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Desert Developmental Services is a special needs agency that offers home-based speech therapy, habilitation, respite and attendant care services to children and adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities all over Maricopa County.
Our Services
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Habilitation
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Respite
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Attendant Care
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Speech Therapy: Teletherapy or Home-Based
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Our New Speech Clinic
8222 S. 48th St.
Phoenix, AZ 85044
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Why We Are Different
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Our goal is to help every individual that we serve gain their highest level of independence and life potential with dignity and happiness.
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Our management is a group of innovative, supportive and inspiring individuals dedicated to the betterment of our member's futures.
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We are dedicated to making a positive impact and facilitate change by creating a more supportive and inclusive environment in the special needs community here in AZ.
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We value our providers and strive to promote an inclusive, welcoming and fun work culture by holding monthly work outings and opportunities for team bonding.
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We are dedicated in providing performance excellence by going above and beyond to reach our clients' and providers' needs.
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