Core Skills Support
Benefits Support in Utah
Social security Office in Provo, UT
The Provo Social Security Office determines eligibility and pays benefits to those entitled to survivor benefits. Determines eligibility and pays benefits to the entitled legally blind. Determines eligibility and pays retirement benefits to those entitled aged 62 and older.
Social Security Administration
88 West 100 North
Provo, UT 84601
(866) 366-9549
Hours: M, T, Th, F 9 AM-4PM
Wednesday 9 AM - Noon
Closed Saturday and Sunday
Other SSA locations can be found in Ogden, St. George, Salt Lake City, and South Jordan. Addresses can be found at http://www.ssofficelocation.com
The Provo Social Security Office determines eligibility and pays benefits to those entitled to survivor benefits. Determines eligibility and pays benefits to the entitled legally blind. Determines eligibility and pays retirement benefits to those entitled aged 62 and older.
Social Security Administration
88 West 100 North
Provo, UT 84601
(866) 366-9549
Hours: M, T, Th, F 9 AM-4PM
Wednesday 9 AM - Noon
Closed Saturday and Sunday
Other SSA locations can be found in Ogden, St. George, Salt Lake City, and South Jordan. Addresses can be found at http://www.ssofficelocation.com
Ability First
Offers support with independent living, employment, assistive technology, etc.
491 Freedom Blvd.
Provo, UT 84601
(866) 366-9549
Hours: M, T, Th, F 9 AM-4PM
Wednesday 9 AM - Noon
Closed Saturday and Sunday
Other SSA locations can be found in Ogden, St. George, Salt Lake City, and South Jordan. Addresses can be found at http://www.ssofficelocation.com
Offers support with independent living, employment, assistive technology, etc.
491 Freedom Blvd.
Provo, UT 84601
(866) 366-9549
Hours: M, T, Th, F 9 AM-4PM
Wednesday 9 AM - Noon
Closed Saturday and Sunday
Other SSA locations can be found in Ogden, St. George, Salt Lake City, and South Jordan. Addresses can be found at http://www.ssofficelocation.com
Utah Work Incentive Planning Services (UWIPS)
UWIPS help people on Social Security understand how working impacts their Social Security and other benefits (including Medicaid, Medicare, food stamps, housing, food stamps and other programs.)
Contact a UWIPS specialist at 801-887-9530 in Salt Lake City or toll free at 1-8666-454-8397.
UWIPS help people on Social Security understand how working impacts their Social Security and other benefits (including Medicaid, Medicare, food stamps, housing, food stamps and other programs.)
Contact a UWIPS specialist at 801-887-9530 in Salt Lake City or toll free at 1-8666-454-8397.
Additional Information
Social Security Administration Website: https://www.ssa.gov/
Guide to SSDI/SSI related programs and Employment Supports: https://www.ssa.gov/redbook/documents/TheRedBook2017.pdf OR Google “SSA red book 2017”
Social Security Guide for Representative Payees:
https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10076.pdf
Social Security Administration Website: https://www.ssa.gov/
Guide to SSDI/SSI related programs and Employment Supports: https://www.ssa.gov/redbook/documents/TheRedBook2017.pdf OR Google “SSA red book 2017”
Social Security Guide for Representative Payees:
https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10076.pdf
Suicide & Mental Health Support in Utah
Wasatch Mental Health
Services:
750 N. Freedom Blvd.
Provo, UT 84601
(801) 373-4760
24 Hour Crisis Line: (801) 373-7393
Services:
750 N. Freedom Blvd.
Provo, UT 84601
(801) 373-4760
24 Hour Crisis Line: (801) 373-7393
The Comprehensive Clinic at Brigham Young University
Services:
John Taylor Building
1190 North 900 East
Provo, UT 84602
(801) 422-7759
Services:
John Taylor Building
1190 North 900 East
Provo, UT 84602
(801) 422-7759
Mountainlands Family Health Center
Services:
Services:
East Bay Location
299 E. 900 S. #101
Provo, UT 84606
Click here for the East Bay clinic page.
Provo Location
589 South State Street
Provo, UT 84606
Medical/Mental: 801-429-2000
Dental: 801-429-2013
Pharmacy: 801-429-2020
Fax: 801-429-2001
Click here for the Provo clinic page.
Payson Location
910 East 100 North Suite 155
Payson, UT 84651
Phone: 801-429-2000
Fax: 801-465-1891
Click here for the Payson clinic page.
Wasatch Location
750 N. 200 W Suite 201
Provo, UT 84601
Phone: 801-429-2000
Utah Valley University Student Health & Counseling
Services: For UVU Students
(801) 863-8876
Services: For UVU Students
(801) 863-8876
24-Hour Rape Crisis Line
(801) 356-2511
Rape Recovery Center
(801) 467-7273
(801) 356-2511
Rape Recovery Center
(801) 467-7273
LDS Addiction Recovery Program
https://addictionrecovery.lds.org/
https://addictionrecovery.lds.org/
Social Skills Resources
ScenicView Academy's Social Steps
ScenicView Academy teaches a 15-week course on social skills. To learn more, please visit: http://www.svacademy.org/socialsteps.html
ScenicView Academy teaches a 15-week course on social skills. To learn more, please visit: http://www.svacademy.org/socialsteps.html
Vocational Resources
Vocational Resources in Utah
Utah Dept of Workforce Services
www.jobs.utah.gov
Department of Workforce Services
Employment agency in Provo, Utah
Address: 1550 Freedom Blvd 200 W, Provo, UT 84604
Phone: (866) 435-7414
Hours: Open most weekdays · 8AM–5PM
www.jobs.utah.gov
Department of Workforce Services
Employment agency in Provo, Utah
Address: 1550 Freedom Blvd 200 W, Provo, UT 84604
Phone: (866) 435-7414
Hours: Open most weekdays · 8AM–5PM
Utah State Office of Rehabilitation
The Utah State Office of Rehabilitation (USOR) assists eligible individuals with disabilities to prepare for and obtain employment, and increase their independence. Within the USOR Division of Rehabilitation Services, the Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) program exists to assist and empower eligible individuals with disabilities to achieve and maintain meaningful employment.
Vocational Rehabilitation services can include counseling and guidance, medical services and treatment, assistive technology, training and education, job placement, and follow up services.
For more information, view the Vocational Rehabilitation Brochure (doc) (pdf).
To be eligible for VR, the individual
If you need further assistance please call: Voice/TTY: (801) 538-7530 or toll free (800) 473-7530.
The Utah State Office of Rehabilitation (USOR) assists eligible individuals with disabilities to prepare for and obtain employment, and increase their independence. Within the USOR Division of Rehabilitation Services, the Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) program exists to assist and empower eligible individuals with disabilities to achieve and maintain meaningful employment.
Vocational Rehabilitation services can include counseling and guidance, medical services and treatment, assistive technology, training and education, job placement, and follow up services.
For more information, view the Vocational Rehabilitation Brochure (doc) (pdf).
To be eligible for VR, the individual
- Must have a disability
- The disability causes difficulty in obtaining or maintain a job
- Requires VR training or services to obtain or maintain a job
- Fill out an application
- Make an appointment to see a counselor at a local VR office
If you need further assistance please call: Voice/TTY: (801) 538-7530 or toll free (800) 473-7530.
Utah Futures
https://utahfutures.org/
UtahFutures.org is Utah's career information system for students, job seekers, employment service providers, educational institutions and more.
Tools and resources are including in four different areas to include careers, assessments/activities, college and additional resources. (additional occupational data and trainings and additional videos/resources).
https://utahfutures.org/
UtahFutures.org is Utah's career information system for students, job seekers, employment service providers, educational institutions and more.
Tools and resources are including in four different areas to include careers, assessments/activities, college and additional resources. (additional occupational data and trainings and additional videos/resources).
LDS Employment
LDSJobs.org
Whether you are unemployed, unhappily employed, insecure in your current job, or just want to explore other opportunities, ldsjobs.org will help you achieve your career goals. Register, create your profile, get seen by employers, set goals, and begin building a better future now.
LDSJobs.org
Whether you are unemployed, unhappily employed, insecure in your current job, or just want to explore other opportunities, ldsjobs.org will help you achieve your career goals. Register, create your profile, get seen by employers, set goals, and begin building a better future now.
Education Resources
Education Resources
Financial Aid Sites (information on how to pay for your educational goal)
- Overview of options for paying for school: http://www.finaid.org
- Apply for federal aid: https://fafsa.ed.gov/
- MATC financial aid: https://mlatc.edu/financial-aid/
Accessibilities Services at UVU and MATC
- UVU http://www.uvu.edu/asd/students/accommodations.html
- MATC https://mlatc.edu/counseling/
- Resources for college students at UVU:
Other Resources
- Assistive Technology and useful Apps: http://www.uvu.edu/asd/info/index.html#technology
- Brush up your Math, Science, and College Prep skills: www.khanacademy.com
- Brush up on your Keyboarding: www.typingtest.com
- Find free online learning courses for just about anything: http://www.lifehack.org/articles/money/25-killer-sites-for-free-online-education.html
Learning Style Assessments
Part 1: Preferred Learning Modalities (Sight, Hearing, Touch, Movement, etc)
1. How To Learn: Learning Style Quiz
2. What is My Learning Style? Learning Style Test 2
3. Homework Tips: Learning Style Tips--Visual, Kinesthetic, and Auditory Styles (Only do #3 if asked to by the teacher)
Part 2: Relative Multiple-Intelligence Strengths
1. Multiple Intelligence Test (.jaconline.com.au/sosealive/home/mitest.swf)
2. Literacy Works: Find Your Strengths
3. EDUTOPIA: Multiple Intelligences Self Assessment (Only do #4 if asked to by the teacher)
1. How To Learn: Learning Style Quiz
2. What is My Learning Style? Learning Style Test 2
3. Homework Tips: Learning Style Tips--Visual, Kinesthetic, and Auditory Styles (Only do #3 if asked to by the teacher)
Part 2: Relative Multiple-Intelligence Strengths
1. Multiple Intelligence Test (.jaconline.com.au/sosealive/home/mitest.swf)
2. Literacy Works: Find Your Strengths
3. EDUTOPIA: Multiple Intelligences Self Assessment (Only do #4 if asked to by the teacher)
Leisure Resources
Leisure Resources in Utah
Orem Recreation Center
580 W 165 S
Orem, UT 84058
Phone: (801)229-7154
Website: http://www.oremrecreation.com/
Amenities:
580 W 165 S
Orem, UT 84058
Phone: (801)229-7154
Website: http://www.oremrecreation.com/
Amenities:
- Open basketball courts (speak with an employee to your leave keys or ID card at the desk to check out a basketball)
- Lap Pool
- Leisure Pool
- Weight Room
- Track (located in basement of the building)
- Racquetball courts
- Stationary bikes, elliptical machines, treadmills, & stair climbers
Provo Recreation Center
320 W 500 N
Provo, UT 84601
Phone: (801)852-6600
Website: http://www.provo.org/community/recreation-center
Amenities:
320 W 500 N
Provo, UT 84601
Phone: (801)852-6600
Website: http://www.provo.org/community/recreation-center
Amenities:
- Open Basketball Courts (speak with an employee to your leave keys or ID card at the desk to check out a basketball)
- Lap Pool
- Leisure Pool
- Weights
- Indoor track (located on the second level of the rec. center)
- Racquetball courts
- Stationary bikes, elliptical machines, treadmills, & stair climbers
- Bouldering Wall
- Pickleball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Museums at BYU
BYU Museum of Art
Phone: (801)422-8287
Fees: FREE Admission
Website: http://moa.byu.edu/
Location: On BYU Campus - Between the Smoot Administration Building and the Harris Fine Arts Building, visitor parking is located directly in front of the museum.
BYU Monte L. Bean Life Science Museum
Phone: (801)422-5050
Website: https://mlbean.byu.edu/
Fees: FREE Admission
Location: On BYU Campus - Across the street from the BYU Bell Tower and next to the Marriott Center
BYU Museum of Peoples and Cultures
Phone: (801)422-0020
Website: http://mpc.byu.edu/home.html
Fees: FREE Admission
Location:
2201 N. Canyon Rd. Provo, UT 84602
BYU Paleontology Museum
Phone: (801)422-3680
Website: http://geology.byu.edu/museum/
Fees: FREE Admission
Location:
1683 North Canyon Road
Provo, UT 84602-3300
BYU Museum of Art
Phone: (801)422-8287
Fees: FREE Admission
Website: http://moa.byu.edu/
Location: On BYU Campus - Between the Smoot Administration Building and the Harris Fine Arts Building, visitor parking is located directly in front of the museum.
BYU Monte L. Bean Life Science Museum
Phone: (801)422-5050
Website: https://mlbean.byu.edu/
Fees: FREE Admission
Location: On BYU Campus - Across the street from the BYU Bell Tower and next to the Marriott Center
BYU Museum of Peoples and Cultures
Phone: (801)422-0020
Website: http://mpc.byu.edu/home.html
Fees: FREE Admission
Location:
2201 N. Canyon Rd. Provo, UT 84602
BYU Paleontology Museum
Phone: (801)422-3680
Website: http://geology.byu.edu/museum/
Fees: FREE Admission
Location:
1683 North Canyon Road
Provo, UT 84602-3300
Recommended Books & Apps
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Other Programs
Post-Secondary Programs
Network of Special Needs Programs is a national group of specialized learning centers that provides Independent Living, Academic and Vocational services for young adults with a myriad of intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. These programs strive for excellence in person centered services and collaboration with one another to effectively provide families with support services and placements throughout the United States. These programs offer transitional and long term placements.
Youth Programs
Youth with Learning Disabilities
