Support Resources

These organizations provide advocacy, education, and community-based services to support individuals with disabilities and empower families to navigate systems with confidence.

 

OREGON resources

 
 

  • Swindells Resource Center (Help Me Grow Oregon)

    📍 Oregon

    Parenting support and education through workshops, sibling support groups, and inclusive developmental playgroups.

    🔗 https://www.helpmegroworegon.org/swindells-resource-center

  • FACT Oregon

    📍 Oregon

    Support line to help families find resources supporting children’s academic, emotional, and physical growth.

    🔗 https://factoregon.org/

  • Central Oregon Disability Network

    📍 Central & Eastern Oregon

    Promotes inclusion, long-term success, and community belonging for people with disabilities and their families.

    🔗 https://www.codsn.org/

  • Central Oregon Autism Movement

    📍 Central Oregon

    Provides sensory and safety equipment along with autism-related resources and support.

    🔗 https://www.centraloregonautismmovement.com/

 
 

ARIZONA resources

 
 

  • 📍 Phoenix, Casa Grande, Avondale, Maricopa

    Youth program focused on teaching life skills and job preparation. Offers after-school care and care during school breaks.

    🔗 https://theopportunitytree.org/treefort/

  • Disability Rights Arizona (Direct AZ)
    📍 Cochise, Graham, Greenlee, Pima & Santa Cruz Counties

    Self-advocacy support, peer mentoring, accessibility consulting, and educational workshops.


    🔗 https://www.directaz.org/core-services

  • Autism Society of Southern Arizona

    📍 Southern Arizona
    Parenting groups, peer support groups, community events, and autism-related resources.

    🔗 https://as-az.org/

    Autism Society of Greater Phoenix

    📍 Phoenix & surrounding areas
    Parenting groups, peer groups, events, and community autism resources.

    🔗 https://phxautism.org/

  • Caring Connections for Special Needs

    📍 Tucson

    Behavioral health services, after-school programs, summer school programs, and family support services.

    🔗 https://ccsneeds.com/

    Branching Out Family Services

    📍 Chandler

    Counseling services, family retreats, camps, and sibling inclusion programs.

    🔗 https://branchingoutfamilyservices.com/

 
 

NEW MEXICO resources

 
 
 

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Disclaimer: These resources are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute an endorsement. Availability and services may change.

FAQs

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