Renters and landlords impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in twelve Arizona counties may now apply for rent and utility assistance through the Emergency Rental Assistance Program. Learn more.
We have listed several common developmental disability terms and acronyms used by the Division along with their meaning.
TERM | DEFINITION |
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ADD | Attention Deficit Disorder |
ADE | Arizona Department of Education |
ADH | Adult Developmental Home |
ADHD | Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder |
AHCCCS | Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System |
ALTCS | Arizona Long Term Care System |
APIPA | Arizona Physician's Independent Practice Association |
APS | Adult Protective Services |
ARC | The Arc of Arizona |
ASDB | Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and Blind |
AzEIP | Arizona Early Intervention Program |
CD | Cognitive Disability |
CIT | Client Intervention Training |
CP | Cerebral Palsy |
CPR | Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation |
CRS | Children's Rehabilitation Services |
DD | Developmental Disability/Developmental Delay |
DDD | Division of Developmental Disabilities |
DES | Department of Economic Security |
DHS | Department of Health Services |
DoE | Department of Education |
ESY | Extended School Year |
FAPE | Free Appropriate Public Education |
FAS/FAE | Fetal Alcohol Syndrome/Fetal Alcohol Effect |
HCBS | Home and Community Based Services |
HRC | Human Rights Committee |
ICF/ID | Intermediate Care Facility for Persons with an Intellectual Disability |
IDEA | Individuals with Disabilities Education Act |
IEP | Individualized Education Program |
IFSP | Individualized Family Service Plan |
IHS | Indian Health Services |
ISP | Individual Support Plan |
LD | Learning Disability |
MCP | Mercy Care Plan |
OCSHCN | Office for Children with Special Health Care Needs |
OT | Occupational Therapist |
PAS | Pre-Admission Screening |
PCP | Primary Care Physician |
PRC | Program Review Committee |
PT | Physical Therapy |
RSA | Rehabilitation Services Administration |
Section 504 | Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act |
SSI | Supplemental Security Income |
ST | Speech Therapy |
VR | Vocational Rehabilitation |
WIC | Women, Infants and Children's Program |