Connecting with AZ Families

Connect with Arizona Duchenne Families on Facebook through our Connect Program. You will need to request to be added to the group first.

Accessibility & Recreation

Creative

  • Beads of Courage
    Providing innovative arts-in-medicine programs that improve the quality of life for children and teens coping with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses, their families, and the clinicians who care for them
    http://www.beadsofcourage.org/

Recreation

Education

Advocacy Agencies

  • Arizona Center for Disability Law
    100 N. Stone Street
    Tucson, AZ 85701
    602-274-6287 Voice and TTY
    Website
    Contact information
  • Yellow Pages for Kids -Arizona Resources
    Provides extensive resources to learn about and navigate special education, including state listings of Parent Training and Information Centers.
    http://www.yellowpagesforkids.com/help/az.htm

Department of Education

Early Intervention Services (Infant and toddler)

  • Arizona Early Intervention Program
    Department of Economic Security
    3839 North 3rd Street, Suite 304
    Site Code #801 A-6
    Phoenix, AZ 85012
    602-532-9960
    602-200-9820 FAX
    Website
    Contact information

Early Intervention Services (Ages 3 to 5) 

  • Early Childhood Education
    Arizona Department of Education
    1535 W. Jefferson Street, Bin #15
    Phoenix, AZ 85007
    602-542-2727
    602-542-2730 FAX
    Website
    E-Mail: ECEInbox@azed.gov

PTI (Parent Training and Information Centers)

Health & Well-Being

  • Arizona KidsCare Children’s Health Insurance Program
    KidsCare provides health insurance for eligible children (under age 19) who are not eligible for other AHCCCS health insurance. For those who qualify, there are monthly premiums.
    KidCare information
  • Children’s Rehabilitative Services (CRS)
    Provides medical treatment, rehabilitation and related support services to eligible children under age 21.  Applicants must be members of the Arizona Heath Care Cost Containment System (AHCCS).
    AHCCS Application information
    AHCCS telephone: 855-432-7587
    Children’s Rehabilitative Services information
  • Disability Benefits 101
    Provides tools and information on employment, health coverage, and benefits.
    Website
  • Health Insurance for Individuals Who are Blind or Have a Disability
    A person who is blind or who has a disability may qualify for AHCCCS Health Insurance. For those who qualify, there are no monthly premiums. Those who qualify receive Social Security disability or is determined blind or disabled by the Disability Determination Services Administration and meets household income limits.
    Website

What Arizona-specific resources would you like to add or update? Email resources@parentprojectmd.org