STARS AZ

STARS AZ Founded in 1973, STARS is dedicated to enhancing the lives of those we serve with cognitive and developmental disabilities.

STARS serves individuals with autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, seizure disorders, traumatic brain injuries and other cognitive and intellectual disabilities.

11/06/2025

leadership team was delighted to tour the office in Phoenix which is the workplace of one of STARS program participants. The team got to learn more about the mission of Adobe Health and learn about what Lucas (our superstar) does each week! Thank you to Adobe Population Health founder Jayne Ambrose for your kindness and continued support of STARS.

 Halloween party was no tricks all treats! STARS CommunityWork participants dressed in their favorite costumes and enjoy...
11/06/2025

Halloween party was no tricks all treats! STARS CommunityWork participants dressed in their favorite costumes and enjoyed a wide variety of snacks from popcorn, to candies, to a double chocolate cake! It was a whole bunch of spooky fun.

09/14/2025

Corey is part of our Chick-fil-A Raintree family, and with the support of his job coach, Deb, he shines every day at work. โœจTheir story shows exactly why we nominated STARS for the Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Awards! ๐ŸŽ‰With your vote, STARS can keep empowering individuals with developmental and cognitive disabilities right here in Arizona. ๐Ÿ’™โœ… Open the Chick-fil-A App โ†’ FOR YOU โ†’ Vote โ†’ West Region โ†’ STARS โ†’ VOTE!Letโ€™s rally together for Corey, Deb & STARS! ๐Ÿ™Œ

Today, and always, STARS remembers the lives lost and the heroes who emerged on September 11, 2001. We will never forget...
09/11/2025

Today, and always, STARS remembers the lives lost and the heroes who emerged on September 11, 2001. We will never forget the resilience, courage, and unity that shone brightly in the face of tragedy.
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A massive thank you not only to  but to everyone who came out to support  on our journey towards impacting the nation. E...
09/10/2025

A massive thank you not only to but to everyone who came out to support on our journey towards impacting the nation. Every vote counts, every vote helps change lives!

The race is still on! Voting is live until September 29th. In case you missed it, here's how you can help change our lives AND represent Arizona on the national stage:

1. Download the Chick-fil-A app and log into your Chick-fil-A One account (it's fast!)
2. Navigate to the "For You" tab
3. The "Help choose a grant winner" card should be on top! CLICK VOTE NOW
4. Select the WEST region and find STARS
5. Click VOTE!

Good Vibes + Good DeedsSaturday plans? Weโ€™ve got one that comes with fresh air, teamwork, and feel good energy. Join STA...
09/02/2025

Good Vibes + Good Deeds
Saturday plans? Weโ€™ve got one that comes with fresh air, teamwork, and feel good energy. Join STARS for a Cholla Campus Makeover Day and help us transform our shared spaces for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Paint walls
๐Ÿช‘ Replace furniture
๐Ÿ’ก Update fixtures
โค๏ธ Uplift lives
๐Ÿ“† Sept 13 | โฐ 8โ€“11AM | ๐Ÿ“ Scottsdale
Be a part of something bigger.
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Behind Every Paintbrush is a PurposeWhen you volunteer with STARS, you're not just painting walls-๐ŸŽจ Youโ€™re creating joy....
08/26/2025

Behind Every Paintbrush is a Purpose
When you volunteer with STARS, you're not just painting walls-
๐ŸŽจ Youโ€™re creating joy.
๐Ÿ›‹๏ธ Youโ€™re building belonging.
๐Ÿ’ก Youโ€™re empowering individuals with IDD.
Join us Saturday, September 13 at our Cholla Campus and see how just a few hours of service can make a lasting impact.๐Ÿ“ Scottsdale | ๐Ÿ•— 8โ€“11 AM
Letโ€™s roll up our sleeves and brighten lives together. ๐Ÿ’›
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๐Ÿ“… Mark your calendars โ€“ Make an Impact!Weโ€™re revamping the STARS Cholla Campus Common Area and we need YOUR help!  Itโ€™s ...
08/19/2025

๐Ÿ“… Mark your calendars โ€“ Make an Impact!
Weโ€™re revamping the STARS Cholla Campus Common Area and we need YOUR help! Itโ€™s more than a makeover, itโ€™s about creating a brighter, more engaging space for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to thrive every day.
๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Volunteer Day Details:
๐Ÿ“ 11130 E Cholla St, Scottsdale
๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025
๐Ÿ•— 8:00 AM โ€“ 11:00 AM

Bring your energy. Bring your heart. Be part of something meaningful.
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Teams That Volunteer Together, Grow TogetherLooking for a meaningful way to get your team out of the office and into the...
08/12/2025

Teams That Volunteer Together, Grow Together
Looking for a meaningful way to get your team out of the office and into the community? ๐Ÿ’ผ Bring your coworkers, staff, or networking group to STARS Cholla Campus on Saturday, September 13 for a morning of hands-on volunteering that makes a real difference in the lives of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Projects include:
๐ŸŽจ Painting
๐Ÿช‘ Furniture upgrades
๐Ÿ’ก Fixture installation
โœจ And a whole lot of teamwork!
๐Ÿ“ Scottsdale | ๐Ÿ•— 8โ€“11 AM
Whether you're a small business, large company, or civic group this is a great opportunity to give back, build camaraderie, and see the impact of inclusion up close.
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06/30/2025

๐—Ÿ๐—ฒ๐˜'๐˜€ ๐—ณ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ต ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ด - ๐˜๐—ผ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฟ!
Donate today: starsaz.org/beyondtheride
Todayโ€™s the day to fully fund this vital service used by most of our participants. Your support directly strengthens our transportation program through:
โ™ฆ๏ธConsolidating routes for more efficient and rider friendly scheduling
โ™ฆ๏ธPromoting dedicated staff into driver roles
โ™ฆ๏ธLaying a strong foundation for the year ahead to ensure continued access to our programs




06/28/2025

๐™ƒ๐™š๐™ง๐™š'๐™จ ๐™ฉ๐™๐™š ๐™š๐™ญ๐™˜๐™ž๐™ฉ๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™œ ๐™ฃ๐™š๐™ฌ๐™จ... every donation is matched at 50%!
Donate Today: starsaz.org/beyondtheride
That means your gift goes even further, increasing your impact by half and bringing us closer to our June 30th goal! When you give to Beyond the Ride, youโ€™re driving opportunity, connection, and independence and thanks to our matching opportunity, your impact is even greater.



๐—ช๐—ถ๐—น๐—น ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚ ๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ฝ ๐˜‚๐˜€ ๐—ฐ๐—น๐—ผ๐˜€๐—ฒ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ด๐—ฎ๐—ฝ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ฐ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐˜€๐˜€ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ณ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ต ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ?๐Ÿš Transportation isnโ€™t just a rideโ€”itโ€™s a lifeline. For many of...
06/25/2025

๐—ช๐—ถ๐—น๐—น ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚ ๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ฝ ๐˜‚๐˜€ ๐—ฐ๐—น๐—ผ๐˜€๐—ฒ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ด๐—ฎ๐—ฝ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ฐ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐˜€๐˜€ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ณ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ต ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ?
๐Ÿš Transportation isnโ€™t just a rideโ€”itโ€™s a lifeline. For many of our participants, itโ€™s the difference between staying home and being part of a community that sees, values, and supports them every day.
Donate: starsaz.org/beyondtheride
Every gift moves us closer to keeping transportation free and accessible for those who need it most. When you give to Beyond the Ride, youโ€™re driving opportunity, connection, and independence!



Address

7507 E Osborn Road
Scottsdale, AZ
85251

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+14809945704

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Our Story

STARS is improving the lives of individuals with developmental and cognitive disabilities.

Founded in 1973, Scottsdale Training and Rehabilitation Services (STARS) is a 501 (c)3 non-profit organization that has been committed to providing services to teens and adults with developmental and cognitive disabilities throughout Scottsdale and the Greater Phoenix community. STARS participants each have individual needs and circumstances, including learning disabilities, traumatic brain injury, autism, down syndrome, cerebral palsy, seizure disorders or other physical and sensory challenges. STARS serves as a lifetime support system for participants and their families.