The Assessment of Behavior and Learning for Excellence (ABLE) Clinic services the state of Arizona by providing individuals with comprehensive evaluations to assist in diagnosis, treatment recommendations, and coordination of care. The ABLE Clinic is formerly known as the Disability Assessment Research Clinic (DARC). The name has been changed to reflect the expansion of services provided.
DARC, now known as ABLE, has been in operation since 1994. In that time, the clinic has conducted more than 4,000 comprehensive, integrated psycho/social, neuropsychological, medical and vocational assessments directly related to assisting numerous public, private, state and federal programs in their work with individuals with medical, physical, mental, psychological, neuropsychological and psychiatric disabilities.
Current Services
While ABLE continues to provide medical, psychological and vocational services, the major focus is on assisting disabled persons in their effort to obtain employment, post-secondary education, and other various benefits such as social security disability determination.
Other objectives of ABLE
- Assisting individuals in making valid decisions regarding rehabilitation planning related to re-employment, further education and/or training;
- Minimizing the medical, social and legal impact of work injuries, determining future employment potential; and assisting individuals who are identified as unable to return to work in obtaining economic support through long-term disability and/or social security.
- Providing state and local organizations with various psychological, neuropsychological, and psychoeducational evaluations.
- ABLE Community Services
The University of Arizona Arthritis Center
Assessment of Behavior and Learning for Excellence Clinic
1335 N. Cherry Ave., Building 572
Tucson, Arizona 85721
(520) 626-2982
Helpful links:
Department of Economic Security (DES):
https://des.az.gov/
Apply for Disability Benefits:
https://www.ssa.gov/applyfordisability/
Vocational Rehabilitation Information:
https://des.az.gov/services/employment/rehabilitation-services/vocational-rehabilitation-vr
Vocational Rehabilitation Services by Zip Code:
Vocational Rehabilitation Services by Zip Code
Additional Locations
Vocational Rehabilitation in Tucson (locations and contact information)
Rehabilitation services contact Info:
https://des.az.gov/rsa-contact-information
Find your local office with vocational rehabilitation services:
https://des.az.gov/find-your-local-office
Disability Legal Services
https://www.azdisabilitylaw.org/
Please click below for State and Local Resources:
State and Local Resources