Self Reliance of Utah is a non-profit organization providing five different programs which allow us to tailor our services to each individual client. We follow the Independent Living and Self Determination philosophies.
Self Determination is the ability of individuals to make the choices that allow them to exercise control over their own lives, to achieve the goals to which they aspire and to aquire the skills and resources necessary to participate fully and meaningfully in society. (www.nconsd.org)
Independent Living is participating in day-to-day life, living where you choose and making decisions that lead to self determination. It is having the right and the opportunity to pursue a course of action. And, it is having the freedom to fail and to learn from one's failures just as non-disabled people do. (www.mtstcil.org)
Cultivate sensitivity and respect within the community for people with cognitive disabilities
Our goals as an agency:
Help clients find long term supports to address individual needs
Promote self determination and assist clients in learning to advocate for themselves
Increase self esteem and teach personal power to make life changes
Improve the quality of life for individuals with disabilities and their families
Find ways to reduce stress on families and caregivers
Build social supports for independent living for all clients
Teach clients the rights and responsibilities of self determination
