The Handlers of Tucson, Inc.

We have three program locations in Tucson. I-10 and Congress; Broadway/Kino; and 29th/Swan.

Program updates -
We survived Covid, mostly. 😊
We never shut down completely as there were some individuals who still needed services, and we were able to meet the guidelines set by the health department.
Unfortunately, we did have to close and sell our program on Douglas Street. People who have attended that program are now going to our location on Plumer Street.
Now, all these months since the Covid became such a menace, we are finally returning to somewhat normal operations. We have hired back most of our staff, our programs are slowly starting to fill back up, people are getting vaccinated, life is good!
A big THANK YOU to all who have stuck with us! 💜

We do not post often but are open for questions and comments any time. The Handlers has been in operation since 1980, providing both vocational and habilitational services to developmentally disabled adults throughout Tucson.
Now that summer is finally winding down we will soon be lifting our "heat curfew" (community outings are restricted to mornings only when it's so hot outside). Our groups enjoy going out in the community at least 2 times per week, some more often than that, and some groups go out daily. They enjoy going to rescue farms, movies, parks, museums, art classes, arcades, swimming, just to name a few.
The holidays are coming up so they're soon to be busily preparing for the festivities, making decorations, gifts, etc.
Fun times for all!!!

Handlers' flower gardens

October is Down Syndrome awareness month!

It's amazing how quickly time slips away! Since July, we have been planning, coordinating, constructing, painting, and revamping. We closed our vocational workshop and converted the program area to an active DTA program. Everyone is encouraged to get out and go on a neighborhood walk, exercise, explore the community, learn about nutrition and well-being, participate in performance arts, etc. The people who are not interested in being quite so active are focusing on therapies, well being, and maintaining skills.

https://www.azdes.gov/ddd/about.asp

Welcome, Developmental Disabilities DES provides supports and services to over 32,000 people with developmental disabilities and their families throughout Arizona. The following is a brief introduction to these services, along with a summary of some of our recent accomplishments.

Really good links to have on hand - - -

http://www.acl.gov/programs/aidd/index.aspx

Administration on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AIDD) AIDD is dedicated to ensuring that individuals with developmental disabilities and their families are able to fully participate in and contribute to all aspects of community life in the United States and its territories.

We are excited to announce that we have been approved for the United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona Days of Caring event!!!! This means that on October 26 we will get volunteers to help us with a much needed facelift. Volunteers will help us paint, replace facia on our main building, w**d, and beautify our flower beds!
Such exciting news!!!!