Accessible Wildlife for Disabled Persons

594 West Temple Suite 2110 (801)538-4700
Salt Lake City UT 84114-6480
Website: http://www.wildlife.utah.gov/disabled/

Purpose: The Utah Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages people with disabilities to take advantage of our natural resources. UDNR is in charge of parks, campgrounds, trail systems, fishing piers, and other programs to enable access to our natural resources throughout the state. Non-DWR recreation areas include Utah's 52 State Parks, National Parks, National Monuments, National Recreation Areas, BLM and US Forest Service areas. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service refuges host accessible facilities, which may include boat launches, restrooms, visitor centers, fish cleaning stations, picnic and camping sites, and nature walk areas. Multiple county park facilities in Utah may be used by wildlife enthusiasts with disabilities. Many private facilities also provide accessible features.

After Hours

2686 Town Drive (801)942-4192

S.L.C UT 84121

Purpose: This activity is for teens and adults with disabilities.

Big MAK's (Mothers of Autistic Kids)

Contact: Cheryl Smith

Email: Smithfam29@msn.com

Purpose: This is a group of parents and their children on the spectrum that get together for fun activities throughout the summer.

Bouncin' Off the Walls
9400 South 398 West (801) 568-1234
Sandy UT 84070

Website: http://www.bouncinoffthewalls.com/

Purpose: Inflatable fun for kids. Open to the public Wednesdays 10-7. All other days are by reservation for private parties. Hours: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Wed. (other, RSVP).

Camp Kostopolus

2500 Emigration Canyon (801)582-0700
Salt Lake City UT 84108
Website: http://www.campk.org/

Purpose: 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. Camp Kostopulos offers a five-day, four-night residential or travel trip camp experience for people of all abilities from age 6 to 99. The community-based program runs September through May, and applies to kids, teens, and adults. Participants are welcome to enjoy activities such as bowling, swimming, dining out, etc.

Copperview Community Center- Adaptive Recreation

8446 S Harrison St. (801) 561-0075

Midvale UT 84047

Website: http://www.midvalecity.info/Copperview%20Community%20Center.htm

Purpose: A variety of adaptive recreation and social activities are offered for people with disabilities ages 5 to adult.

Courage Reins
5870 West 10400 North (801) 756-8900
Highland UT 84003
Website: http://www.courageins.org

Purpose: Courage Reins is a horse stable offering horseback riding lessons catering to children with special needs. Courage Reins was founded in 1998 “to improve the quality of life for people with disabilities, by providing a safe, fun and challenging environment where physical, cognitive, social, and emotional growth could occur through therapeutic riding and other equine based activities.”

Fairmont Aquatic Center

1044 East Sugarmont Drive (801) 486-5867
Salt Lake City UT 84106
Website: http://www.recreation.slco.org/fairmont/

Purpose: Adaptive swim lessons provided for children with special needs.

Hartvigsen School Pool

350 E 3600 S (801) 268-8585

S.L.C. UT 84115

Purpose: Warm pool with handicap accessible access offers regular open plunge hours.

Kindred Spirits
2100 South 974 East (801) 232-1430
Salt Lake City UT 84106

Website: http://www.kindredspiritsart.org/

Purpose: Kindred Spirits Integrated Art is a community based non-profit inclusive fine arts organization for children and their parents. Children without disabilities work side by side those with special needs and each is accompanied by an adult apprentice. Together everyone learns about art and each other. Sessions are followed by public receptions and/or performances where visitors meet the artists and experience their exceptional work.

The National Ability Center

P.O. Box 682799 (435) 649-3991
Park City UT 84068
Website: http://www.nac1985.org/

Purpose: The National Ability Center is a non-profit organization that is committed to the development of lifetime skills for people of all ages and abilities by providing affordable outdoor sports and recreational experiences to individuals and families. The objective of these experiences is to build self-esteem, confidence, and physical development, thereby enhancing active participation in all aspects of community life. The programs include skiing, snowboarding, bobsledding, horseback riding, water skiing, rock climbing, etc..

Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation

2001 South State St. Suite S4400 (801) 468-2299
Salt Lake City UT 84190
Website: http://www.recreation.slco.org/

Purpose: Salt Lake County parks and recreation provides a wide range of sports and activities for individuals with disabilities. Activities include aquatics, skiing, bowling, sledge hockey, soccer, wheelchair basketball, dances, and bingo. Services include adapted programs for individuals with significant disabilities.

Special Olympics Utah

400 South 243 East Suite 111 (801) 363-1111
Salt Lake City UT 84111

Website: http://www.sout.org/
Purpose: Special Olympics is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities to become physically fit, productive, and respected members of society through sports training and competition. Special Olympics offer children and adults with intellectual disabilities year-round training and competition in 26 summer and winter sports. There is no charge to participate in Special Olympics.

SPLORE

3375 South 880 East (801) 484-4128
Salt Lake City UT 84106
Website: http://www.splore.org

Purpose: SPLORE is a Utah based non-profit organization that provides outdoor recreation and education to people with disabilities and special needs. The adventures include: white water rafting, canoeing, rock climbing, cross-country skiing, and other specialized programs. There is the SPLORE Scholarship Program which can reduce the costs by 50% for participants.

Teen Visual Arts Workshops

Art Access/VSA Arts of Utah

230 South 500 West #125

Salt Lake City, UT 84101

Website: http://accessart.org/pteen.html

Purpose: The Teen Workshops serve teens with and without disabilities. Classes are taught by professional artists, in a gallery setting, through a series of workshops. Thirteen teens are accepted in each workshop, keeping sessions small, thus insuring all participants the opportunity to learn about new art forms and exposing them to the diverse backgrounds and abilities of a variety of peers with and without disabilities.

U-FIT

250 South 1850 East Room 241 (801) 587-9713
Salt Lake City UT 84112
Purpose: The U-FIT Special Physical Activity Program provides fun, noncompetitive physical activities that will 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 o physical fitness, and have fun in a nurturing environment The goals and needs of each participant's family is key to the success of the U-FIT Program. The program is family-centered and family-friendly. Hours: F- 6:15-8:00 p.m.

Virginia Tanner Dance Studio
University of Utah Campus (801) 581-7374

1215 Annex Bldg.
Salt Lake City UT

Website: http://dance.utah.edu
Purpose: Virginia Tanner has dance classes specifically designed for children with special needs. The class is called "Special Population Creative Dance".

Wasatch Adaptive Sports

Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort (801) 933-2188
Snowbird UT 84092
Purpose: Programs offered include; ski lessons, snow shoe tours and sledge hockey throughout the winter, and numerous outdoor recreational activities such as hiking on barrier free trails, fishing, biking, tram rides and environmental awareness programs in the summer. The program works hand in hand with many schools, therapeutic recreation centers, children's hospitals and rehabilitation centers throughout the state, providing much needed ski lessons and other outdoor recreational experiences.

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