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Age of Access connects you to resources

Learn about all the benefits, services and resources available for aging adults throughout Arizona and the United States, including topics on Health, Finance, Housing, and Legal Rights.

Health

What Losing My Hearing and Getting it Back Taught Me About Inclusion
Hearing Loss
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Hearing Loss: A Common Problem for Older Adults
Hearing Loss
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Hearing Loss & Dementia: What’s the Connection? Johns Hopkins ADRC
Alzheimer’s & Dementia
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Healthy Living

Counselors who serve Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Mental health
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Yoga Classes with Janet Rae Humphrey
Exercise
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Housing

HUD Housing Support
Housing
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The Marist Tucson Apts for the Deaf
Housing
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Apache ASL Trails
Housing
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Arizona Department of Housing
Housing
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Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)
Financial Assistance
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Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Financial Assistance
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Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP)
Financial Assistance
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Emergency Rental Assistance Program
Emergency Rent & Mortgage Assistance
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Ability 360 Home Modifications
Housing
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Activities

Greater Phoenix Deaf Senior Center
Senior Centers
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New River Senior Center
Senior Centers
Red Mountain Senior Center
Senior Centers
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Northwest Deaf Seniors
Senior Centers

Transportation

Reduced Fare Program
Available Transport Options for Older Adults
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Dial-a-Ride
Available Transport Options for Older Adults
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AZRideInfo
Available Transport Options for Older Adults
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Duet Partners in Health & Aging
Available Transport Options for Older Adults
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Social Services

Area Agency on Aging
Services
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AHCCCS eligibility requirements for services (DES)
Social Services
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Maricopa County Healthy Aging Services and Resources
Social Services

Know Your Rights

Attorney General
Services
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Arizona
Ombudsman
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Long Term Care
Ombudsman
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Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA)
My Rights as a Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or DeafBlind Person
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ADA Effective Communication Overview Brochure
My Rights as a Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or DeafBlind Person
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ADA Brochure for Effective Communication (Public Entities and Public Accommodations)
My Rights as a Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or DeafBlind Person
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ACDHH: Brochure for Medical Providers
My Rights as a Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or DeafBlind Person
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ACDHH: Interpreter Agencies List
My Rights as a Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or DeafBlind Person
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American Medical Association (AMA)
My Rights as a Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or DeafBlind Person
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Internal Revenue Service: Disabled Access Tax Credit
My Rights as a Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or DeafBlind Person
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ADA Information Center
My Rights as a Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or DeafBlind Person
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Effective Communication in Healthcare Settings (ASL Video)
My Rights as a Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or DeafBlind Person
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VRI vs Onsite interpretation (ASL Video)
My Rights as a Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or DeafBlind Person
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Complaint Options (ASL Video)
My Rights as a Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or DeafBlind Person
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A Home for Henry
Fair Housing Rights
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Arizona Center for Disability Law
Services
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Personal Safety

Crisis Hotline - Text to 988
Personal Safety
2SLGBTQIA+ 24/7 Elder Hotline - 1-877-360-LGBT (5428)
Personal Safety
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https://www.sageusa.org/
Domestic Violence
Adult Protective Services
Personal Safety
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Domestic Violence
Personal Safety
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Emergency Hotline - Text to 911
Personal Safety

Finance

Reverse Mortgages: pros AND cons
Finance
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Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling
Finance
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Medicare Saving Programs
Medicare
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State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)
Medicare
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Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP)
Medicare
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Life Planning / Advance Directives

Life Care Planning
Life Planning / Advance Directives
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Thoughtful Life Conversations
Life Planning / Advance Directives
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Veterans

Free Medical Alert Systems
Veterans
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Arizona Department of Veteran Services
Veterans
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Arizona Coalition for Military Families
Veterans
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Hearing Loss Association of America
Veterans
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Caregivers

Arizona Caregivers Coalition
Caregivers
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Family Caregiver Support
Caregivers
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Gallaudet University online training
Caregivers
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Assistive Technology

XanderGlasses
Assistive Technology
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Badger
Assistive Technology
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