1. Introduction

In partnership with the Arizona Department of Health Services, Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs Program, and Arizona Department of Education, Exceptional Student Services Unit is excited to be able to offer scholarships for Arizona youths and their families. Scholarships are available so that youth and young adults with disabilities and/or their family members/direct care providers can attend Arizona’s 2025 IDEA Conference.

Scholarships may cover the following:
  • Conference registration fee for each recipient
  • Lodging and mileage (See eligibility requirements on the next page)
Please note: This application is not a confirmation of conference registration. Approval status will be emailed to all applicants following the application submission deadline.

Scholarship Application Deadline: May 27, 2025

Conference Information
August 20–22, 2025 (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday)

JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa
5350 E Marriott Dr.
Phoenix, AZ 85054

For additional conference information, please visit the IDEA Conference website.

Please email the IDEA Conference inbox if you have any questions while completing this application.

Click the "Next" button below to start your application. Please note that once you start the application you will not be able to save your response and come back to the application. This survey should take roughly 10 minutes to complete.
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