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

Registration is now open for our Run, Walk or Roll 2023!

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 for our individuals with disabilities.

Vision Statement

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

If you want to make a donation to Ability 1st Utah and support our Youth and Community Integration Programs you can do so by clicking the buttom below!

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COVID-19 Announcements:

Ability 1st Utah is committed to assisting and serving our consumers during the pandemic. Our Center continues to offer services to our consumers through appointments in person, phone calls, and virtually.

Classes and activities are held onsite at our Center and are also offered through Zoom. We encourage our consumers to call us every Thursday to RSVP for classes/activities and advise them to wear a mask when coming to our center to participate. If you want to be part of the Ability 1st Utah family and want to benefit from our services, call us at 801-373-5044 or email us at staff@ability1stutah.org. To view our classes and activities schedule click on the calendars’ tab.

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Independent Living Skills

Youth Activities

Adults Activities

Independent Living Youth Summer Program 2023

Our Summer Youth Independent Living Program is coming up soon. We are now accepting applications from youth who are interested in participating in this program that will be fun and full of learning experiences. Please apply for the Summer Program before April 14, 2023.

Apply for our Independent Living Youth Summer Program 2023:

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Save the Date!

Run, Walk or Roll 2023

Registration for our Run, Walk, or Roll is now open!

If you cannot join us on our 20th annual race on Saturday September 23, 2023 and 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 greatly appreciated. Apply now to become a volunteer.