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Taxonomy Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Taxonomy?
The Taxonomy is a categorization and dictionary of human services designed to uniformly describe services delivered throughout the state of Arizona.
What is the purpose of the Taxonomy?
The purpose of the Taxonomy of programs and services is to identify consistent terminology for use in planning, budgeting, contracting, reporting and evaluation of those services.
By what authority does the Taxonomy exist?
The Taxonomy exists under Arizona Governor's Executive Order No. 88-26.
Who participates?
The Taxonomy operates via an Arizona Taxonomy Committee (ATC). The ATC is the committee responsible for the development, maintenance and dissemination of the "Arizona Dictionary and Taxonomy of Human Services". Members of the ATC include seven different state agencies, county, city, area agencies on aging, united ways, and planners with the councils of government.
How can a new or revised service be added?
Any agency that identifies the need for a new or revised service may use the form and procedures found in Appendixes III and IV of the "Arizona Dictionary and Taxonomy of Human Services" to make a request to the ATC for their review and decision.
How can I find out more information about the Taxonomy?
You may contact any of the member agency representatives identified in Appendix V of the "Arizona Dictionary and Taxonomy of Human Services", click on the Contact Us link above, or contact the Arizona Department of Economic Security, Policy and Planning Administration at (602) 542-3882.
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Pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other nondiscrimination laws and authorities, ADES does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. Persons that require a reasonable modification based on language or disability should submit a request as early as possible to ensure the State has an opportunity to address the modification. The process for requesting a reasonable modification can be found at Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Modification