National Ability Center
The Rehabilitation Center works closely with the National Ability
Center and our TRAILS program creating opportunities and training for
people with disabilities to engage in sport. 435-649-3991 | Visit Website
Salt Lake County Adaptive Recreation
Don’t miss out on an active lifestyle! Salt Lake County offers
adaptive sports year round. Wheelchair Rugby, Basketball, Sled Hockey,
Track and Field, Softball, and Soccer are just some of the adaptive
programs currently offered through the County. For more information,
please visit the Salt Lake County Adaptive Recreation website or call 801-559-1500 | Visit Website
SPLORE SPLORE provides opportunities for outdoor and adaptive sports and activities 801-484-4128 | Visit Website
Utah Independent Living Center
The Utah Independent Living Center (UILC) is a private, non-profit,
non-residential facility that teaches independent living skills to
people with disabilities. The UILC was the first independent living
center in Utah and has been serving this community since April of 1982.
Life skill services that are available compliment rather than duplicate
services already existing in the community. Services available assist
people with disabilities living in Salt Lake, Summit and Tooele counties
achieve increased independence and community integration. 800-355-2195 | Visit Website
AUsome Friends AUsome Friends is a support group in Ogden for parents of children and teenagers with autism epctrum disorders. They meet every Thursday at 4:00 PM and on the second Saturday of each month at 10:00 AM at the Benn Lornond Bowling Lanes (329 Washington Boulevard in Ogden). This is an opportunity to develop friendships while engaging in recreational activities. It is only $2! 801-782-9018 C.A.S.T. For Kids C.A.S.T for kids was formed in 1991 to join volunteers who love to fish with disabled and disadvantaged children for a day of fishing in the outdoors. People can leave their problems on the short for a day of fun on the water. 801-524-3664| Visit Website
Common Ground Outdoor Adventure Common Ground Outdoor Adventures' mission is to provide affordable and accessible recreational opportunities for youth and adults with disabilities in Northern Utah. 435-713-0288| Visit Website
Copperview Community Center- Adaptive Recreation A variety of adaptive recreation and social activities are offered for people with disabilities ages 5 to adult. 801-561-0075| Visit Website
Courage Reins- Therapeutic Riding Center The mission of Courage Reins is to improve the quality of life for people with disabilities. This facility offers therapeutic horseback riding and other equine based activities to provide a safe, fun, and challenging setting for physical, cognitive, social, and emotional growth. 801-756-8900| Visit Website
Fairmont Aquatic Center This center offers adaptive swim lessons provided for children with special needs. 801-486-5867| Visit Website
Hartvigsen School Pool The Hartvigsen School features a warm pool with accessible access and they offer regular open plunges. 801-646-4585
Kindred Spirits Integrated Art Offers art classes/experiences for children with special needs. 801-328-0703| Visit Website
Kostopulos Dream Foundation/Camp K The Kostopulos Dream Foundation provides recreation and leisure opportunities year-round through two main programs. Camp Kostopulos Summer Camp and Community Based Leisure Education program. The community based program runs September through May and applies to kids, teens, and adults. Participants participate in community activities such as bowling, swimming, dining out, tours, the arts, and social events. 801-582-0700| Visit Website Miracle League Association of Utah The Miracle League offers mentally and physically disabled children the opportunity to participate in baseball at no cost. Games last 1 hour and 15 minutes. 435-615-1932 or 866-542-6576| Visit Website Project Gain Golf professionals, rehabilitation specialists, recreation professionals as well as volunteers and mentors implement a rigorous program of golf instruction and social development for a wide variety of people with disabilities. 801-581-8754| Visit Website Special Olympics Utah Special Olympics provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Special Olympics Utah, a chapter of Special Olympics serves more than 2,000 athletes statewide. 801-363-1111| Visit Website The Pointe Academy The Pointe Academy focuses on providing creative movement for children with special needs. It is their mission to help every child succeed and enjoy the rewards that come from the performing arts. Class is free of charge and performance costumes are paid for by The Pointe. Children perform in two benefit concerts, and a year end recital. 801-796-1560| Visit Website The Stable Place The Stable Place works to create an environment where horses and people can help heal each other, regardless of physical, mental, or emotional challenges. By connecting people and horses, opportunities are created to build trust, find hope, and improve the quality of life for people and horses alike. 801-860-3906| Visit Website TOPSoccer in Utah TOPSoccer is UYSA's outreach program for soccer. The program is designed to bring the opportunity of learning and playing soccer to any boy or girl, ages 4-19, who has a mental or physical disability, to provide meaningful learning, development, and physical participation opportunities to these young athletes through the game of soccer. There are thousands of children with different abilities who need, and can be provided the opportunity to play soccer through TOPSoccer. Visit Website
U-FIT Special Physical Activity Program The U-FIT Special Physical Activity Program provides fun, noncompetitive physical activities that help children and youth with disabilities to reach individual goals. Skilled volunteers help the participants build friendships, increase self-esteem, improve motor skills and levels of physical fitness, and have fun in a nurturing environment. The program is family-centered and family-friendly, meeting needs as diverse as those who take part. Family members help develop the goals for each participant. 801-587-9713| Visit Website Virginia Tanner Creative Dance Program Virginia Tanner has dance classes specifically designed for children with special needs. The class is called "Special Population Creative Dance." 801-581-7374| Visit Website
Wasatch Adaptive Sports Wasatch Adaptive Sports offers programs that build strength, stamina, and self-esteem while enhancing the quality of life for participants. WAS operates year-round and provides many rewarding activities including skiing, snowshoeing and adaptive hockey in the winter; hiking, fishing, orienteering, bicycling, and tram rides during the summer. Adaptive horseback riding and bowling are year round activities offered by WAS. 801-933-2188| Visit Website
Adaptive Aquatics Adaptive Aquatics is a BYU Center for Service and Learning Program which helps elementary and junior high school students who have cognitive or physical disabilities. The purpose of this program is to help develop and refine the children's social and motor skills. Volunteers are partnered one-to-one. 801-422-8686| Visit Website