Choice 1
Is a special service district responsible for providing public transportation throughout the Wasatch Front of Utah
What is the Utah Transit Authority (UTA)?
Regular rate is $2.50 Discounted rate for those with disabilities, youth, seniors and people with qualifying income.
What is the UTA fare?
Our mission is to cultivate opportunities that empower individuals to achieve their career goals and thrive in environments that celebrate diversity and individuality
What is Progression for Life
Helps people with physical, intellectual, mental health, and sensory disabilities find jobs and gain more independence.
What is Vocational Rehabilitation (VR)?
This program runs under a law commonly known as IDEA which covers 13 disabilities for children 0-22.
What is Special Education?
This confidential 24/7 call center connects people with locally available help. In 2024, 211 fielded 16.8 million requests for help in the US. It connects you with vital community resources like housing, food, healthcare, and more.
What is 211?
Helps people who are currently receiving Social Security disability benefits (SSI/SSDI) and would like information on how work may affect their Social Security and other benefits (Medicaid, Medicare, food stamps, housing, etc.)
What is Utah Work Incentive Planning Services (UWIPS)?
We provide a voice to promote and enhance the quality of rural health.
What is RHAU Health Resource Database?
Advances and enforces the legal rights, choices, and opportunities of Utahns with disabilities.
What is the Disability Law Center or Protection and Advocacy agency.
Provides year-round sports training and competition for children (at least 8) and adults with intellectual disabilities.
What is the Special Olympics?
A landmark civil rights law (passed in 1990) in the United States that prohibits discrimination based on disability. It guarantees equal opportunity in areas like employment, state and local government services, public accommodations, and transportation.
What is the American with Disabilities ACT (ADA)?
Is part of a nationwide network of community based, non-residential organizations that empower people with disabilitys to live independently and participate fully in their communities.
What is the Utah Independent Living Center (UILC)?
Provides food benefits to low-income families to supplement their grocery budget so they can afford the nutritious food essential to health and well-being.
What is Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)?
A joint federal and state program that helps cover medical costs for some people with limited income and resources.
What is Medicaid?
A federal program that makes monthly payments to people who have low income and few resources and are: Age 65 or older; Blind; or Disabled.
What is Supplemental Security Income (SSI)?
A department within the Utah Department of Health and Human Services that provides support and services to individuals with disabilities to help them live self-determined lives. It offers a variety of services such as community living, day services, and supported employment.
What is Services for People with Disabilities (DSPD)?
A ABLE account is a way for Utahns to save for qualified expenses, invest for future needs, and keep the benefits you rely on every day.
What is Able Utah?
A statewide resource offering information and technical services to help people with disabilities acquire and use assistive technology devices.
What is Utah Center for Assistive Technology (UCAT)?
Is dedicated to helping parents assist their children, youth, and young adults with disabilities and special healthcare needs.
What is Utah Parent Center (UPC)?
Is to foster the availability of quality, affordable housing and related services using broad community resources.
Housing Authority