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
COVID-19 Announcements:
Ability 1st Utah would like to share valuable information about the COVID-19
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!
Ability 1st Utah
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
Pre-ETS Utah County
View our Calendar for May and June 2021 Virtual Classes and Activities
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September 25,2021
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.
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.
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.
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.
Videos about Ability 1st Utah:
Ability 1st Utah’s Informational Video
KSL Studio 5 Interview
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We can help you find the perfect job for you and your lifestyle.
Independent Living Programs Statewide:
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Contact us
Hours:
Monday- Thursday: 7:30 am-4:30 pm
Friday: 7:30 am-1:30 pm
Address: 1455 West 820 North Provo, UT 84601
Phone: 801-373-5044
Fax:801-373-5094
Email: Staff@Ability1stUtah.org
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