Assistive Technology Services
Ability 1st Utah offers two different types of services for Assistive Technology.
- The first is the evaluation and assessment for the need of equipment for consumers and the equipment loan bank. The Assistive Technology Coordinator can assist with the process of obtaining resources for the purchase or repair of equipment.
- They also work to help people with disabilities to understand how to use equipment and devices, such as ramps, wheelchairs, and computers.
Assistive Technology (AT) includes devices, products, and services which allow people with disabilities to move freely in their home and community environments, obtain jobs and maintain their independence.
AT devices include wheelchairs, scooters, ramps, communication devices, hearing aids, bathing devices, to name a few.
Who is the program for?
This program was designed for anyone with any disability who is in need of different ways to accommodate their needs through technology.
This can include low or high tech AT items. All ages are included in this program.
What do services include?
The program’s services include formal and informal assessments, advocacy, information and referral, and equipment trails.
- Assistive technology evaluation serves to assist individuals with disabilities in making informed choices about adaptive equipment, and also helps to find the most cost effective ways to meet their adaptive equipment needs.
- We help identify useful adaptive equipment, as well as vendor and funding resources.
- We also provide follow-up training services to assist individuals with disabilities in effectively maintaining their AT devices.
Eligibility Requirements
Program applicant must be a person with a disability who meets income eligibility guidelines for paid AT services.
How much does it cost?
Program assessment is free of charge.
Assistive Technology Success Story:
J. is a 24-year old man who lives with his parents. J. was in an auto accident and is now paralyzed from the chest down. He was unable to walk and has limited use of his hands. He depends on a wheelchair to access his living space and the community. There have also been a number of setbacks and complications, and he has required more than 70 surgeries since the accident.
On August 27, 2024 J. received from the State an VPL (elevator porch) and he is able to enter and access the community and maintain his independence.
His father, wrote a letter of appreciation:
“Mrs. Jhilma and all the wonderful team that makes up Ability 1st Utah.
I express my sincere gratitude for all that you do, for so many people in special conditions. Your beautiful work for others is priceless to repay you, you are angels who look like people. God protect you and bless you always for your help to so many people, among them, thank you for helping my son with his elevator.
To you, respectable Mrs. Jhilma and to the entire team, we will always have you in our prayers. May God always bless you and your families.
Thanks a lot!”