activities · 18
what they do
direct service · 18
- Adult Day Programs and Enrichment Activities Adult Day Health Care ProgramsOffers adult day programs that include enrichment activities such as computer training, arts and crafts, therapy services, fitness, nutrition education, and community outings for individuals with disabilities.
- Adult Day Programs and Enrichment Activities Adult Day Health Care ProgramsOffers adult day programs that include enrichment activities such as computer training, art and crafts, therapy services, fitness, nutrition education, and community outings for individuals with disabilities.
- Adult Day Services Adult Day Health Care ProgramsOffers enrichment activities including computer training, arts and crafts, therapy services, fitness, nutrition education, and community outings through its Adult Day Services program.
- Pre-Employment Transition Services Youth Workforce Development for Foster AlumniOffers workshops and conducts weekly classes covering job exploration, work-based learning, postsecondary education counseling, workplace readiness, and self-advocacy for individuals with disabilities.
- Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) Youth Workforce Development for Foster AlumniConducts weekly Pre-Employment Transition Services workshops and classes covering job exploration, work-based learning, postsecondary education counseling, workplace readiness, and self-advocacy for individuals with disabilities.
- Residential Group Homes Supported Living for IDDOperates 27 residential group homes in the Phoenix metropolitan area for adults with disabilities.
- Residential Services for Adults with Disabilities Supported Living for IDDOperates 27 residential group homes in the Phoenix metropolitan area, providing living support for adults with disabilities.
- Residential Services for Adults with Disabilities Supported Living for IDDOperates 27 residential group homes in the Phoenix metropolitan area, providing housing and support for adults with disabilities.
- Residential and Day ProgramsProvides residential, adult day programs, vocational training, and respite and personal care support services for individuals with disabilities.
- Respite and Personal Care SupportProvides respite and personal care support services for individuals with disabilities.
- Special Olympics Participation Adaptive Sports Programs for Youth with DisabilitiesSupports individuals with disabilities in participating in various Special Olympics events, including Track & Field, Cheer Competitions (winning a Silver Medal in 2026), and Basketball Tournaments (winning a bronze medal in 2026).
- Special Olympics Participation Adaptive Sports Programs for Youth with DisabilitiesSupports individuals with disabilities in participating and competing in various Special Olympics events, including Track & Field, Cheerleading, and Basketball, where athletes have won medals.
- Special Olympics Participation Adaptive Sports Programs for Youth with DisabilitiesSupports individuals with disabilities in participating in various Special Olympics events, including Track & Field, Cheerleading, and Basketball, where athletes have won medals.
- Special Olympics Participation Adaptive Sports Programs for Youth with DisabilitiesParticipated in the 2026 Special Olympics Track & Field Competition, Cheer Competition, and Basketball Tournament, achieving medals in various events.
- Vocational Support Services Supported Employment for People with DisabilitiesProvides daily vocational support to over 150 individuals with disabilities seeking employment, including group supported employment opportunities in various sectors.
- Vocational Training and Employment Support Supported Employment for People with DisabilitiesProvides daily vocational support and employment services to over 150 individuals with disabilities, including production, workforce development, and group supported employment opportunities in partnership with local businesses. Also offers Pre-Employment Transition Services workshops and classes.
- Vocational Training and Employment Support Supported Employment for People with DisabilitiesProvides daily vocational support and employment services to over 150 individuals with disabilities, including production, assembly, customer service, and group supported employment opportunities with local businesses. Also offers Pre-Employment Transition Services workshops and classes.
- Vocational Training and Employment Support Supported Employment for People with DisabilitiesProvides daily vocational support and employment services to over 150 individuals with disabilities, including production and workforce development in areas like packaging, assembly, and customer service. The organization also partners with local businesses for group supported employment opportunities in various sectors.
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how they think
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- Employment as a pathway to purpose and independence employment_support_for_disability_inclusionVALLEYLIFE believes that employment supports greater purpose, community integration, and financial independence for individuals with disabilities. They provide customized employment support, including evidence-based supported employment practices for individuals with mental health diagnoses, and design vocational programs based on individual preferences, strengths, abilities, and experiences.
- Employment support for community integration and financial independence employment_support_for_disability_inclusionVALLEYLIFE believes that employment supports greater purpose, community integration, and financial independence for individuals with disabilities. They provide customized and supported employment services, including work adjustment training and vocational programs, to help individuals obtain and maintain competitive community employment and develop foundational work-readiness skills.
- Employment support for community integration and financial independence employment_support_for_disability_inclusionVALLEYLIFE believes that employment supports greater purpose, community integration, and financial independence for individuals with disabilities. They provide customized employment support, including evidence-based supported employment practices for individuals with mental health diagnoses, and work adjustment training to develop foundational work-readiness skills.
- Family-Style Residential and Community Engagement family-style residential modelVALLEYLIFE uses a family-style residential model in group homes to support adults with disabilities through shared living and community engagement, fostering a sense of belonging and integration.
- Family-style residential and community engagement model family-style_residential_modelVALLEYLIFE utilizes a family-style residential model in group homes to support adults with disabilities through shared living and community engagement. This approach extends to supporting athlete participation in competitive events through community engagement and encouragement from staff and peers.
- Family-style residential and individualized day programming for skill development family-style residential modelVALLEYLIFE utilizes a family-style residential model in group homes to support adults with disabilities through shared living and community engagement. They also offer individualized day programs focused on helping members achieve personal goals through skill development and community participation.
- Family-style residential and individualized day programming for skill development family-style residential modelVALLEYLIFE utilizes a family-style residential model in group homes and offers individualized day programs to support adults with disabilities. These programs focus on shared living, community engagement, and skill development to help members achieve personal goals and advance toward independence.
- Holistic and integrated support for skill development integrated_care_modelVALLEYLIFE integrates vocational services with clinical services to support holistic outcomes, providing individualized day programs focused on helping members achieve personal goals through skill development and community participation. This includes work adjustment training to develop foundational work-readiness skills.
- Integrated Care Model integrated_care_modelVALLEYLIFE integrates vocational services with clinical services to support holistic outcomes for individuals, recognizing the interconnectedness of various aspects of well-being.
- Integrated care for holistic outcomes integrated_care_modelVALLEYLIFE integrates vocational services with clinical services to support holistic outcomes for individuals, recognizing the interconnectedness of various aspects of well-being.
- Person-Centered Support and Choice person-centered_careVALLEYLIFE operates on the philosophy that every individual with a disability matters and should have the opportunity to live with choices, independence, and dignity. This is actualized through customized support services across a full range of disabilities, individualized day programs focused on personal goal achievement, and vocational programs designed based on individual preferences, strengths, abilities, and experiences.
- Person-centered support for independence and dignity person-centered_careVALLEYLIFE operates on the philosophy that every individual with a disability matters and should have the opportunity to live with choices, independence, and dignity. This approach informs the provision of customized support services across a full range of disabilities, ensuring individualized programming and broader access without focusing on a specific diagnosis.
- Person-centered support for independence and dignity person-centered_careVALLEYLIFE operates on the philosophy that every individual with a disability matters and should have the opportunity to live with choices, independence, and dignity. This is achieved through individualized support services that are not limited by specific diagnoses, and by designing programs based on individual preferences, strengths, abilities, and experiences.
- Supported Employment for Independence and Integration supported_employmentVALLEYLIFE believes that employment supports greater purpose, community integration, and financial independence for individuals with disabilities. They provide customized employment support and use evidence-based supported employment practices to help individuals with mental health diagnoses obtain and maintain competitive community employment, including work adjustment training to develop foundational work-readiness skills.
- Tiered Progression for Autism Spectrum tiered progression modelVALLEYLIFE employs a tiered, progression-based model specifically designed to support young adults on the autism spectrum in advancing toward greater independence.
- Tiered progression for independence in young adults with autism tiered_progression_modelVALLEYLIFE employs a tiered, progression-based model specifically designed to support young adults on the autism spectrum in advancing toward independence.
- Tiered progression for independence in young adults with autism tiered progression modelVALLEYLIFE employs a tiered, progression-based model to support young adults on the autism spectrum in advancing toward independence, indicating a structured approach to skill building and autonomy.
- Tiered progression model for young adults with autism tiered progression modelVALLEYLIFE employs a tiered, progression-based model specifically designed to support young adults on the autism spectrum in advancing toward independence through structured and incremental steps.
named programs · 11
what they call their work
ASPIRE Autism Program
A year-round, tiered program for young adults on the autism spectrum that supports progression toward independence through specialized residential, vocational, and day treatment services in partnership with Arizona Autism United.
Adult Day Services
Offers structured day programs focused on improving independent living, social, and recreational skills through activities like computer training, art, fitness, therapy, and community outings at multiple locations in the Phoenix area.
Group Supported Employment (GSE)
Provides supervision and support in integrated employment settings in the community, partnering with local businesses for opportunities in various sectors.
Home and Community Based Services
Provides in-home support including habilitation, attendant care, and respite services to help individuals with disabilities remain in their homes and avoid institutionalization.
Individual Supported Employment (ISE)
Provides job development assistance to match members with competitive employment settings and time-limited job coaching support.
Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS)
Offers workshops for students aged 14–22 with disabilities to explore careers, gain work-based learning experience, and develop workplace readiness and self-advocacy skills.
Residential Services
Provides safe, home-like environments in 27 group homes across the Phoenix metro area for 3–6 adult residents with disabilities, offering daily living support, community involvement, and personal goal achievement.
Supported Employment
Evidence-based practice helping individuals with mental health diagnoses obtain and maintain competitive employment through job searching, development, and coaching.
Ticket to Work
A voluntary program for social security beneficiaries (18-64) to work towards financial independence while potentially retaining benefits, offering individualized support and career counseling.
Vocational Services
Supports individuals with disabilities in obtaining or maintaining employment through job development, placement, coaching, and work adjustment training. Includes Supported Employment, Group and Individual Supported Employment, and Ticket to Work services.
Work Adjustment Training
Assists members in developing or strengthening work-readiness skills such as completing forms, personal hygiene, attendance, punctuality, job duties, and appropriate workplace behaviors.
relationships · 10
who they work with
- Arizona Autism United (AZA United) Partner — Partnered to provide specialized staff training for the ASPIRE Autism Program.
- Arizona Lottery Partner — Partnership aimed at supporting employment and community integration for individuals with disabilities.
- Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) Partner — Refers individuals to VALLEYLIFE's Group and Individual Supported Employment services.
- Mercy Care Partner — Refers individuals to VALLEYLIFE's Supported Employment services.
- Quality Connections Partner — Partnership focused on disability employment support.
- Social Security Government — VALLEYLIFE participates in Social Security's Ticket to Work program as an Employment Network.
- Special Olympics Partner — VALLEYLIFE Vipers participate in Special Olympics competitions across multiple sports.
- Thunderbirds Charities Partner — Co-hosts events and operates the Thunderbirds Charities Bistro with VALLEYLIFE
- Valley of the Sun School Partner — Rebranded as VALLEYLIFE in 2009 after evolving from Valley of the Sun School and Habilitation Center.
- Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Partner — Refers individuals to VALLEYLIFE's Work Adjustment Training, Job Development & Placement, and Job Coaching services.