ACCEL

In Phoenix, ACCEL is a community and social services organization serving people with disabilities. It offers early childhood therapy through Bista Therapy Programs for young children with autism and other developmental disabilities, along with specialized K-12 education for students ages 3 to 18. For adults over 18 with developmental disabilities, services include lifelong learning, independent living skills, and employment training. Adult day services help participants practice social, coping, and communication skills for community life. Group and individual employment services support job development, workplace skills, job seeking, and continued employment in integrated community settings. On-site job coaches support participants as they work and earn wages. Adult learning environments are structured in three levels to address participants' needs, interests, and abilities.