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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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Pilot Parents of Southern Arizona is providing
Parent
Information Trainings and Workshops Parent-oriented trainings and workshops are available to parent groups, schools, colleges, universities, service providers, agencies and local community organizations. These FREE sessions can be tailored to the timeframe and needs of the audience. Various resources are provided to participants and can include: informational documents, websites, contact information for support organizations and awareness activities. Click
here for a list of
workshops available in English. 520-324-3157 or email to robert@pilotparents.org
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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
The Cadre Caucus
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)
Spina Bifida
Association's Preparations web sire
Wrightslaw
Yellow Pages
for Kids
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AYSO VIP Soccer A Soccer Program for Players with Special Needs This is an adapted program for players with mental and/or physical challenges that prohibit success on a mainstream soccer team. Focus is on fun, success, learning, and teamwork! There are 2 VIP Soccer Leagues in the Greater Tucson Area: EAST is AYSO Region 217 WEST is AYSO Region 206
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Project
Focus: Project FOCUS is an exciting educational opportunity for students 18 years and older who qualify for AIMS-A and have not yet fulfilled graduation requirements in core credit areas. Project FOCUS is a collaboration with the University of Arizona and the TUSD school district. This opportunity is open to current TUSD students who meet the program requirements and also to students currently enrolled in other districts who plan to enroll in TUSD through the open enrollments process. Students will not be placed on a TUSD campus, but will be full time students receiving services on the University of Arizona campus. The deadline for applying has been extended.
For
additional information please click
here
or contact Dan Perino Community Transition Program Coordinator
at 520-232-8430 |
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TACT - Technology Access Center of Tucson ...connects people with disabilities to the technology they need for independence at home, school and work Toy and
Equipment Loan Program Items can be borrowed for four week periods (longer for some products) with our yearly loan fee of $50. Ask us about stipends for families! Some equipment is available from the AzTAP loan program (no fee) for two week periods. Pick up only – no mailings from this location. Loan Program open Monday thru Thursday from 3-5 PM. Please call for an appointment Call 745-5588 ext. 1263 for appointments and information.
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The Extreme Parent/Family Caregiver Group Wednesdays, 5:30pm-6:30pm Tucson
Community Connections Are you caring for, planning with, and dreaming along with someone who is an older teen, a young adult or an adult with a disability? If so, the Extreme Parent/Family Caregiver Group would like you to become involved. This group is led by family caregivers and meets weekly as long as there is a need.
Sponsored by Pilot Parents of Southern Arizona and the Sonoran UCEDD
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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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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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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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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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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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