"Welcome to know-the-ada.com. The State of Arizona endeavors to assure equality of opportunity, full participation, independent living, and economic self-sufficiency for individuals with disabilities. AOAD is leading the way. The Arizona Office for Americans… Read More

The Institute for Human Development is a research and training program located on campus at Northern Arizona University. Our program is part of a national network of University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD). The IHD mission… Read More

  Easter Seals provides exceptional services, education, outreach, and advocacy so that people living with autism and other disabilities can live, learn, work and play in our communities.   Read More

Southwest Human Development was founded by Ginger Ward, whose guidance and vision has provided the foundation for the organization’s remarkable success. In partnership with early childhood professionals, Ms. Ward has expanded from a single program in… Read More

"The Arizona Early Intervention Program (AzEIP) is Arizona’s statewide, interagency system of supports and services for infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities and their families. As required under the Individuals with Disabilities… Read More

Head Start is a free Federal program for eligible preschool children that supports low-income families. The Head Start program is operated by local non-profit organizations in almost every county in the country. Children who attend Head Start participate… Read More

"The mission of the Early Childhood Education (ECE) unit is to provide leadership and support to schools, organizations, educators, families and communities in implementing programs that assist all children from birth through age 8 to become successful… Read More

"Title I, under the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB), provides financial assistance to local educational agencies to meet the needs of special educationally disadvantaged children at preschool, elementary, and secondary school levels. The purpose of Title… Read More

Exceptional Student Services, Arizona Department of Education Exceptional Student Services (ESS) is accountable for ensuring that all special education programs, regulations, and procedures are in compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education… Read More

  "Since 1973, the Epilepsy Foundation of Arizona has been dedicated to the welfare of people with epilepsy.  The goals are the prevention and cure of seizure disorders, the alleviation of their effects, and the promotion of independence and optimal quality… Read More