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Upcoming Events
September 15 - Children's Museum
Habilitator Roundtables
September 9 - Northeast
September 30 - Southwest October 14 - Southeast
Employee ABA Trainings
September 13 - AZA United
October 25 - AZA United
NAU Community ABA Trainings
September 1 - Tucson
September 3 - Yuma (Spanish)
September 4 - Yuma (English)
Verbal Language Workshop
September 26 - SARRC
Autism & Aspergers Conference
September 26, 27 - ASU West
ZooWalk for Autism
October 18 - Phoenix Zoo
Contact us for more information on any of the events listed above. |
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Take Advantage
Contact us about any of the services below by clicking on the link.
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Each provider agency has its own unique set of services and benefits to consider. Here are some things that AZA United can offer you:
For Hab & Respite Providers:
Wages up to $13.50/hour
Matching wages for transfers
Frequent raise opportunities
Home visit support any time
Paychecks twice per month
Taxes withheld
401K plans
Coming soon:
Health insurance
Online timesheets
Performance reviews
Lead Habilitator positions
For Families:
Home visit support any time
Monthly family events
Free skills assessments
Voting rights (Annual Meeting)
Ongoing employee recruiting
No sequenced waiting lists
Hab M services available
For more information about our services, please contact us. |
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Link of the Month
Did Albert Einstein have autism? Watch this video to see one group's interesting perspective.
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Meet Us at the Children's Museum  For the September AZA United Family Event, we are going to the new Children's Museum of Phoenix! Join us from 2 to 4 pm on Saturday, September 15th. As always, this event is FREE for member families of AZA United. Parents will need to provide supervision for their children, so bring a habilitator with you. Contact our office if you need our help finding a substitute. Space is limited, so RSVP early! Habilitators of AZA United, give us a call if you'd like to volunteer for this special occasion.
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AZA's New Mission, Vision & Values  Last month the Board of Directors of Arizona Autism United, which includes eight parents of children on the autism spectrum, participated in a Board Retreat with a professional facilitator to thoroughly examine where we have been and where we are going as an organization. Our Vision describes the utopian future for which we will never stop reaching. Our Mission statement describes our purpose for existence and what exactly we intend to do. Our Values is the set of core principles that we hold as most important to who we are, which we will never compromise.
Mission
Our mission is to provide customized services and supports that enhance quality of life for all individuals with autism and their families. We are a nonprofit, member-driven Human Service Co-op.
Vision
Every person affected by autism is accepted and supported by society.
Values
- Everyone has a Voice, and a Choice
- Culturally Sensitive
- Embrace Collaborations
- Focus on the Individual and the Family
- Best Practices Programming
- Commitment to Employees
- Community Involvement
- Education
- Integrity
- Professionalism
- Protecting Privacy and Confidentiality
- Innovation
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401K Plans for All!  You've been hearing about it for months, wondering if it was all too good to be true - well, wonder no more. We are excited to announce that beginning October 1st, 401K plans will be available to AZA United employees! Whether part-time or full-time, in the office or in the field, all employees of AZA United have a chance to participate. Free support services, including setting up your individual plan and making investment decisions, is also included! We believe in promoting independence and life skills for our employees as well as our kids, and this is one more way for us to create that opportunity for success. More information will be distributed soon by mail and e-mail, so stay tuned - enrollment meetings are just weeks away. If you have any questions in the meantime, contact our Benefits Department.
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Time to Sharpen the Old Ice Skates  Plans are underway for another sports activity for children on the autism spectrum - ice skating! Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 15th. Our kids will have the ice to themselves for 2 hours at a local rink in North Scottsdale, as well as the assistance of 5 private coaches. As usual there is no cost for member families of AZA United to participate (including parents and siblings), and habilitators are welcome to join us as well. Anyone who would like to volunteer or sponsor this event and be part of the fun should contact us! We are also looking forward to our basketball camp coming up on two consecutive Saturdays, October 4th & 11th, in Scottsdale. Registration information for that event will also be announced soon. Hope to see you there!
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Commission on Disability Issues  The Mayor's Commission on Disability Issues for the City of Phoenix recently added Aaron Blocher-Rubin, Executive Director of AZA United, as a new member. The Commission's purpose is to review local, regional and national disability programs and provide recommendations about opportunities and issues affecting residents with disabilities to the city's administration, the Mayor and the City Council. There are also three committees on the Commission: Architectural Accessibility and Design, Community Awareness and Education, and Transportation and Access.
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Social Networking for Habilitators  Don't miss the next Social Network for Autism Providers meeting in your neighborhood! Check the dates listed in the Upcoming Events section of this newsletter, under Habilitator Roundtables. Lead staff members of AZA United host S.N.A.P. meetings for our employees around the valley at local restaurants. Come and share your experiences (while maintaining confidentiality, of course), ask questions, and get ideas and inspirations from your colleagues. These meetings are also a great time to ask questions about policies or procedures, inquire about career advancement or professional development opportunities, and become part of a social network that shares your enthusiasm for the good work you do. For more information or to RSVP for an upcoming meeting, contact Ehren Werntz, Program Manager for AZA United.
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Family Gets Creative to Raise Funds  One of our families has thought of a great way to raise dollars for autism research without having to strain themselves and their friends financially during these challenging economic times, and they are inviting you to join them. Visit their website, www.TradeNowForAutism.blogspot.com, to learn more about how to trade, sell and donate items that will make a difference for the future of individuals with autism.
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Thanks for all you do, and don't forget to tell us what else we can do...for you! |
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