Enable individuals with disabilities to develop the essential skills to learn, work, and live with dignity, independence, and success.

Creating a community where everyone can reach their full potential.

Every person deserves to thrive regardless of ability.

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From early childhood to adulthood, we’re committed to helping individuals with disabilities reach their full potential. Our comprehensive services include:

  • Personalized Education: Inclusive learning experiences to foster academic and social growth.
  • Expert Therapy: Specialized care to promote physical, emotional, and cognitive well-being.
  • Vocational Training: Skills and support for independent living and meaningful careers.
  • Inclusive Communities: Fostering holistic and supportive environments that encourage social inclusion and community engagement.

By blending global best practices with local expertise, we’re setting a new standard for special needs care. Together, we’re creating a future where every individual, regardless of ability, can thrive.

  • INITIATIVE: We demonstrate leadership and self-direction in accomplishing our goals.
  • DIGNITY: We respect the dignity and difference of all individuals and treat everyone with respect under all circumstances.
  • EXCELLENCE: We strive to maintain the highest standards of integrity and performance at all levels within the organization.
  • ACCOUNTABILITY: We are personally accountable and responsible for our behavior and our results.
  • SERVICE: We are passionate about meeting the needs of our clients, employees, community and society and are committed to ensuring quality service.
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1980

7 classrooms served 49 students in Phoenix.

1989

Served 134 students on behalf of 23 school districts.

1991

Established special needs preschool services.

1992

Public school consortium program, 2 classrooms at Murphy Elementary School.

1995

Established an East Valley site in Tempe.

1999

Served 145 students on behalf of 24 school districts.

2002

Established innovative Adult Services in Phoenix.

2003

Moved Metro Campus to its current Phoenix site.

2005

Changed agency name to ACCEL (Arizona Centers for Comprehensive Education and Life-skills).

2009

Established BISTA Autism Center in Phoenix.

2009

Accredited by National Commission for the Accreditation of Special Education Services (NCASES) Accreditation. ACCEL remains the only agency in Arizona to have acquired this accreditation.

2009

Served 260 students on behalf of 33 school districts, 42 adults and approximately 15 children ages 2 through 16 in the BISTA Autism Clinic.

2010

Established ACCEL Buckeye Learning Center satellite school program.

2017

Established Tonopah school and adult services programs.

2019

Served 475 students in Arizona and Saudi Arabia, 110 adults and 40 children in the BISTA program. Established Ajyal Center for Comprehensive Education and Life-skills (ACCEL INTERNATIONAL).