activities · 6
what they do
direct service · 6
- Artistic Expression and Retail Program Artisan Craft Sales and ExhibitionsProvides adults with disabilities opportunities to create and sell artistic works through the Unique Boutique program, selling these crafts at craft fairs and other retail settings.
- Day Programs and Life Skills Development Adaptive Social and Recreational ProgramsOffers daily social, recreational, and educational opportunities to adults with developmental and physical disabilities, assisting them in building life skills by making community locations more accessible and identifying personal interests that enhance their quality of life.
- Employment Services and Training Youth Workforce Development for Foster AlumniOperates employment enclaves on TCH's Tempe campus and off-site locations, providing job opportunities for supported individuals. Additionally, offers Pre-Employment Discovery workshops and Pre-ETS workshops for youth with disabilities aged 14 to 22, covering job exploration, work-based learning, post-secondary education counseling, workplace readiness, and self-advocacy to support transition planning for life after high school.
- Supported Living and Community-Based ServicesProvides specialized assistance and 24/7 supported living environments for adults with developmental and physical disabilities in Maricopa and Pima counties, helping them with daily living activities, goal setting, budget development, meal preparation, decision-making, and increasing independence in homes, family settings, or other community environments.
- Transportation Services Non-Emergent Medical Appointment TransportationProvides transportation services, logging over 75,000 trips annually for individuals with disabilities to facilitate access to programs and community activities.
- Website Accessibility Improvement Website Accessibility SupportInvests resources to improve website accessibility for people with disabilities, utilizing dedicated software to comply with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.0) and providing assistance to users experiencing difficulty with website content during normal business hours.
strategies · 6
how they think
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- Art-Based Habilitation and Purposeful Engagement art-based habilitationUses art creation and retail sales through the Unique Boutique program to develop skills, foster personal responsibility, and instill pride and purpose in adults with disabilities.
- Community Integration Through Structured Day Programs and Transportation community-integrationFacilitates social engagement, independence, and community participation through structured day programs and a dedicated accessible transportation fleet that enables access to employment, medical care, and community activities.
- Digital Accessibility as Inclusion Practice digital_accessibility_inclusionThe organization treats digital accessibility as a moral imperative to ensure dignity, equality, comfort, and independence for people with disabilities in all digital interactions.
- Individualized Support Model individualized_support_modelThe organization delivers tailored daily living assistance, goal planning, and coordination with providers based on each individual’s needs, promoting independence through personalized habilitation services.
- Job Training and Employment Services with Pre-Employment Discovery job_training_and_employment_servicesSupports individuals with disabilities in gaining workforce experience through structured job training, pre-employment discovery workshops, and flexible transition services that prepare youth for adulthood and employment.
- Supported Living and Integrated Service Model integrated_support_servicesProvides 24/7 structured residential support in group homes and integrates residential, day, transportation, and employment services to create a comprehensive ecosystem promoting stability and independence for adults with developmental disabilities.
named programs · 9
what they call their work
Day Program
Provides daily social, recreational, and educational opportunities to adults with developmental and physical disabilities, helping them build life skills and increase independence.
Employment Services
Offers job training and employment opportunities through on- and off-site enclaves for individuals with disabilities.
Group Homes
Provides 24/7 supported living in safe, structured group residences for adults with developmental and physical disabilities in Maricopa and Pima counties.
Home & Community-Based Services
Provides highly specialized assistance for individuals with disabilities living in their own homes or with loved ones, including direct support in daily living, community integration, respite services, and goal plan development.
Home and Community-Based Services
Provides individualized support for people with disabilities living in their own homes or with family, including daily living assistance, respite care, goal planning, and community integration.
Pre-ETS (Pre-Employment Training Services)
A series of five free workshops for individuals with disabilities aged 14-22, preparing them for life after high school through job exploration, work-based learning, post-secondary education counseling, workplace readiness skills, and self-advocacy instruction.
Pre-ETS (Pre-Employment Transition Services)
Free workshops for individuals aged 14–22 with disabilities preparing for life after high school, covering job exploration, work-based learning, post-secondary counseling, workplace readiness, and self-advocacy; offered in-person in Tucson and virtually in multiple counties.
Transportation
Operates a fleet of accessible vehicles, providing over 75,000 trips annually for medical appointments, employment, day programs, and recreational activities.
Unique Boutique
Art program where adults with disabilities create crafts such as "Flower Pot Friends" to sell; fosters artistic development, personal responsibility, and purpose through creative work.
relationships · 6
who they work with
- Director of Development Partner — Point of contact for businesses interested in partnering with TCH.
- Pre-ETS Partner — Pre-employment training services program for youth with disabilities operated by TCH
- TCH Day Program Partner — Coordinates transportation and programming for group home residents as part of an integrated service model.
- Title VI Government — Complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, ensuring non-discrimination in transportation services.
- UserWay Partner — Partners with UserWay to provide website accessibility widget powered by a dedicated accessibility server.
- other disability providers Partner — Coordinates networking and support with other disability providers.