Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center

SARRC’s October 2024 Grandparents Support Group will be held on Friday, October 11 from 10-11:30 a.m. Our speakers will be SARRC’s President & CEO Daniel Openden, Ph.D., BCBA-D, and a representative from VirTra. They will discuss our collaborative project to create training programs that help law enforcement officers better recognize and interact with individuals with […]

With special appearances by Elsa and Spiderman! Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC) is passionate about supporting the community, and we understand how crucial a child's development is in an inclusive environment.  The fall-themed event invites families to discover our Community School program with staff-led tours and will offer free autism screenings for children […]

During this free webinar, participants will learn from SARRC's Senior Clinical Consultant Megan Mann on what Vocational Rehabilitation programs provide and the eligibility criteria for your adult child with special needs. Megan will also explain how you can help your child prepare for, enter, and retain employment. Location:  This workshop will be offered virtually by […]

A free orientation offered by SARRC that is designed for teens and adults with autism interested in pursuing employment.

Turning 18 brings significant changes, including government benefits for the disabled, such as eligibility for SSI and reassessment for DDD. Participants will explore public benefits planning & eligibility, Social Security, Medicaid, DDD (Division of Developmental Disability), AHCCS, (Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System), and how they work at that milestone age. During this free webinar, […]

A free orientation offered by SARRC that is designed for teens and adults with autism interested in pursuing employment.

SARRC’s November Grandparents Support Group will be held Friday, November 22 from 10:00-11:30 a.m. Our speaker will be autistic self-advocate Kaelynn Partlow, star of the hit Netflix docuseries, Love on the Spectrum. Location SARRC’s Phoenix Campus: 300 N 18th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85006 Registration To attend an upcoming meeting, please contact Julia Hack at [email protected]. […]

SARRC’s January Grandparents Support Group will be held Friday, January 24 from 10:00-11:30 a.m. Additional information on our guest speaker will be shared at a later date. Location SARRC’s Phoenix Campus: 300 N 18th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85006 Registration To attend an upcoming meeting, please contact Julia Hack at [email protected]. 2024-25 Dates Friday, March 14, […]

SARRC’s March Grandparents Support Group will be held Friday, March 14 from 10:00-11:30 a.m. Additional information on our guest speaker will be shared at a later date. Location SARRC’s Phoenix Campus: 300 N 18th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85006 Registration To attend an upcoming meeting, please contact Julia Hack at [email protected]. 2024-25 Dates Friday, May 2, […]

SARRC’s May Grandparents Support Group will be held Friday, May 2 from 10:00-11:30 a.m. Additional information on our guest speaker will be shared at a later date. Location SARRC’s Phoenix Campus: 300 N 18th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85006 Registration To attend an upcoming meeting, please contact Julia Hack at [email protected]. Grandparents Support Group meetings empower, […]