ARIZONA RESOURCES
Contacts
State Contact
Lylis E. Olsen, Aud., M.S.
Sensory Program Manager
AZ Department of Health Services
411 North 24th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85008
Phone: 602-220-6550
FAX: 602-220-6551
E-Mail: lolsen@hs.state.az.us
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EHDI Contacts
Smejkal Ruthann; Ph.D.
Program Manager
Arizona Department of Health Services
Office of Women's and Children's Health
Newborn Screening Program
2927 N. 35th Ave., Suite 300
Phoenix, AZ 85017
Phone: 602-364-1410
Fax: 602-364-1495
E-mail: rsmejka@hs.state.az.us
Lylis Olsen; MS, CCC-A
State Audiology Consultant
Arizona Department of Health Services Sensory Program
6233 W. Kings Ave.
Glendale, AZ 85306
Phone: 602-690-3975
Fax: 602-296-0425
E-mail: lylisolsen@msn.com
Randi Winston, MS, CCC-A
State Audiology Consultant - Statewide Screening Coordinator
Ear Foundation
8332 East San Simon
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Phone: 602-284-1091
FAX: 602-296-0425
E-Mail: rlwinston@aol.com
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Legislation
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Web Resources
Arizona Children's Home Association
To strengthen and stabilize families through the development of a continuum of family centered services which are comprehensive, coordinated, community based, accessible and culturally appropriate. http://www.arizonaschildren.org/
Arizona Council for the Hearing Impaired (ACHI)
An energetic and innovative team, The Arizona Commission for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing aspires to be a national leader in the provision of communication access, support services, and community empowerment throughout the Grand Canyon State.
http://www.achi.state.az.us/
Arizona Department of Education
To ensure the efficient and effective operation of the Department of Education in order to provide quality service. http://www.ade.state.az.us
Arizona Department of Education: Exceptional Student Services
Arizona Department of Education: Exceptional Student Services
http://www.ade.state.az.us/ess/ESSHome.asp
Parent Information Network
The intent of the Parent Information Network is to provide parents with necessary information so they can more actively participate in their child's special education program and to improve parent/school relationships for the benefit of all students. http://www.ade.state.az.us/ess/pinspals/
Arizona Pediatric Audiology Guidelines (PDF)
The goal of developing this document is to provide guidelines for care regarding providing pediatric audiology services while recognizing the diversity of individuals and communities. These guidelines have been developed specifically for services to children from birth to 36 months of age (0-3 years).
http://www.infanthearing.org/states/arizona/AzPedAudioGuide.pdf
Arizona NICHCY Resources
From the National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY) http://www.nichcy.org/stateshe/az.htm
Institute of Human Development
From the University Affiliated Program at the University of Northern Arizona: The Institute for Human Development and affiliated programs and projects comprise the Arizona University Center on Disabilities. Our goal is to have this site serve as a resource to educators, students, service providers, agency personnel, and individuals with disabilities and their families. http://www.nau.edu/ihd/
American Indian Rehabilitation Research and Training Center
The mission of the American AIRRTC is to improve the quality of life for American Indians and Alaska Natives with disabilities through the conduct of research and training that well result in culturally appropriate and responsive rehabilitation services, to improve employment outcomes and facilitate access to services for American Indians and Alaska Natives with disabilities, and to increase the participation of American Indians and Alaska Natives in the design and delivery of rehabilitation services for employment outcomes. http://www.nau.edu/ihd/airrtc/
Arizona Technology Access Program
The mission of the AzTAP is to (a) increase access to assistive technology (AT) devices and services for individuals with disabilities and their families, and (b) facilitate the development of a comsumer-responsive AT service delivery system. Program staff work with consumers, service providers, state agencies, private industry, legislators, and other interested individuals to facilitate the development of a statewide system to provide AT services. http://www.nau.edu/ihd/aztap/
Child and Family Program
The purpose of CFIP is to provide support to families with children, ages birth to three years, who have special needs. http://www.nau.edu/ihd/eis.html
Pilot Parents of Southern Arizona
Peer support, information and education for families with children ages 0-21 who have developmental delays or disabilities. Offers resource referrals, training for volunteer support network, information about disabilities for professionals and the general public, and information and support for families and professionals in the area of special education. Also maintains files and a lending library of special needs materials, including videos.
http://www.azstarnet.com/public/packages/ir/ag569.htm
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