Demonstration Centers
There are multiple demonstration centers throughout Utah that individuals may visit to learn about and compare different types of assistive technology. Click on the name of the agency to link to their website.
UATP Assistive Technology Laboratory
The AT Lab houses a state-of-the-art computer lab and a fabricating shop. Individuals can test various software and hardware devices or find assistance to design, fabricate, modify or repair AT equipment to enable a person to be more independent.
Service Area: State of Utah
Phone: 800-524-5152, 435-797-0699
Location/Address: Utah State University Campus, Janet Quinney Lawson Building
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8-4
Types of Demonstration Devices: Specialized computer hardware and software for visual and hearing impairments, daily living aids, augmentative communication devices and aids for vision and hearing.
Availability: By appointment.
Utah Center for Assistive Technology (UCAT)
UCAT is a service hub for assistive technology assessment, evaluation, training and device demonstrations. UCAT strives to enhance human potential through facilitating the application of assistive technologies for persons with disabilities.
Service Area: State of Utah
Phone: 888-866-5550
Location/Address: 1595 West 500 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84104
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8-5
Types of Demonstration Devices: Environmental controls and daily living aids.
Availability: By appointment.
Computer Center for Citizens with Disabilities (CCCD)
Service Area: State of Utah
Phone: 888-866-5550, 801-887-9539
Location/Address: 1595 West 500 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84104
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8-5
Types of Demonstration Devices: Augmentative communication devices, specialized computer software, and computer access tools such as specialized keyboards and mice.
Availability: By appointment.
Utah Division of Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired (DSBVI)
DSBVI assists Utahns statewide who are blind or visually impaired to increase their independence and become successfully employed in the community. The assistive technology device demonstration center provides opportunities to try out and compare a variety of vision-related AT devices.
Service Area: State of Utah
Phone: 800-284-1823
Location/Address: 250 North 1950 West, Suite B, Salt Lake City, UT 84116
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8-5; Low Vision Aids Dept. Monday - Friday 8:30 - 4:30
Types of Demonstration Devices: Aids for vision and hearing such as close circuit TV, Notetaker with Braille display, magnifying devices and specialized software.
Availability: By appointment.
The Sanderson Community Center of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DSDHH)
DSDHH provides assistance to individuals seeking information regarding assistive technology for community, education and employment activities. The AT demonstration, training and evaluation center provides opportunities to use, try out and compare a variety of hearing-related AT devices.
Service Area: State of Utah
Phone: 800-860-4860 TTY/Videoconference, 877-860-4861 voice, 801-263-4861
Location/Address: 5709 South 1500 West, Taylorsville, UT 84123
Hours of Operation: Monday 9-5, Tuesday -Saturday 9-7
Types of Demonstration Devices: Amplified phones, TTY, alerting devices, and assistive listening devices.
Availability: By appointment.
Centers for Independent Living (CIL)
CILs outside the Salt Lake City area comprise the rural AT demonstration network for Utah. Each employs an assistive technology coordinator who is responsible for AT assessment, evaluation, training, and device demonstration for individuals with disabilities of all ages. For more information contact the CIL nearest you.
OPTIONS for Independence
Service Area: Box Elder, Cache and Rich Counties
Phone: 435-753-5353
Location/Address: 1095 North Main Street, Logan, UT 84341
Hours of Operation: Monday - Thursday 7-4; Friday 7-1
Types of Demonstration Devices: Bath and mobility aids.
Availability: By appointment.
Tri-County Independent Living Center
Service Area: Davis, Morgan and Weber Counties
Phone: 866-734-5678
Location/Address: 2726 Washington Blvd., Ogden, UT 84401
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8-4
Types of Demonstration Devices: Computer software (Jaws and Kurzweil) and magnifying devices.
Availability: By appointment.
Utah Independent Living Center
Service Area: Salt Lake, Summit and Tooele counties
Phone: 800-355-2195
Location/Address: 3445 South Main St., Salt Lake City, UT 84115
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8-12, 1-5
Types of Demonstration Devices: Daily living aids, mobility (power and manual wheelchairs, walkers, scooters), cooking devices and van lifts.
Availability: By appointment.
Central Utah Center for Independent Living
Service Area: Utah, Wasatch, Juab and Sanpete Counties
Phone: 877-421-4500
Location/Address: 491 North Freedom Blvd., Provo, UT 84601
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8-5
Types of Demonstration Devices: Boardmaker software, adapted phones, communication device, vision aids (CCTV), folding canes, hearing aids (sound amplifiers) and wheelchair cushions.
Availability: By appointment.
Active Re-Entry Independent Living Center
Service Area: Carbon, Daggett, Duchesne, Emery, Grand, San Juan and Uintah Counties
Phone: 435-637-4950
Location/Address: 10 South Fairgrounds Rd., Price, UT 84501
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8-12, 1-5
Types of Demonstration Devices: Daily living aids, mobility devices, low vision aids and modified communication devices.
Availability: By appointment.
Red Rock Center for Independence
Service Area: Beaver, Garfield, Iron, Kane Millard, Piute, Sevier, Washington, and Wayne Counties
Phone: 800-649-2340
Location/Address: 515 West 300 North, Suite A., St. George, UT 84770
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8-5
Types of Demonstration Devices: Daily living aids including kitchen aids, mobility devices, low vision aids and specialized software.
Availability: By appointment.