A full service state approved Theraputic Intervention Agency specializing in children and adults with Autism.

Advocacy.org provides social justice advocates with resources and guidance in the area of advocacy leadership development, and also introduces our programs and services. We're will be constantly updating our site with stories, resources and lessons learned in order to pass on what we've learned from advocates like you.

The mission of the Utah Parent Center (UPC) is to help parents help their children with disabilities to live included, productive lives as members of the community.

The Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law is a national legal advocate for people with mental disabilities. Through precedent-setting litigation and in the public policy arena, the Bazelon Center works to advance and preserve the rights of people with mental illnesses and developmental disabilities.

The CPD provides a variety of community services, including training and technical assistance to consumers, families, professionals and paraprofessionals, policymakers and students. Model and demonstration services operate within the community, offering assessments, implementation of individualized service plans, family support services, neurotherapy, and inclusionary and transition services.

The Protection and Advocacy (P&A) System are congressionally mandated, legally-based disability rights agencies. P&A agencies have the authority to provide legal representation and other advocacy services, under all federal and state laws, to all people with disabilities (based on a system of priorities for services). All P&As maintain a presence in facilities that care for people with disabilities, where they monitor, investigate and attempt to remedy adverse conditions. These agencies also devote considerable resources to ensuring full access to inclusive educational programs, financial entitlements, health care, accessible housing and productive employment opportunities.

Live ONLINE radio talk show focusing on disabilities hosted by Monica Moshenko, advocate and parent of son with ASD. Listen online each Sunday at 10 PM Eastern and Tuesday at 11:30 AM Eastern. Unique guests and topics educate, and inspire listeners. Past shows available online. For more information or to be a sponsor of this radio network call 716-522-9185 Our TALK makes a difference!

The Mission of the Division of Services for People with Disabilities is to Promote Opportunities and Provide Supports for Persons with Disabilities to lead self-determined lives.

The mission of the Legislative Coalition for People with Disabilities is to advocate for public policy affecting all people in the State of Utah who have disabilities.

For over 25 years, MAINSTREAM has been advocating for disability rights. Produced by, for, and about people with disabilities, MAINSTREAM covers news & current affairs, new products & technology, profiles of movers & shakers, education, employment, sexuality & relationships, housing, transportation, travel & recreation.

The National Ability Center offers recreational activities for the family. Integration into the community through disabled sports is our focus and we accomplish that by allowing individuals of all abilities to discover their own strengths and interests. By providing access to programs for the individual as well as family and friends we ensure active participation and fun for the entire family. There is no need at the Ability Center to isolate an individual within his or her own activities. While at the Ranch, we can provide an educational and fun outlet for all ages and abilities. Participants include those with orthopedic, spinal cord, neuromuscular, visual and hearing impairments, as well as those with cognitive and developmental disabilities.

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The Rocky Mountain Disability & Business Technical is one of 10 regional centers funded by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR), a division of the U.S. Department of Education. Our mission is to provide technical assistance, materials, training, and referrals on the Americans with Disabilities Act and on accessible education-based information technology. Our region covers the states of Colorado, Utah, Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota, and South Dakota.

Our Mission: To provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with developmental and cognitive disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.

The Arc of Utah advocates for and with people with cognitive, intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families through awareness, outreach, education, support and public policy.

US Autism and Asperger Association, Inc., a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organizationis a leading nonprofit organization for Autism and Asperger education, support, and solutions. Our goal is to Provide the Opportunity for individuals with autism spectrum disorders to achieve their fullest potential. We have assembled a team of world-renowned experts to address the many questions and problems that parents, families, individuals, practitioners, teachers, and caregivers confront daily. USAAA reaches out to people who want resources, guidance and support for autism spectrum disorders. We help you by consolidating and individualizing the overwhelming amount of information and resources. One way this is achieved is through our conferences. We are also able to help you by providing a complimentary weekly email newsletter that addresses a wide range of topics on autism spectrum disorders. Our web site is another valuable resource to you. There, you can access expert publications and videos. Our autism information center, a virtual library of individualized and extensive information on ASD, will be completed in 2008. By utilizing our team of educators, health care practitioners, parents and individuals with ASD, you will be armed with tools, support and empowerment to help you on your journey.

Governmental agency; The mission of the Utah DD council is to be the states leading source of critical innovative and progressive knowledge, advocacy, leadership and collaboration to enhance the life of individuals with developmental disabilities.

Creating a society where people with disabilities can learn through, participate in, and enjoy the arts.