WORKERS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES

Utah Contacts

State Agency Responsible for Providing Services to People with Developmental Disabilities

The Division of Services for People with Disabilities (DSPD), housed in the Utah Department of Human Services, is the state agency that promotes opportunities and provides support for persons with disabilities to lead self-determined lives. DSPD oversees home and community-based services for people who have disabilities. Support includes community living, day services, supported employment services, and support for people with disabilities and their families. For information on who is eligible for services or for more information about the services provided call or write:

Division of Services for People with Disabilities
Administration Office
195 North 1950 West
Salt Lake City, Utah 84116
Phone: 801-538-4200
Fax: 801-538-4279
TTY: 801-538-4192
Toll-free: 800-837-6811

State Agency Responsible for Overseeing Employment Opportunities for People with Developmental Disabilities

The Utah State Office of Rehabilitation (USOR) provides for short-term services for people with disabilities. The mission or USOR is to assist individuals with disabilities to prepare for and obtain employment to increase their independence.

Utah State Office of Rehabilitation
P. O. Box 144200
Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-4200
Voice/TTY: 801-538-7530
Fax: 801-538-7522
Toll-free: 800-473-7530

The Division of Services for People with Disabilities does not provide services for people whose disability or primary need for treatment is due primarily to: mental illness or behavior disorder (depending on how the behavioral disorder is defined and diagnosed). These services are provided by the Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health, also housed in the Utah Department of Human Services. The Division is the agency responsible for ensuring that mental health prevention and treatment services are available statewide. For more information about mental health services or to find a treatment provided write or call:

Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health
195 North 1950 West
Salt Lake City, Utah 84116
Phone: 801-538-3939
Fax: 801-538-9892

Sheltered Employment

These services are generally employment-related and require that individuals spend time on a job site under the supervision of a job coach. A referral to the sheltered workshop by the Division of Services for People with Disabilities case manager is required. To locate the nearest Sheltered Workshop and to check eligibility, contact the Division of Services for People with Disabilities office:

Division of Services for People with Disabilities
Administration Office
195 North 1950 West
Salt Lake City, Utah 84116
Phone: 801-538-4200
Fax: 801-538-4279
TTY: 801-538-4192
Toll-free: 800-837-6811

Competitive Employment

Supported Employment Services are designed to support clients to obtain, maintain, or advance in competitive employment in integrated work settings. Staff or contracted co-workers paid to support the client while at work are not part of the integrated setting. This service provides job development, placement, intensive on-the-job training, and consultation for employees and follow-up to people with disabilities in the community. Supported Employment can be full or part time and occurs in an integrated work setting.

Division of Services for People with Disabilities
195 North 1950 West
Salt Lake City, Utah 84116
Phone: 801-538-4200
Fax; 801-538-4279
TTY: 801-538-4192
Toll Free: 800-837-6811

The Utah Department of Human Services Office of Licensing licenses homes for disabled persons and day treatment sites where disabled persons work. Safety and health are reviewed by the Office of Licensing, to provide people with disabilities the opportunity to fully participate in society. Group homes must meet local zoning, fire, and Health Department requirements and Office of Licensing rules. The programs are licensed on an annual basis with periodic visits from a Licensing Specialist to monitor and provide technical assistance. A large percentage of these licensed programs contract with the Division of Services for People with Disabilities. Further quality assurance is provided by that Division. Mental health programs are licensed on an annual basis with periodic visits from a Licensing specialist to monitor and provide technical assistance.

Office of Licensing, Administrative Office
Department of Human Services
195 North 1950 West
Salt Lake City, Utah 84116
Phone: 801-538-4242
Fax: 801-538-4553

Health and Safety

The Utah Job Safety and Health Consultation Services Program is available at no charge to any business with one or more employees through the State.

Utah Occupational Safety and Health Consultation
160 East 300 South, 3rd Floor
P. O. Box 146650
Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-6650
Phone: 801-530-6855
Fax: 801-530-6992

The Utah Occupational Safety and Health Division (UOSH), Labor Commission, provides safety and health protections to most private sector workers and state and local government employees within the state. UOSH investigates complaints about workplace safety and health hazards.

Utah Labor Commission
Utah Occupational Safety & Health
160 East 300 South, Ste. 300
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Phone: 801-530-6800 or
800-530-5090

Reporting Abuse and Neglect

In Utah, the law (62A-3-305 and 76-5-111.1) states that any person who has reason to believe that an elder or disabled adult is being abused, neglected or exploited must immediately report the situation to Adult Protective Services intake or the nearest law enforcement office. To report a suspected case of abuse and/or neglect, call the police or sheriff, or call Adult Protective Services.

Adult Protective Services
Salt Lake County, call 801-264-7669
Statewide, call 800-371-7897

Protection and Advocacy

Another advocacy source is the Utah Developmental Disabilities Council. The mission of the Utah DD Council is to be the state's leading source of critical innovative and progressive information, advocacy, leadership and collaboration to enhance the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities.

Utah Developmental Disabilities Council
155 S. 300 W., Suite 100
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Phone: 801-533-3965
Language Line: 801-533-4636
Toll Free (Utah): 800-333-8824
Fax: 801-533-3968

There is a federally mandated system in each state and territory of the United States that provides protection of the rights of persons with disabilities through legally based advocacy. The Disability Law Center (DLC) is the private non-profit agency designated by the governor to protect the rights of people with disabilities in Utah.

Utah Disability Law Center
205 North 400 West
Salt Lake City, Utah 84103
Voice: 800-662-9080
TTY: 800-550-4182