UATP reaches out statewide

June 5, 2013
By Sue Reeves

"Utah Assistive Technology Program (UATP) staff members have been keeping busy this spring, traveling all over the state to talk about assistive technology. UATP, a program of Utah State University’s Center for Persons with Disabilities, works to increase independence and quality of life for people with disabilities."

Find out where UATP has been by reading the rest of the story on the CPD blog. 

UATP strives to provide assistive technology services to the state of Utah. If you or someone you know could benefit form UATP's services, please email storee.powell@usu.edu.

Ability Found Event

The Ability Foundation is a partner of UATP's CReATE (Citizen's Reutilizing Assistive Technology Equipment) program. From referrals to generous grants, the Foundation is a wonderful community resource. Support them and have some fun this Saturday during their 20th Anniversary event!

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Accessible Summer Fun!

The June UATP e-newsletter is out! Find out about accessible and inclusive summertime activities for people with disabilities in Utah. Read it now on Constant Contact!

Utahn's enjoy a day out with Splore.

A Utah Conservation Corps member surveys a campsite for accessibility.

Open house for Ogden Independent Living Center

The newly named Roads to Independence will have an Open House June 13th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

Latest inventory of re utilized mobility equipment from CReATE

Refurbished mobility devices at CReATE.

Looking for a new wheelchair or scooter? You're in luck! 

Here is the latest refurbished mobility equipment list from UATP's CReATE program. Utahn's with disabilities qualify. 

Call CReATE now to learn more at 801-887-9398, or visit www.createutah.org. 

UATP builds pediatric stander for child with brittle bone disease

Two-year-old Jaele in her
stander built by the AT Lab.

RANDOM PARTS + INGENUITY = FUTURE MOBILITY
By Sue Reeves

Two-year old Jaele Bennet was born with brittle-bone disease, preventing her from learning to stand and walk. Jaele has metal rods in both femurs and in her left tibia, said her mom, Stacey.

Because Jaele’s left leg is badly bowed, it is hard for her to walk, so she sits and scoots one hip forward at a time, Stacey said. Scooting accommodates both legs.

Read the rest of the story on the CPD Blog. 

UATP with help of AgrAbility gets a farmer back to work

Farmer Wallace Johnson on his tractor.

A farmer near Provo will be able to continue farming, thanks to the Assistive Technology Lab and AgrAbility of Utah, a partnership between Utah State University Extension and New Frontiers for Families. AgrAbility is part of a national program that helps farmers, ranchers and their family members stay on the farm despite limitations due to aging, disease, illness or other disability.

Wallace Johnson, 75, was finding it more and more difficult to take care of his farm chores due to age-related knee problems. His son-in-law, Clay Christensen, is the AT lab coordinator at USU’s Center for Persons with Disabilities.

Read the rest of the story on the CPD Blog.