ACCEL's early childhood therapy program serves children as young as 18 months who have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and/or other developmental disabilities. Bista has an interdisciplinary model including ABA, occupational therapy, speech therapy, feeding therapy, AAC device evaluation, and ABA-based social groups all guided by what's best for the child.
That means if a child's ABA program targets communication, the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) are in regular contact. If a child's feeding challenges are affecting meal time behavior, the behavior and feeding therapy teams coordinate.
Early childhood therapy changes what's possible for the rest of their lives.
Learn more at bistacenter.org
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We empower individuals who have disabilities to live fulfilling, happy, and successful lives.
As part of our continuum of care, we also assist organizations, districts, schools and classrooms in implementing strategies that promote academic and behavioral achievement, social skills and adaptive behaviors that transfer to home and community settings.
What looks like pushing a cart is actually precise, purposeful therapy.
Your body has a sensory system called proprioception. It's how your muscles and joints tell your brain where your body is in space, how much pressure you're applying, and how hard to work. Most of us get enough of that input without thinking about it. For many children with developmental disabilities, that system needs more.
That's where "heavy work" comes in.
Pushing a weighted cart creates resistive proprioceptive input, deep pressure through the muscles and joints that helps the nervous system regulate. A calmer, more organized nervous system means a child can focus and engage with learning.
What does ACCEL actually do in its programs?
Our work looks so different depending on the individual, and it's so important that it does! But sometimes if you don't know what disability services look like, it can be confusing on what goes on at ACCEL. If you've been curious, here's a look into a few recent highlights to show a bit of what we do and why it matters.
Learn more at accel.org or by following along here 🧡
06/17/2026
Don't forget! Our enthusiastic Adult Services participants are skilled and ready to assist your business! By partnering with ACCEL, you'll not only gain valuable support at work but also empower individuals who have disabilities in our community.
Contact Gina Perez at [email protected] for more information on how they can contribute to your business's success. Please share this opportunity with anyone who may be interested! 🤝
06/15/2026
Have you been enjoying our Adult Services content?? Join our ACCEL Adult Services Facebook group! There you'll find all of the Adult Services content you love and be able to better engage with the community. Join now 👉️ facebook.com/groups/acceladultservices
06/15/2026
East Campus Adult Services got their hands dirty today planting radishes and beets in our raised beds!💚
There's nothing better than spending time outdoors, learning new skills, and watching our garden grow. We can't wait to see what sprouts up in the weeks ahead!🌿👨🌾🌞
06/12/2026
Sundt Construction, Inc. gets it: the best investment you can make is in someone's future.
Sundt has shown up for ACCEL students again because they believe, like we do, that every person deserves a shot at meaningful work. We're grateful for partners who put that belief into action.
06/11/2026
The Adult Services GSE T-Shirt Crew has been hard at work creating a special order for one of our customers all the way in Iowa!👕🌟
Our team takes pride in every shirt we make, and it's exciting to know our work is reaching people across the country. Great job, everyone, for your dedication, teamwork, and attention to detail!
06/11/2026
We're hiring and we'd love to meet you! 🌟
ACCEL is hosting a hiring event for open roles across all three of our programs.
If you're passionate about supporting individuals with developmental disabilities, whether in early childhood therapy, education, or adult vocational and life skills programs, this is your invitation.
📅 June 18th
🕐 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
📍 Metro Campus 10251 N. 35th Ave. Phoenix 85051
Come learn about open positions, meet our team, and see the work we're proud to do every day.
06/09/2026
🎨🌟AAS had an amazing time visiting the ASU Art Museum. We loved exploring the unique space, taking in all the incredible artwork and exhibits, and spending time together discovering something new around every corner. What a fantastic experience! We had so much fun and will definitely be back for another adventure soon.🖼️ 😊
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