Gompers Center has been devoted to serving adults and children with disabilities in the Arizona community since 1947. A non-profit organization, Gompers has provided professionally organized and implemented programs of special education, day training for adults, aquatic and rehabilitative therapy, a brand new dental clinic, vocational training, employment placement, and community education to thousands of adults and children with disabilities and their families for nearly 60 years.

The majority of individuals who attend Gompers Center were born with multiple disabilities such as Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Seizure Disorder, Mental Retardation and Down Syndrome; conditions that are classified as Developmental Disabilities. Gompers serves over 270 adults and children in a 55,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility. Our building was designed around the individual needs of our special clients.

Gompers' Mission

Gompers Center’s mission is to empower and advocate for adults and children with disabilities in an environment of compassion, dignity and respect. Gompers Center promotes and maximizes individual potential through a full range of exceptional education, social integration, vocational, therapeutic and dental programs and services.