Special Needs & Disabilities

Arizona Braille and Talking Book Library
Regional Library of the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Library of Congress. A free library service providing books, magazines, and other library resources in alternate formats for Arizona residents of all ages whose visual or physical disabilities prevent the use of conventional print materials.

Arizona Bridge to Independent Living
Indepdent living and advocacy by, and for, people with disabilities. Offers and promotes programs designed to empower people with disabilities to take personal responsibility so they may achieve or continue independent lifestyles within the community.

Arizona Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Provides assistive technology, counseling/social work, orientation and mobility training/rehabilitation teaching and social recreation services for adults who are legally blind or visually impaired as well as those who have a degenerative eye condition.

Arizona Council of the Blind

Arizona Department of Economic Security: Rehabilitation Services
A state agency that provides that provides vocational rehabilitation services for people living with disabilities as well as programs and resources for individuals who are blind or visually impaired.

Arizona Disability Advocacy Coalition

Arizona Technology Access Program (AzTAP)
Promotes awareness of, access to and acquisition of assistive technology for persons living with disabilities. Services include equipment demonstrations, short-term equipment loans, training and even help with financing through their Arizona Loans for Assistive Technology program.

Arizona Literacy and Learning Center
eddocmarj@aol.com
77 E. Columbus Ave., Suite 214
Phoenix, AZ 85012
602-212-1075
A non-profit organization with free services exclusively for the learning disabled; examination, diagnosis, treatment, and an extensive special needs resource library; volunteer opportunities available.

Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and Blind
Educating children and youth.

Club Z Tutoring Services
480-507-0121 or 480-705-6622 or 480-860-0730
In-home tutoring services with four locations serving Arizona; all subjects and all grades from pre-K to college; learning disabilities; standardized testing; flexible scheduling and affordable rates; certified teachers and degreed professionals provide individualized instruction and support.

The Learning Center
tlclearn@aol.com
777 W. Southern Ave., Suite 511
Mesa, AZ 85210
480-964-4999
A full sevice tutorial center specializing in skill diagnostic assessment, individual instruction (including advanced math instruction), and speed reading.

Learning for Life Resource Center
learning4life@qwest.net
4133 E. Siesta Lane
Phoenix, AZ 85050
602-569-1050
Career exploration, personality profiles, learning styles, educational and homeschool resources. Workshops and educational assessments are available.

National Federation of the Blind of Arizona

Southern Arizona Association for the Visually Impaired
A non-profit agency serving visually impaired adults in Southern Arizona since 1964. By promoting independence, SAAVI enhances the quality of life for those with vision loss through programs offering services, skills training and social and recreational opportunities.

Sun Sounds of Arizona
Provides audio access to information to people in the Southwest who cannot read print because they have a disability.

Sylvan Learning Center
Several locations; click on "Center Finder" to find one.
1-888-EDUCATE
Programs include reading, writing, math, study skills, SAT test prep, and more, for students who need to catch up and those who want to get ahead. A comprehensive assessment identifies your child's needs and certified teachers deliver a personalized program of study.

WGBH Media Access Group
Delivering accessible media through captioning and audio descriptions. Their website contains a wealth of information including educational uses for captions.

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