Last modified: October 28, 2022
Resources for Parents
Upcoming Events!
Cool Things!
- All Together Playground (Orem) – Adaptive playground for all ages & abilities
- “Go-Baby-Go” – motorized technology for small children
- The Great Bike Giveaway! – Adaptive bike raffle (Spring event)
Adaptive Programs
- 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
Parent Resources
- 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
Information
- 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
Medical Resources
- 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)
Custom Wheelchair and Other Rehab Equipment
- TruMobility (based in Pleasant Grove)
- Alpine Home Medical (based in Provo)
- IHC Wheelchair Shop (based in South Jordan)