Pima, Graham, Greenlee, Cochise & Santa Cruz (via transportation services)

Our team will make sure you have choices about events and have full access to your community. If you want to go to an event, staff will help you see if you have enough money and transportation. We will help you find local events, parades, etc. and provide options for you to choose from. You will be encouraged to go to public events, such as clubs, groups, parades or fairs, etc.

Pima & Graham (via day and employment programs)

The setting provides the opportunity to seek employment and work in competitive integrated settings.

Which Means…

If you want a job, you may talk with our staff and/or ask for a meeting to talk about your employment options. Your planning team will help you with your employment service options.

The setting supports control of personal resources.

Which Means…

The agency will assist you with money management and oversight of member funds. We will provide you or your guardian a monthly report showing your income and expenses.

Which Means…

We will work with you to learn about your likes and dislikes. This means you have a choice of where you live, work and the things you do in your community, including doing things with people who have and do not have disabilities

The setting options for an individual are supported by assessed need and documented in the person-centered service plan.

Which Means…

You will not have your rights limited, unless it’s in your individual support plan. Any limits must be approved by you, your guardian, and your team.

The residential setting provides the individuals with the option for a private bedroom.

Which Means…

You can talk with your friends/family privately. You will have privacy in your bedroom. You have the right to privacy in your home. Staff will knock before entering your home or room.

The setting optimizes autonomy and independence in making choices regarding with whom the individual interacts.

Which Means…

You may invite family and friends to your home at any time. Keep in mind there are certain rules individuals must adhere to so things will run smoothly.

Communication is the key towards making a successful and effective working relationship.

Which Means…

You can talk to staff any time you are unhappy with your services. We will try to fix the issue. Our staff will help you contact your guardian or your Support Coordinator if needed. If the issues have not been fixed, you and/or your guardian can file a verbal or written complaint.

The setting optimizes, but does not regiment, individual initiative, autonomy and independence in making life choices.

Which Means…

We will make sure you have choices in your life. You will make choices about how you spend your free time. You can do things you like at your home, such as play video games, watch TV or listen to the radio. You may do your laundry and other household activities at times you choose. You will have the phone number for Office of Appeals should you or your guardian/family need to call with a complaint. You do not have to give your name.