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Links to Noteworthy Groups in Utah and Nationally that Serve & Advocate for Children & Adults with Disabilities.

Access Utah Disability Housing Page
http://www.accessut.state.ut.us/housing/
Utah state government housing resources.

Accessible Homes Foundation
http://www.accesshomes.org/
"Working step-by-step to assist in providing accessible housing to all in need"

Active ReEntry (Price)
http://www.arecil.org/index.php
Active Re-Entry is a community based program which assists individuals with disabilities to achieve or maintain self-sufficient and productive lives in their own communities.

ADAPT
http://www.adapt.org/
“We are fighting so people with disabilities can live in the community with real supports instead of being locked away in nursing homes and other institutions.”

Adaptive Adventures
http://www.adaptiveadventures.org/
Discover the Time of Your Life…

Alzheimer's Solutions
http://www.caregiving-solutions.com/
What you need; When you need it.

American’s with Disabilities Act Home Page
http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/adahom1.htm
U.S. Department of Justice  ─Americans with Disabilities Act

ARC of Utah
http://www.arcutah.org/
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.

Art Access/VSA Arts of Utah
http://www.accessart.org/
Through its Art Access programming, VSA arts of Utah is committed to providing quality arts activities for adults and children with disabilities as well as for those who represent other underserved communities.

Assist- A Community Design Center
http://www.assistutah.org/
ASSIST provides architectural design, community planning and development assistance to nonprofit and community groups, and housing and accessibility design assistance to low income households or persons with disabilities.

Brain Injury Association of Utah
http://www.biau.org/
his Association is the only non-profit organization dedicated exclusively to education and support for the issues of prevention and recovery of brain injury in the state of Utah.

Canine Companions for Independence
http://www.caninecompanions.org/
Canine Companions for Independence® is a national nonprofit organization that enhances the lives of children and adults with disabilities by providing highly-trained assistance dogs and ongoing support to ensure quality partnerships.

Center for Persons with Disabilities
http://www.cpd.usu.edu/
The Center for Persons with Disabilities (CPD) is Utah's University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, and Services (UCEDD).

Central Utah Center for Independent Living (Provo)
http://www.cucil.org/
Central Utah Center for Independent Living (CUCIL) empowers people with disabilities to reach their full potential in community settings through peer support, advocacy, and education.

Children with Special Health Care Needs
http://health.utah.gov/cshcn/index.htm
The Bureau of Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN) is a part of the Utah Department of Health.

CNS Traumatic Brain Injury Resource Guide
http://www.neuroskills.com/
Centre for Neuro Skills (CNS) offers each client the highest quality rehabilitation possible.

Common Ground Outdoor Adventures
http://cgadventures.org/
Common Ground Outdoor Adventures' mission is to provide life-enhancing outdoor recreational opportunities for youth and adults with disabilities.

Concrete Change
http://www.concretechange.org/
An international effort to make all new homes Visitable! ─ VISIT-ABILITY (Inclusive Home Design)

Disability Law Center
http://www.disabilitylawcenter.org/
We are designated as the Protection and Advocacy agency for the state of Utah to protect the rights of people with disabilities in Utah.

Disability Resource
http://www.disabilityresources.org/index.html
Disability Resources on the Internet.

Easter Seals
http://www.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=homepage
Easter Seals has been helping individuals with disabilities and special needs, and their families, live better lives for more than 85 years.

ESI - Employment Support Institute
http://www.bus.vcu.edu/esi/
ESI ─ providing supports for better decision-making about employment options and policies affecting people with disabilities

EyeTech Digital Systems
http://www.eyetechds.com/assistivetech/index.htm
EyeTech Digital Systems, Inc. a leader in eye tracking technology

Family to Family Network
http://www.gcpd.org/outlet/family.html
The Family to Family Network is a grassroots volunteer group composed of family members across the State of Utah who have relatives with developmental disabilities.

Family Village
http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/index.html
The Family Village is a web site for children and adults with disabilities, their families, and their friends and allies. Family Village brings together thousands of online resources in a organized, easy-to-use directory. 

Foundation for Fighting Blindness
http://www.blindness.org/
The urgent mission of the Foundation Fighting Blindness, Inc. (FFB) is to drive the research that will provide preventions, treatments and cures for people affected by retinitis pigmentosa (RP), macular degeneration, Usher syndrome, and the entire spectrum of retinal degenerative diseases.

Foundations for Independence
http://www.ffiutah.org/
"To advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of people with disabilities."

Health Access Project
http://www.healthaccessproject.org/index.php
Established in 2001, the Health Access Project (HAP) is a community partnership that works to develop a more effective system for providing health care to uninsured residents of Salt Lake County.

Housing Authority of Salt Lake County
http://www.hacsl.org/index.html
The Mission of the Housing Authority of the County of Salt Lake is to provide quality affordable housing opportunities to individuals and families while promoting self-sufficiency and empowerment, community partnerships and neighborhood revitalization.

Housing Authority of Utah County
http://www.co.utah.ut.us/Dept/Hauc/index.asp
The Housing Authority of Utah County provides housing assistance to persons who meet program income guidelines.

Job Accommodation Network
http://www.eeoc.gov/
Welcome to JAN, a free consulting service designed to increase the employability of people with disabilities by: 1) providing individualized worksite accommodations solutions, 2) providing technical assistance regarding the ADA and other disability related legislation, and 3) educating callers about self-employment options.

Justice for All e-mail network
http://www.aapd.com/JFA/index.php
Justice For All (JFA) exists to defend and advance disability rights and is central to AAPD's mission of economic self-sufficiency and political empowerment of all adults and children with disabilities in the United Statces.

Kostopulos Dream Foundation
http://www.campk.org/
The Kostopulos Dream Foundation is an agency dedicated to improving the lives of people with disabilities. For forty years, we have offered recreational opportunities for individuals of all ages and abilities.

LDS Hospital
http://intermountainhealthcare.org/xp/public/lds/
LDS Hospital is a non-profit medical center offering advanced medical technology and clinically excellent services provided by highly skilled clinical teams.

Legislative Coalition for People with Disabilities
http://www.lcpdutah.org/
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.

Mental Health Association in Utah
http://mhaut.org/
The Mental Health Association in Utah supports an expansive definition of mental health and works to improve the quality of life of persons living with a mental illness through public education and public policy.

NACDD
http://capwiz.com/nacdd/home/
The National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) is a national, member-driven organization consisting of 55 State and Territorial Councils. NACDD places high value on meaningful participation and contribution by Council members and staff of all Member Councils, and we advocate and continually work towards positive system change on behalf of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

National Ability Center
http://69.2.249.50/
The National Ability Center is committed to the development of lifetime skills for people of all ages and abilities by providing affordable outdoor sports and recreational experiences in a nurturing environment.

National Center on Workforce and Disability/Adult
http://www.onestops.info/
The National Center on Workforce and Disability/Adult (NCWD) provides training, technical assistance, policy analysis, and information to improve access for all in the workforce development system.

National Council on Independent Living
http://www.ncil.org/
As a membership organization, NCIL advances independent living and the rights of people with disabilities through consumer-driven advocacy.

National Organization on Disability
http://www.nod.org/
The mission of the National Organization on Disability (NOD) is to expand the participation and contribution of America’s 54 million men, women and children with disabilities in all aspects of life.

National Spinal Cord Injury Association
http://www.spinalcord.org/
Founded in 1948, the National Spinal Cord Injury Association is the nation's oldest and largest civilian organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for hundreds of thousands of Americans living with the results of spinal cord injury and disease (SCI/D) and their families.

New Freedom Initiative’s
http://www.disabilityinfo.gov/digov-public/public/DisplayPage.do?parentFolderId=500
DisabilityInfo.gov is the federal government's one-stop Web site for people with disabilities, their families, employers, veterans and service members, workforce professionals and many others.

Olene Walker Housing Loan Fund
http://community.utah.gov/housing_and_community_development/OWHLF/index.html
Support quality affordable housing options that meet the needs of Utah's individuals and families, while maximizing all resources.

Options for Independence (Logan)
http://www.optionsind.org/
The mission of OPTIONS for Independence is to raise the vision and capability of the community at large to the point where people of all abilities will have equal access.

Pioneer Valley Hospital
http://intermountainhealthcare.org/xp/public/lds/
The primary goal of Pioneer Valley Hospital is to provide every patient with excellent healthcare backed by a staff of highly trained professionals, and advanced equipment and diagnostic technologies.

Primary Children's Medical Center
http://intermountainhealthcare.org/xp/public/primary/
Primary Children's Medical Center is the pediatric center serving five states in the Intermountain West - Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, Nevada and Montana.

Red Rock Center for Independent Living (St.George)
http://www.rrci.org/
"Red Rock Center for Independence assists people with disabilities to live and participate independently"

Rocky Mountain ADA & IT Center
http://www.ada-infonet.org/
The Rocky Mountain DBTAC provides information on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to Colorado, Utah, Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota and South Dakota.

Salt Lake Community Action program
http://www.slcap.org/
The Salt Lake Community Action Program (SLCAP) is a not for profit organization that provides a wide range of services aimed at helping low-income people become self-sufficient. 

Salt Lake Community College Disability Resource Center
http://www.slcc.edu/drc/
The Mission of the Disability Resource Center (DRC) is to foster student inclusion into the SLCC Community through teaching independence, self-advocacy, and responsibility while maintaining an environment that promotes personal, educational and social growth.

Salt Lake County Aging Services
http://www.slco.org/depts/deptHsAging.html
Salt Lake County Aging Services Division fosters the maximum feasible level of independence for Salt Lake County's older adults by providing services, advocacy, and assistance.

Social Security Administration
http://www.ssa.gov/
Social Security Online

Social Security Disability Secrets
http://www.disabilitysecrets.com/
Secrets for the layman about applying for SS benefits.

South Davis Community Hospital
http://www.sdch.com/
Located just 15 minutes from downtown Salt Lake City, South Davis Community Hospital offers a wide variety of medical services to meet our patients' changing needs

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SPLORE - Special Populations Learning Outdoor Recreation
http://www.splore.org/
SPLORE is a Utah-based, non-profit organization dedicated to providing high-quality adventure programs to people with disabilities and special needs.

State of Utah
http://www.utah.gov/
Utah State Government Home Page

The Wheelchair Site
http://www.thewheelchairsite.com/
Independent Consumers Guide To Wheelchairs, Scooters & Accessories.

Tri-County Independent Living Center (South Ogden)
http://www.tri-county-ilc.com/
Davis, Weber, Morgan Counties ─ To enhance independent living for all persons with disabilities.

U.S. Access Board ─ Accessible Design
http://www.access-board.gov/
The Access Board is an independent Federal agency devoted to accessibility for people with disabilities.

U.S. Department of HUD ─ Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity
http://www.hud.gov/offices/fheo/FHLaws/index.cfm
To create equal housing opportunities for all persons living in America by administering laws that prohibit discrimination in housing on the basis of race,color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and familial status.

U.S. Department of Labor Office of Disability Employment Policy
http://www.dol.gov/odep/
The Office of Disability Employment Policy provides national leadership by developing and influencing disability-related employment policy and practice affecting the employment of people with disabilities.

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
http://www.va.gov/
Department of Veterans Affairs Online

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
http://www.eeoc.gov/
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

UCAT Utah Center for Assistive Technology
http://www.usor.utah.gov/ucat/
To enhance human potential through facilitating the application of assistive technologies for persons with disabilities

United We Ride: Useful Practices
http://ftawebprod.fta.dot.gov/UsefulPractices/
The CCAM recognizes that transportation can be the major obstacle for people with disabilities, older adults, children and youth, and other populations that need various social and health services.

University Health Care
http://healthcare.utah.edu/index.cfm
To serve the public by improving health and quality of life is our mission at University Health Care.

University of Utah Center for Disability Services
http://disability.utah.edu/
The Center for Disability Services provides accommodations and support for the educational development of students with disabilities.

URSTA
http://www.ursta.org/
URSTA is a statewide association that was started in 1988. Our goal is to build a strong network of fixed route and specialized transportation services.

UTA Paratransit Contact Info
http://www.rideuta.com/accessibility/UTA/paratransit.aspx
UTA's Paratransit Service ADA program is a service of the Utah Transit Authority, for people with physical, cognitive or visual disabilities.

Utah Association of Community Services
http://www.uacs.org/
The Utah Association of Community Services (UACS) is an organization of 40 private agencies/business that assist people with disabilities through out Utah.

Utah Cares
http://utahcares.utah.gov/erepucpub/en/ScreenReferralHomePage.do
Utah Cares is a free, confidential tool that helps you find state and community services.

Utah Department of Health
http://health.utah.gov/
Utah State Department of Health Home Page

Utah Department of Human Services
http://www.dhs.utah.gov/
Utah Department of Human Services (DHS) provides direct and contracted services to our most vulnerable children, families and adults.

Utah Department of Workforce Services
https://train.dws.utah.gov/Login.asp?Path=/DWSDefault.asp
Utah’s Job Connection

Utah Developmental Disabilities Council
http://gcpd.org/
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.

Utah Division of Services for People with Disabilities
http://www.hsdspd.utah.gov/
We promote opportunities and provide support for persons with disabilities to lead self-determined lives. We oversee home and community-based services for more than 4,000 people who have disabilities. Support includes community living, day services, supported employment services, and support for people with disabilities and their families.

Utah Housing Corporation
http://b2b.utahhousingcorp.org/cgi-bin/R?P=uhc_home.html
UHC utilizes a wide array of financing resources in its programs including tax-exempt and taxable bonds, federal and state income tax shelters, conventional lending, federal and state grants, low-interest loans, and other forms of debt and equity.

Utah Independent Living Center (Salt Lake City)
http://www.uilc.org/
To assist persons with disabilities achieve greater independence by providing services and activities which enhance independent living skills and promote the public’s understanding, accommodation, and acceptance of their rights, needs and abilities.

Utah Independent Living Council
http://www.usilc.org/
The Utah Statewide Independent Living Council is a private, nonprofit organization. The USILC mission is to promote full inclusion, independence and empowerment of people with disabilities through advocacy/systems change, planning/organization, education, networking, resource development and independent living service enhancement.

Utah Non-Profit Housing Corporation
http://www.utahnonprofithousing.org/index.html
Founded in 1967, Utah Non Profit Housing Corporation (UNPHC) is Utah's largest non profit developer of affordable multi-family housing.

Utah Parent Center
http://www.utahparentcenter.org/
The mission of the Utah Parent Center (UPC or Center) is to help parents help their children with disabilities to live included, productive lives as members of the community.

Utah Schools for the Deaf and Blind
http://www.usdb.org/
The Mission of the Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind is to serve as a resource to the educational programs, age birth to 21 years of age, in the state of Utah.

Utah Services to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
http://www.deafservices.utah.gov/
Serving Utah’s Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community.

Utah State Legislature
http://www.le.utah.gov/
Official site.

Utah State Office of Education
http://www.usoe.org/
Home Page Utah Office of Education

Utah State Office of Rehabilitation
http://www.usor.utah.gov/
To assist individuals with disabilities to prepare for and obtain employment and increase their independence.

Utah State Office of Rehabilitation
http://www.usor.utah.gov/
The mission of USOR is to assist individuals with disabilities to prepare for and obtain employment and increase their independence.

Utah Transit Authority
http://www.rideuta.com/accessibility/UTA/default.aspx
UTA is committed to 100% accessibility for all of its services.

Valley Mental Health
http://vmh.com/default.asp
A leading community partner promoting and providing accessible, quality behavioral and physical healthcare.

Veterans Affairs Salt Lake City Health Care System
http://www1.va.gov/directory/guide/facility.asp?ID=118&dnum=ALL&map=1
VA Salt Lake City Health Care System

Voices for Utah Children
http://www.utahchildren.net/
VOICES FOR UTAH CHILDREN is the only statewide, multi-issue child advocacy organization that speaks out on behalf of children.

Wheelchair Getaways - accessible van rentals and sales
http://www.wheelchairgetaways.com/
Accessible van rentals and sales.

Williams Syndrome
http://www.williams-syndrome.org/
The Williams Syndrome Assocation was formed in 1982 by, and for, families of individuals with Williams syndrome.

Women’s Health – Illness and Disabilities
http://www.4women.gov/
The Office on Women's Health (OWH) was established in 1991 within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Its Vision is to ensure that "All Women and Girls are Healthier and Have a Better Sense of Well Being."

Work Ability
http://www.workabilityutah.org/
Work Ability helps prepare people with disabilities to work.
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Critical Seminar for Parents & Professionals In-Service to Children & Adults with Disabilities.
Logan / March 1st


Articles by
Greg Hawkins

5bullet Your Child’s Life Without Fringe Benefits
Your Inaction Now Will Rob Your Child of the Lifestyle You Envision for Them When You Are Gone.

4bullet Your Child with a Disability
Safeguarding Their Dignity and Quality of Life.

3bullet Guardianship
Adulthood for Your Child with a Disability — Potentially the Most Dangerous Period in Your Child's Life.

2bulletInheritance
When Your Best Intentions Can Damage Your Child

1bulletSSI & Medicaid
Specific Examples — How a Special Needs Trust Will Affect Your Child's Government Benefits.

The Americans with Disabilities Act
Published in 1992, this article demonstrates Greg's ongoing legal commitment to American's with Disabilities. [facsimile in pdf format.]


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Costs and Legal Fees

FAQ's — Frequently Asked Questions About Guardianships & Special Needs Trusts (SNTs).

Links to Other Noteworthy Law Firm Websites — More Legal Information About Guardianships and SNTs.

Links to Noteworthy Groups in Utah and Nationally that Serve & Advocate for Children & Adults with Disabilities.

A List of Disabilities that Would Benefit from an SNT.

A Long List of Products, Items & Services Your Child's SNT Could Provide Without Adversely Affecting Government Benefits.

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