800) 237-5055
http://www.shrinersinternational.org
Charitable children's hospitals specializing in burn and orthopedic treatment. Check for the hospital nearest your area.
The National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics
1800 Diagonal Road, Suite 600
Alexandria, VA 22314
703-647-7427
866-875-3827 (Fax)
http://nafcclinics.org
Email: Info@nafcclinics.org * The National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC) is the only nonprofit 501c(3) organization whose mission is solely focused on the issues and needs of the more than 1,400 Free and Charitable Clinics and the people they serve in the United States.
Medical Information/Research Organizations
American Academy of Pediatrics/Childhood Immunization Support Program
141 Northwest Point Blvd.
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
http://www.cispimmunize.org/
*Information regarding childhood immunizations.
American Association of Pediatrics
141 Northwest Point Blvd.
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
(847) 434-4000
http://www.aap.org
General information regarding diagnosis and treatment of pediatric disorders and diseases as well as some referral services.
American Medical Association
515 No. State St.
Chicago , IL 60610
(800) 621-8335
http://www.ama-assn.org
General information regarding diagnosis,treatment and current research in the medical community.
American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc.
4720 Montgomery Lane
Bethesda, MD 20824-1220
(301) 652-2682
TDD: 1-800-377-8555
(301) 652-7711 (Fax)
http://www.aota.org/
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".
Annette and Irwin Eskind Biomedical Library (at Vanderbilt University)
2209 Garland Avenue
Nashville, TN 37232-8340
(615) 936-1410
(615) 936-1384 (Fax)
http://www.mc.vanderbilt.edu/biolib/index.html
Association for Utah Community Health
2570 W. 1700 So.
Salt Lake City, UT 84104
(801) 974-5522
http://www.auch.org/
Birth Defects Research for Children, Inc.
800 Celebration Avenue, Suite 225
Celebration, FL 34747
(407) 566-8304
(407) 566-8341 (Fax)
http://www.birthdefects.org/
Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) of Utah
P.O. Box 16520
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
(877) 543-7669
http://health.utah.gov/chip/
Columbus Children's Research Institute
700 Children's Drive
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 722-2000
(614) 722-2716 (Fax)
http://columbuschildrens.com/GD/Templates/Pages...
Consumer Reports Medical Guide
http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/health/index...
Medical reports on a wide variety of topics. *ALWAYS consider the source when reviewing medical information
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.
FDA New Pediatric Labeling Information Database
10903 New Hampshire Avenue
Silver Springs, MD 20993
1-888-463-6332
http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/sda/sdNav...
The Pediatric Labeling Information Database is a one-stop resource. You can search for information by the products commercial or chemical name, or by the condition for which it was studied. FDA's Office of Pediatric Therapeutics (OPT), which focuses on safety, scientific, and ethical issues that arise in pediatric clinical trials or after products are approved for use in children, developed the tool in collaboration with another branch of the agency, the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research.
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
National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NNLM)
8600 Rockville Pike,Bldg. 38, Room B1-E03
Bethesda, MD 20894
https://nnlm.gov
*The mission of NNLM is to advance the progress of medicine and improve the public health by providing all U.S. health professionals with equal access to biomedical information and improving the public's access to information to enable them to make informed decisions about their health. The Program is coordinated by the National Library of Medicine and carried out through a nationwide network of health science libraries and information centers.
Primary Children's Medical Center
100 No. Medical Drive
Salt Lake City, UT 84113
(801) 588-2000
http://intermountainhealthcare.org/hospitals/pr...
Ask for the Parent Resource Center located on the 3rd Floor next to the Forever Young Zone playroom. Open 9am to 5pm, Mon-Fri.
Speech Therapy Ideas and Speech Therapy Activities
http://www.speechtherapyideas.com
*Provides speech therapy ideas and activities developed by a licensed Speech Language Pathologist for parents and professionals.
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://health.utah.gov/safetynet/
Utah's Health Care Safety Net plays an important role in providing health care to Utah's underserved and uninsured populations. Safety Net members include medical and dental providers, mental health providers and advocacy groups.
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
Military Family Support Organizations
Armed Services YMCA
14040 Central Loop, Suite B
Woodbridge, VA 22193
800-597-1260
703-730-5120 (Fax)
https://www.asymca.org
The ASYMCA is an association of the YMCA, specifically dedicated to serving junior-enlisted military service members and their families of all five armed services: Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard. The oldest military support organization in the U.S., serving 93 military installations nationwide. Our national and locally tailored programs and services for our nation’s troops and their families are offered at no or low cost and require no dues or membership fees.
Child Care Aware - Military Programs
3101 Wilson Blvd. Suite 350
Arlington, VA 22201
1-800-424-2246
TTY:1-866-278-9428
(703) 341-4101 (Fax)
http://usa.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.
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
 
Military Quick Links (National Guard, Reserve, Active Duty)
ABA Military Pro Bono Project
321 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60654
312-988-5783
http://www.militaryprobono.org
*The ABA Military Pro Bono Project accepts case referrals from military attorneys on behalf of junior-enlisted, active-duty military personnel and their families with civil legal problems, and it places these cases with pro bono attorneys where the legal assistance is needed. The Project is also the platform for Operation Stand-By, through which military attorneys may seek attorney-to-attorney advice to further assist their service member clients.
American Bar Association/Military Lawyers
http://www.americanbar.org/portals/military_law...
*Scroll down the home page to the very bottom for Military and Veteran Bar Association listings.
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
DoD Forms Management Program
http://www.esd.whs.mil/Directives/forms/dd0001_...
*Find Dependency Determination Forms here. Scroll down to the DD 137-5 Dependency Statement - Incapacitated Child Over Age 21 and click on the form number. This form can be filled out on line.
Easter Seals National Headquarters
230 W. Monroe St., Suite 1800
Chicago, IL 60606
(800) 221-6827
TTY 312-726-4258
(312) 726-1494 (Fax)
http://www.easterseals.com
*Contact for the chapter closest to you. Ask your local chapter for camps, grants, respite services and other services available in your area.
EFMP & Me: Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)
https://efmpandme.militaryonesource.mil
*Use this tool to maneuver through the Defense Department's network of services and supports for families with special needs. No sign-up is required for service members and family members, but you can choose to create an account to save your progress and preferences.
Exceptional Family Member Program/All Branches/Mobile
https://www.militaryonesource.mil/family-relati...
Contains contact information, Base program locators and enrollment/justification forms for ALL Branches of service.
Kids' Waivers/Medicaid Waiver Programs
http://www.kidswaivers.org
Medicaid waivers for children are unfortunately quite confusing. Not only that, but it is impossible to find information about them. This project State-by-State is intended to simplify the process as much as possible.
Medicaid Waiver dot Org
http://medicaidwaiver.org
*A state-by-state Medicaid Waiver program listing. Please note: Medicaid programs do not transfer. If you're planning a move you'll want to do some homework. Start here then go to the official page of the state you are considering.
Military One Source
800-342-9647
https://www.militaryonesource.mil/special-needs/
* A DoD supported site. Military OneSource has policy and programmatic information, helpful resources, products, articles and tips on numerous topics related to military life. Confidential services are available 24 hours a day by telephone and online. In addition to the website support, Military OneSource offers confidential call center and online support for consultations on a number of issues such as spouse education and career opportunities, issues specific to families with a member with special needs, health coaching, financial support, and resources.
Military Parent Technical Assistance Center
6316 S 12th St
Tacoma, WA 98465
(253) 565-2266
(800) 572-7368
https://branchta.org
E-mail: thebranch@wapave.org * Provides Base EFMP and Special Needs contact information for all regions, all branches of service.
National Military Family Association
3601 Eisenhower Avenue, Suite 425
Alexandria, VA 22304
http://www.militaryfamily.org
E-mail: infor@militaryfamily.org *Click on Info & Resources links for EFMP=Special Needs information.
Social Security Administration Information for Parents
National Info. 1-800-772-1213
http://www.ssa.gov/pgm/links_ssi.htm
*Benefits information and local office addresses with contact information available by state and city.
State & Local Government on the Net
http://statelocalgov.net/50states-military-vete...
*State listings for Military and Veterans sites within the 50 United States.
The National Guard Family Program
https://www.jointservicessupport.org/fp/
*Click on Contacts & Resources to find your state program.
The National Resource Directory
http://www.nationalresourcedirectory.gov
The National Resource Directory (NRD) provides access to services and resources at the national, state and local levels that support recovery, rehabilitation and community reintegration.
The Special Needs Alliance
http://www.specialneedsalliance.org
*Provides a national list of lawyers specializing in special needs trusts and other resources by state. Check here for help with Guardianship, incapacitation, trusts and other pertinent topics.
United Cerebral Palsy (UCP)
1660 L Street, NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20036
(800) 872-5827
TTY (202) 973-7197
(202) 776-0414 (Fax)
http://www.ucp.org
*Contact for your local chapter. Excellent state-by-state resource guide.
United Way
701 N. Fairfax St.
Alexandria, VA 22314
https://www.unitedway.org/local/united-states
*Non-profit charitable organization offering a variety of services including camps, respite, grants, etc. Find your local chapter here.
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.
Native American Tribal Contacts
Education for Parents of Indian Children with Special Needs
1600 San Pedro Drive, NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 767-6630
(505) 767-6631 (Fax)
http://www.epicsproject.org
*EPICS is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit community parent resource center for families who live in New Mexico, Arizona, Utah and Colorado who have American Indian children with disabilities and/or special healthcare needs from birth to age 26 years old.
 
Other
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.
 
Parent Support Programs
A Mother's Rest Charitable Respite Foundation
P.O. Box 131
Monrovia, MD 21770
https://www.amothersrest.org
Email: innkeeper@amothersrest.org *Non-profit AMR coordinates affordable, 3-night respite retreats with our national network of bed and breakfast inn partners. Proactive health initiative. Exclusively for parents and caregivers of children or adults with ANY extra need. Serving bio & adoptive parents. Moms, Dads, Couples, Grandparents, Special Educators, Mommy & Me, Daddy & Me, Families. Funding for child care and summer camp grants, financial planning, employment
ABLE-differently
PO Box 9757
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
801-520-7376
http://able-differently.org
E-mail: info@able-differently.org *Able-differently promotes a self-help model that serves school and younger age children and their families with special health care needs, who have not had success with typical forms of intervention. We support parents solving problems themselves with participation in family centered community partnerships such as with schools, medical homes and mental health systems. Families can then focus on building positive child-family, and cultural-community exchanges in responsive and contingent ways that fosters new opportunities and achievements.
Autism Support Network
P.O. Box 1525
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 404-4929
(203) 404-4969 (Fax)
http://www.autismsupportnetwork.com
E-mail: info@AutismSupportNetwork.com *The mission of Autism Support Network is: connect, guide and unite. Our goal is to short-cut the uphill battle individuals and families undertake when faced with autism – whether that means the initial diagnosis, the day-to-day living and coping needed, relationship and therapeutic strategies and the latest information. **Use the search engine on the Home Page to find resources in your state areas.
Center for Parent Information and Resources
35 Halsey St., Fourth Floor
Newark, NJ 07102
(202) 884-8355
http://www.parentcenterhub.org
*Each state has at least one parent center. These should be listed on your state resource links page. If not, click on Parent Centers in the header menu to locate the nearest center to you.
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
Compassion Fatigue Awareness Project
http://compassionfatigue.org
The Compassion Fatigue Awareness Project© is dedicated to educating caregivers about authentic, sustainable self-care and aiding organizations in their goal of providing healthy, compassionate care to those whom they serve. E-mail: patricia@compassionfatigue.org
DadsMOVE (Mentoring Others With Voices of Experience)
6315 South 19th Street
Tacoma, WA 98466
http://www.dadsmove.org
*Dads MOVE serves all parents and the families of children with special needs - mental health, behavioral, or emotional concerns, across Washington State and soon, the nation. We are a family-focused, dads driven peer support model, providing education, support, and advocacy to the families of special needs children. CHECK OUT THEIR BLOG!
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
Disabled Parenting Project (DPP)
http://www.disabledparenting.com
*An online organization, the Disabled Parenting Project is on a mission to leverage technology in order to create opportunities for parents and prospective parents with disabilities to connect and interact, and serve as an information clearinghouse for relevant information about adaptive parenting.
eSingle Parent
http://www.esingleparent.org
E-mail: pam@eSingleParent.org *A non-profit, 501(c)(3), committed to improving the lives of single parents in Utah by assisting them to develop long-term self-reliance through networking, education or training, and personal and career development. Please email with questions and enquiries.
Families of Autism and Asperger's Standing Together (F.A.A.S.T.)
http://faastutah.weebly.com
*It is our goal is to help reach families of autism to provide a link to resources they need and to provide an avenue for support for families who are enduring the daily struggles autism can present.
Family Support Center
1760 West 4805 South
Taylorsville, UT 84118
801-955-9110
http://familysupportcenter.org
*Has an Autism respite center in Sugarhouse with crisis Nurseries/centers in Midvale, Sugarhouse and West Valley City. Contact for more information.
Family Voices
3701 San Mateo Blvd. NE, Suite 103
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(888) 835-5669
(505) 872-4774
(505) 872-4780 (Fax)
http://www.familyvoices.org
Family Voices aims to achieve family-centered care for all children and youth with special health care needs and/or disabilities. Through our national network, we provide families tools to make informed decisions, advocate for improved public and private policies, build partnerships among professionals and families, and serve as a trusted resource on health care. *Click on your state for local chapter information.
Hands and Voices
PO Box 3093
Boulder, CO 80307
(866) 422-0422
http://www.handsandvoices.org/index.htm
E-mail: parentadvocate@handsandvoices.org *Dedicated to supporting families with children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing without a bias around communication modes or methodology. We're a parent-driven, non-profit organization providing families with the resources, networks, and information they need to improve communication access and educational outcomes for their children, nationwide. Click on the Map to find the chapter in your state.
L.I.N.C.S (Liason for Individuals Needing Coordinated Services)
5180 South Commerce Dr., Suite P
Murray, UT 84107
801-281-4425
Assist individuals with disabilities, their families, community partners, and pertinent agencies in collaborating as a team to identify, design, and implement services and programs unique to the individual client.
Mommies of Miracles
http://www.mommiesofmiracles.com
*Mommies of Miracles is a growing international peer-driven support group of mothers who have children of any age (infant-adult) with complex medical issues, rare or undiagnosed conditions, and/or developmental disabilities.
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
Parent Technical Assistance Center Network
35 Halsey St., 4th Floor
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 642-8100
http://www.parentcenterhub.org/rptacs/
*Parent Centers provide training, information and assistance to families of children with all disabilities ages birth to 26 years and the professionals who work with them. Click on the Regional Map to find the program/programs in your state.
Parent to Parent USA (P2PUSA)
2030 M St. NW, Suite 350
Washington, DC 20036
http://www.p2pusa.org/p2pusa/sitepages/p2p-home...
E-mail: memberinfo@p2pusa.org *The site is now closed but still has some archived information.
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
Sesame Street & Autism - Resources for Parents
http://autism.sesamestreet.org
*Sesame Workshop created Sesame Street and Autism: See Amazing in All Children, a nationwide initiative aimed at communities with children ages 2 to 5. Developed with input from parents, people who serve the autism community, and people with autism, See Amazing in All Children offers families ways to manage common challenges, to simplify everyday activities, and to grow connections and support from family, friends, and community.
Sibling Support Project/A Kindering Center Program
6512 23rd Ave NW, #213
Seattle, WA 98117
(206) 297-6368
(509) 752-6789 (Fax)
http://www.siblingsupport.org
E-mail: info@siblingsupport.org *The Sibling Support Project is a national effort dedicated to the life-long concerns of brothers and sisters of people who have special health, developmental, or mental health concerns.
The Caregiver's Space
http://www.thecaregiverspace.org
*The Caregiver Space is designed to be a free social network, dedicated solely to the welfare of caregivers­: The Invisible Patients. Our goal is to become the premier center for finding resources, sharing experiences, developing personal networks and learning ways to minimize and cope with caregiver stress. Our code is to provide services that transcend disease, age, length of illness and income.
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.
The Family Support Center
1760 West 4805 South
Taylorsville, UT 84129
801-955-9110
http://www.familysupportcenter.org
* The FSC was established in response to a pressing need for short-term crisis and respite care for children at risk for abuse or neglect. Services have since expanded in breadth and depth to offer a network of services to address multifaceted issues facing families today. Please see menu for local centers in the state.
The Temple University Collaborative on Community Inclusion
1700 N. Broad Street, Suite 313
Philadelphia, PA 19122
215-204-6779
http://tucollaborative.org/community-inclusion-...
E-mail: abilger@temple.edu *Contains an excellent list of available educational, and other, resources.
University of Utah U-Fit Program
250 S 1850 E, Room 241
Salt Lake City, UT 84112-0920
https://health.utah.edu/health-kinesiology-recr...
Email: ufitprogram@gmail.com *Offers parents of children with disabilities a place to go to receive information, and an opportunity for their own respite purposes lasting the length of the evening’s activities.
Utah Associations of Community Services
http://www.uacs.org
Utah Family to Family Network
2290 Ea. 4500 So., Suite 110
Salt Lake City, UT 84117
(800) 468-1160
(801) 272-1051
*Provides education and support to families who have a member with a disability. Call the number above to locate a group in your area.
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
Utah Hands and Voices
http://www.handsandvoicesutah.org
*Utah Hands & Voices supports families with children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing without a bias around communication modes or methodology. We’re a parent-driven, non-profit organization providing families with the resources, networks, and information they need to improve communication access and educational outcomes for their children.
Utah Kids Foundation
801-770-3166
http://www.utahkidsfoundation.com
E-mail: syndi@utahkidsfoundation.com *The mission of the Utah Kids Foundation is to support all special needs families in Utah by sharing information about doctors and resources in the community,facilitating the legal exchange of spare supplies, providing comfort and support when our children are in-patient, sharing community events that are open to and accessible to special needs families.
Utah Parent Center
230 West 200 South, Suite 1101
Salt Lake City, UT 84117-4428
(801) 272-1051
1-800-468-1160
(801) 272-8907 (Fax)
http://www.utahparentcenter.org
Email: info@utahparentcenter.org *Provides a wide base of information for parents and individuals and is a great networking resource.
Utah State Family Council
(801) 756-3995
 
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
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/merckhelps/patientassistance/
Merck offers a family of programs providing free and discounted medicines to patients who cannot afford their prescribed medicines.
National Council on Patient Information and Education
200-A Monroe Street, Suite 212
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 340-3940
(301) 340-3944 (Fax)
http://www.talkaboutrx.org
Email: ncpie@ncpie.info
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.
 
Recreation
United States Tennis Association/Wheelchair Tennis
70 West Red Oak Lane
White Plains, NY 10604
HQ (914) 696-7000
https://www.usta.com/en/home/play/lots-of-ways-...
*Provides regulation and paralympic play information nation wide.Contact for full program information.
Accessible Playground dot Net
1463 Greystone Dr.
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 334-2652
http://www.accessibleplayground.net
E-mail: mara@letkidsplay.com *Excellent web based center for information re: Accessible playgrounds. Provides a nationwide state-by-state playground directory and playground resources.
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
Adaptive Recreation/Salt Lake County
8446 South Harrison Street (340 W)
Midvale, UT 84047
(385) 468-1515
https://slco.org/adaptive
Email via Contact page * Improving Lives Through People, Parks and Play. Offers a wide variety of programs and activities in the central Salt Lake County area.
American Amputee Hockey Association and Standing Amputee
http://www.usahockey.com/page/show/902518-stand...
E-Mail: DisabledHockey@USAHockey.org *The AAHA invites all players with limb loss/ birth defects/ and other disabilities to play upright ice hockey.
American Camp Association
5000 State Road 67 North
Martinsville, IN 46151-7902
800-428-2267
765-342-8456
765-342-2065 (Fax)
https://www.acacamps.org
*24 Regional Offices nationwide. Check listings for camps near you.
American Dance Therapy Association
230 Washington Avenue Extension, Suite 101
Albany, NY 12203-3539
818-340-4010
567-377-5710 (Fax)
https://adta.org
Email: info@adta.org *Supports chapters and regional study groups throughout the United States. Find your chapter under About, Information, Chapters.
American Heroes Project (Utah)
570 South Main Street
Spanish Fork, UT 84660
801-592-7809
http://americanheroesproject.org/program-for-ve...
E-mail: wade@americanheroesproject.org *Hand in Hand Outdoors provides opportunities for our nations veterans as well as underprivileged and disabled children and adults to experience outdoor activities which enhance their lives through education and direct hands-on participation in fishing, boating, shooting and camping.
American Music Therapy Association
8455 Colesville Road, Suite 1000
Silver Spring, MD 20910
301-589-3300
301-589-5175 (Fax)
https://www.musictherapy.org
*The mission of the American Music Therapy Association is to advance public awareness of the benefits of music therapy and increase access to quality music therapy services in a rapidly changing world.
American Wheelchair Bowling Association
P.O. Box 69
Clover, VA 24534
http://www.awba.org
E-mail: info@awba.org *The AWBA provides a competitive, challenging, and informative environment for those individuals with disabilities requiring the use of a wheelchair while bowling to participate in bowling events no matter their individual skill level.
Amputee Coalition
900 East Hill Avenue, Suite 205
Knoxville, TN 37915
888-267-5669
http://www.amputee-coalition.org
E-Mail: amputee-coalition.org *See for amputee camps listed by state.
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/
Art Shop Therapuetic Art Lessons for Children and Adults with Disabilities
1043 Grand Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55105
612-254-5013
http://artshoptherapy.com
*ArtShop provides opportunities for children and adults with cognitive, developmental, emotional and physical disabilities to participate in the creative process and develop as artists. Through therapeutic art lessons and projects adapted for individuals with disabilities, ArtShop utilizes the process of creating art to promote and develop self expression and empowerment.
Artistic Realization Technologies, Inc.
11 Whippoorwill Way
Belle Meade, NJ 08502
908-359-3098
http://www.artrealization.org
E-mail: info@artrealization.org *Created technologies, studio programming, and training that empowers those who lack the articulate use of their hands to gain perfect individual control of the art-making process.
Best Buddies - Global Headquarters
100 Southeast Second Street, Suite 2200
Miami , FL 33131
(800) 892-8339
(305) 374-2233
(305) 374-5305 (Fax)
http://www.bestbuddies.org
*Currently has 177 chapters across the United States. Contact for a chapter in your area.
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
C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation (Western Region)
227 S.W. 41st Street
Renton, WA 98057
(425) 251-3214
(425) 251-3272 (Fax)
http://www.castforkids.org/
Email:jim@castforkids.org *Contact for a fishing program in your state
Camp Huntington
56 Bruceville Rd
High Falls, NY 12440
(866) 514-5281
http://www.camphuntington.com
E-mail: admissions@camphuntington.com Founded in 1960, Camp Huntington serves youth with Learning and Developmental Disabilities, ADD/HD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Apsperger's, PDD, and other special needs. The camp is located in High Falls, NY on a 34-acre rural site that provides a fun, safe summer experience for 6- to 21-year-olds. Our program is specifically designed to focus on Adaptive and Therapeutic Recreation. Campers are grouped by age and ability, not by diagnosis, and spend time swimming, playing music, cooking, indoor climbing, singing and acting. We serve campers from the U.S. and other countries
Camp Kostopulos
4180 E. Emigration Canyon Road
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 582-0700
(801) 583-5176 (Fax)
http://www.campk.org
Email: kdf@campk.org *Kostopulos Dream Foundation is the home of Camp Kostopulos. In addition to Summer Camps, we offer Year-Round Recreation and Education programs, and have a Year-Round Equestrian program.
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
CampResource.com/Online Summer Camp Directory
http://www.campresource.com
*Special needs camps for boys and girls that focus on the challenges of ADHD, Autism, physical disabilities, weight loss, diabetes, and many other special needs that children face. Listed alphabetically. Can search by camp type and state.
Challenge Air
7363 Cedar Springs Road
Dallas, TX 75235
(214) 351-3353
1-877-FLY-KIDS
http://www.challengeair.com
Challenge Air has enriched the lives of children and youth with special needs through its unique aviation programs since 1993. Programs can be set up in various communities that qualify. Contact for details!
Common Ground Outdoor Adventures
355 No. 100 East
Logan, UT 84321
(435) 713-0288
(435) 713-2108 (Fax)
http://cgadventures.org
Courage Reins Therapeutic Riding Center
5870 W 10400 No.
Highland, UT 84003
801-756-8900 (Barn Office)
http://couragereins.org/
email: vrarm@earthlink.net
Discovery Gateway Children's Museum
444 West 100 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
801-456-5437
http://www.discoverygateway.org
*Discovery Gateway offers 60,000 square feet of interactive, hands-on fun. Come explore our engaging workshops, programs, and exhibits that invite the whole family to create, learn, and play together!
Dreams Fulfilled Through Music
P.O. Box 40548
San Antonio, TX 78229
210-771-5809
210-247-9681 (Fax)
http://dreamsfulfilledthroughmusic.org/index.ph...
E-mail: info@dftm.org *National Music Teacher Directory for teachers specializing/also teaching children with special needs. Click on Resources then Teacher Directory.
Flying Wheels Travel
(800) 846-4537
(507) 451-5005
http://www.disabilitiestravel.com
Helpful travel information and tips.
Freedom's Wings International, Inc.
324 Charles Street, Apt #25
Coopersburg, PA 18036
(800) 382-1197
http://www.freedomswings.org
Freedom's Wings International (FWI) is a non-profit organization run by and for people with physical disabilities. We provide the opportunity for those who are physically challenged to fly in specially adapted sailplanes, either as a passenger or as a member of the flight training program.
Hand-in-Hand Outdoors
570 South Main Street
Spanish Fork, UT 84660
801-592-7809
http://americanheroesproject.org/program-for-ve...
E-mail: wade@americanheroesproject.org *Hand in Hand Outdoors is a Utah based organization that takes children on day-trips to lake fish on boats manned by professional captains and staff. We love sharing the simple enjoyment and gratification that a day of fishing and boating can provide with children who would otherwise miss out on this type of activity.
Hoofbeats to Healing
1308 North 800 West
Saratoga Springs, UT 84045
(801) 836-4325
http://www.hoofbeats.us
*Using an effective natural approach to therapeutic horse back riding via Missouri Fox Trotter horses.
Hoofbeats to Healing
1450 West 400 North
Bountiful, UT 84010
(801) 836-4325
http://www.hoofbeats.us
*Using an effective natural approach to therapeutic horse back riding via Missouri Fox Trotter horses.
HopeKids
P.O. Box 672
Cave Creek, AZ 85327-0672
800-319-5845
888-418-3980 (Fax)
http://www.hopekids.org
E-mail: info@hopekids.org *Provides ongoing events & activities and a powerful, unique support community for families who have a child with cancer or some other life-threatening medical condition. We surround these remarkable children and their families with the message that hope can be a powerful medicine.** Chapters currently in Arizona,Utah,Texas, and Minnesota. See site for chapter contact information.
International Wheelchair Aviators
P.O. Box 279
Kemah, TX 77565
281-703-7450
http://wheelchairaviators.org
E-mail: IWAviators@aol.com A worldwide group of disabled and able bodied pilots interested in aviation and flying. Members have many different disabilities including paraplegia,quadriplegia, amputee, multiple sclerosis, spina bifida, polio and other problems.
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.
Let Kids Play!
1463 Greystone Dr.
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 334-2652
http://www.letkidsplay.com
E-mail: mara@letkidsplay.com *Let Kids Play is a consulting firm that works with manufacturers, communities, non-profits, park districts, retail stores, and parents on projects and strategies that ensure that all children have the best play opportunities possible
Life Rolls On
400 Corporate Pointe, Suite 525
Culver City, CA 90230
866-We Will Walk
(Ph) (310) 807-5488 (Fax)
http://www.liferollson.org
Email: Contact@LifeRollsOn.org *Life Rolls On is a non-profit organization that inspires others to see the boundless possibilities beyond paralysis. Established in 2002, LRO’s signature adaptive surfing program, They Will Surf Again, has grown into a catalyst of hope for thousands of individuals throughout the world.
Miracle League Association of Utah
560 West 600 North
Logan, UT 84321
877-272-0862
(435) 753-5662
(435) 787-1722 (Fax)
http://www.rmsb.com
E-mail: rmsb@rmsb.com *The Miracle League focuses on removing barriers which keep mentally and physically disabled children off the baseball field and lets them experience the joy of America's favorite pastime.
Morgans™ Wonderland (Fully Accessible Theme Park)
5223 David Edwards Drive
San Antonio, TX 78233
(210) 495-5888
(877) 495-5888 (toll free)
http://www.morganswonderland.com
E-mail: info@morganswonderland.com *Provides a safe, clean and beautiful environment free of economic barriers that all individuals, regardless of age, special need or disability, can come to and enjoy.
MySummerCamps.Com
909 Sepulveda Blvd.
El Segundo, CA 90245
310-280-4105
877-777-7738
310-280-4921 (Fax)
http://www.mysummercamps.com/camps/Special_Need...
*Large resource listing of a wide variety of Special Needs summer camps in the US and Canada.
National 4-H Council
7100 Connecticut Ave.
Chevy Chase, MD 28015
301-961-2800
https://4-h.org/about/leadership/national-4-h-c...
*Click on "Contact Us" to find your local chapter.
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
*Offers year round sports and camps for individuals with disabilities and their families.
National Amputee Golf Association
11 Walnut Hill Rd
Amherst, NH 03031
http://nagagolf.org
E-mail:info@nagagolf.org See "Related Links" for regional and international organization contact information.
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.ncaonline.org
*NCA was established through a cooperative agreement between Indiana University and the National Park Service. Over the last two decades, NCA has emerged as a leading authority on access issues unique to park and recreation programs and facilities.
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 Summer Camps and recreational facilities.
National Inclusion Project - Let's ALL Play Resources
800 Park Office Dr Suite 3314
RTP, NC 27709
919-314-5540
919-314-5541 (Fax)
https://www.inclusionproject.org/lets-all-play/...
Email: contactus@inclusionproject.org *Let’s ALL Play provides training, resources, and partnerships for recreational programs that are currently serving children with special needs and wish to do it better or programs seeking to open doors currently shut to children with special needs in their community. We strive to meet programs where they are.
National Park Service/Accessible Opportunities in National Parks
http://www.nps.gov/pub_aff/access/opportunities...
*Contact information is available by Park. Check out the left-hand menu for more National Park accessibility information.
National Parks InteragencyAmerica the Beautiful Passes
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.
National Sports Center for the Disabled
P.O. Box 1290
Winterpark , CO 80482
(970) 726-1540
(303) 316-1540
(970) 726-4112 (Fax)
http://www.nscd.org
*National Sports Center for the Disabled's mission is to positively impact the lives of people with any physical or mental challenge through quality adaptive recreation programs in over 20 sports.
National Wheelchair Basketball Association
1130 Elkton St., Suite C
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 266-4082
(719) 266-4876 (Fax)
http://www.nwba.org
E-mail: info@nwba.org
Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl.)
7475 Dakin Street Suite #600
Denver, CO 80221
(800) 369-RIDE (7433)
Fax (303) 252-4610 (Fax)
https://www.pathintl.org
*The PATH Intl. mission is to promote safety and optimal outcomes in equine-assisted activities and therapies for individuals with special needs. Find an NARHA certified Center in your state from the home page.
Push To The Finish
(847) 217-4507
http://www.pushtothefinish.org
E-mail: info@pushtothefinish.org *The mission of Push To The Finish is to provide an opportunity for children with physical disabilities to be able to experience the enjoyment, competition, and sense of accomplishment of participating in a road race.
Resolution Horse Company
15467 S. Rose Canyon Road
Herriman, UT 84096
(385) 232-6273
http://www.resolutionhorsecompany.org
The Resolution Horse Company is a Utah-registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity that uses horses to improve the lives of children, including special-needs and at-risk children. All children are invited to come see us!
Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation~Adaptive Programs
Copperview Recreation Center
Midvale, UT 84047
(801) 561-0075
http://slco.org/recreation/adaptive/
*Programs available in Salt Lake County ONLY.
Snowbasin Adaptive Sports
801-620-1015
http://www.snowbasinadaptive.org
E-mail:snowbasinadaptivesports@gmail.com
Special Olympics Program Locator
1133 19th Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20036
1-202-628-3630
https://www.specialolympics.org/programs?locale=en
*Check here to find a program in your area.
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
SportsAbilities
9249 South Broadway #200-156
Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
http://sportsabilities.com
*We are the premier resource for people with disabilities to find recreational, advocacy, support, and sporting activities in the nation. We have calendars for every state and 27 different activities ranging from Team Sports to Social Gatherings.
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.
SwimKids/ArtKids (Art classes for Asperger Syndrome Kids)
4679 S. 2225 E.
Holliday, UT
(801) 944-8811
http://www.swimkids.biz
*Taught at SwimKids.Classes are $15.00 per lesson, or $50.00 per month. Includes all supplies, a gallery show at the end of the 12 week semester, and a personal portfolio for each student. Classes are about various artists and applying their techniques. Lots of fun. Low stress! High creativity! Open studio policy - Parents are allowed in class to watch and/or help. To sign up go to Swimkids.biz, look for the ArtKids sign up.
The Center for Courageous Kids
1501 Burnley Road
Scottsville, KY 42164
270-618-2900
http://www.thecenterforcourageouskids.org
E-mail info@courageouskids.org *The Center for Courageous Kids, also known as CCK, is a world class medical camp located in Scottsville, KY, serving children and families from across the country who are living with a variety of medical challenges. We are open year round and can host 120 kids at a time.
The National Alliance for Accessible Golf
1733 King Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 299-4296
(703) 739-0124 (Fax)
http://www.accessgolf.org
E-mail: info@accessgolf.org
The United States Association of Blind Athletes
33 N. Institute St.
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 630-0422
(719) 630-0616 (Fax)
http://www.usaba.org/
*See home page for Camp Information and Regional Offices in your area and state.
U-FIT Special Physical Activity Program
250 S. 1850 E. Room 241
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
(801) 581-7964
http://www.health.utah.edu/ess/ufit/index.html
*U-FIT is a family-centered, family-friendly program designed for children and youth with special needs. We provide physical activities in a fun, noncompetitive atmosphere that will help individuals reach their goals.
United States Quad Rugby Association
4000 Ridgeway Drive
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 313-7431
http://usqra.org
E-mail:president@quadrugby.com *The United States Quad Rugby Association provides opportunities, support, and structure for competitive wheelchair rugby to people with disabilities.
University of Utah U-Fit Program
250 S 1850 E, Room 241
Salt Lake City, UT 84112-0920
https://health.utah.edu/health-kinesiology-recr...
Email: ufitprogram@gmail.com *U-FIT is a family-centered program (Parents and siblings included)designed for children and youth with special needs. We provide physical activities in a fun, noncompetitive atmosphere that will help individuals reach their goals! By working along side skilled volunteers, the program is designed to build friendships, increase self-esteem, improve motor skills and levels of physical fitness while ultimately having fun in a nurturing environment. The key to the success of the U-FIT Program is through family involvement of those who participate. U-FIT tries to meet the goals and needs of the family that is as diverse as the participant.
US Deaf Sports Federation
PO Box 22011
Santa Fe, NM 87502-2011
TTY:(605) 367-5761
(605) 367-5760
(605) 977-6625 (Fax)
https://usdeafsports.org
Email: support@usdeafsports.org
US Electric Wheelchair Hockey Association
7216 39th Avenue North
Minneapolis, MN 55427
763-535-4736
208-279-1368 (Fax)
http://www.powerhockey.com
PowerHockey™ is based on basic hockey rules with a few adaptations to allow everyone in a power wheelchair the ability to participate.
US Youth Soccer TOPSoccer (The Outreach Program for Soccer
9220 World Cup Way
Frisco, TX 75034
800-4SOCCER
(972) 334-9960 (Fax)
http://www.usyouthsoccer.org/programs/topsoccer/
E-mail: mmoran@usyouthsoccer.org *A community-based training and team placement program for young athletes with disabilities, organized by youth soccer association volunteers. The program is designed to bring the opportunity of learning and playing soccer to any boy or girl, ages 4-19, who has a mental or physical disability. *Contact for a program in your area.
USA Disabled Hockey
1775 Bob Johnson Dr
Colorado Springs , CO 80906-4090
(719) 576-USAH (8724)
(719) 538-1160 (Fax)
http://www.usahockey.com/page/show/887219-disab...
E-mail: usah@usahockey.org *Contains a listing of teams and disciplines all over the US. See Team Listings for a team near you.
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/
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.
VerySpecialCamps.Com
http://www.veryspecialcamps.com
An online camp directory for individuals with one or more of a wide range of special needs. Listings are by state.
VSA arts
2700 F Street, NW
Washington, DC 20566
(800) 933-8721
(202) 628-2800
(202) 737-0725 (Fax)
http://education.kennedy-center.org/education/vsa/
*With 52 international affiliates and a network of nationwide affiliates, VSA is providing arts and education programming for youth and adults with disabilities around the world. Check for VSA programs in your state.
Wasatch Adaptive Sports~Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort
Highway 210 Little Cottonwood Canyon Road
Snwobird, UT 84092
801-933-2188
801.947.7636 (Fax)
http://wasatchadaptivesports.org
Email: info@wasatchadaptivesports.org *Wasatch Adaptive Sports (WAS) a 501 (c)(3) charitable foundation was established in 1977 to help fill the need for affordable recreational and educational programs for children, veterans, and adults with special needs.Most programs available today are financially out of reach for many families and individuals. WAS does not turn anyone away, requires no initial fee, and provides full or partial scholarships so all can participate.Our programs build strength, stamina and self-esteem while enhancing the quality of life for all our participants.
Wasatch Dance Center/Movement Mentor Dance Therapy Program
550 W. 1000 So., Suite C
Heber , UT 84032
(435) 657-2455
http://wasatchdance.com
*See "Classes and Registration" for mentor therapy course.
 
Service Dogs/Canine Programs
Assistance Dog Institute/Bergin University of Canine Studies
1215 Sebastopol Road
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
(707) 545-3647
http://www.berginu.edu
Email: info@berginu.edu
Canine Companions for Independence
P.O. Box 205
Farmingdale, NY 11735
(800) 572-2275 (TDD)
http://www.cci.org
Chapter Listings by Region
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
Delta Society National Service Dog Center
875 124th Ave. NE Suite 101
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 226-7351
http://www.deltasociety.org
(Search for trainers and local training programs by state)
Dogs 4 Diabetics
1647 Willow Pass Road, #157
Concord, CA 94520-2611
(925) 246-5785
http://www.dogs4diabetics.com
E-mail: info@dogs4diabetics.com
Eye Dog Foundation for the Blind
8252 S. 15th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85041
(602) 276-0051
1-800-393-3641
http://www.eyedogfoundation.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.
The Sam Simon Foundation (Hearing Dogs)
30765 Pacific Coast Hwy #113
Malibu, CA 90265
V/TTY: (310) 457-5898
http://www.samsimonfoundation.com
Email: info@samsimonfoundation.org
 
Transition/Post Secondary Schooling
Got Transition
1615 M Street NW, Suite 290
Washington, DC 20036
202-223-1500
202-429-3957 (Fax)
http://www.gottransition.org
E-mail: info@GotTransition.org *Our aim is to improve transition from pediatric to adult health care through the use of new and innovative strategies for health professionals and youth and families. Serves as a clearinghouse for current transition information, tools, and resources.
Applied Self Direction
1089 Commonwealth Avenue, #371
Boston, MA 02215
http://www.appliedselfdirection.com
E-mail: info@appliedselfdirection.com *Applied Self Direction provides practical expertise intended to create and operate self direction programs that run effectively and efficiently for individuals, states, managed care entities, Financial Management Services providers, and other stakeholders. The mission of Applied Self Direction is to promote self direction so individuals have the choice and control to live the lives they want.
Association on Higher Education And Disability (AHEAD)
107 Commerce Center Drive, Suite 204
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 947-7779
(704) 948-7779 (Fax)
https://www.ahead.org/home
*AHEAD is actively involved in all facets of promoting full and equal participation by individuals with disabilities in higher education; and supporting the systems, institutions, professions, and professionals who attend to the fulfillment of this important mission.
Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinic
650 Komas Drive, Ste. 206
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
801-587-8020
http://healthcare.utah.edu/uni/asdc/group-thera...
*Groups for older children are available.
AVATAR, Inc.
4042 Pacific Avenue (300W.), #3
Riverdale, UT 84405
(801) 392-7485
Becoming Leaders For Tomorrow
CPD/Utah State University
Logan, UT 84322-6800
435-797-7157
435-797-3944 (Fax)
http://blt.cpd.usu.edu
E-mail: alromeo@utah.gov *The BLT Project provides resources and supports that promote independent living, transition skills, and healthy lifestyles and relationships of youth and young adults with developmental disabilities
College of Eastern Utah Disability Resource Center
451 East 400 North
Price, UT 84501
(435)613-5337
(435)613-5112 (Fax)
http://eastern.usu.edu/disabilityresource/
*The Disability Resource Center pledges to assist students and community members with special needs that may require academic adjustments or accommodations.
Dixie State College, St. George ~ Disability Resource Center
225 S. 700 E
St. George, UT 84770
(435) 652-7500
http://new.dixie.edu/sss/
Empowered for Life
332 E. 3300 S.
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
801-201-1287
*Provides residential care services.
National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth (NCWD)
4455 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 310
Washington, DC 20008
877-871-0744
TTY: 877-871-0665
https://youth.gov/federal-agencies/national-col...
*Federal informational program site. Excellent resource. Click on "Content By State" for programs in your area.
National Gateway to Self-Determination
http://www.ngsd.org
*This site provides a single access for self-advocates, professionals, policy-makers and the general public on the current best practices and evidence-based activities in enhancing self-determination in the lives of people with developmental and intellectual disabilities, as well as any individual.
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/
Snow College Disability Resource Center
150 East College Avenue
Ephraim, UT 84627
(435) 283-7313
http://www.snow.edu/ada/
*The Accessibility Resource Center is designed to provide all individuals with disabilities, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), appropriate academic adjustments, reasonable accommodations, and/or auxiliary aids where necessary to allow equal opportunity to participate and enjoy the benefit of services, programs and activities conducted by Snow College.
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/
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
423 West 800 South Suite A200
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
1-866-359-8876
(800) 685-0017 (Fax)
http://turncommunityservices.org/
Utah Asociation of Community Services
3495 South West Temple
Salt Lake City, UT
(801) 263-1246
http://uacs.org
*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
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
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
Mercy Medical Angels
4620 Haygood Road suite 1
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
757-318-9174
757-464-1284 (Fax)
http://mercymedical.org
E-mail: info@MercyMedical.org *Our mission is to ensure that no financially stressed patient is denied access to distant specialized medical evaluation, diagnosis or treatment for lack of a means of long-distance medically related transportation; further to ensure the provision of urgent transportation in situations of compelling human need and homeland security (disaster response) emergencies.
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.com
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.
National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association (NMEDA) Special Kids Fund (SKF)
732-397-5056
http://www.nmeda.com/special-kids-fund/
E-mail: dg@specialkidsfund.org *This program is designed to collect donated accessible vans and transfer them to families of individuals with disabilities. SKF also works to provide funding for families to purchase a handicap van conversion and have dealerships refurbish older and higher mileage vans for the needy.
School Transportation News
P.O. Box 789
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
(310) 792-2226
310-792-2231 (Fax)
https://www.stnonline.com
*See Special Needs Transportation news, equipment, resources, etc.
US Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Ave, SE
Washington, DC 20590
1 (202) 366-4000
TTY:(800) 877-8339
https://www.transportation.gov/accessibility
*Accessibility - Equal Access to Transportation.
Utah Transit Authority UTA Accessibility
801-287-5359
877-882-7272
http://www.rideuta.com/mc/?page=RidingUTA-Acces...
*See site for Paratransit, FrontRunner, Bus,and Trax information.