Arizona Department Of Economic Security

Arizona Department of Economic Security is a U.S. state government entity registered with SAM.gov since October 2009 that serves as the designated state agency for administering and delivering comprehensive disability services and support programs across Arizona. As a child entity within Arizona's state government structure, the department functions as a prime recipient of federal formula grants focused on expanding services for individuals with disabilities, including vocational rehabilitation, early intervention for infants and toddlers, supported employment, and independent living services. The organization leverages federal funding to develop integrated service delivery systems that promote the full participation and inclusion of disabled individuals into mainstream employment and community life.

Arizona Department of Economic Security has received substantial federal grant funding across multiple disability-related programs administered primarily by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, the Administration on Disabilities, and the National Institute on Disability Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research. Major grant programs include the State Vocational Rehabilitation Services program (CFDA 84.126), which has provided multi-million dollar awards to support comprehensive vocational rehabilitation assessments, career planning, training, and job placement services; the Special Education-Grants for Infants and Families program (CFDA 84.181), which has funded implementation of statewide early intervention systems for infants and toddlers with disabilities with awards exceeding $20 million; the Rehabilitation Act Subchapter B Independent Living Services Grants program (CFDA 93.369), supporting independent living services for individuals with significant disabilities; and State Supported Employment Services, which facilitates employment preparation and job placement for disabled individuals. The department has also administered grants for specialized populations, including the Independent Living Services for Older Individuals Who Are Blind program and pandemic-related relief funding under the Randolph-Sheppard Financial Relief and Restoration Payments program. Through these awards, Arizona DES coordinates multidisciplinary, interagency service delivery systems and provides sub-awards to local organizations and providers to ensure comprehensive disability services reach eligible populations throughout the state.