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2600 North Wyatt Drive Tucson, Arizona 85712 Phone: (520) 324-3150 Fax: (520) 324-3152 Hours 9AM-5PM M-F
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Pilot Parents of Southern Arizona is providing
One to One Consultations By Appointment This is a time where most of your questions or issues can be addressed by an educational consultant. Schedule your appointment by calling the numbers below. If you are not in Pima County, a phone conference can be held using our toll free number. Call 520-324-3157 for English appointment Call 520-324-3155 for Spanish appointment Toll Free: 1-877-365-7220 |
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Web Resources for Special Needs Resources
Arizona
Center for Disability Law
Arizona
Deafblind Project
Arizona
Department of Education
Arizona Hands
& Voices
Being
uniquely gifted
Children's
Clinics for Rehabilitative Services
Council for
Exceptional Children
Enhancing
Arizona's Parent Networks
Families and
Advocates, Partners for Education (FAPE)
IDEA Website
Juvenile Diabetes Research
Foundation Southern Arizona Branch
MIKID (Mentally Ill Kids in
Distress)
National Down
Syndrome Congress
National Early Childhood Technical
Assistance Center
NICHCY
PlayAbility
Toys (Special Toys for Special Kids)
SANDS
(Southern Arizona Network for Downs Syndrome)
Wrightslaw
Yellow Pages
for Kids
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Teen
Congress/Youth Advisory Committee Members The goals of the YAC/TTC are to provide youth/student input on policies and programs designed to improve the quality of education throughout Pima County and to engage in activities which foster leadership, citizenship and the best educational opportunities for all Tucson youth. The YAC/TTC has begun its recruitment for new members and, thus, we seed a cross section of youth representative of the diversity of our community. The YAC/TTC is also interestedin a broad range of students with different skills and abilities as well as interestes. Recruitment is
open. Applications
for service can be downloaded at
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Reading Tutor PLEASE NOTE: PPSA received the following information regarding a summer tutoring opportunity. While we do not endorse or recommend any tutors individually we wanted to share this information as many of you may be looking for resources for the summer. Below is the copy of the flyer we received: Is your son or daughter having difficulty learning to read? Are you interested in summer tutoring?
I would be
happy to answer any questions that you have. I can be
reached at
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Special
Needs Information & Response People with disabilities can request assistance in case of an evacuation by complete a voluntary registration form and returning it to the Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security. To get a registration form/brochure please contact the Pima County
Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security
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Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for Children and Youth with Disabilities The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program remains an important source of financial support for low-income families of children with special health care needs and disabling conditions. In most states, SSI eligibility also qualifies children for the state Medicaid program, providing access to health care services. The Social Security Administration (SSA), which administers the SSI program, considers a child disabled under SSI if there is a medically determinable physical or mental impairment or combination of impairments that results in marked and severe functional limitations. The impairment(s) must be expected to result in death or have lasted or be expected to last for a continuous period of at least 12 months. The income and assets of families of children with disabilities are also considered when determining financial eligibility. When an individual with a disability becomes an adult at 18 years of age, the SSA considers only the individual's income and assets. The SSA considers an adult to be disabled if there is a medically determinable impairment (or combination of impairments) that prevents substantial gainful activity for at least 12 continuous months. SSI benefits are important for youth with chronic conditions who are transitioning to adulthood. Information on SSI resources can be found at the Social Security Administration Web site: www.ssa.gov |
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FAS Parent Support Group First Friday of the Month DDD Community
Resource Center For more information
and initial free screening call
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Mended Little
Hearts
Meetings are held the
first Tuesday of the month For more information please
contact Vanessa West at 520-406-5655 NOTE: Phoenix is
also forming a chapter. For information on their
planning/meetings, etc., please contact Kym Vierthaler at
kym.heartmom@yahoo.com or 480-895-8752. |
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Sonoran UCEDD is developing a Southern Arizona Person Centered Planning Model Program The program will train youth and their families to use a comprehensive and personalized approach in planning and mobilizing services and natural community supports to meet their needs. The initiative will also build on the strength of many stakeholders in education, developmental disability services, behavioral health and employment to develop strategies for successful adult living. The demonstration project will initially work with 60 youth with disabilities who are leaving the public school system to exercise their own choices about living arrangements, work life, social networks and services. Some of the activities of this program include
For more information on this program or for questions on how youth, community network or provider organizations can participate, please contact: Kristie Melkers |
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CHADD has a new support group
in Southeast Tucson They holds meetings on the at The Episcopal Church of
Saint Matthews -- Parish Hall For more information call 520-296-8572
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Challenger Little League Registration download a
registration form at
www.tucsonchallenger.org Challenger Little League consists of children and young adults with various physical and mental challenges. The league is designed for the players to succeed in games of baseball and enjoy all the benefits the Little League has to offer. There is also a Special Olympics Softball program for players 21 and older.
The season runs from March through
mid-June For more
information go to the website above
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WrightsLaw is now offering
A WebEx Training
Center Wrightslaw is
developing a library of recorded multi-media training programs
to help you become a more effective advocate for children with
disabilities. These WebEx programs are available 24/7 on
your computer. There you will find links to download the free WebEx player and information on available trainings and their cost.
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Military Parents of
Special Needs Kids for parents in the military with children with who have special needs holds meetings on the For more
information contact
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Ultima Self-Defense and Fitness is now offering
Self-Defense/Physical Fitness Classes Ultima
Self-Defense and Fitness Various days and times. Based on demand classes may be added or canceled, please call for more information. Classes are taught by certified Krav Maga instructors who have experience teaching people with developmental disabilities. For more information
contact Toni Posvistak at (520) 721-2348. |
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Online Equipment Exchange Program:
Arizona Assistive
Technology Equipment Exchange This is a web-based "classified ad" format that allows individuals (not vendors) to post assistive technology items for sale of donation or to search for needed items. The goal is to put the AT equipment that is not currently being used into the hands of someone who can benefit from it.
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Autism/Asperger Support Groups
East Side
Autism support group
Asperger
support group
P.A.S.S.
Autism support group
Spanish
Speaking Autism support group
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Interested in trying out a NEW program with your child diagnosed with autism? Margo Johnson has recently finished the pilot of the program "Craig's House", which teaches basic life skills (e.g. tying shoelaces, getting dressed, and making a bed) in a fun and interactive environment. Margo is currently looking for families interested in testing out the new program in their homes. Check out the web page
For more information and to find out if
this program may help your child
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Specialized Training of Military Parents (STOMP) has developed a TRI FAT Listserv For families who are attempting to obtain funding through TRICARE for a variety of Autism treatments, to connect with each other, sharing information and support
Join our list by
sending a blank email to
For more information about resources
available through STOMP, please contact them at 1-800-5-parent
or
stomp@washingtonpave.com
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Arizona Department
of Education has developed a Parent Satisfaction Survey This is an on-line web-based application that parents use to submit their responses. Confidential user IDs and passwords will be provided by the agency asking the parent to complete the survey. All responses will be confidential. To view a list of
participating agencies and to look at a sample Parent
Satisfaction Survey go to |
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Raytheon Parents of Dependents with Special Needs holds Discussion and Support Group Meetings 3rd Tuesday
of every month Coco's Networking, Speakers, Discussion Group For more information
please contact |
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Parents/Families of Children The Arizona Department of Health Services, Office for Children with Special Health Care Needs is looking for Parents to join a Parent-led Community Action Council. Click here or below for more information. Information on the Parent-led Community Action Council
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NEA is pleased to announce a new guide for educators "The Puzzle of Autism" To receive your complimentary copy, |
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Click below for an
Parent Action tip sheet Effective Parenting: Parent-School Communication Tips for parents when working with their
child, his/her teacher and the school to positively influence
their child's success. |
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Family Voices has a web site at
http://www.familyvoices.org/fc/CurrentFC.pdf An informative newsletter by Family Voices, a
national grassroots group |
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Autism Society of America Pima County Chapter holds Adult Aspergers Support Group Meetings 3rd Wednesday
of every month Autism Center
Conference Room Bring a refreshment to
share. Email Jerry Newport at
wholphin48@hotmail.com
for more information |
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Autism/Asperger's Research Program has a web site at http://www.eas.asu.edu/~autism/
with general
information as well as information on activities, conferences,
etc in the Phoenix area |
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