About
For more than 35 years, AZTEC has always been committed to fulfill
its mission statement of “Partnerships Emphasizing Opportunities thru
Person-Centered Living and Employment” (PEOPLE) and to provide excellent
programs and services to hundreds of children and adults with developmental
disabilities.
AZTEC makes every effort to give the best opportunities to people
with disabilities, which includes a multidimensional and ecological approach to
personal growth. This will help them to become keenly involved in choosing
their way of living, learning, and working within the society.
Based on the organization’s recent review, this approach also
reveals the interaction of individuals within their environment with regards to
community, employment opportunities, independence, involvement in school,
relationships, rights and responsibilities, societal contributions, and general
well-being.
AZTEC team members are dedicated to the belief that people with
disabilities has the right to develop their maximum potential in spite of their
ability level, and should be given the same dignity and respect as the rest of
us.
AZTEC can provide all the significant support needed by people
with disabilities to accomplish a full, happy, independent, and successful
life. Their programs and services are offered in different communities of
Arizona and nearby areas of Avondale, Glendale, Peoria, Surprise, and West
Phoenix. The organization will soon have its expansion in certain Asian
countries such as Malaysia, Singapore, and Tokyo, Japan.
Careers
According to different reviews of people residing in Arizona,
AZTEC is the perfect place for you if you’re seeking a rewarding career in
helping other people. Be a part of their caring group of professionals that
help individuals with developmental disabilities to live a fulfilled life.
AZTEC residential work is mostly located in Glendale, Peoria, and
West Phoenix. The organization offers services in various facilities such as
community based residential settings along with in-home day programs, and
community based employment settings.
Programs
Adult services programs offer individualized training in
independent living, life skills, social and community awareness, and social
development for individuals older than 18 years old. AZTEC specializes in
training people with disabilities to become more independent and provides
learning opportunities through integrated recreational and leisure time
activities.
Older adult programs provide training and therapeutic activities
dedicated to the social, psychological, and physical needs of older people.
AZTEC understands that seniors enjoy stimulating and fun activities such as
arts and crafts, bingo, and involvement in integrated activities provided by
local senior centers, that’s why the organization gives great importance in
developing a comfortable and safe environment for elderly people.
Employment services provide opportunities that can give
individuals a meaningful education-related activities
and vocational training experiences. These services could possibly be delivered
at a center-based workshop or community-based worksite. The goal of this
program is to prepare every individual to have an independent employment
experience in the least restrictive setting.
Residential services provide support to individuals to become more
independent and to interact within the community, and develop appropriate
individual/group leisure and social time skills, home living and personal
maintenance skills, health services, community integration and communication skills.
AZTEC manages more than 30 residential group homes located in the West Valley
area and every home are staffed with trustworthy professionals who are highly
trained in different areas such as medical administration.
Each residential service program has a recreation coordinator that
makes sure that activities are well planned according to the needs of
individuals in every residential site. Community outings are administered and
evaluated to ensure that individuals enjoy and learn from the activities.
AZTEC provides the transportation needed by people with
disabilities to transport them to and from the organization’s programs every
single day. They have a fleet of vehicles and specialty equipped vans.
Contributions
Arizona Training and Evaluation Center (AZTEC) is a private,
nonprofit, IRS approved 501(c)(3) organization. It is apparent that the
organization depends heavily on individual, corporate, and family contributions
to help maintain their extensive community-based program of supports and
services. The donations received are used to improve the quality of life of
people with disabilities served by the organization.
Contact
For any further information about the organization and the
services available to you and your family members, please feel free to visit
their website at http://www.aztec1.org or contact them via phone at (623)
412-2888. AZTEC offices are open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until
4:30 p.m.
