Phoenix Special Needs & Disability Resources

School of Ballet Arizona’s Adaptive Dance Program of Boston Ballet. Photo by Nikiana Medansky.

Updated: 12/2/2024


Arizona Speech & Psychological Institute
Locations Statewide (East & West Valley, Yuma, & Tucson) • 480-382-7761 • azspinstitute.com

Arizona Speech & Psychological Institute provides educational and psychological services for school age individuals and beyond. We evaluate, support, and advocate for the community of both individuals with disabilities and mental health needs through comprehensive assessments, experienced advocacy, and strength based therapeutic interventions from a team approach. Research-based interventions and realistic recommendations help families understand the process and provide necessary resources for daily success. Services address executive functioning, communication needs, social skills, social/emotional regulation, transition services, and academic support for specialized reading, writing, and math to address the individual needs. We have multiple offices across Arizona. Please call for a free consultation.


The Autism Society of Greater Phoenix
480-779-0899 • phxautism.org Info@PHXautism.org

The Autism Society of Greater Phoenix was established in 1973. We are a grassroots organization of families helping families. Our mission is to create connections, empowering everyone in the Autism community with the resources needed to live fully. We exist to serve our local Autism community through advocacy, community programming and creating a more inclusive world. Our vision is to create a world where everyone in the Autism community is connected to the support they need, when they need it. We serve all ages and stages across the spectrum. We offer support groups for self-advocates, parents and caregivers, and offer educational trainings, social opportunities, community outreach, connections to resources and more! We also advocate to improve systems of care for the disability community. Visit our website to see how we can help you!


Children’s Museum of Phoenix
215 N. Seventh St., Phoenix • 602-648-2764 • childrensmuseumofphoenix.org

The Children’s Museum of Phoenix — which offers both indoor and outdoor creative play spaces for children ages 10 and younger — has partnered with PAL Experiences (palexperiences.org) to help families with special needs understand exactly what to expect when they visit the Museum so they can plan around any potential sensory issues. The museum also has periodic playdates – called Special Night of Play- for kids with sensory issues.


Family Care Connections
Main Office: 17505 N 79th, Ave Suite 103, Glendale
Phoenix Office:1301 N Central Ave Suite 930, Phoenix
Day Program:9250 N 43rd Ave Suite 10-13, Glendale
623-776-9351 option 1 • azfcc.org

The mission of Family Care Connections is to empower and improve the lives of individuals with special needs. Through our ability to compassionately and cohesively coordinate and provide services such as respite, habilitation, and attendant care, as well as an adult day program, group homes, and employment training, every aspect of every need is addressed.

FCC is funded through the Division of Developmental Disabilities and all clients served meet the DDD Title 19 criteria and have been diagnosed with at least one of the following: autism, epilepsy, cerebral palsy and/or an intellectual disability.

“Now Hiring! Text “Jobs” to (888) 202-2582″

Family Partners LLC
8765 W. Kelton Lane #100, Peoria
602-997-8300 • familypartners.net

Family Partners LLC was founded in 2000 with the vision to serve the unique needs of families who have a loved one with a developmental disability. We continue to work toward that goal by offering a variety of quality, meaningful services to individuals in Maricopa County, Yuma County and beyond. Services that Family Partners offers: DTA- Adult Day Program, GSE- Group Supported Employment, HCBS-Home and Community Based Services, and DH-Developmental Homes


Horizon ABA
25 S Arizona Pl Fl 5 Chandler • 602-666-4443 • horizon-aba.com

At Horizon ABA, we specialize in high-quality, in-home intervention services for children with Autism, ages 3-12. Our compassionate team focuses on empowering families and teaching essential life skills, such as communication, social interactions, play skills, and self-help. We are committed to helping your child thrive and achieve greater independence while you have the tools to feel confident to handle any challenge. Call today to learn more about the Horizon ABA approach.


Ryan House
110 W. Muhammad Ali Way, First Floor, Phoenix • 602-200-0767 • ryanhouse.org

Ryan House enriches the quality of life and creates cherished memories for children and their families, providing a much-needed break from 24/7 caregiving through short respite stays, as they navigate life-limiting or end-of-life journeys. It’s an Arizona-based facility that provides a loving community where children can truly be themselves and live their lives to the fullest in a safe, homelike environment. Children receive personalized, expert care provided by our prestigious care partners and highly trained clinical staff. In addition, the staff delivers emotional, spiritual, and social support for children and their families during some of the most challenging times of their lives. Ryan House is the only facility of its kind in the state and only one of three in the country.


Southwest Autism Research &  Resource Center (SARRC)
300 N. 18th St., Phoenix • 602-606-9806 • autismcenter.org

SARRC’s clinical model is grounded in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) with a particular focus on naturalistic behavioral interventions in inclusive environments, including but not limited to in the home, in school, on the job or in the community. Each of SARRC’s therapeutic programs, classes and trainings are guided by best-practice models; the most currently available science; a goal of increasing independence and producing meaningful outcomes; and the individualized needs of the children, adolescents, adults and families served.


The Miracle League of Arizona
11130 E Cholla St, Scottsdale. • 480-686-8137 • MiracleLeagueAz.cominfo@miracleleagueaz.com

The Miracle League of Arizona is an adaptive baseball program for children and adults with special needs. We aim to remove any barriers and share the fun of baseball with everyone! Players 5yrs and up welcome. Volunteers 10yrs and up welcome.


The Opportunity Tree
Serving Phoenix, Casa Grande, Avondale, & Maricopa • 602-956-0400 • info@theopportunitytree.orgtheopportunitytree.org

The Opportunity Tree is a 501-c3 non-profit organization providing quality individualized supports to people with intellectual & developmental disabilities in dynamic & innovative environments across Arizona.  Programs and services support over 250 Members agency wide and include:

  • Tree Fort Youth Transitions program:  Our afterschool and break program for ESS students ages 14 & up who are still in school.  The Tree Fort includes community integration opportunities, job/career exploration, Special Olympics sports,  creative expression, science projects, and more.  In addition to being a high octane, inclusive afterschool, school break and summer program, the Tree Fort serves as a transition service to introduce students to The Opportunity Tree’s Adult Services available to them after graduation.
  • Employment Services: Formalized career development and exploration programs along with community based employment opportunities supported on the job by our Employment Services staff.
  • LEAF Adult Day Programs: Inclusive adult programming including community integration opportunities, extensive Special Olympics sports, volunteerism opportunities, independent living skill development, employment skill development, healthy lifestyle practices, creative expression, and more.
  • Community Living services: Twenty community integrated group homes in Phoenix and Casa Grande, and individualized in-home supports including respite, habilitation and attendant care services.

The Opportunity Tree is committed to promoting the development of a society that fully embraces individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through inclusion, advocacy and opportunities.  All of our programs are free for individuals with DDD services, transportation is included, and private pay options are available as well. Find us online, call or email us, and/or drop by The Opportunity Tree campus closest to you and join the Tree!


Upward for Children and Families
6306 N 7th St. Phoenix • 602-279-5801 • upwardaz.org

Upward is dedicated to serving severely disabled and/or medically fragile children and their families. At Upward, we make skills development, learning and therapy fun. We are bringing hope and joy to the children we support and helping them achieve their highest potential. In addition to our school for children who are medically fragile, we also provide an inclusive childcare program. Both children with and without disabilities attend in our inclusive environments.

Our Purpose: helping children with special needs achieve their highest potential while empowering their families to thrive.


A Caring Heart of Arizona
15333 N. Pima Road, Suite 245, Scottsdale • 480-308-0382 • acaringheartllc.com

Accessivate Learning, LLC
Serves Arizona online, East Valley online and in-person • accessivate.com

Ability360 5025 E. Washington St., Suite 200, Phoenix • 602-256-2245 •  ability360.org

ACCEL
Locations in Phoenix, Tempe, and Mesa • 602-995-7366 • accel.org

ACES ABA
Locations in Avondale, Chandler, Phoenix, and Tempe • 855-223-7123 • acesaba.com

ACEing Autism
Arcadia High School, Phoenix • 602-456-2410 • aceingautism.org

Action Behavior Centers
Avondale, Chandler, Gilbert, Glendale and Scottsdale • actionbehavior.com

Ally Pediatric Therapy
Paradise Valley and Chandler • 602-606-2237 • allypediatric.com

Anodyne Independent Living Specialists
18301 N. 79th Ave., Suite C-128, Glendale • 623-433-9907 • www.anodyneaz.com

Arcadia Literacy & Learning
4700 E. Thomas Road, Suite 202, Phoenix • 480-268-3876 • arcadialiteracy.com

Arion Care Solutions
3200 N. Dobson Road, Suite F2, Chandler • 480-722-1300 • arioncare.com

Arizona Autism United
Home-based Services Statewide & Clinic Locations (Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler, & Avondale) • 602-773-5773 • azaunited.org Info@AZAunited.org

Arizona Attorney General’s Office
2005 N. Central Ave., Phoenix • 602-542-2123 • azag.gov

Arizona Autism Coalition
PMB #522 4802 E. Ray Road, Suite 23, Phoenix •  azautism.org

Arizona Autism United
5025 E. Washington St., Suite 212, Phoenix • 602-773-5773 • azaunited.org

Arizona Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
100 N. 15th Ave., Suite 104, Phoenix
800-352-8161 (voice/TTY) • 480-559-9441 (main videophone) • acdhh.org

Arizona Department of Health Services
azdhs.gov/prevention/womens-childrens-health/ocshcn

Arizona Department of Education Exceptional Students Services
azed.gov/specialeducation

Arizona Disabled Sports
59 E. Broadway Road, Mesa • 480-835-6273 • arizonadisabledsports.com

Arizona Early Intervention Program (AzEIP)
1789 W. Jefferson Street, Mail Drop 2HP1, Phoenix • (888) 592-0140 • des.az.gov/azeip

Arizona Institute for Autism
8360 E. Raintree Drive, Suite 105, Scottsdale • 480-707-2195 • azinstituteforautism.com

Arizona NICU Follow-Up Specialists
33608 N. 23rd Dr., Phoenix • 623-688-8606 • nicugrads.com

Aurora Behavioral Health System
6350 S. Maple Ave., Tempe • 480-345-5420 • auroraarizona.com

Autism Academy for Education and Development
Locations in Chandler, Tempe, and Phoenix • 480-240-9255 • aaed.org

AZ Aspire Academy
Campuses in Litchfield Park, Queen Creek, Scottsdale, Tempe and Tucson
480-420-6630 • azaspireacademy.com

AZOPT Kids Place
2302 N. 15th Ave., Phoenix • 14557 W. Indian School Road, Goodyear
623-242-6908 • azopt.net

Ballou Education
9393 N. 90th St., Suite 102, Scottsdale • 602-614-9002 • balloueducation.com

Bierman ABA Autism Center
8444 N. 90th St., Suite 130, Scottsdale • 480-485-4531 • biermanaba.com/arizona

Beyond Autism, Inc.
6508 E. Cactus Road, Scottsdale
602-541-9743 • beyond-autism.com

BISTA
3910 S Alma School Rd., Suite 1, Chandler.
602-926-7200 • bistacenter.org

Brain Injury Alliance of Arizona

5025 E. Washington St., Suite 108, Phoenix
602-508-8025 • biaaz.org

Breakthrough Academy
16641 N. 91st St., Suite 101, Scottsdale
866-620-9380 • azbreakthroughacademy.org

Center for Autism and Related Disorders, LLC
5 locations in metro Phoenix, 1 in Tucson
877-448-4747 • centerforautism.com

Centria Autism
2550 W. Union Hills Drive, Phoenix
855-423-4629 • centriahealthcare.com/healthcare-services/autism-services

Children’s Cancer Network
6150 W. Chandler Blvd., Ste 1, Chandler • 480-398-1564 • childrenscancernetwork.org

Chrysalis Academy
1250 N 77th St., Scottsdale • 480-839-6000 • chrysalisacademy.org

Continuum Behavioral Health/ ABA Provider
3710 W. Greenway Road, Suite 104, Phoenix
301-357-2419 • behavioralhealthservices.net

Cortney’s Place
7000 E. Shea Blvd., Suite 1430, Scottsdale
480-419-5852 • cortneysplace.org

Developmental & Educational Psychological Services
15720 N. Greenway Hayden Loop, Suite 2. Scottsdale
480-847-8139 • depsassestment.com

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Arizona
devereuxaz.org

DMG Children’s Rehabilitative Services
3141 N. Third Ave., Suite 100, Phoenix
602-914-1520 • dmgcrs.org

Down Syndrome Network Arizona
1445 E. Guadalupe Rd Suite 103 Tempe
480-759-9150 • dsnetworkaz.org

Driving with Autism
820 Farmington Ave., West Hartford, Connecticut
833-593-7483 • autismdriving.com

Educational Planning and Counseling Services
13351 W Bolero Drive, Sun City • 623-200-3195 • educational-planning-and-counseling.org

EE Support Services
5222 E. Baseline Rd, Suite 108, Gilbert
480-809-5552 • eesupportservices.com

Envision Therapeutic Horsemanship
480-262-3434 • envisiontherapy.org

Endeavor HCBS
4858 E. Baseline Rd., Suite 101, Mesa
480-933-6069 • endeavorhcbs.com

Executive Function Coach
480-648-1122 • executivefunctioncoachaz.com

Exerplay, Inc.
3723 E. Enrose St., Mesa • 800-457-5444 • exerplay.com

Family Involvement Center
5333 N. Seventh St., A-100, Phoenix
602-288-0155 • familyinvolvementcenter.org

Feeding Matters
7227 N. 16th St., Suite 110, Phoenix
800-233-4658 • feedingmatters.org

Flex IT Academy
Locations in Mesa, El Mirage and Yuma
480-737-8108 • flexitacademy.com

Foundation for Blind Children
1234 E. Northern Ave., Phoenix
800-322-4870 • seeitourway.org

Gateway Academy
480-998-1071 • gatewayacademy.us

Gerber Injury Law
9241 N. 6th St., Phoenix
623-486-8300 • gerberinjurylaw.com

Girl Scouts – Arizona Cactus-Pine Council
602.452.7031 • girlscoutsaz.org/join

Goat Yoga
26601 S. Val Vista Drive, Gilbert • 480- 220-0952 • goatyoga.com

Gompers Private School
6601 N. 27th Ave., Phoenix
602-336-0061 • gpslearning.org

Hacienda Healthcare 
haciendainc.org

Hallam Law Group
3838 N. Central Ave., Suite 1800, Phoenix • 602-237-5373 • hallamlawgroup.com

Hastings & Hastings
5505 W Chandler Blvd #15, Chandler • 480-706-1100 • hastingsandhastings.com

Helping Hands Behavior Therapy
520.484.4674 • info@helpinghandsbehaviortherapy.com
2244 E Prince Road, Tucson • helpinghandsbehaviortherapy.com

Hi-Star Center for Children
5807 N. 43rd. Ave., Phoenix • 602-548-3038 • histarcenter.com

Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center
Flagstaff, Gilbert, Glendale, Litchfield Park, Mesa, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Surprise, Tempe, Tucson, and Yuma
hopebridge.org

HOPE Group
4530 E. Muirwood Drive, Suite 103, Phoenix
480-610-6981 • hopegroupaz.com

Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center
Flagstaff, Gilbert, Glendale, Litchfield Park, Mesa, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Surprise, Tempe, Tucson, and Yuma
928-438-9985 • hopebridge.com/centers/flagstaff-az

Horses Help
2601 E. Rose Garden Lane, Phoenix
602-596-6056 • horseshelp.org

Java Autism Services
15333 N Pima Rd, Suite 305-H • 480-769-5302 • javaaba.com

Jordan’s Corner Inclusive Playground
15681 N Hayden Rd Suite 116, Scottsdale • 480-790-1277 • jordanscorneraz.com

Joyful Learning Services
Phoenix and surrounding areas • 602-805-0950 • joyfullearningaz.com

Kaleidoscope ABA Therapy
2175 N. Alma School Road, Building A, Chandler
877-222-0399 • kfsaba.org

Kile Law Firm
8727 E. Via de Commercio, Scottsdale • 480-348-1590 • kilelawfirm.com

KinectAbility Athletics
901 E Echo Ln. Phoenix • 480-294-2005 • kinectabilityathletics.com

Law Office of Richard J. Murphy, PLC
602-296-4962 • phoenixspecialedlawyer.com

LifeTree, Inc.
15255 N. 40th St., Suite 125, Phoenix
480-788-5325 • lifetreeinc.com

Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes
10617 N. Hayden Road, Building B, Suite 101, Scottsdale
480-922-5675 • lindamoodbell.com

LifeTree, Inc
15255 N. 40th St., Suite 125, Phoenix.
480-788-5325 • lifetreeincom

Lions Camp Tatiyee
5283 W. White Mountain Blvd., Lakeside
480-380-4254 • camptatiyee.org

Lively Minds
480-406-8114 • livelymindstutoring.com

MeBe Arizona
3100 W. Ray Road, Suite 201, Chandler • 619-725-9925 • mebefamily.com

Milestone Pediatrics
Locations in Chandler, Phoenix, and Tucson
480-855-0474 • milestoneaz.com

Mosaic
2929 N. 44th St., Suite 300, Phoenix
602-864-6030 • mosaicinfo.org

Miracle League of Arizona
11130 E. Cholla St., Suite I-110, Scottsdale
480-686-8137 • miracleleagueaz.com

New Way Academy
5048 E. Oak St., Phoenix
602-389-8600 • newwayacademy.org

NorthBridge College Success Program
7600 N. 15th Street, Suite 150, Phoenix
401-421-4059 • northbridgeaz.org

Once Upon a Star
facebook.com/onceuponastarazonceuponastaraz@gmail.com

Pal Experiences
221 E. Indianola Ave., Phoenix
602-402-9637 • palexperiences.org

Parent Partners Plus
Locations in Phoenix, Mesa, Gilbert, Queen Creek, Tempe, Chandler, Glendale, Peoria, Avondale, Buckeye, El Mirage, and Surprise
602-633-0732 • parentpartnersplus.com

PediaLabs
480-395-3972 • mypedialabs.com

Pediatric Foot and Ankle
30 South Kyrene Road, Suite #3, Chandler • 480-534-7220 • pediatricfootankle.com

PDS Foundation Dentists for Special Needs
4550 E. Bell Road, Building 1, Suite 106, Phoenix
602-344-9530 • dentistsforspecialneeds.com

Pinnacle Autism Therapy
1249 N. Lindsay Road, Gilbert • 19840 N. Cave Creek Road, Phoenix
866-342-8847 • pinnacleautismtherapy.com

Planning Across the Spectrum
820 Farmington Ave., West Hartford, Connecticut
860-606-7060 • planningacrossthespectrum.com

Positive ABA
18521 E. Queen Creek Rd. Ste 105, Queen Creek
480-361-1025 • positiveaba.org

Rainbow Readers
480-999-4449 • rainbowreaders.com

Raising Special Kids
5025 E. Washington St., Suite 204, Phoenix
800-237-3007 • raisingspecialkids.org

Rhythm & Motion Dance Center
(Friends in Motion For Dancers with Special Needs)

3035 S. Ellsworth Rd., Ste. 117, Mesa
480-325-8418 • rmdcaz.com/friends-in-motion

Ridge Zeller Therapy
3160 N. Arizona Ave, Suite 105 , Chandler
480-365-9981 • ridgezellertherapy.com

RiseABILITY
2633 East Indian School Road, Suite 310, Phoenix
480-359-5163 • riseability.org

School of Ballet Arizona
2835 E Washington St, Phoenix
602-343-6550 • balletaz.org/open-special-classes/adaptive-dance-for-down-syndrome

Scottsdale Children’s Institute
22605 N. Miller Road, Suite 110, Scottsdale
480-410-4060 • scottsdaleci.com

S.E.E.K. Arizona
1830 S. Alma School Road, Suite 130, Mesa
4425 W. Olive Ave., Suite 167, Glendale
480-902-0771 • seekarizona.org

SEEDs for Autism
3420 S. Seventh St., Phoenix
602-253-4471 • seedsforautism.org

Sierra Schools of Arizona
Gilbert, Peoria, Scottsdale, Buckeye, and Tucson • 480-266-5128 • sesischools.com

Silver Lining Riding
7220 N. 185th Ave., Waddell • 520-329-7757 • silverliningriding.org

Simply Psychology
admin@simplypsychservices.com • 602.428.2838 • simplypsychservices.com

SOHO Dental AZ
4901 N. 44th St., Suite 102, Phoenix
480-779-0227 • sohodentalaz.org

Southwest Autism Center of Excellence
Valleywide locations • 602-265-8338 • sbhservices.org

Southwest Ballet Theatre
3000 N. Dysart Road, Avondale • 623-250-6366 • swbtballet.org

Southwest Human Development
2850 N. 24th St., Phoenix • 602-266-5976 • swhd.org

Speaking of Speech and Language Therapy
Peoria, Surprise, Avondale, Tolleson, Goodyear, and Buckeye
602-456-7199 • speakingofspeechtherapy.com

Special Olympics Arizona
602-230-1200 • specialolympicsarizona.org

STARS – Scottsdale Training And Rehabilitation Services
7507 E. Osborn Rd., Scottsdale
480-994-5704 • starsaz.org

Stone Rose Law
8010 E. McDowell Rd., #105, Scottsdale
480-498-8998 • stoneroselaw.com

Suzy Foundation
P.O. Box 24877, Tempe
602-803-0137 • suzyfoundation.org

The Arc of Arizona
P.O. Box 83434, Phoenix • 602-234-2721 • arcarizona.org

The Opportunity Tree
Locations in Phoenix, Casa Granda, and Maricopa
602-956-0400 • theopportunitytree.org

The United School
9590 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale
480-860-1339 • theunitedschool.com

Taylor and Lihn, PLLC
1747 E. Morten Ave., Suite 105, Phoenix
480-699-3145 • taylorlihn.com

Torgenson Law
333 W. Roosevelt St., Phoenix, AZ 85003  • 818 N Navajo Dr, Page, AZ 86040
602-759-0012 • torgensonlaw.com

UCP of Central Arizona
1802 W. Parkside Lane, Phoenix
602-943-5472 • ucpofcentralaz.org

Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center
12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 201, Scottsdale
480-481-7190 • vosjcc.org

Wild West Children’s Dentistry
4102 N. 24th St., Suite B2, Phoenix
602-956-2024 • wildwestchildrensdentistry.com

Wilson-Goodman Law Firm
Locations in Gilbert & Queen Creek
480-503-9217 • wgandlf-law.com

Young Minds Community Center
3202 E Mountain View Rd., Phoenix
612-265-6754 • youngmindscommunity.org

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