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| 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. 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. 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 www.phoenixchildrens.com/health-information/the-emily-center 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.seeitourway.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.namiaz.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". 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! |