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!
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

Bowling

Pumpkin Patch

Fall Crafts

DIY Journals

Cooking Class

Art Crafts

BYU Beaseball Game

Ashton Gardens
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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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.
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 greatly 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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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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