Organization
Ability 1st Utah
A consumer-controlled Centre for Independent Living in Provo providing services, skills training, peer support, and advocacy to help people with disabilities live independently in Utah County and surrounding communities. The organisation offers employment assistance, transition services, and life-skills training for youth and adults.
About
Ability 1st Utah is a Centre for Independent Living (CIL) based in Provo, Utah, operating on the principle that all individuals — regardless of disability type or severity — can achieve greater independence. As a consumer-controlled organisation, its board and staff include people with disabilities who shape programme design and priorities.
What They Do
Programmes include independent living skills training, peer support and mentoring, information and referral services, employment assistance, self-advocacy training, and transition services for youth moving from school into adult life. The organisation also provides community education on disability rights and ADA accessibility.
Who They Serve
Youth and adults with physical, sensory, intellectual, developmental, learning, or psychiatric disabilities in Utah County and the surrounding region of central Utah.
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