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Welcome to Absolute HCBS, LLC
Adapted Recreation
715 West Fifth Street, Tempe, AZ 85281
Tel: (480) 858-2469
Website: www.tempe.gov/adaptedrecreation
Description: They have a lot of cool activities like dances and bingo nights at the Pyle
Adult Center 655 E. Southern Ave., Tempe, 85282. Second fridays of each month -
dances $3 admission. First Fridays of each month - Bingo night $2 admission. Activities
start at 6:30.
American Pony Express
Serving Tucson and Phoenix
Description: American Pony Express can provide ambulatory and non ambulatory
transportation. American Pony Express has had a contract with DDD for qualifying
members since 1989. Ask your case manager if you qualify, if not American Pony Express
will provide discounts for self pay clients. Please call Customer Service Representative
Randi Rodriguez at 520-404-0286 for additional discounted transportation services,
Taxis, Limousines, Vans and Mini Buses.
Arizona Autism Coalition
P.O. Box 28241
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Tel: (480) 268-1453
Email: jessica@azautism.org
Website: www.azautism.org
Contact: Jessica Lewis, Coalition Coordinator
Description: The Arizona Autism Coalition is an inclusive stakeholder organization
committed to improving the lives of families, providers and educators impacted by autism in
the state of Arizona. The Arizona Autism Coalition is dedicated to the sharing of
resources and information related to autism, and working with state agencies towards
systems change for the betterment of the community.
Arizona Office for Americans with
Disabilities
100 North 15th Avenue, Suite 170, Phoenix, AZ 85007
Tel: (602) 542-6276
Fax: (602) 543-6163
Website: www.know-the-ada.com
Contact: Denise Thompson
Description: Provides information, referrals and training to state employees and to the
public and private sectors. Also serves as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Coordinator for the State of Arizona.
Arizona Commission for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing
1400 W. Washington, Room 126, Phoenix, AZ 85007
Tel: (602) 542-3323
Fax: (602) 542-3380
Tel: (602) 364-0990 TTY
Web site: www.acdhh.org
Contact: Christi Samaniego, Information Resource Coordinator
Description: Provides information and referral regarding deaf and hard of hearing issues.
Also has an equipment distribution program for hearing and speech impaired individuals.
Bart Stevens Special Needs Planning, LLC
8687 E. Via de Ventura, Suite 308, Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Tel: (480) 991-0909
(888) 447-2525
Fax: (480) 556-0714
E-mail: bart@bssnp.com
website: www.bssnp.com
Contact: Bart Stevens, Executive Director
Description: Assists families who have a loved one with a disability plan for their future
care, supervision and security. Issues addressed include lifestyle, legal, financial needs and
government benefits. Services are provided privately and in group workshops. Services
include the Special Needs Trust.
BEARR (Baio Enterprises Autism Resource Room) DW Higgins Institute
1805 E. Elliot, Suite 112, Tempe, AZ 85284
Tel: (480) 413-0826 Fax: (480) 413-9365
Website: www.baioenterprises.com/bearrhome.htm
Contact: Wallace, Principal, or Marti Baio, Autism Class Director
Description: Charter school with a K-5 autism classroom developed to model a typical
classroom, mainstream children into least restrictive environment, and understand the
specific behavioral, communication, social
interaction, and sensory needs that interfere with learning and are misunderstood in a
typical school environment.
Childrens Choices
E-mail: childrenschoices@cox.net
Web site: www.childrenschoices.org
Description: Non-profit website created by a parent to help support families having
children with special needs. Touches on topics such as Autism, ADHD, Sensory
Integration Disorder and Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Also provides valuable information regarding support groups, community resources, summer
activities, applying for financial assistance, school screenings and more!
Cool Cuts for Kids
756 S. Gilbert Rd., Gilbert, AZ 85296
Tel: (480) 545-0272
Website: www.coolcuts4kids.com
Description: Haircuts for kids - experience with autism and special needs children. 7 valley
locations: see website for listings.
DS Network
4025 E Chandler Blvd, Suite #70-E3, Phoenix, AZ 85048
Tel: (480) 759-9150
Fax: (480) 759-9180
Website: www.dsnetworkaz.org
Contact: Laura Chapnek
Description: DS Network of Arizona provides advocacy, information, education, and
networking for individuals with Down Syndrome and their families. They are a very special
and amazing organization.
Emily Anderson Family Learning Center
1919 East Thomas Road, Phoenix, AZ 85016
Tel: (602) 546-1400
Fax: (602) 546-1409
E-mail: emilyc@phxchildrens.com
Website: www.phxchildrens.com/emilycenter
Contact: Teresa Boeger
Description: Pediatric consumer health library with materials in English and Spanish.
Books checked out for three weeks, videos for one week. Staffed by nurses who can
research a health issue and mail to patrons.
Epilepsy Foundation of Arizona
P.O. Box 25084, Phoenix, AZ 85002
Tel: (602) 406-3581
Fax: (602) 406-6147
Website: www.Epilepsyfoundation.org/arizona
Contact: Mary Macleish
Description: Provides information about epilepsy, support groups and educational seminars.
The Foundation for Blind Children
1235 E. Harmont Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85020
Tel: (602) 331-1470
Fax: (602) 678-5819
E-mail: ctompkins@the-fbc.org
Website: www.the-fbc.org
Contact: Chris Tompkins, Executive Director
Description: A private, non-profit, United Way agency providing education, counseling,
media and technology services to blind and visually impaired children, adults and their
families. Provides a comprehensive system of services, which will optimize the blind or
visually impaired child's development and consequent opportunities to learn to lead a
meaningful and productive life.
Greater Phoenix Chapter Autism Society of America
P.O. Box 10543, Phoenix, AZ 85064
Tel: (480) 940-1093
E-mail: gpcasa@hotmail.com
Web site: www.autism-society.org
Contact: Jim Adams, President
Description: Volunteer organization committed to individuals with autism spectrum disorder
and their families. Helps individuals with autism become participating members of their
communities through advocacy, public awareness, education and autism-related research.
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI-Arizona)
2110 N. Seventh Street, Phoenix, AZ 85006
Tel: (602) 244-8166
Fax: (602) 244-9264
E-mail: azami@aol.com
Website: www.az.nami.org
Contact: Check website for local contacts.
Description: Resources and support for children and family members whose lives are
touched by mental illness Classes/Presentations include "Visions for Tomorrow" and
"Parents and Teachers as Allies".
Phoenix Public Library: Special Needs Center
1221 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85004
Tel: (602) 261-8690
Fax: (602) 534-4520
E-mail: mmccain@phxlib.org
Website: www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org
Contact: Mimi McCain, Special Needs Center Supervisor
Description: Full service resource center. Includes assistive technology, sign language
workstation, DVS and closed-captioned videos, large print children and adult books. Toy
lending service for parents and professionals who work with special needs children.
Raising Special Kids
2400 N. Central Avenue, Suite 200, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Tel: (602) 242-4366
(800) 237-3007
Fax: (602) 242-4306
Website: www.raisingspecialkids.org
Contact: Joyce Millard-Hoie, Executive Director
Description: A Parent Training and Information Center for families of children with
disabilities and special health care needs. A professional staff of parents and experienced
parent-to-parent volunteers, support families of children and youth in central and northern
Arizona. Raising Special Kids offers leadership development and training on
family-centered care for professionals in medicine, education and social services. Information
is available in English or Spanish about local services, special education, early intervention
advocacy and special health care needs.
Sharing Down Syndrome Arizona
745 N Gilbert Rd #124
Gilbert AZ 85234
Tel: (480)-926-6500
Email: gina@sharingds.org
Website: www.sharingds.org
Contact: Gina Johnson
Description: Sharing Down Syndrome Arizona provides an uplifting place where parents,
families, and community can share the joys and unique challenges of loving a person with
Down Syndrome. Monthly support meetings are held to educate and to empower families
lucky enough to have a child with Down Syndrome.
Special Olympics Arizona
3816 N. 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85014
Tel: (602) 230-1200
Fax: (602) 230-1110
E-mail: soaz@saoz.org
Website: www.soaz.org
Contact: Chris Hite, Executive Director
Description: Sports training and competition
opportunities from volunteer community based
organizations. Individuals eligible 8 and older; considered to have mental retardation and/or
have closely related developmental disabilities such as those who have functional
limitations, both in general learning and adaptive skills such as recreation, work,
independent living, self-direction, or self-care. People with functional limitations based
solely on physical, behavioral, emotional, specific learning or sensory disabilities are not
eligible.
Starfall
Website: www.starfall.com
Fun games for children. They're free!
715 West Fifth Street, Tempe, AZ 85281
Tel: (480) 858-2469
Website: www.tempe.gov/adaptedrecreation
Description: They have a lot of cool activities like dances and bingo nights at the Pyle
Adult Center 655 E. Southern Ave., Tempe, 85282. Second fridays of each month -
dances $3 admission. First Fridays of each month - Bingo night $2 admission. Activities
start at 6:30.
American Pony Express
Serving Tucson and Phoenix
Description: American Pony Express can provide ambulatory and non ambulatory
transportation. American Pony Express has had a contract with DDD for qualifying
members since 1989. Ask your case manager if you qualify, if not American Pony Express
will provide discounts for self pay clients. Please call Customer Service Representative
Randi Rodriguez at 520-404-0286 for additional discounted transportation services,
Taxis, Limousines, Vans and Mini Buses.
Arizona Autism Coalition
P.O. Box 28241
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Tel: (480) 268-1453
Email: jessica@azautism.org
Website: www.azautism.org
Contact: Jessica Lewis, Coalition Coordinator
Description: The Arizona Autism Coalition is an inclusive stakeholder organization
committed to improving the lives of families, providers and educators impacted by autism in
the state of Arizona. The Arizona Autism Coalition is dedicated to the sharing of
resources and information related to autism, and working with state agencies towards
systems change for the betterment of the community.
Arizona Office for Americans with
Disabilities
100 North 15th Avenue, Suite 170, Phoenix, AZ 85007
Tel: (602) 542-6276
Fax: (602) 543-6163
Website: www.know-the-ada.com
Contact: Denise Thompson
Description: Provides information, referrals and training to state employees and to the
public and private sectors. Also serves as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Coordinator for the State of Arizona.
Arizona Commission for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing
1400 W. Washington, Room 126, Phoenix, AZ 85007
Tel: (602) 542-3323
Fax: (602) 542-3380
Tel: (602) 364-0990 TTY
Web site: www.acdhh.org
Contact: Christi Samaniego, Information Resource Coordinator
Description: Provides information and referral regarding deaf and hard of hearing issues.
Also has an equipment distribution program for hearing and speech impaired individuals.
Bart Stevens Special Needs Planning, LLC
8687 E. Via de Ventura, Suite 308, Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Tel: (480) 991-0909
(888) 447-2525
Fax: (480) 556-0714
E-mail: bart@bssnp.com
website: www.bssnp.com
Contact: Bart Stevens, Executive Director
Description: Assists families who have a loved one with a disability plan for their future
care, supervision and security. Issues addressed include lifestyle, legal, financial needs and
government benefits. Services are provided privately and in group workshops. Services
include the Special Needs Trust.
BEARR (Baio Enterprises Autism Resource Room) DW Higgins Institute
1805 E. Elliot, Suite 112, Tempe, AZ 85284
Tel: (480) 413-0826 Fax: (480) 413-9365
Website: www.baioenterprises.com/bearrhome.htm
Contact: Wallace, Principal, or Marti Baio, Autism Class Director
Description: Charter school with a K-5 autism classroom developed to model a typical
classroom, mainstream children into least restrictive environment, and understand the
specific behavioral, communication, social
interaction, and sensory needs that interfere with learning and are misunderstood in a
typical school environment.
Childrens Choices
E-mail: childrenschoices@cox.net
Web site: www.childrenschoices.org
Description: Non-profit website created by a parent to help support families having
children with special needs. Touches on topics such as Autism, ADHD, Sensory
Integration Disorder and Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Also provides valuable information regarding support groups, community resources, summer
activities, applying for financial assistance, school screenings and more!
Cool Cuts for Kids
756 S. Gilbert Rd., Gilbert, AZ 85296
Tel: (480) 545-0272
Website: www.coolcuts4kids.com
Description: Haircuts for kids - experience with autism and special needs children. 7 valley
locations: see website for listings.
DS Network
4025 E Chandler Blvd, Suite #70-E3, Phoenix, AZ 85048
Tel: (480) 759-9150
Fax: (480) 759-9180
Website: www.dsnetworkaz.org
Contact: Laura Chapnek
Description: DS Network of Arizona provides advocacy, information, education, and
networking for individuals with Down Syndrome and their families. They are a very special
and amazing organization.
Emily Anderson Family Learning Center
1919 East Thomas Road, Phoenix, AZ 85016
Tel: (602) 546-1400
Fax: (602) 546-1409
E-mail: emilyc@phxchildrens.com
Website: www.phxchildrens.com/emilycenter
Contact: Teresa Boeger
Description: Pediatric consumer health library with materials in English and Spanish.
Books checked out for three weeks, videos for one week. Staffed by nurses who can
research a health issue and mail to patrons.
Epilepsy Foundation of Arizona
P.O. Box 25084, Phoenix, AZ 85002
Tel: (602) 406-3581
Fax: (602) 406-6147
Website: www.Epilepsyfoundation.org/arizona
Contact: Mary Macleish
Description: Provides information about epilepsy, support groups and educational seminars.
The Foundation for Blind Children
1235 E. Harmont Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85020
Tel: (602) 331-1470
Fax: (602) 678-5819
E-mail: ctompkins@the-fbc.org
Website: www.the-fbc.org
Contact: Chris Tompkins, Executive Director
Description: A private, non-profit, United Way agency providing education, counseling,
media and technology services to blind and visually impaired children, adults and their
families. Provides a comprehensive system of services, which will optimize the blind or
visually impaired child's development and consequent opportunities to learn to lead a
meaningful and productive life.
Greater Phoenix Chapter Autism Society of America
P.O. Box 10543, Phoenix, AZ 85064
Tel: (480) 940-1093
E-mail: gpcasa@hotmail.com
Web site: www.autism-society.org
Contact: Jim Adams, President
Description: Volunteer organization committed to individuals with autism spectrum disorder
and their families. Helps individuals with autism become participating members of their
communities through advocacy, public awareness, education and autism-related research.
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI-Arizona)
2110 N. Seventh Street, Phoenix, AZ 85006
Tel: (602) 244-8166
Fax: (602) 244-9264
E-mail: azami@aol.com
Website: www.az.nami.org
Contact: Check website for local contacts.
Description: Resources and support for children and family members whose lives are
touched by mental illness Classes/Presentations include "Visions for Tomorrow" and
"Parents and Teachers as Allies".
Phoenix Public Library: Special Needs Center
1221 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85004
Tel: (602) 261-8690
Fax: (602) 534-4520
E-mail: mmccain@phxlib.org
Website: www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org
Contact: Mimi McCain, Special Needs Center Supervisor
Description: Full service resource center. Includes assistive technology, sign language
workstation, DVS and closed-captioned videos, large print children and adult books. Toy
lending service for parents and professionals who work with special needs children.
Raising Special Kids
2400 N. Central Avenue, Suite 200, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Tel: (602) 242-4366
(800) 237-3007
Fax: (602) 242-4306
Website: www.raisingspecialkids.org
Contact: Joyce Millard-Hoie, Executive Director
Description: A Parent Training and Information Center for families of children with
disabilities and special health care needs. A professional staff of parents and experienced
parent-to-parent volunteers, support families of children and youth in central and northern
Arizona. Raising Special Kids offers leadership development and training on
family-centered care for professionals in medicine, education and social services. Information
is available in English or Spanish about local services, special education, early intervention
advocacy and special health care needs.
Sharing Down Syndrome Arizona
745 N Gilbert Rd #124
Gilbert AZ 85234
Tel: (480)-926-6500
Email: gina@sharingds.org
Website: www.sharingds.org
Contact: Gina Johnson
Description: Sharing Down Syndrome Arizona provides an uplifting place where parents,
families, and community can share the joys and unique challenges of loving a person with
Down Syndrome. Monthly support meetings are held to educate and to empower families
lucky enough to have a child with Down Syndrome.
Special Olympics Arizona
3816 N. 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85014
Tel: (602) 230-1200
Fax: (602) 230-1110
E-mail: soaz@saoz.org
Website: www.soaz.org
Contact: Chris Hite, Executive Director
Description: Sports training and competition
opportunities from volunteer community based
organizations. Individuals eligible 8 and older; considered to have mental retardation and/or
have closely related developmental disabilities such as those who have functional
limitations, both in general learning and adaptive skills such as recreation, work,
independent living, self-direction, or self-care. People with functional limitations based
solely on physical, behavioral, emotional, specific learning or sensory disabilities are not
eligible.
Starfall
Website: www.starfall.com
Fun games for children. They're free!