Personalized Programs Designed to Help Our Members Thrive
AZTEC offers comprehensive, life-enriching programs and services — from in-home support for families to specialized recreation, education and employment opportunities. Additionally, we offer 24/7 assistance in our 32 residential group home settings.
No matter how complex the disability, our experienced professionals bring out the best in each member, matching their unique skill sets to optimal activities and care plans, along with supervision throughout the day, every day.
As one of Arizona’s most established agencies, these services help people discover newfound confidence and fulfillment as they reach their full potential.
Residential Program
Our Residential Program provides an ideal, barrier-free setting for children and adults with disabilities to start a new and exciting chapter of life on their own.
Along with around-the-clock care, members are immersed in opportunities to improve social, communication and personal care skills.
- Our 32 residential group homes in Glendale, Peoria, Avondale, Surprise and West Phoenix each accommodate three to five members.
- Vehicles are available at every location, ensuring secure transportation to and from work, recreational activities and medical appointments.
- Our facilities are certified by the Department of Economic Security’s Department of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) and consistently score in the 95th percentile in monitoring visits, reflecting our unmatched dedication to treating those in our care like our own.
- We are licensed by the Arizona Department of Health Services (DHS).
AZTEC homes are staffed with experienced professionals who assist in a variety of health and cultural areas, such as:
Healthcare
- CPR/First Aid
- Medication
Administration - Seizures
- Dietary needs
Inclusion & Safety
- Cultural Diversity
- Disability Awareness
- Incident Reports
Personal Development
- PCSP Training
- Driver Training
- Article IX
- Prevention & Support
- Positive Behavior Support Training
- Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation Training
Healthcare
- CPR/First Aid
- Medication
Administration
Inclusion & Safety
- Cultural Diversity
- Disability Awareness
- Incident Reports
- Seizures
Personal Development
- PCSP Training
- Driver Training
- Article IX
- Prevention & Support
- Positive Behavior Support Training
Home & Community
Based Services
AZTEC provides exceptional care maximizing independent living skills for all ages, in a home environment that empowers each person to live as independently as possible. Services can be provided by our compassionate employees and/or through parents and family members as caregivers.
Members receive support to enhance
their skill development through:
Attendant Care: Supports members by allowing them to remain in their home and participate in the community, while being assisted with tasks they are unable to complete independently. This includes personal hygiene, shopping, meal planning/preparation, eating, transferring, mobility and more.
Homemaker: Allows members to remain independently in their home while receiving assistance to complete household activities.
Habilitation: Assists members in acquiring, retaining and improving daily living skills to achieve maximum independence. Services include improving social development, self-help, sensorimotor skills, behavioral management and the adaptive skills necessary to reside successfully in home and community-based settings.
Respite: Provides short-term care and supervision to temporarily relieve a family member or other unpaid caregivers.
Adult Day Program
We make it easier for people with disabilities to discover new possibilities. Members over age 18 expand their skills and
personal growth through community outings, experiences and trainings in a variety of areas, including:
We make it easier for people with disabilities to discover new possibilities. Members over age 18 expand their skills and personal growth through community outings, experiences and trainings in a variety of areas, including:
General Life Skills
- Independent living
- Community awareness
- Social development
- Volunteer experiences
Community Outings
- Visits to local libraries,
parks and museums - Sporting events, holiday
festivals, volunteer
opportunities and more
Enrichment Opportunities
- Music therapy, arts and crafts,
computer training, fitness
and Special Olympics
General Life Skills
- Independent living
- Community awareness
- Social development
- Volunteer experiences
Community Outings
- Visits to local libraries,
parks and museums - Sporting events, holiday
festivals, volunteer
opportunities and more
Enrichment Opportunities
- Music therapy, arts and crafts,
computer training, fitness
and Special Olympics
Employment Program
Our goal is to prepare each member for an independent employment experience in the least restrictive setting possible. Through meaningful education and vocational trainings that align with their passions, skills and interests, we develop a realistic work plan that considers individual strengths and weaknesses.
Participants can enhance competencies and achievements as our team incorporates a structured employment environment that introduces them to the real-world of work in two areas:
Center-Based Employment
These programs provide productive and meaningful paid work in which our members complete light assembly jobs for local businesses, like food packing, collating and shredding. The wide variety of skilled training and employment options through this program encourages well-rounded growth and personal development.
Group & Individual Supported Employment
These programs, in cooperation with local businesses, offer integrated group work sites that include cleaning and materials-recycling crews. Supervised groups of three to five members and a trained Job Coach work together to provide valuable work opportunities that better our communities. Individualized supported employment opportunities are also available.
Why AZTEC? A Parent’s Perspective
Theresa R. shares how AZTEC’s services have been pivotal in helping her sons achieve more independence than they ever thought possible — in a place that feels like home, surrounded by people who feel like family.
Ready for Your Family Member to Reach Their Full Potential?
Get in touch with our team to learn more about AZTEC and find the best fit programs. We can’t
wait to meet you and start supporting your loved one’s unique wants, needs and goals.
Get in touch with our team to learn more about AZTEC and find the best fit programs. We can’t wait to meet you and start supporting your loved one’s unique wants, needs and goals.
