The Arc of Tucson, the local chapter of the national organization
of and for people with developmental disabilities and their families. It is devoted to improving support and services for
people with developmental disabilities and their families.
AZ Links, is Arizona’s Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC),
created to help Arizona Seniors, People with Disabilities, Caregivers and Family Members locate
resources and services that meet their needs.
Crecer Con Amor, Somos un grupo de padres hispanos que tenemos hijos con sindrome de Down. Las
edades de ellos oscilan entre bebé s recien nacidos y niños de 15 años. Nuestra
misión es dar apoyo emotional, educación e information a las familias
Hispanas.
DIRECT Center for Independence, is a consumer-directed,
community-based advocacy organization that promotes independent living and offers a variety of programs for all people with
disabilities.
Down Syndrome Connection, their mission: To support and inspire
individuals with Down Syndrome, their families and our community, by providing information, resources, and conections
to people who share with them the joys and unique challenges of loving someone with Down Syndrome.
Exceptional Student Services, their mission: Enhancing Arizona's
Parent Networks (EAPN) is the collaborative effort of parent groups, organizations and agencies that believe all children
with special needs and their families should have access to information, support, and training.
Pilot Parents of Southern Arizona, their mission: Committed
to providing encouragement and support to families who have children with special needs so that their children can reach their
maximum potential within the family and society.
University of Arizona, Tucson
Research Group, Researchers in the Department of Psychology
at the University of Arizona are teaming together to develop a research group devoted to understanding the cognitive
difficulties faced by individuals with Down syndrome (DS). The Down Syndrome Research Group (DSRG) is lead by Regents
Professor Lynn Nadel and Dr. Jamie Edgin.
Other Arizona Resources
Phoenix area Down Syndrome Group, a number of excellent events, educational
resources/workshops in the Phoenix area organized by the Phoenix area Down Syndrome Group.
