Resources by Topic
Please note the resources provided in this list may not reflect the values or beliefs of Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital. Always seek medical advice from a physician. To provide feedback please email us at nrhresources@utah.edu
Health & Wellness Support
CRISIS
Call 988 - Suicide & Crisis Lifeline https://988lifeline.org/
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AHA Stroke Walk http://www2.heart.org/site/TR?fr_id=4219&pg=entry Michelle Arredondo 801-702-4426 Sugar House Park, 1330 E 2100 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84106
Al-Anon https://utah-alanon.org/
Alcoholics Anonymous https://www.aa.org/
University of Utah Amputee Program https://healthcare.utah.edu/neilsen-physical-rehab-hospital/specialties/amputee 801-646-8000
Amputee Coalition https://www.amputee-coalition.org/
Limb Preservation Foundation https://limbpreservation.org/
Amplitude https://livingwithamplitude.com/
B
Balance and Mobility Clinic https://healthcare.utah.edu/locations/balance-mobility/ 801-587-9161 University of Utah, Health Sciences Education Building, 520 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT, 84108
BE Nutrition https://www.benutritionco.com/ 704-380-9924
Bobby the Bladder: Interactive animation for bladder management education https://gamejolt.com/games/bobby-the-bladder/651307
Asta Cath Female Catheter Guide https://commedpro.com/product/asta-cath-female-catheter-guide/
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CDC Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention https://www.cdc.gov/dhdsp/index.htm
Center for Change https://centerforchange.com/ 888-224-8250 1790 North State Street Orem, UT
Center for Healing Therapies https://www.healingtherapies.net/ 699 E. South Temple 801-725-9594
Center for Human Potential https://c4hp.com/ 801-483-2447 265 E. 100 S
City Center Psychology https://www.citycenterpsych.com/ 385.831.0200
Compass Counseling and Consulting https://www.cccslc.com/ 801-639-9544
Comprensive Psychological Services https://wecanhelpout.com
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Equinox Counseling Services https://www.equinoxcounselingservices.com/ 801-450-2798 923 East Executive Drive Murray, UT
Find A Therapist https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/
Full Circle Yoga and Therapy www.fullcircleut.com 385-528-2950 1719 S. Main Street Salt Lake City, UT 84115
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Guided Eating https://guidedeating.com/ 801-691-8090 3325 North University Avenue Provo, UT
Healing Pathways Therapy Center https://www.healingpathwaystherapy.com info@pathwaysutah.com 435-248-2089
Highland Springs Clinc https://highlandspringsclinic.org/ 800-403-0295
Home and Community Based Services-Utah https://medicaid.utah.gov/ltc-2/
Huntsman Mental Health Institute https://healthcare.utah.edu/hmhi 801-583-2500
J-L
Jim Collins Foundation https://jimcollinsfoundation.org/apply/
L.G. Skaggs Wellness Center https://healthcare.utah.edu/locations/skaggs/ 801-213-8720 University of Utah, 530 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84108
LGBTQ+-Affirmative Therapist Guild of Utah http://www.lgbtqtherapists.com/index.html
M-O
Meals GoGo
https://gogograndparent.com/sbb
Neuro Pro Bono Clinic Julia Bakun at julia.bakun@utah.edu or Lauren Sotelo at lauren.sotelo@utah.edu University of Utah, Health Sciences Education Building, 520 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT, 84108
Out2Enroll https://out2enroll.org/
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Phoenix Rebellion Therapy https://phoenixrebelliontherapy.com/ 385-231-8387
Point of Pride https://www.pointofpride.org/annual-transgender-surgery-fund
Positive Change Nutrition https://positivechangenutrition.com/ 435-754-7120 1638 North 200 West Logan, UT
Positive Nutrition https://www.positive-nutrition.com/ 801-948-0898
Potenza Psychotherapy https://www.drjessiesmith.com/ 801-200-3222
POW Therapy: Place of Optimal Wellness https://www.powtherapy.com/ 435-731-9083
Q-R
Red Willow Counseling and Recovery https://www.redwillowcounseling.com 385-313-0055
Rehab Without Walls NeuroSolutions https://www.rehabwithoutwalls.com/ (801) 264-0213
Riverwoods Behavioral Health https://www.rbh.care/ 801-787-9855
Rock Steady Boxing https://rocksteadyboxing.org/find-a-class/#go_here
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Sage Family Counseling https://sagefamilycounseling.com/ 801-432-0883
Salt City Psychology saltcitypsychology@gmail.com 801-758-7370
Salt Lake County Community Centers https://slco.org/parks-recreation/facilities-and-golf/Recreation-Centers/ 385-468-1800
Salt Lake County Senior Centers https://slco.org/aging-adult-services/senior-centers/ 385-468-3200
Sex, Love and Intimacy After SCI Videos www.sexualitysci.org/people-with-sci
Returning to Sex Resources PDFs available from Rehab Educators 801-585-3330 or 801-646-8942
Sorensen Legacy Foundation Center for Clinical Excellence https://cehs.usu.edu/scce/services/clinical-rehabilitation-counseling 435-797-3403
Sugarhouse Outpatient Clinic https://healthcare.utah.edu/locations/sugarhouse-rehab-clinic/ 801-581-2211
1280 E Stringham Ave, Salt Lake City, UT 84106
Sundance Behavioral Resources https://www.sundancebehavioral.com/ 801-264-9522
T-U
Tanner Dancers with Disabilities Camp https://tannerdance.utah.edu/dwd-camps/
The Counseling Center https://counselingcenterut.com (801) 934-3373
TransMission-The Loft https://www.loftgaycenter.org/transmission
University of Utah Rehabilition Psychology https://medicine.utah.edu/pmr/rehab-psych/ 801-581-6228
50 North Medical Drive Salt Lake City, UT 84132
University of Utah Stroke Treatment https://healthcare.utah.edu/neurosciences/neurology/stroke/#stroketreatment 801-587-9935 or 801-585-7575 Clinical Neurosciences Services, 175 North Medical Drive East, Salt Lake City, UT 84132
Utah Center for Evidence Based Treatment https://www.ucebt.com/ 801-419-0139
Utah Parent Center https://utahparentcenter.org/adult-services/adult-resources-service-provider/
Utah Traumatic Brain Injury and Traumtic Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Fund https://vipp.health.utah.gov/traumatic-brain-injury/
Utah Warmline https://healthcare.utah.edu/hmhi/programs/crisis-diversion#utahwarmline 833-SPEAKUT 801-581-1055
Utah Division of Wildlife Resources https://wildlife.utah.gov/disabled-access/
V-Z
Wasatch Psychological Services https://wasatchpsych.com (801) 590-0525
Weber County Aging Human Services https://www.weberhsaging.net/
Wyoming Home Services Program https://health.wyo.gov/aging/communityliving/community-living-section-programs/wyhs/
Medical Information & Care
A-C
American Brain Tumor Association https://www.abta.org
Amputee Coalition https://www.amputee-coalition.org/
Care Cure Community https://www.carecure.net/
CDC Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention https://www.cdc.gov/dhdsp/index.htm
Clinical Trials https://www.clinicaltrials.gov/
Craig H. Neilsen Foundation https://chnfoundation.org/
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Division of Services for People with Disabilities (DSPD)
https://dspd.utah.gov/services/
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Facing Disability https://facingdisability.com/
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Maliheh Free Clinic https://malihehfreeclinic.org/
941 E. 3300 S, Millcreek, UT 84106
Medicare https://www.medicare.gov/
Medicare: Care Compare
https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/
Midvale Community Building Community (CBC) Clinic
https://www.midvalecommunityclinic.com/
385-887-9002 Center St, Midvale, UT 84047
National Brain Tumor Society https://braintumor.org/
P-R
Paralysis Resource Guide
Rebirth Health Center https://rebirthhealthcenter.com/
801-272-3909
S-T
Seniors Blue Book https://seniorsbluebook.com/local/utah
Spinalpedia www.spinalpedia.com
Trans Health Project
https://transhealthproject.org/resources/academic-gender-centers/
U-Z
United Spinal Association www.unitedspinal.org
800-404-2898
University of Utah Transgender Program
https://healthcare.utah.edu/transgender-health/
801-213-2195
Uspring Research https://uspring.weebly.com/
Alexandra Terrill, PhD
801-581-5951
alex.terrill@hsc.utah.edu
Utah Community Action https://utahca.org/
Utah Department of Health & Human Services
Multi-Agency State Office Building
195 North 1950 West
Salt Lake City, Utah
84116
(833) 353-3447
VHA LGBTQ+ Health Program
https://www.patientcare.va.gov/lgbt/
Yes, You Can Manual!
https://pva.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/yes-you-can_digital.pdf
Finance & Legal
- Advanced Care Directive https://ucoa.utah.edu/coreissues/directives/
- Americans with Disabilities Act https://www.ada.gov/
- Craig H. Neilsen Foundation https://chnfoundation.org/
- Disability Law Center: Low-Cost Legal Services https://disabilitylawcenter.org/ 800-662-9080 960 South Main Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
- Division of Services for People with Disabilities (DSPD) https://dspd.utah.gov/services/
- Help Hope Live https://helphopelive.org/
- Social Security www.ssa.gov
- Social Security Disability Insurance https://www.ssa.gov/benefits/disability/
- Social Security Office Salt Lake https://www.ssofficelocation.com/apply-for-social-security
866-851-5275 or 801-524-5047
175 E 400 S #500, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
- The Limb Preservation Foundation https://limbpreservation.org/financial-support/
- The Utah Food Bank https://utahfoodbank.org
- Utah Community Action https://utahca.org/
CAREGIVING & SUPPORT
A-C
American Brain Tumor Association https://www.abta.org
Amputee Coalition https://www.amputee-coalition.org/
Aphasia Talking Practice Group
Emily Redd
emily.redd@imail.org
TOSH 5770 South 250 East Murray, UT
BYU Stroke/BI Support Group https://tbigroup.weebly.com/
801-422-0283
The BYU Speech and Language Clinic Room 177 1190 North 900 East Provo, UT 84604
byutbigroup@gmail.com
Care Cure Community https://www.carecure.net/
Caregiver Action Network http://caregiveraction.org/about
Cognitive Skills Group
Emily Redd
emily.redd@imail.org
TOSH 5770 South 250 East Murray, UT
Compass Counseling and Consulting https://www.cccslc.com/ 801-639-9544
Craig H. Neilsen Foundation https://chnfoundation.org/
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Daybreak Senior Services https://www.daybreakseniorservices.com/
1351 Valley Drive Ogden, UT
801-823-0160
Division of Services for People with Disabilities (DSPD) https://dspd.utah.gov/services/
Encircle https://encircletogether.org/
Facing Disability https://facingdisability.com/
Family Caregiver Alliance http://www.caregiver.org
G-L
Genderbands https://www.genderbands.org/
Grief Support Groups Caring Connections https://nursing.utah.edu/grief-support-groups
Help Hope Live https://helphopelive.org/
Hunstman Cancer Institute Supportive Oncology Survivorship (SOS) https://healthcare.utah.edu/huntsmancancerinstitute/treatment/supportive-oncology-survivorship
Huntsman Mental Health Institute https://healthcare.utah.edu/hmhi 801-583-2500
Intermountain Health Brain Injury/TBI Support Group
Emily Redd
emily.redd@imail.org
Intermountain Medical Center (building 1) 5171 South Cottonwood Street Murray, UT
M-N
Meditation Group
Emily Redd
emily.redd@imail.org
TOSH 5770 South 250 East Murray, UT
National Brain Tumor Society https://braintumor.org/
Neighborhood House https://nhutah.org/
801-363-4589
1050 West 500 South Salt Lake City, UT 84104
New Choices Waiver https://medicaid.utah.gov/ltc-2/nc/ 800-662-9651 option 6, newchoiceswaiver@utah.gov
NRH Peer Mentor Program 801-581-2267
Paralysis Resource Guide https://www.christopherreeve.org/todays-care/living-with-paralysis/free-resources-and-downloads/paralysis-resource-guide/
P-R
Plume https://getplume.co/how-it-works/
Salt Lake County Aging and Adult Services https://slco.org/aging-adult-services/caregiver-support
Cherise Jensen cjjensen@slco.org
385-468-3200
385-468-3280
2001 S State Street STW S1-600, Salt Lake City, UT 84114
S-T
Seniors Blue Book https://seniorsbluebook.com/local/utah
Spinalpedia www.spinalpedia.com
The Healing Exchange BRAIN TRUST https://braintrust.org
The Utah Food Bank https://utahfoodbank.org
TRAILS https://www.utrails.us/ 801-581-2526; 801-581-2885
Trans Resources at the U https://lgbt.utah.edu/resources/transresourceindex.php
Transgender Care Listings http://transcaresite.org/
U-Z
United Spinal Association www.unitedspinal.org 800-404-2898
Uniting Caregivers: Your Pathway of Support https://unitingcaregivers.worldpress.com/
University of Utah Neurologic Injury Support Group healthcare.utah.edu/locations/sugar-house/rehab-therapy
801-581-2221
1280 E Stringham Ave, Salt Lake City, UT 84106
sydney.beadles@hsc.utah.edu, joshua.holland@hsc.utah.edu or kara.tucker@hsc.utah.edu
Utah Department of Health & Human Services https://dhhs.utah.gov/
Multi-Agency State Office Building
195 North 1950 West
Salt Lake City, Utah
84116
(833) 353-3447
Utah Independent Living Center https://uilc.org/en/ 801-466-5565
3445 S Main Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84115
Idaho Centers for Independent Living https://silc.idaho.gov/idaho-centers-for-independent-living/
Montana https://dphhs.mt.gov/detd/independentliving/Center
Utah Pride Center https://utahpridecenter.org/
Utah State University Aphasia Group
Laura Schmitt
Laura.schmitt@usu.edu
435-797-9059
Yes, You Can Manual! https://pva.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/yes-you-can_digital.pdf
National Caregiving Alliance www.caregiving.org 202-918-1013; info@caregiving.org
Amputee Coalition https://www.amputee-coalition.org/
Limb Preservation Foundation https://limbpreservation.org/
Housing, Transportation & Equipment
A-D
Ability Found
Accessible Systems
https://www.accessiblemed.com/
ACLU of Utah
Air Care Alliance
https://www.aircarealliance.org/
Air Charity Network
https://aircharitynetwork.org/
Airbnb
https://www.airbnb.com/salt-lake-city-ut/stays
Alpine Home Medical
https://www.alpinehomemedical.com/
Amramp
Angel Flights
Apartment Guide
ASSIST – Emergency Home Repair Program
https://assistutah.org/home-repair/ehr-information/
Andres Calderon
801-355-7085
ASSIST Community Design Center: The Assist Guidebook to the Accessible Home
https://assistutah.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Guidebook.pdf
Craigslist
https://www.craigslist.org/about/sites
E-G
Equity Utah
https://www.equalityutah.org/mission
801-355-3489
Flying Angels
George E. Wahlen Ogden Veterans Home
https://avalonhealthcare.com/ogden/
1102 N 1200 W
Ogden, UT 84404
Phone: 801-334-4300
Fax: 801-392-2172
Give A Mile
GoGo
https://gogograndparent.com/sbb
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Harrison Pointe Healthcare & Rehabilitation
https://harrisonpointehealthcare.com/
3430 Harrison Blvd.
Ogden, UT 84403
Ph: 801-399-5609
Help Hope Live
Heritage Park Healthcare & Rehab
https://heritageparkrehab.com/
2700 W 5600 S
Roy, UT 84067
Ph: 801-825-9731
Admission: 628-5876
Fax: 801-728-4224
Holladay Healthcare Center
https://holladayhealthcare.net/
4782 S. Holladay Blvd.
Holladay, UT 84117
PH: 801-277-7002
Fax: 801-272-0622
Idaho State Veterans Home
1957 Alvin Ricken Dr
Pocatello, ID
Ph: 208-235-7800
Independent Me, Inc.
J-K
Jenny Smith
801-721-3788
KSL Handicap Accessible
https://homes.ksl.com/rent/search/ut/salt-lake-city/homeamenities-handicap-accessible
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Local Accessible Vans & Vehicle Modification Companies (accessible vans pdf from Rehab Educators)
801-585-3330 or 801-646-8942
Compassion Mobility
https://compassionmobility.com/
1819 N Main St. #9, Spanish Fork, UT 84660 385-279-4447
Mobility Solutions, Inc
231 Cottage Ave., Sandy, UT 84070 801-566-3199
ParaQuad Automobility
2572 S West Temple, South Salt Lake City, UT 84115 801-487-0111
United Access
877-203-9150 info@unitedaccess.com
Wheelchair Getaways
https://www.accessiblevans.com/locations
M
Mervyn Sharp Bennion Central Utah Veterans Home
https://avalonhealthcare.com/payson/
1551 N Main Street
Payson, UT 84651
Phone: 801-465-5400
Fax: 801-465-4872
Midtown Manor
125 S 900 W
Salt Lake City, UT 84104
Ph: 8001-363-6340
Fax: 801-355-2006
Modivcare
Mt. Olympus Rehabilitation Center
2200 E 3300 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
Ph: 801-486-2096
Fax: 801-486-0105
N-P
National Center for Transgender Equality
(202) 642-4542
Paratransit
https://www.rideuta.com/Rider-Info/Accessibility/Accessible-UTA/Paratransit-Services
Patient and Family Housing
https://healthcare.utah.edu/locations/patient-family-housing
R-S
Rentler
Rides For Wellness
https://slco.org/aging-adult-services/senior-transportation/
Salt Lake City International Airport
Mark Cheminant
ADA Coordinator
mark.cheminant@slcgov.com
801-575-2909; Brooke Orgill, SLC Airport Operations Supervisor brooke.orgill@slcgov.com, 801-575-2850
Salt Lake County Aging and Adult Services
https://slco.org/aging-adult-services/caregiver-support
Cherise Jensen cjjensen@slco.org
385-468-3200
385-468-3280
2001 S State Street STW S1-600, Salt Lake City, UT 84114
Salt Lake County Housing and Community Development
https://slco.org/housing-community-development/home-rehab-repairs-and-housing-development/
385-468-4901
2001 South State Street, S2-100, Salt Lake City, UT, 84114
Sandstone Healthcare Center American Fork
https://sandstonehc.com/locations/american-fork/
350 E 300 N
American Fork, UT 84003
Ph: 801-756-5293
Fax: 801-756-8705
Sandstone Healthcare Center Brigham City
https://sandstonehc.com/locations/brigham-city/
775 N 200 E
Brigham City, UT 84302
Ph: 435.723.7777
Fax: 435.723.8773
Sandstone Healthcare Center Millcreek
https://sandstonehc.com/locations/millcreek/
3855 S 700 E
SLC, UT 84106
Ph: 801.268.4766
Fax: 801.883.8934
Sandstone Healthcare Center Nephi
https://sandstonehc.com/locations/nephi/
1100 N 400 E
Nephi, UT 84648
Ph: 435-623-1721
Fax: 435-623-5821
Southern Utah Veteran Home
https://avalonhealthcare.com/ivins/
160 North 200 East
Ivins, UT 84738
Phone: 435-634-5220
Fax: 435-673-5839
T-U-V
Tender Care Home Health and Hospice
https://www.homewithmission.com/locations/tender-care/
1751 W Alexander St.
Suite 106
West Valley, UT 84119
801-335-0522
Tooele County Housing Authority
(435)882-7875
66 West Vine Street Tooele, UT 84074
Transgender Law Center
https://transgenderlawcenter.org/
510-587-9696
TSA Cares
tsa.gov/travel/passenger-support
https://www.tsa.gov/contact-center/form/cares
855-787-2227
United Access
https://www.braunability.com/unitedaccess/us/en.html
University Guest House
https://universityguesthouse.com/University-Guest-House
University of Utah Hospital and Clinics Preferred Lodging List
UTA on Demand
https://www.rideuta.com/Services/UTA-On-Demand
app based as well
Utah Community Action
Utah Independent Living Center
801-466-5565
3445 S Main Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84115
Idaho Centers for Independent Living
https://silc.idaho.gov/idaho-centers-for-independent-living/
Montana
https://dphhs.mt.gov/detd/independentliving/Center
VRBO
W-Z
Wheelchair Getaways
https://www.wheelchairgetaways.com/
William E Christofferson Salt Lake Veterans Home
https://avalonhealthcare.com/slveterans/
700 Foothill Blvd
SLC, UT 84113
Phone: 801-584-1900
Fax: 801-584-1960
Driving Assessment
https://healthcare.utah.edu/locations/sugar-house/rehab-therapy/drive-rehab-program
801-581-2221
Education & Employment
A-C
Accessible College
Amputee Coalition
https://www.amputee-coalition.org/
California Vocational Rehabilitation
https://www.dor.ca.gov/Home/VocationalRehabilitation
Craig H. Neilsen Foundation
Craig H. Neilsen Scholarship
https://chnfoundation.org/programs/neilsen-scholarship-program/
D-F
Facing Disability
G-M
Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center
Montana Vocational Rehabilitation
https://dphhs.mt.gov/detd/vocrehab/
N-P
Nevada Vocational Rehabilitation
https://detr.nv.gov/Page/Vocational_Rehabilitation
Paralysis Resource Guide
Q-S
Seniors Blue Book
https://seniorsbluebook.com/local/utah
Spinalpedia
T-U
Utah Community Action
Utah Department of Health & Human Services
Multi-Agency State Office Building
195 North 1950 West
Salt Lake City, Utah
84116
(833) 353-3447
Utah Department of Workforce Services
V-Z
Vocational Rehabilitation ID
844-324-3983
650 West State Street Room 150 Boise, ID 83720
Vocational Rehabilitation MT
https://dphhs.mt.gov/detd/vocrehab/
877-296-11197
111 North Last Chance Gulch Suite 4C Helena, MT 59604
Vocational Rehabilitation WY
https://dws.wyo.gov/dws-division/vocational-rehabilitation/
307-777-8650
5221 Yellowstone Road Cheyenne, WY 82002
Vocational Rehabiltiation NV
https://detr.nv.gov/Page/Rehabilitation_Division_Bureau_of_Vocational_Rehabilitation
Southern NV: 702-486-5230
Northern NV: 775-687-6860
Vocational Rehabiltiation UT
https://jobs.utah.gov/usor/vr/index.html
801-526-WORK (9675)
Work Ability Utah
https://jobs.utah.gov/usor/vr/pathways.html
Aaron Thompson, Rehabilitation Services Director athompson@utah.gov or
Leah Lobato, Director, Govenor's Committee on People with Disabilities & Business Relations Director leahlobato@utah.gov
Wyoming Vocational Rehabilitation
https://dws.wyo.gov/dws-division/vocational-rehabilitation/
Yes, You Can Manual!
https://pva.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/yes-you-can_digital.pdf
Recreation & Leisure
Challenged Athletes Foundation
858-866-0959
National Ability Center
discovernac.org
435-649-3991
1000 Ability Way, Park City, UT 84060
info@discovernac.org
Paralysis Resource Guide
TRAILS https://www.utrails.us/ 801-581-2526 or 801-581-2885
Visit Utah: Accessible Recreation Guide for Utah Accessible Utah | Adaptive Adventures & Resources | Visit Utah
https://www.visitutah.com/plan-your-trip/accessible-utah
Wasatch Adaptive Sports www.wasatchadptivesports.org 801-933-2188
Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort, 9385 S, Snowbird Center Dr., Snowbird, Utah 84092
info@wasatchadaptivesports.org
Parenting
Helpful Tools and Tips
Please note the resources provided in this list may not reflect the values or beliefs of Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital. Always seek medical advice from a physician.
- Craig Hospital Tools & Tips for Parenting a Baby with an SCI
- healthychildren.org
- lookingglass.org
- disabledparents.net
- disabledparenting.com
- Rocking the Cradle: Ensuring the Rights of Parents with Disabilities and Their Children
- Parenting with a Disability: Know Your Rights Toolkit
- Utah Parent Center
- Sex, Love, and Intimacy after SCI
- Is Fred Dead? A Manual on Sexuality for Men with Spinal Cord Injuries (book)
- The Ultimate Guide to Sex and Disability: For All of Us Who Live with Disabilities, Chronic Pain, and Illness (book)
Community Resources
A-C
ACLU of Utah https://www.acluutah.org/
D-E
Encircle https://encircletogether.org/
Equity Utah https://www.equalityutah.org/mission
801-355-3489
F-G
Genderbands https://www.genderbands.org/
H-J
Jim Collins Foundation https://jimcollinsfoundation.org/apply/
K-L
LGBTQ+-Affirmative Therapist Guild of Utah http://www.lgbtqtherapists.com/index.html
M-O
National Center for Transgender Equality https://transequality.org/
(202) 642-4542
Out2Enroll https://out2enroll.org/
P-Q
Plume https://getplume.co/how-it-works/
Point of Pride
https://www.pointofpride.org/annual-transgender-surgery-fund
R-T
Rebirth Health Center https://rebirthhealthcenter.com/
801-272-3909
Trans Health Project
https://transhealthproject.org/resources/academic-gender-centers/
Trans Resources at the U
https://lgbt.utah.edu/resources/transresourceindex.php
Transgender Care Listings http://transcaresite.org/
Transgender Law Center https://transgenderlawcenter.org/
510-587-9696
TransMission-The Loft https://www.loftgaycenter.org/transmission
U-Z
University of Utah Transgender Program
https://healthcare.utah.edu/transgender-health/
801-213-2195
Utah Pride Center https://utahpridecenter.org/
VHA LGBTQ+ Health Program https://www.patientcare.va.gov/lgbt/
Veterans Rehab Care
Hunter Seven Foundation https://hunterseven.org/
Idaho State Veterans Home https://veterans.idaho.gov/
1957 Alvin Ricken Dr
Pocatello, ID
Ph: 208-235-7800
The Independence Fund https://independencefund.org/
VHA LGBTQ+ Health Program https://www.patientcare.va.gov/lgbt/
Yes, You Can Manual! https://pva.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/yes-you-can_digital.pdf
Hope & Motivation
A-B
A Wonderful Stroke of Luck: From Occupational Therapist to Patient and Beyond Book
Adaptive Parent Project - Instagram
Any One of Us (2019) woman with cerebral palsy that primarily uses as manual wheelchair Movie
Breathe (2017) Movie
Brittany Fisher Frank - Instagram
C-E
Daniizzie - Instagram
Endless Abilities: The story of our ability to adapt, our ability to love (2013) Movie
F-G
Facing Disability - Facebook Group
Facing Disability https://facingdisability.com/
Full Catastrophe Living Book
H-J
Joni: An Unforgettable Story Joni Eareckson Tada, Joe Musser
Just Don’t Fall: How I Grew Up, Conquered Illness, and Made It Down the Mountain Josh Sundquist
L-M
Life Between Two Gardens: Finding Purpose and Embracing Hope Amid Life’s Greatest Challenges Book
Living with Stroke: A Guide for Patients and Their Families Book
Luckey (2008) Movie
Mama Zooms (Children's Book) Jane Cowen-Fletcher
Mindfulness: An Eight-Week Plan for Finding Peace in a Frantic World Book
Murderball (2005) Movie
My Stroke of Insight: A Brain Scientist's Personal Journey Book
P
Paralysis Resource Guide Created by the Christopher and Dana Reeves Foundation
Q-R
Resilient.comm - Instagram
Roll.with.cole - Instagram
RollingwithLina - Instagram
S-T
Sitting Pretty: The View from My Ordinary Resilient Disabled Body - Rebekah Taussig Book
SittingPretty - Instagram
Spinalpedia www.spinalpedia.com
The Headspace Guide of Meditation and Mindfulness: How Mindfulness Can Change your Life in Ten Minutes a Day Book Andy Puddicombe
The Other Side of the Mountain (1975) Movie - Based on a true story of a young ski champion that has an accident resulting in a SCI while her friend has a similar presentation after contracting polio.
The Power of Now Book - Eckart Tolle
The Upside (2017) Movie - Based on a true story, a wealthy man with tetraplegia and his relationship with his caregiver
Thriving After Your Stroke: Rebuilding the Mind and Body to Create a Meaningful Life Book - Steven Edgely, MD
U-Z
Unbeaten (2009) Movie - Documentary of 31 individuals with paraplegia doing the toughest road race in the world using hand cycles
Wheel Mommies Facebook Group
When I Walk (2013) Movie - Documentary about a man with MS and his journey
Wherever You Go, There You Are Book - Jon Kabat-Zinn
YouTube Channels for SCI Content
https://www.youtube.com/@ParalyzedLiving
https://www.youtube.com/@KeepOnRollin
https://www.youtube.com/@TheWheelchairDad
ParalyzedLiving @Keeponrollin and @Thewheelchairdad
Adapted Clothing & Personal Care
Patti + Ricky Adaptive Clothing
303-578-6594; TTY 1-800-439-2370; info@pattiandricky.com
Rebound Wear https://www.reboundwear.com
(646) 688-3450; info@reboundwear.com
Smart Adaptive Clothing https://smartadaptiveclothing.com
(267) 818 – 4407; info@smartadaptive.com
Bobby the Bladder (interactive animation for bladder management education)
Books to Read
Reading Recommendations
Please note the books provided in this resource list may not reflect the values or beliefs of Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital. Always seek medical advice from your physician.
- Joni: An Unforgettable Story
- Just Don't Fall: How I Grew Up, Conquered Illness, and Made It Down the Mountain
- Mama Zooms (Children's Book)
- Sitting Pretty: The View from My Ordinary Resilient Disabled Body
- Is Fred Dead? A Manual on Sexuality for Men with Spinal Cord Injuries - Book Robert W. Baer (2004)
- The Ultimate Guide to Sex and Disability: For All of Us Who Live with Disabilities, Chronic Pain, and Illness -Book By Miriam Kaufman, Cory Silverberg and Fran Odette (2007)
- The Mindful Way Through Depression - Book Mark Williams, John Teasdale, Zindel Segal, & Jon Kabat-Zinn
- Mindfulness in Plain English - Book Bhante Gunaratana
- Guided Mindfulness Meditation - Series 1, 2 & 3 Audible Jon Kabat-Zinn
Movies & Videos to Watch
Please note the movies and videos provided in this list may not reflect the values or beliefs of Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital. Always seek medical advice from your physician.
- Any One of Us (2019)—Documentary of a professional mountain biker that had a spinal cord injury
- Breathe (2017)—Based on a true story of a couple where the husband is on a ventilator due to polio
- The Upside (2017)—Based on a true story, a wealthy man with tetraplegia and his relationship with his caregiver
- Endless Abilities (2013)—Documentary focused on adaptive recreation
- When I Walk (2013)—Documentary about a man with multiple sclerosis and his journey
- Unbeaten (2009)—Documentary of 31 individuals with paraplegia who are hand-cycling the toughest road race in the world
- Luckey (2008)—Documentary of a paralyzed artist
- Murderball (2005)—Documentary of the Paralympic tetraplegic rugby team
- The Other Side of the Mountain (1975)—Based on a true story of a young ski champion who has an accident resulting in a spinal cord injury while her friend has a similar presentation after contracting polio
- spinalpedia.com
- Paralyzed Living
- Meg Johnson
- The Wheelchair Dad
Online apps
Big Magnify Free App
Calm App
Come Back Strong App
DownDog App
Elevate App
Glasses App
Habatica App
Headspace App
Lumosity App
Medisafe App
Peak App
UCLA Mindful App
Vocal Eyes App
Waking Up App
Social Media Accounts
Recommendations to Follow
Please note the social media accounts provided here may not reflect the values or beliefs of Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital. Always seek medical advice from your physician.