Community Partners
Achievement Therapy Services, Inc
Achievement Therapy Services is an agency specializing in pediatric occupation, physical and speech therapy needs that can be provided at home, school or in our new state of the art clinic. We accept most all insurances as well as AHCCCS participants. Please visit www.achievementtherapy.com for details.
Jeffrey Beran, PT, DPT
480.948.3331
Arizona Center for the Handicapped (ARCH)
The Center offers not only therapeutic recreational opportunities, but also creates an environment of independent learning by offering participants their choice of ongoing classes held throughout the afternoon and early evening. Call 602.230.2226 or visit http://www.archaz.org for more information.
Arizona Autism United
Provides family and employee training and ongoing support as needed to help each child with autism be successful.
Autism Association of America, Greater Phoenix Area
Network of people (mostly parents) who are dedicated to improving the quality of life of children and adults affected by autism by providing information, resources, and support to the community, especially to families affected by autism
Bethany Ranch Home
http://www.BethanyRanchHome.org
Bethany Ranch Home, Inc. is a Christian based non-profit organization that has been providing services to developmentally disabled individuals for over forty years. We provide a broad array of support services including residential, day training, and home and community based services to promote the physical, spiritual, emotional, and mental well being of the consumer.
Beyond One’s View, Inc.
After school or out of school day program for students with disabilities. Call 602.992.0357 for more information.
Christian Family Care Agency
Since 1982 Christian Family Care Agency has served children and families through Foster Care, Child and Family Counseling, Pregnancy Counseling, and Adoption Services.
Civitan Foundation
Promote independence, community functional and social skills for those affected by disabilities
Dads for Special Kids
http://www.dads4specialkids.com
Dads of children with special needs meet monthly to pray, study the Bible, and share resources and encouragement.
Down Syndrome Network
Our mission is to educate, support and advocate for those in our community impacted by Down syndrome. We will achieve this goal through an open, supportive and collaborative network that will connect individuals and families with needed resources and information. Our purpose is 1) To provide information to assist people with DS and their families to better understand and arrange for services. 2) To provide networking opportunities for people with DS and their families. 3) To promote greater public understanding of people with DS and the syndrome itself. 4) To effect change in policies and behavior to improve services, education, employment and overall quality of life for people with DS and their families.
For information on this group please contact Michelle at 602.301.4905 or mestrada@ttlsource.com.
High Function Autism, North Phoenix and Scottsdale
Families affected by aspergers and high functioning autism meet monthly to share resources and encouragement. Contact hfautism@cox.net for more information.
Hope And A Future
Provides various opportunities for Arizona Foster Youth, including sponsoring a summer camp called Teen Reach Adventure Camp (TRAC), The Arizona Princess Program, an annual Christmas Celebration, educational scholarships and more.
Hope Kids
HopeKids provides ongoing events & activities and a powerful, unique support community for children with cancer and other life-threatening medical conditions. We surround these remarkable children and their families with the message that hope can be a powerful medicine. Visit hopekids.org for more information.
Joni and Friends, Greater Phoenix Area
The largest disability related ministry effort in the world. They equip local churches to meet the spiritual and practical needs of those affected by disabilities.
Project Light
Project Light is an amazing software-based tutoring system for literacy and English as a Second Language. The Project Light curriculum is faith-based using Bible scripture to teach people to read. This program can be customized to each learner’s current reading level and their learning speed.
Royal Family Kids’ Camps Inc
Specialized one week camps designed to meet the unique needs of children who have been abused or neglected.
Scottsdale Unified School District
We partner with SUSD for six week summer camps and one week winter camps for children with mild to moderate special needs.
Special Touch Ministry
The purpose of Special Touch Ministry is to provide lots of opportunities for people with disabilities to experience God, to be included in the church, and to build meaningful relationships becoming really good friends with caring believers like you and me.
United Cerebral Palsy of Central Arizona
United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) is a part of one of the nation’s largest health charities. Since 1952, we have assisted countless individuals with disabilities and their families, one individual at a time. Our specialty is providing a care-based approach for those with various disabilities. We continue to prove that, with proper understanding, loving support and commitment from many people working as one, the possibilities are endless.
Valley Music Therapy
http://www.valleymusictherapy.com
Music Therapy uses music to achieve individual therapeutic goals in social, cognitive, communicative, emotional, and physical functioning. Activities include singing, playing instruments, creative moments, listening to music, drawing to music, musical games and stories, Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation, sensory integration, and sound exploration. Participants do not need any musical skills or experience.
Whispering Hope Ranch
http://www.whisperinghoperanch.org
Offers special needs children and their families a rustic, ranch-style camp and retreat experience enhanced by programs designed to foster nurturing interactions between campers and the large variety of animals residing at the ranch.
