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Circle of Friends

Circle of Friends is a recreational and social program developed for people with multiple disabilities and some degree of hearing loss.

The goals of this program are:

• To support opportunities to develop independent living and social skills and increase self-esteem
• Participate actively in community life
• Decrease isolation by socializing with others who use sign language while having fun

Criteria - Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing with multiple disabilities also known as DeafPlus. Multiple disabilities include:

• Cerebral palsy
• Blindness
• Autism
• Mental and/or other physical challenges

"Socialization was the thing that was missing in the lives of the multi-disabilities. The COF events are such a large and needed part of special needs people's lives. We are truly grateful." - Judy Bell (Mother of a COF member) 

The Circle of Friends have hosted:

• Movie night
• Craft making
• Trips to Hogle Zoo
• Shopping a farmers market 
• Visits to museums
• and other social activities

If interested, please fill out the form at https://utahstateofficeofrehabilitation-nviek.formstack.com/forms/circle_of_friends_referral_form and click submit. It’ll be sent automatically to Pamela Mower. She will respond within a week.

If you want more information or have questions, please email Pamela Mower at pmower@utah.gov.