Strengthening Abilities

Ability 1st Utah aims to help individuals with disabilities to break the barriers they may encounter in their journey of becoming independent, by connecting them with services in the community that will help them meet their goals on the road of having meaningful and successful lives.

Independent Living

We teach our consumers many different life skills through our Independent Living Program, to increase the skills they need to become independent.

We can Help!

Ability 1st Utah provides its consumers with the necessary tools for them to live independently and lead lives full of accomplishments. Through the multiple services we offer we can make this process easier and enriching for you.

Ability 1st Utah Employment Network

We are an Employment Network for the Ticket to Work Program under the Social Security Administration. We offer employment services to help individuals with disabilities that wants to enter or renter into the workforce have a smooth transition while they are working.

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Help their Future!

If you are interested in donating to our Center your donations will help a good cause.

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Run, Walk, or Roll

Our annual race will take place on September 25, 2021. For more details and registration please click below.

About Ability 1st Utah

Since January 2001, Ability 1st Utah has been providing services to individuals with all types of disabilities and of any age to help them achieve their goal of remaining independent in their homes and active in their communities. Our organization seeks to help individuals with disabilities to remove whatever limitations they may encounter along the way and turn them into opportunities for developing their abilities to enjoy independent living lifestyles.

Mission Statement

To recognize, advocate, and respect each individual’s right and ability to realize their deserved quality of life. This will be accomplished by identifying needs, providing resources, strengthening abilities, and advocating social and political change to Individuals with disabilities.

Vision Statement

To integrate, build and strengthen abilities for all individuals with disabilities.

Ability 1st Utah Job Hacks Workshops will take place on June 28th ,29th and 30th of 2021. On Monday June 28th we will be talking about tips, resources and a guide to pre-employment planning. On Tuesday June 29th we will discuss hard skills, soft skills, resume and interview skills. On Wednesday June 30th the last day, employers will present what they are looking for in an employee.

Sign up today for Ability 1st Utah Job Hacks Workshops whether if you are looking for employment or want to find out what skills you need to successfully enter into the job market. Call Ability 1st Utah at 801-373-5044 or email us at Staff@Ability1stUtah.org to reserve a spot.

We are happy to announce that we moved to a new building. Our new address is 1455 West 820 North in Provo Utah 84601. Looking forward to seeing you at our Open House in the future with the proper precautions of social distancing.

COVID-19 Announcements:

Ability 1^st Utah’s staff will strive to provide alternative ways to our consumers & the public through phone calls and emails during our temporary closure of our Center. Please contact us through our main number 801-373-5044 or email us through our Front-Line Receptionist at Cinthia@ability1stutah.org

Ability 1st Utah would like to share valuable information about the COVID-19

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Independent Living Youth Summer Program 2021

Our Youth Independent Living Program will have its summer program. We are now accepting applications from youth who are interested in participating in this program that will be fun and full of learning experiences.

Apply for our Independent Living Youth Summer Program 2021!

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Pre-ETS Youth Summer Program 2021

Building careers for youth with disabilities through the Workforce Innovation
Opportunity Act and Having Fun while learning!

We are thrilled to announce that we are accepting applications for our Pre-ETS Youth Summer Program 2021. If you want your youth to participate in this summer program you can download the application below and send it to one of our Youth Coordinators.

You can send the applications to their email addresses:

For Utah County please contact:

Roy@Ability1stUtah.org, Shauna@Ability1stUtah.org, Divine@Ability1stUtah.org

For Juab and Sanpete County contact: Wendy@Ability1stUtah.org, Craig@Ability1stUtah.org.

Also, you can send it through our fax at 801-373-5094 or you can mail it to 1455 West 820 North Provo, UT 84601.

Download the Application below:

Pre-ETS Sanpete and Juab Counties

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Pre-ETS Utah County

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View our Calendar for May and June 2021 Virtual Classes and Activities

Calendar!

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September 25,2021

Ability 1st Utah Run, Walk, or Roll 2019 Pictures

You can now register for our Run, Walk, or Roll Fun Race!

Online registration is now open!

If you cannot join us on our 18th annual race on Saturday September 25, 2021 but would like to contribute and help our youth and community integration programs, please consider donating and click the button below.

Donate here!

Ability 1st Utah will be there every step of the way!

All types of Awareness

No matter where you come from or form of disability, this is the place for you. From learning critical skills to meeting new people, Ability 1st Utah can help.

Example picture of one of our Awareness nights at UVU

Stay Informed

Stay involved with all of Ability 1st Utah events. By becoming involved with our events, you can learn and grow with people just like you.

Example photo of one of our Healthy Living class

Health = Happiness

There is no need to be alone in this world. Here at Ability 1st Utah, we come together to learn about independent living and how to live a healthy life.

Become a Volunteer

We are always looking for volunteers. Whether it be office work or helping at one of our events, any help is great appreciated. Apply now to become a volunteer.