Day Treatment and Training, also called Adult Day Services, is a structured day program funded and coordinated through the Arizona Division of Developmental Disabilities. It gives adults with developmental disabilities a consistent place, outside of their home, to build life skills, connect with their community, and work toward greater independence. Every member's program is built around their own goals, preferences, strengths, and support needs.
Days mix hands-on activities at our center with regular time out in the community. Members help choose what they take part in, from art and music to cooking, fitness, technology, and local outings, and staff build real skill practice into each activity. The focus is active participation and real-life learning: skills that carry over to home, the community, and, for members who want it, future employment.
Activities are organized into six areas, so members, families, and Support Coordinators can see exactly what skills and experiences the program is built to develop.
Painting, crafts, clay, photography, music, rhythm, and dance: a chance to make choices, express yourself, build confidence, and discover new interests.
Practical reading and math, communication, money skills, and digital basics like using a phone or tablet safely, taught in ways that are useful day to day.
Adaptive sports, walking club, stretching, and movement games, plus nutrition and healthy routines, both at our center and at local parks and rec centers.
Regular outings to libraries, museums, parks, and local events, along with volunteer projects that give members real roles in their community.
Exploring interests and building general job skills like punctuality, teamwork, and communication. Members who want to work are connected with their Planning Team and employment services.
Meal planning, shopping, cooking basics, personal care, safety, getting around the community, and speaking up for yourself.
The same outing can be just an outing, or it can be real teaching. For every activity, staff know which skill each member is working on and track their progress over time.
Builds independent shopping: using a list, finding items, comparing prices, and checking out with less help each time.
Builds community navigation: finding the route, using a fare or pass, recognizing the right stop, and following pedestrian-safety steps.
Builds reliability and teamwork: arriving prepared, following directions, working alongside others, and asking questions when unsure.
Builds sequencing and choice-making: picking materials, following steps in order, asking for help appropriately, and cleaning up.
Builds healthy habits: choosing an activity, following a warm-up routine, staying active longer, and remembering to hydrate.
DTA is a place to explore work and build general job skills. It is not a paid work setting. When a member is ready, we help them take the next step.
Try different tasks, roles, and volunteer experiences to see what fits.
Practice punctuality, teamwork, communication, and workplace safety.
Track progress so strengths and next steps are clear to everyone.
Work with the member's Planning Team to refer them to employment services.
What to know if you're considering DTA for yourself or someone you support.
Adults with developmental disabilities who are eligible for services through the Arizona Division of Developmental Disabilities.
The program runs Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm. We provide transportation, so getting to and from the program is one less thing to arrange. Call us to confirm pickup for your area.
We work alongside each member's Planning Team so every activity supports goals in their Planning Document, and we track progress on the skills that matter most to them.
Alongside activities, staff support arrival and check-in, lunch, personal care, sensory and regulation breaks, and communication needs, with teaching built into each part of the day.
Reach out to ask questions, schedule a tour, or begin a referral. We'll walk you through eligibility and what to expect on the first day.
Our Day Treatment and Training program operates out of a dedicated location in Tempe, separate from our residential home.
735 E Guadalupe Rd
Tempe, AZ 85283
Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm
Transportation provided
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