How a DDD provider fits into your loved one's plan
Arizona DDD can feel like a lot of new terms at once: eligibility, Support Coordinator, authorized plan, provider. Here is the simple version. Your loved one's Support Coordinator works with your family to build a plan and authorize services. A provider like Inspiration of the Valley then delivers those services with care, and keeps the coordinator in the loop.
We support families in Chandler, from Downtown Chandler to Ocotillo and the neighborhoods around the Chandler Fashion Center area. If you have questions about where we fit, call us. We are happy to explain.
Services we can provide in Chandler
- Attendant care: hands-on help with personal care, meals, and household tasks
- Habilitation: teaching skills like dressing, grooming, simple cooking, and grocery shopping
- Respite: dependable time off for parents and primary caregivers
- Adult Developmental Homes: licensed family homes for adults 18 and older
- DDD family caregiver program: a path for qualified relatives to be hired to provide authorized services
Preparing for your planning conversation
A little preparation helps the plan reflect your loved one. Before you meet with the Support Coordinator, or with us, consider jotting down:
- What a typical weekday and weekend look like
- Tasks your loved one does independently, and where they need help
- Skills they would like to learn next
- Times of day when the family most needs a break
- Places in the community they enjoy, such as Tumbleweed Park or Veterans Oasis Park
You do not need every answer. These notes simply give everyone a clear starting point.
Matching needs to services
Once needs are clear, the services usually fall into place. Help with bathing and meals points toward attendant care. A goal like making breakfast independently points toward habilitation. A parent who needs regular evenings off points toward respite. Our guide to attendant care vs. habilitation goes deeper, and the Support Coordinator decides what is authorized.
For adults 18 and older, Adult Developmental Homes offer a licensed family-home setting with 24-hour care and supervision, skill building, and support for behavioral, emotional, and physical needs. Placement is coordinated with the Support Coordinator.
If a relative already provides much of the care, the DDD family caregiver program may let them be hired to provide authorized services. Our office handles the hiring, training, and paperwork steps with you.
Keeping the plan current
Life changes, and plans can change with it. A new school year, a move across Chandler, a new job, or a goal that has been reached are all good reasons to check in. Let us and your Support Coordinator know when something shifts. The coordinator can review the plan, and we adjust staffing and schedules to match the updated authorization, so your loved one's support continues to make sense for this season of life.
Clear communication from start to finish
Contracted with Arizona DES/DDD since 2008 and founded by Joseph and Daisy Kativu in 2007, Inspiration of the Valley values open communication. We share updates with your family and your Support Coordinator, and we let you know right away if something needs to change.
Starting services in Chandler
- Contact us. Call (623) 696-0376 or request DDD services online.
- Review needs and the plan together. Bring your notes. We talk through your loved one's routines and goals and review the authorized services with you and the Support Coordinator.
- Begin with the right staff. Once services are authorized, we introduce staff suited to your loved one and keep everyone informed.
Learn more about Arizona DDD
See what a DDD Support Coordinator does, who qualifies, and how to apply, or visit our Arizona DDD services overview.
Home care for older relatives
If a parent or grandparent in Chandler needs everyday help, see home care in Chandler.
Chandler DDD services FAQs
What does a DDD provider do?
A provider delivers the services in a member's authorized plan, such as attendant care, respite, or habilitation, and keeps the Support Coordinator informed.
Who builds and authorizes the plan?
The member's DDD Support Coordinator works with the family to build the plan and authorize services and hours.
What should I have ready when I call?
A sense of your loved one's daily routine, goals, and any plan information you have. If you do not have everything yet, we can start with a conversation.
What is the difference between attendant care and habilitation?
Attendant care provides hands-on help with daily tasks. Habilitation teaches skills for more independence. Read our comparison guide.
Are Adult Developmental Homes for children?
No. They serve adults 18 and older in licensed family homes with 24-hour care and supervision.
Can a relative be paid to provide care?
Qualified relatives can be hired through our DDD family caregiver program to provide authorized services.
Which parts of Chandler do you serve?
We support families in Chandler, including Downtown Chandler, Ocotillo, and the Chandler Fashion Center area.
How do I start services?
Call (623) 696-0376 or request DDD services online. We will talk through needs and review the support plan together.
DDD services across the Valley
- DDD services in Phoenix
- DDD services in Mesa
- DDD services in Gilbert
- DDD services in Glendale
- DDD services in Surprise
Ahwatukee, El Mirage, and Sun City families can reach us too. Explore all the areas we serve for DDD.
Bring us your questions
Every question is a good one when it comes to your loved one's support. Reach out, and we will help you understand the next step.
Call (623) 696-0376 or send us a message.
Inspiration of the Valley LLC
2432 W Peoria Ave., #1160, Phoenix, AZ 85029