Ability Found

This group lets you borrow things like a wheelchair, walker, or shower chair if you have a disability. 

They do not help people with money or medical tools like glucose meters.
To see if you qualify visit: https://abilityfound.org/pages/contact-us 

Adaptive Recreation

If you qualify for services, these are some organizations that can help you stay active.

The University of Utah's TRAILS program focuses on the "recreation, sports, wellness and education needs of people with complex physical injury or disease." They have frequent activities throughout the year to help you enjoy the outdoors. https://www.utrails.us/

Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation can help you still do things like bowling, archery, pickleball, and cooking. They can also help you get a free gym pass to certain locations. To learn more or see if you qualify, visit https://www.saltlakecounty.gov/parks-recreation/adaptive/

Wasatch Adaptive Sports' mission is to "[empower] people with disabilities to improve their physical, mental, and social well-being through outdoor recreation." They can help you enjoy both Summer and Winter activities if you qualify for services. https://wasatchadaptivesports.org/

National Ability Center offers several service you can use for a fee: adaptive equipment rental, conference and meeting space, training and education, scholarships for outdoor recreation, and group experiences. https://discovernac.org/ 

Aging and Adult Services

This group can help you if you are an older adult (65+ years old). They can connect you to local and national programs for jobs, insurance help, and access to places like senior centers. If you're interested, go to daas.utah.gov

Assist Community Design Center

This group can help you if you have low income or a qualifying disability. 

They can:
- Help fix your home in an emergency,
- Check your home to make sure it's safe, and
- Give you ideas to help you live in your home longer

To see if you qualify, call 801-355-7085 or visit: https://www.assistutah.org/programs 

Disability Law Center

This organization helps you understand your rights as a person with a disability. They have pre-made forms with tips for things like travel, housing, or jobs. In some cases, they can give you legal assistance through a lawyer. 

To fill out an application and see if you qualify, visit: https://disabilitylawcenter.org/get-help/apply-for-help/ 

Salt Lake County Aging and Adult Services Caregiver Support

This organization can help you if you are an older adult (65+ years old) or carepartner. If you qualify, you can:
- Visit senior centers in person or online,
- Get rides to medical appointments,
- Join healthy aging programs, and
- Find support groups for caregivers

To see if you qualify, call 385-468-3200 or visit: https://www.saltlakecounty.gov/aging-adult-services/ 

Stroke Support Group

If you’ve had a stroke, or help care for someone who has, you can join this support group. They meet in Salt Lake City on the second Tuesday of each month. They are connected to the University of Utah and the American Stroke Association. 

If you want to attend, visit one of these websites for more details:   https://healthcare.utah.edu/neilsen-physical-rehab-hospital/support-services/support-groups , or https://www.stroke.org/en/stroke-groups/university-of-utah-stroke-support-group 

United Way (211)

This is a website that helps you find services near you. Type in your zip code to look for help with food, housing, health, money, education, jobs, and more. 

If you want to find more resources in your area, visit: 211utah.org 

Utah Assistive Technology Program (UATP)

This low-cost program might be able to lend you equipment, to improve your independence. They have mobility devices like wheelchair, and high-tech devices like computerized communication tools. They can also build low-cost tools just for you. If you qualify, they can help with loans or grants to get other equipment too. 

If you want help finding equipment to help you be more independent, visit: https://idrpp.usu.edu/uatp/ 

Utah Division of Services for People with Disabilites (DSPD)

This group helps people with disabilities get long-term services. They specialize in helping you with community living, day programs, and supported jobs. You will be placed on a waiting list after you apply. If you qualify, a care coordinator will help you find support. They can also give info about getting paid to be a caregiver. 

To learn more or to fill out an application, visit: https://dspd.utah.gov/individuals-families/ 

Utah Independent Living Center (UILC)

This organization can help you live more independently if you have a qualifying disability. They offer services like: 
- Peer support and skills training,
- Fun events, and
- Advocacy

You will probably need to meet with one of their employees before using their services. To see if you're eligible, visit: https://uilc.org/en/about/contact-us 

Utah State Office of Rehabilitation

This organization has several programs that can help you stay involved in the community. 

They offer:
- Job training and job matching if you have a qualifying disability,
- Programs for people who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind, or low-vision, and
- Help with medical paperwork to apply for other disability services

To learn more or see if you qualify, visit: https://jobs.utah.gov/usor/overview/about.html