Arizona Developmental Services (ADS) is a day treatment and training program designed to help young adults with disabilities to become adults with abilities.
Mission
ADS is a day treatment program designed to aid in personal empowerment and career training for young adults with cognitive disabilities. Our mission is to transition young adults with disabilities to independent living and community employment through a variety of programs.
Vision
To develop a variety of programs that will increase the participants’ emotional well-being, community integration, and financial independence. Our vision is to open a restaurant operated by young adults with disabilities. The experience will provide our participants with on-the-job training, life skills mentoring, and facilitating transitioning into other community settings.
We believe that individuals with disabilities should have the option to live their lives like individuals without disabilities. Learning life skills will empower individuals with disabilities to be a bigger part of their community.
Key Life Skills: Money Management Food Management Health & Safety Independence & Productivity Housekeeping Recreation Community Support
