Disability help in Arizona
9 federal, state, local and nonprofit programs for Arizona residents. Each one links to step-by-step instructions and the official site.
Division of Developmental Disabilities servicesFree service or coverageSupport services for people with autism, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, intellectual disability or at risk of a delay (under 6).Who qualifies: People with autism, cerebral palsy, epilepsy or intellectual disability that began before 18, and young children at risk.Student loan discharge for disabilityFree moneyCancels federal student loans for people who are totally and permanently disabled.Who qualifies: People with federal student loans who have a total and permanent disability, including veterans rated unemployable.Ticket to WorkFree service or coverageFree job help for people on disability benefits, with protections for your benefits and Medicare or Medicaid while you try working.Who qualifies: People 18 to 64 who get Social Security disability benefits (SSDI or SSI) and want to work.Vocational RehabilitationFree service or coverageJob training, education, equipment and placement help for people whose disability makes working harder.Who qualifies: People whose physical or mental disability makes it hard to get or keep a job.Arizona Talking Book LibraryFree service or coverageFree audiobooks and players by mail for people who are blind, have low vision, or can't hold or read standard print.Who qualifies: Arizonans who are blind, have low vision, or can't hold or read standard print.AZ ABLE savings accountsTax breakTax-advantaged savings for disability expenses without losing SSI or AHCCCS.Who qualifies: People whose disability began before age 46.Disability parking placard or plateFree service or coverageAccessible parking placards or license plates for people with qualifying mobility limits.Who qualifies: People whose disability limits walking or mobility.Free phones for deaf, hard of hearing or speech-disabled (AzTEDP)Free service or coverageAmplified and specialized phones at no cost for Arizona residents who need them.Who qualifies: Arizona residents who are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech disability.iCanConnect (free equipment for deaf-blind people)Free service or coverageFree phones, computers, tablets and training so people who are deaf-blind can stay connected.Who qualifies: People who have both significant vision loss and hearing loss and meet income rules.
Use the Arizona benefits finder to see which of these fit your situation.