Deaf Friendly Businesses

~ Last Updated June 2011

 

 

Bench Financial

Type of Business: Mortgage

Address: 13233 S Bench Cove, Draper, Utah 84020-9639

Contact: Matt Bailey, Loan Officer
Mattbailey46@gmail.com
801-910-9494
Description: He can help with purchasing or refinancing homes. He knows sign language

and his wife is deaf. The best way to contact Matt is by email.

 

The Law Office of Dale H. Boam PC

Type of Business: Law Firm

Contact: Dale Boam

Voice (801) 815-2547

VP (801) 278-3368

Description: Dale Boam was formerly an interpreter at the Sanderson Center . He is certified

under RID and as a Utah Master level interpreter. He has experience working with clients relating

to discrimination, ADA , IDEA, 504 and other federal laws related to disabilities, as well as

general practice.

 

Children’s Nook

Contact:   Nicole Phillips

Phone:   805-280-1629

Email:  nphillips@childrensnook.net

Website:   www.childrensnook.net

 

  • We use special and different ways for your child’s daily growth and development
  • We focus on what your children are “ready” and “able” to learn at their own pace
  • Your child will explore their environment using sensory, art, gross motor and creative
    • activities.  We do this both indoors and outdoors
  • Sign language is used on a regular basis for easy communication
  • Sign language was spoken in my home growing up and I intend on continuing this form
    • of communication as a childcare provider and mother

 

My qualifications include:

  • 7 years early childhood education experience and training
  • Worked for two NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children)
    • accredited schools
  • Specialize in infant/toddler education
  • Pediatric first aid and CPR certified
  • Childcare food handlers permit
  • Great references
  • Mother of two

 

Deaf Travel Network LLC
Type of Business: Travel Agency for the deaf

Scott Harrop
Cell: (801) 941-7711
Website: www.deaftravelnetwork.com
scott.harrop@utahhomes.com
PO Box 2157
Layton, UT 84041
Description: Travel Agency group that specializes in setting up vacations and travels for the deaf

community.  Deaf Travel Network can set up vacations for small or large groups.  Scott Harrop is

the owner and is fluent in ASL .  He spent 10 years as an interpreter and is now specializing in

deaf travel.  For large groups, interpreters may be provided

 

Dr. Darin Hartsvigsen, Dentist

Contact: Jana Ehrlich, Dental Hygienist

1377 East 3900 South, Suite 105, SLC

(801) 277-8222 (voice, call through relay)

Mondays to Fridays, 8:30 am to 5 pm except Wednesdays.

Description:  Jana Ehrlich works as a dental administrative technician and can help Deaf and

Hard of Hearing patients with sign language interpreting.

 

Century-21, Golden Spike Realty

Type of Business: Real Estate

Byron "the Boss" Bosshardt

Cell: 801 458 8888

Office 801 786 1888

Fax 801 786 1895

Email: theboss@century21.com

Century 21 - Golden Spike Realty

North Ogden Office

1949 N. Washington Blvd, Suite #3

North Ogden, UT 84414

Sunset Office

2609 North Main

Sunset, UT 84015

Description: Byron Bosshardt is a real estate agent working for Century 21. He is the son of John

and Reva Bosshardt. As a CODA, he is able to help deaf people with their real estate questions or

needs, and he works out of two offices (see list above). He has assembled a group of people that

are able to work with the deaf community to assist them in buying or selling a house.

 

Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate

Type of Business: Real Estate
Scott Harrop
cell: (801) 941-7711
office: (801) 774-1500
email: scott.harrop@utahhomes.com
website: utahhomes.com/scott.harrop
1346 S Legend Hills Dr
Clearfield UT 84015

Description: Scott has been working as a realtor for almost 4 years and specializes in working with

the deaf population.  He worked as a certified interpreter for 10 years.  He has put many deals together

for deaf clients.  He can help whether you are buying or selling a home.  He can also teach the basics

of buying or selling a home.

 

Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate

Type of Business:  Real Estate

Contact: Mari Moss-Reeder

Address: 157 E. Riverside Dr. Ste 1-A, St. George, UT 84790

Voice: 435 313-5221

Direct VP: 866 269 1322

 
Halloween-USA store
634 East 400 South
Salt Lake City UT
dsam52@sampubco.com 

Halloween costumes and props are sold 2 months of the year, just before Halloween. The company

operates under 3 different names, Gags and Games, Inc. which is the primary name, Party USA and

Halloween USA.

Weekly notices will be posted when there's a deaf-friendly staff on premises.

 

Jeff Speakman's Kenpo 5.0
Type of Business: Martial Arts Instruction
Address: 8446 S. Harrison St. Midvale UT 84047 (Located at Copperview Recreation Center)
Contact: Kollin Avarell - Instructor
Kollin@utkenpo.com
801-657-1190
Website: UTKENPO.COM
Description: Martial Arts instruction taught in American Sign Language.

 

Optimal Wellness

Type of business: health products
Contact: Jeff Nagurney, Marketing Executive
Email: jsn5714@hotmail.com

VP: 801-487-6180
Description: Home based business promoting environmentally friendly cleaning, health, medicine,

bath, and cosmetic products. Jeff is willing to help other people get started in developing a residual

income. He will provide links to his websites best matching a prospective customer's interests or

business builder upon request.

Utah Fly Guides

Type of business: Fly fishing guides

Contact: Bryan Eldredge, bryane@falconsledge.com

Our founders - Bryan Eldredge, Jeff Lindstrom, Darren Ward, and Jake Ricks are a like-minded

group of experienced and professional guides. We have several fly fishing and outside credentials

among us, which include being published authors, fly pattern innovators, national and international

fly fishing competition medalists, PhD, hospitality pros, and we have all spent years guiding on 

Utah 's waters. However, we feel that our most important attribute is the love we all share of introducing

our clients to the great fly fishing that Utah has to offer and the importance we place on exceeding your

expectations by offering a truly full service outdoor experience. We want all of our clients not just to

catch fish but to thoroughly enjoy their time spent with us and we are committed to doing whatever it

takes to make sure that happens. Find out more about us at www.utahflyguides.com.

 

Whole Health Solutions

Type of business: Health Coaching/Counseling

Contact: Amber Simons

Website: www.wholehealthsolutionsllc.com

Email: amber@wholehealthsolutionsllc.com

Voice/Text: 801-688-4401 VP: 602-761-9505

Description: Amber has been trained in more than one hundred dietary theories and studied a

variety of practical lifestyle coaching methods. Amber educates people about healthy living and

improving their health and happiness. As a health coach, her mission is to support both Deaf and

hearing clients to have more energy, lose weight and incorporate delicious healthy foods into their lives.

There is a personal (1 on 1) 6 month program, a group 6 month program, as well cleanses and group

cleanses. She also teach healthy cooking classes and a variety of health topic workshops.

 

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