Utah Association of Community Services (UACS)
About UACS
The Utah Association of Community Services (UACS) represents over 45 private provider agencies dedicated to serving more than 5,000 people with developmental and other disabilities across 400+ locations throughout Utah.
UACS members deliver essential services that empower individuals to live and thrive in their homes and communities. These services include residential support, day programs and training, supported employment, family support, and respite care. Collectively, our member agencies employ approximately 6,500 staff, providing compassionate, person-centered care that prioritizes dignity, safety, and quality of life.
UACS members account for about 72% of the Division of Services for People with Disabilities’ annual budget for Community Supports Waiver services — totaling nearly $200 million. Our association plays a crucial role in shaping public policy, advocating for developmental disability initiatives, and promoting best practices to strengthen services statewide.
Together, we’re building a more inclusive Utah — one where people of all abilities have the support they need to lead fulfilling lives.
UACS History
In 1971 the Utah Association of Rehabilitation Facilities was developed to assist rehab providers in organizing around the issues that faced community rehab organizations. In 1983 the Community Residential Providers Association was formed to assist primarily residential businesses in addressing their needs. In the late 1980s the two provider organizations came together and formed our current member organization, the Utah Association of Community Services.
