Rehabilitation Transition Programs

The Ability Program (TAP)

The Ability Program (TAP) creates a continuum for people with disabilities and conditions to live an independent life post rehabilitation. Participants would have access to education, resources, peer mentoring, accessible transportation, and health and wellness programs throughout the greater Phoenix area.

The TAP partners are:

• Ability360 through the Ability360 Sports & Fitness Center

Who qualifies for the TAP program?

The TAP program will provide services to people and their families with neurological disabilities and conditions. TAP will support them post rehabilitation in their transition to the community within 2 years of discharge. The members will primarily reside in Maricopa county. This population includes people with physical and cognitive disabilities, including SCI and other forms of paralysis, brain injury, stroke, and those with chronic health conditions.

How do I sign up?

• A dedicated staff person at each agency is prepared to complete an intake and determine what programs and services the individual wants or needs.
• You can call any of the organizations listed below to complete the over the phone intake process.

TAP participants may use some or all of these services, based on their needs and goals:

Ability360 Sports & Fitness Center

• 12 month family membership to the Sports & Fitness Center
• Periodic Health Assessments
• Up to 3-6 personal training or recreation therapy sessions

(602) 386-4566

Barrow Resource for Independence and Connection; (BIRC)

Barrow Resource for Independence and Connection (BRIC) is a program funded through Barrow Neurological Foundation. This program helps patients transition from the clinical setting to the community, providing a variety of services to assist in their independence. Funding pays for gym memberships, transportation, various educational classes, and recreational activities. Barrow has collaborated with Ability360 to support our patients’ quality of life. We are dedicated to getting you out and active!

What's Included

• 12-month membership to Ability360 Sports & Fitness Center
• 12-month membership to Ability360 Sports & Fitness Center for up to five household members of patient
• Choice of three personal training sessions or four recreation therapy sessions for patient
• Accessible transportation; vouchers for Dial-A-Ride to and from Ability360
• Access to educational, recreational, and socialization opportunities
• Peer mentoring

Who Qualifies

Individuals served through the Barrow neurorehabilitation continuum within the last 24 months. This includes our inpatient and outpatient programs, Center for Transitional Neuro-Rehabilitation, Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center, Petznick Stroke Center, etc.

How to Apply

Complete an approximately 20-minute in-person intake at Ability360 Sports & Fitness Center, located at 5031 E Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85034. Once the intake is completed, you may start using the program immediately.

For questions, contact Therapeutic Recreation and Adventures at (602) 406-1620 or Elizabeth.Moreno2@DignityHealth.org.