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.

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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.

Due to IT technical difficulties with our front main line number we encourage you to click the link below to access our staff’s phone numbers. We will keep you posted until further notice. Sorry for the inconvenience.

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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 Staff@ability1stutah.org

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

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Our Pre-ETS and Independent Living

Youth Summer Programs are Wrapping up!

We want to thank all the youth that participated in our Youth Summer Program. We wish them much success in their future endeavors!

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Newsletters!

Due to staffing changes our Newsletter is going to be delayed and it will coming out sometime in September. Meanwhile you can access the clalendars on the tab below.

View our Calendar for September-October 2021 Classes and Activities for Juab and Sanpete

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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.

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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.