Last modified: October 28, 2022

Resources for Parents

Upcoming Events!

Provo Rec Adaptive Programs
Orem Rec Adaptive Programs
The Dance Club Programs – Orem, Free Dance Class for Spec Need, Sat 1-2
Mapleton Adaptive Programs
Wasatch Adaptive Sports – Adaptive Programs at Snowbird
National Ability Foundation – Adaptive Programs in Park City
Courage Reins – Hippo-therapy (Horseback Therapy) in Highland
Hoofbeats to Healing – Hippo-therapy (Horseback Therapy) in Saratoga Springs
Utah Foundation for the Blind & Visually Impaired – Goal Ball
Salt Lake County Adaptive Recreation – many adaptive opportunities!
SPLORE – Adaptive Adventures in Utah (skiing, canoeing, rafting, paddle boarding ….)
Challenged Athletes Foundation – competitive sports
Wheelin’ Jazz – National wheelchair basketball association
Kostopulos Dream Foundation – summer camps in Utah
Kids Camps – summer camps across the country
Special Olympics
BYU Adaptive Aquatics Summer Program (English)
Autism Council of Utah – list of programs for children with Autism and other disabilities

Center for Parent Info & Resources – Guiding parents through the IEP process
Children with Special Health Care Needs – Coordination of care
Utah Family Voices – Supports families with children with special needs,
Utah Parent Center – Parent Resource for School/Education Information
Ability Found – Charity that provides adaptive equipment
Ability First – Resource in Provo for assistive tech, advocacy, equipment services, …
Utah Center for Assistive Technology (UCAT)
National Center on Heath, Physical Activity and Disability
Medical Home Portal (Utah) – Comprehensive local service provider, medical condition info

The “No-No’s” of w-sitting
Toe-Walking
- Toe-Walking (Reader-Friendly Info)
- Toe-Walking (Brief Overview, Medical Terminology)
- Toe-Walking (Stretching and Functional Activities with pictures)
What is Muscle Tone?
Backpack Awareness: National Backpack Awareness Day Sept. 20, 2017
Scoliosis (Spinal Curve)
Collaborative Care Notebook: Notebook to keep comprehensive notes about your child’s care

Primary Children’s Hospital – Orthopedic Doctors (bones/joints/muscles)
Primary Children’s Hospital – Rehabilitation Doctors (muscle tone, …)
Shriner’s Hospital – Hospital devoted to Orthopedic needs (application required)
Orem Pediatric Rehabilitation – Out-patient physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech
Hearing and Balance Center (Pediatrics)
Northwest Orthotics & Prosthetics (bracing devices for feet & trunk)