In cooperation with Districts of Residence, accepts children who have a potential for learning but who, because of severity of handicap, cannot be served in public school. Includes most of Yavapai and Coconino Counties, and Mohave County north of the Grand Canyon. Includes southern La Paz County and Yuma County. Vocational Program provides work education, career exploration, job training, vocational evaluation and transition services for students moving into adult living. Statewide model for early childhood education outreach service delivery for children who have visual or hearing impairments and for their families.
Services are available to all Arizona residents.
Assistance for children ages 0-5 who are visually impaired and for their families. Emphasis is on assisting children who have visual impairment to gain developmentally appropriate skills through exploration, play, and concept development. Ancillary services include orientation and mobility, activities of daily living, vocational education, counseling, technology and adaptive physical education. Additional services include computer labs, English as a Second Language, independent living skills, outdoor education, individual counseling, and adaptive physical education.