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Utah Careers
Employee Spotlight: Isaiah & Lucy
As an organization that provides growth opportunities for children, adults, and families, we don’t always get to see the long-term results of our work. There are other times when we get an upfront view of our programs’ positive impacts on people we’ve supported. RISE Services, Inc. Utah would like to share a beautiful story of […]
Opportunity Centers
Opportunity Center Events & Activities for 2024
RISE Services, Inc. Utah offers our participants several fun, festive, and one-of-a-kind activities. This year, we have many events planned, such as sports games, seasonal events, outdoor activities, and more. We do our best to offer a wide range of exciting adventures, both big and small, for our participants to learn, grow, and have fun. […]
Professional Parenting
RISE Utah Success Story: Professional Parents, Jennifer & Luis
If you’re curious about professional parenting or becoming a Host Home for adults living with intellectual or developmental disabilities (I/DD), RISE Services, Inc. Utah invites you to learn about one of our devoted Host Home families. Jennifer and Luis have been professional parents for about 30 years and have welcomed foster children, youth, and adults […]
Self-Care
Self-Care During the Holiday Season
Self-care is about intentionally caring for yourself physically, mentally, and emotionally. When you are healthy, you can more easily complete your daily tasks, like working, running errands, living with a physical or intellectual disability (I/DD), and caring for others. RISE Services, Inc. Utah encourages individuals living with I/DD to prioritize self-care this holiday season. We […]
Family & I/DD
3 Thanksgiving Activities for Children & Adults with I/DD
Thanksgiving is a fun and memorable time for many families across the nation. What could be better than a mouth-watering turkey with mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, and sweet potatoes? Don’t forget about the pumpkin pie or apple crisp with whipped cream. Thanksgiving can be fun for everyone, including children and adults living with intellectual and […]
Professional Parenting
Caring Home Environment for Children and Adults with I/DD
For most people, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and other holidays are usually a time of fun, family, and friends. For adults or children in foster care, it can be a difficult reminder that they cannot share this special time with their biological family. With the help of RISE Services, Inc. Utah, you can make the holidays festive […]
Direct Support Professionals
Thank A Direct Support Professional Today
RISE Services, Inc. Utah celebrates Direct Support Professionals Week in September, along with many other agencies that work with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) at RISE Services, Inc. Utah serve in various roles. They supervise children in our after-school and summer programs, provide personalized assistance for individuals who wish […]
Opportunity Centers
Spotlight on RISE Utah’s Opportunity Centers and Events
If you have been looking for a safe and engaging day service program for your loved one with an intellectual or developmental disability (I/DD), we highly recommend the Opportunity Centers at RISE Services, Inc. Utah. From baseball games and fishing derbies to music therapy and picnics at the park, we do our best to offer […]
I/DD
4 Summer Activities to Do with the People You Support
Summer is an amazing time, but it seems to go by quickly. You probably have good intentions for planning to attend events or spend time outdoors, but the time seems to slip away, or you find it difficult to plan fun and interesting events. The RISE Services, Inc. Utah team has created a list of […]
Summer Program
3 Reasons to Participate in RISE Utah’s Summer Programs
School is out for many Utah families, and summer fun is officially beginning. Along with summer vacations, trips to see extended family, or annual camping adventures, consider enrolling your child or teen into one of the summer programs at RISE Services, Inc. Utah. With highly-trained and educated staff, our summer programs provide opportunities for building […]