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UEvery person has potential, innate talents, and abilities
In promoting the dignity, respect and inclusion of everyone
In acknowledging, respecting, and celebrating differences in people
Families can be effective advocates for adults and children with disabilities
Every person has a fundamental right to make their own choices in all aspects of life
Opportunities for independent living are essential to the well-being of people with disabilities
Involving of people with disabilities in the decision making process of community programs and services
The mission of AZSILC is to promote the equality, inclusion, and choice for people with disabilities through collaboration and public policy change.
Founded in 1982, the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (written as AHCCCS and pronounced 'access') is Arizona's Medicaid program. Medicaid is a federal healthcare program jointly funded by the federal and state governments for individuals and families who may qualify for acute or long-term services. Find out more in the link below
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Senior Planning’s mission is to ensure that every Arizona senior receives the care they need. We will not stop working until we find care that will keep you happy and healthy for the long term. Each situation is different and we tailor our plan specifically to match your needs. Senior Planning is based in Phoenix and serves the entire state of Arizona. We are happy to meet with you at home or provide a consultation by phone.
Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) is Arizona's Medicaid agency that offers health care programs to serve Arizona residents. Individuals must meet certain income and other requirements to obtain services.
ALTCS (pronounced ALTECS) is an acronym for the Arizona Long Term Care System. ALTCS is an Arizona Medicaid program that is designed to help fixed income seniors and other disabled individuals afford the care that they need. ALTCS pays for the care that you need after savings are exhausted.
Ability360 advocates personal responsibility – by, and for, people with disabilities – as a means to independence. To help consumers achieve self-sufficiency, Ability360 offers comprehensive programs
Welcome to the new Ability360, formerly Arizona Bridge to Independent Living (ABIL). Our 35-year tradition of empowering programs continues, from the same location, but under some new names:
Whether you are an individual who needs help, a potential employee passionate about helping others, or a part of the extensive network of human service professionals throughout Arizona dedicated to improving outcomes for children and families, we look forward to working with you to create a better tomorrow by providing support today.
Arizona Department of Economic SecurityThe Arizona Department of Economic Security makes Arizona stronger by helping Arizonans reach their potential through temporary assistance for those in need, and care for the vulnerable.
Commonly Used Acronyms
AAPD American Association of People with DisabilitiesADA Americans with Disabilities ActADAPT American Disabled for Attendant Programs TodayADD Attention Deficit DisorderADE Arizona Department of EducationADH Adult Developmental HomeADHD Attention Deficit Hyperactivity DisorderADL Activities of Daily LivingAHCCCS Arizona Health Care Cost Containment SystemAIDS Acquired Immune Deficiency SyndromeALJ Administrative Law JudgeALTCS Arizona Long Term Care SystemAPIPA Arizona Physician’s Independent Practice AssociationAPRIL Associated Program for Rural Independent LivingAPS Adult Protective ServicesARC The ARC of Arizona (For people with intellectual and developmental disabilities)ASDB Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and BlindAT Assistive TechnologyATAC Advocacy Training and Technical Assistance CenterAzEIP Arizona Early Intervention ProgramBFC Barrier Free CodeBOE Board of EducationBPAO Benefits Planning Assistance and OutreachBWE Blind Work ExpenseCAP Client Assistance ProgramCCD Consortium of Citizens with DisabilitiesCD Cognitive DisabilityCHP Capstone Health PlanCIL Center for Independent LivingCIT Client Intervention TrainingCOLA Cost of Living AdjustmentCP Cerebral PalsyCPR Cardiopulmonary ResuscitationCRS Children’s Rehabilitation ServicesDAC Disabled Adult ChildDES Department of Economic SecurityDD Developmental Disability / Developmental DelayDDD Division of Developmental DisabilitiesDES Department of Economic Security DD Act Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights ActDHS Department of Health ServicesDIA Disability In Action – Judy HeumannDoE Department of EducationDSU Designated State UnitESY Extended School YearEXR Expedited ReinstatementFAPE Free Appropriate Public EducationFAS / FAE Fetal Alcohol Syndrome/Fetal Alcohol EffectFY Fiscal YearHCBS Home and Community Based ServicesHCCAP Health Care Consumer Assistance ProgramHIA Health Insurance part A (Medicare)HIB Health Insurance part B (Medicare)HRC Human Rights CommitteeICF/ID Intermediate Care Facility for Persons with an Intellectual DisabilityIDEA Individuals with Disabilities Education ActIE Individual Education ProgramIFSP Individual Family Services PlanHIS Indian Health ServicesILs or ILCs Independent Living CentersILRU Independent Living Research UtilizationIRWE Impairment Related Work ExpenseISP Individual Support PlanLD Learning DisabilityMCP Mercy Care PlanMH Multiply HandicappedMI Mental IllnessMIP Medical Improvement PossibleMIE Medical Improvement ExpectedMINE Medical Improvement Not ExpectedMR Mental RetardationMSU Minimum Security UnitNCIL National Center for Independent LivingNDRN National Disability Rights NetworkNI Neurologically ImpairedNIDRR National Institute on Disability Rehabilitation ResearchOCSHCN Office for Children with Special Health Care NeedsOP OverpaymentOSERS Office of Special Education Rehabilitation Services OT Occupational Therapy/TherapistPAS Pre-Admission ScreeningPCP Primary Care PhysicianPDD-NS Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not SpecifiedPI Perceptually ImpairedPSH Pre-School HandicappedPT Physical TherapyP&A Protection & Advocacy SystemPAAT Protection & Advocacy for Assistive TechnologyPADD Protection & Advocacy for Persons with Developmental DisabilitiesPAIMI Protection & Advocacy for Individuals with Mental IllnessPAIR Protection & Advocacy for Individual RightsPASS Plan for Achieving Self SupportPRC Program Review CommitteePT Physical TherapyRehab Act Rehabilitation ActRFH Request for HearingRFR Request for ReconsiderationRSA Rehabilitation Services AdministrationSCI Spinal Cord InjurySection 504 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation ActSGA Substantial Gainful ActivitySILC Statewide Independent Living CouncilSLMB Specified Low Income Medicare BeneficiarySSA Social Security AdministrationSSDI Social Security Disability InsuranceSSI Supplemental Security IncomeSPAN Statewide Parent Advocacy NetworkST Speech TherapyTBI Traumatic Brain InjuryTech Act Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities ActTWP Trial Work PeriodTWWIIA Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement ActUAP University Affiliated ProgramVR Vocational RehabilitationWIC Women, Infants and Children’s Program
Agencies
ARC Association of Retarded CitizensCBVI Commission for Blind and Visually ImpairedCHLP Community Health Law ProjectDDD Division of Developmental DisabilitiesDDHH Division of the Deaf and Hard of HearingDIAL Disability Information Awareness and LivingDRNJ Disability Rights New JerseyDVRS Division of Vocational Rehabilitation ServicesDYFS Division of Youth and Family ServicesFERPA Family Educational Rights and Privacy ActJAN Job Accommodation NetworkOAL Office of Administrative Law OCR Office on Civil RightsOFD Office for DisabledOHA Office of Hearing and AppealsPADD Pharmaceutical Assistance for the Aged and DisabledPIC Parent Information Center (special education)RSA Rehabilitation Services AdministrationSILC State Independent Living CenterTAP Technical Assistance Project(Division of Special Education in Department of Education)TRIS Transitional Residency Independence Services(Comprehensive Mental Health Services)UCP United Cerebral Palsy
Programs
ATAC Assistive Technology Advocacy Center
CAP Client Assistance Program
HCCAP Health Care Consumer Assistance Program
PAAT Protection and Advocacy for Assistive Technology
PABSS Protection and Advocacy for Beneficiaries of Social Security
PADD Protection and Advocacy for Persons with Developmental Disabilities
PAIMI Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Illness
PAIR Protection and Advocacy for Individual Rights
PATBI Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury
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