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Out and About

This page offers information about social and recreation opportunities; travel and transportation; news; and events for you to consider as you get out and about in the world.

Social and Recreation: Articles and Links

• Friends and Mentors
• Best Buddies Utah
  The Utah chapter of Best Buddies that provides opportunities for one-to-one friendships and integrated employment for people with intellectual disabilities.
• e-Buddies
  An e-mail pen pal program, from Best Buddies International, that pairs persons with an intellectual disability in a one-to-one e-mail friendship with a peer volunteer who does not have an intellectual disability.
• Safety
• Love is Respect
  
• National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline - information, online chat with peer advocates, links to social networking related sites, how to get help or help a friend, etc.
• Safe Place
  Safe Place of Austin- has specific information to the Austin area, but also has links to disability specific training around dating violence and abuse.
• Get Outside
• The Healing Power of Utah's Outdoors
  What happens when a skier suffers an injury on a downhill course? Learn about her journey and outdoor opportunities in this article on Disaboom.com.
• Adaptive Cross-Country Skiing
  Do you like cross-country skiing more than downhill? Learn about where to ski, equipment, and more in this article on Disaboom.com.
• Recreation Activities for CYSHCN
  On the Newsletters and Conference Calls page of the MedHome Portal, this newsletter provides information about recreation opportunities in Utah including art (Kindred Spirits), river rafting (Common Ground Outdoor Adventures), horseback riding (Courage Reins Therapeutic Riding Center), and much more.
• Get Involved
• I'm Tyler
  Want to get involved with community groups, sports, or something else? Want to do something different and make a difference? Meet Tyler, a "typical" student, Eagle Scout, band member, actor, and more.

Travel and Transportation

• Tips for Getting a Driver License for Teens and Young Adults with Disabilities
  From Shriners Hospitals, hosted on the Medical Home Portal, this 10-page booklet provides information and resources for drivers in Utah.
• Gimp on the Go
  General all purpose information and great links to additional resources, review of locations, helpful hints from seasoned travelers who also have a variety of disabilities, blog, etc.
  

• Air Consumer Protection Division
  Hotline to help air travelers with disabilities. Also, send complaints by mail or email for investigation.
• TSA: Travelers with Disabilities and Medical Conditions
  The official site for the Transportation Security Administration- air travel specific rights and responsibilities. A printable Notification Card is available for individuals to list conditions or devices that may affect airport screening.
• Project Action: Accessible Community Transportation in Our Nation
  A searchable database to find accessible transportation in a location travelers may be unfamiliar with.
• Flying With Disability
  More air travel specific information.
• Greyhound
  Greyhound Bus Lines specific information on accessibility and services.
• Amtrak
  Amtrak specific accessibility and services.

News

• Want to find out what's happening in the news related to transition issues? Visit the BLT News page to read or share stories.

Where to Find Events and Conferences

• Becoming Leaders for Tomorrow
• Disability Law Center
• Medical Home Portal
• Utah Developmental Disabilities Council
• Utah Parent Center
• Utah Statewide Independent Living Council (USILC)
• Work Ability

Thank you to the BLT Project for reviewing and improving these pages.

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