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Company
Website
State
County
Description
ADDitude Magazine
https://www.additudemag.com/
National
National
On-Line Magazine
Ability360
http://ability360.org
Maricopa / Pinal
Institutional systems advocacy, multi-county personal care assistant registries, and peer mentorship networks.
Access Pass – Accessibility
https://www.recreation.gov/interagency-pass/types/access
US
National
National park systems lifelong free gate pass issued specifically for permanently disabled citizens.
Arizona 2-1-1
http://211arizona.org
AZ
Statewide
Essential portal for statewide navigation of health, social, and disability resources.
Arizona Adaptive Watersports
http://azadaptivewatersports.org
AZ
Yavapai
Structured water activities, boating, and skiing using customized adaptive frameworks.
Arizona Association of Providers for People with Disabilities
http://aappd.org
AZ
Maricopa
Industry trade alliance coordinating legislative representation for care agencies.
Arizona Association of Providers for People with Disabilities
https://aappd.org/
AZ
Statewide
Represents organizations providing support services to individuals with developmental disabilities.
Arizona Children’s Association
http://arizonaschildren.org
AZ
Statewide
Provides behavioral health, child welfare, and family therapeutic intervention services.
Arizona Council of Human Service Providers
https://azcouncildev.com/
AZ
Statewide
Supports organizations providing developmental and behavioral health services through advocacy and training.
Arizona Epilepsy Foundation
https://www.epilepsy.com/local/arizona
AZ
Statewide
Offers seizure first-aid training, support groups, and awareness advocacy.
Assist To Independence
https://assistti.org/
AZ
Navajo
Serving Northern Native nations with independent living gear and local cross-disability triage.
Autism & Grief
http://autismandgrief.org
PA
Online
Resource guides tailored to walk neurodivergent individuals through personal bereavement.
Autism Society of Greater Phoenix
http://autismsocietyphoenix.org
AZ
Maricopa
Provides community resources, support groups, and family educational workshops.
Autism Travel
http://autismtravel.com
FL
National
Directory certified by IBCCES connecting families with verified inclusive vacation options.
Autism on the Seas
http://autismontheseas.com
CT
National
Specialized cruise line gear packs and direct staff accompaniment vacation booking modules.
Best Buddies Internation
https://www.bestbuddies.org/arizona/
AZ
National
Promotes 1-on-1 community friendships and employment integration for individuals with IDD.
Blue Envelope Program
https://azdot.gov/mvd/services/driver-license-ID/blue-envelope
AZ
Statewide
Law enforcement safety initiative giving drivers with autism standard communication card packs.
Brain Injury Alliance of Arizona
http://biaaz.org
AZ
Statewide
Offers comprehensive support, case management, and resource navigation for brain injury survivors.
Bridging Our Gaps
http://bridgingourgaps.org
AZ
Maricopa
Local family support circles providing inclusive social meetups and care mapping.
Buena Vista Children's Services
https://www.bv-cs.org/
AZ
multi-county
Buena Vista Children’s Services fosters innovative programs and leadership to enhance the quality of life for children in Northern Arizona.
Camp Tatiyee
https://camptatiyee.org/
AZ
Navajo
Camp Tatiyee has been a place of hope and empowerment for special needs youth from across Arizona.
Chicanos Por La Causa
http://cplc.org
AZ
Statewide
Provides comprehensive social services including housing, health, and family development.
Child Crisis Arizona
http://childcrisisaz.org
AZ
Maricopa
Provides emergency shelter, foster care, and preventative developmental family services.
Child Family Support Services
https://cfss.com/
AZ
Multi-county
CFSS provides services in areas across the state of Arizona. Many of the services are provided in the home and community in addition to their offices
Coalition for Justice&compassion
https://yavapaiccj.org/
AZ
Yavapai
Local housing resources and social navigation services targeting homeless populations.
Colten Cowell Foundation
http://coltencowellfoundation.org
AZ
Maricopa
Creates custom-built immersive superhero crime-fighter cave experiences for sick kids.
Community Bridges
http://communitybridgesaz.org
AZ
Maricopa
Provides integrated behavioral health and crisis stabilization services.
Direct Advocacy & Resource Center
http://directaz.org
Pima / Southern AZ
Legal advocacy pathways, accessible housing design consulting, and localized transition programs.
Divergent Adventures
https://www.divergentadventures.com/
AZ
Maricopa
Group outdoor travel, social events, and recreational excursions for neurodiverse adults.
EE Support Services
https://eesupportservices.com/
AZ
Statewide
Coordinates community integration programs, family respite care hours, and specialized social skills development initiatives for youth and adults.
Easterseals Arizona
http://easterseals.com/arizona
AZ
Maricopa
Offers early childhood education, inclusive therapy, and adult workforce development.
Encircle Families
https://encirclefamilies.org/
AZ
Statewide
Offers peer support, training, and information for families of children with disabilities.
Foothills Ranch
https://www.foothills-ranch.com/
AZ
Yavapai
Working ranch offering trail rides and more. They are working with our son as they develop a new program
High Country Adaptive Sports
https://highcountryadaptive.org/
AZ
Multi County
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded to remove barriers to Arizona’s mountains, forests, and waterways for people with disabilities. Operates year-round across snow and summer sports.
Hope Kids
http://hopekids.org
MN
National
Continuous calendar of completely free events for families raising children with life-threatening illnesses.
Independent Living for Adults with Disabilities Phoenix First Place AZ
http://firstplaceaz.org
AZ
Maricopa
State-of-the-art transitional independent living residential apartment property and academy.
Inspire
https://inspireservicesaz.com/
AZ
Multi County
At Inspire Services, our mission is to create a nurturing environment that empowers individuals through our three core service areas: Fitness, Social Skills, and Group Sessions.
International Association for the Scientific Study of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
http://iassidd.org
Int
National
Worldwide academic research collective tracking intellectual development issues.
Jason's Connection
https://www.jasonsconnection.org/
National
National
Jason’s Connection is a Facebook page and website connecting adults with disabilities and others with diverse needs regarding Disability, Mental Health, and Aging. We are a community platform with a focus on Acceptance, Disability Culture and Identity.
Learning Disabilities Association of America
http://ldaamerica.org
PA
National
Educational resource directory and policy advocacy protecting learning disabilities.
Lexington Services
https://lexingtonservices.com/
AZ
Multi-County
From early intervention to independent living, Lexington passionately serves individuals with Autism, developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities, and behavior disorders, to promote choice, dignity and independence.
Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest
http://lss-sw.org
AZ
Statewide
Delivers specialized disability services, senior care, and family support.
Making Sense of Autism
https://www.makingsenseofautism.com/
AZ
Maricopa
bridging the gap between how non-autistic individuals are trained to see autism — and how autistic individuals actually experience it.
Mother's Grace
https://www.mothers-grace.org/
AZ
Maricopa
Emergency housing funds and medical crisis grants targeting mothers facing life-altering crises.
Move United
http://moveunitedsport.org
MD
National
National network regulating and providing year-round adaptive sport competition lines.
Mutual Rescue
http://mutualrescue.org
CA
National
Creative campaign driving shelter animal adoption alongside humans needing trauma recovery.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Arizona
https://namiarizona.org/
AZ
Statewide
Provides education, support, and advocacy for individuals affected by mental illness.
National Center for Learning Disabilities
http://ncld.org
DC
National
Systemic policy organization funding research and equity programs for neurodiversity.
National Council on Severe Autism
https://www.ncsautism.org/
CA
National
Policy voice focusing specifically on individual safety networks for the profound autism spectrum.
New Horizons Disability Empowerment Center
http://nhdec.org
AZ
Yavapai
Durable medical gear loan closets, independent living advice, and peer group networks.
Northern Arizona University Institute for Human Development
http://nau.edu/ihd
AZ
Statewide
Focuses on disability research, training, and community-based support services.
Old Town Mission
https://www.oldtownmission.org/
AZ
multi-county
provides food, clothing, community events, and various resources.
Parent Support
http://www.parentsupportaz.com
AZ
Maricopa
Maintains a comprehensive lending library of developmental disability literature, peer-led support groups, and IEP binder organization workshops.
Parent to Parent USA
http://p2pusa.org
NC
National
Matches parents with peer mentors experiencing identical rare medical trajectories.
Pilot Parents of Southern Arizona
http://pilotparents.org
AZ
Pima
Provides support, information, and advocacy for families raising children with special needs.
Positivity Spectrum
https://thepositivityspectrum.org/
AZ
multi-county
The Positivity Spectrum is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to building a more inclusive and supportive world for autistic children, autistic adults, and caregivers by promoting understanding, acceptance, and offering resources that improve their well-being and create opportunities for growth.
Robinson Ranch
http://robinsonranch.org
AZ
Maricopa
Therapy using Horses
Roots Village
https://rootsvillage.org/
AZ
Multi County
ROOTS Village is a nonprofit organization created for individuals with disabilities of all ages, their families, and caregivers throughout the greater Prescott area.
Saint Charles Resorts
https://saintcharlieresorts.com/
Mexico
At Saint Charlies Resorts, our mission is to create a welcoming and supportive resort for special needs kids and their families.
Save the Family
http://savethefamily.org
AZ
Maricopa
Supports families in crisis with housing, stability, and child development resources.
Southwest Human Development
http://swhd.org
AZ
Maricopa
Delivers extensive early childhood developmental services, therapy, and family support.
Southwest Institute for Families and Children
https://swifamilies.org/
AZ
Maricopa
Focuses on family empowerment, education, and leadership training for families of children with disabilities.
Special Angels
https://specialangelsfoundation.org/
National
National
Creative social arts programs, dance groups, and events focused on special needs populations.
Special Olympics Arizona
https://specialolympicsarizona.org/
AZ
National
Special Olympics is a global movement of people creating a new world of inclusion and community, where every single person is accepted and welcomed, regardless of ability or disability.
Stars Az
http://starsaz.org
AZ
Maricopa
Comprehensive day program and workplace inclusion modules tailored for adults with IDD.
Teva Community
https://tevacommunity.org/
Az
Multi County
nonprofit creating safe, supported living for nonspeaking autistic people on 35 acres in the beautiful Prescott National Forest
The Arc of Arizona
http://arcarizona.org
AZ
Statewide
Advocates for policy, community inclusion, and support for intellectual disabilities.
The Foundation for Blind Children
http://seeitourway.org
AZ
Maricopa
Offers early intervention and comprehensive education for children with visual impairments.
The Opportunity Tree
http://theopportunitytree.org
AZ
Maricopa
Provides residential, day programs, and vocational services for adults with intellectual disabilities.
Trips Inc.
http://tripsinc.com
OR
National
Fully chaperoned vacation packages optimized for adults with developmental differences.
UMOM New Day Centers
https://www.umom.org/home1
AZ
Maricopa
Offers family housing, developmental support, and employment services.
Unity
https://www.unitycommunities.info/
National
National
Housing, support and community for individuals with disabilities and the families who love them
University of Arizona Sonoran Center
http://sonoranucedd.fcm.arizona.edu
AZ
Statewide
Conducts research, education, and service training to improve lives of individuals with DD.
White Mountain Autism Foundation
https://whitemountainautismfoundation.com/
AZ
Navajo
Offers day treatment, vocational programs, and residential support services.

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