About Us
We are a collaborative union of employment for adults with intellectual developmental disabilities (I/DD) referred by the state dept. of economic security, division of developmental disabilities, and a native plant nursery. The nursery provides integrated jobs and training opportunities for employees with I/DD. Revenues from the nursery sales pay salaries for I/DD employees, while income from our contract with the State of Arizona pays the salaries of nursery workers who are also trained as Direct Support Professionals.
What We Do
Program Services
A diverse and skilled staff of Direct Support Professionals, who we refer to as Mentors, work directly beside our 40+ GSE (Group Supported Employment) employees in a myriad of tasks and jobs on a daily basis.
Native Plant Nursery
We are both a retail and production nursery offering perhaps the highest diversity of native plants in the state. Experienced nursery staff offer quality service to our valued customers, including advice on planting pollinator, wildlife and specialty gardens.
Creating an integrated work environment where every employee is treated equally with respect and dignity. We honor all diversity and our fence has three gates to welcome all.
Desert Survivors Inc. is dedicated to providing quality employment to adults with developmental disabilities, advocacy to families and individuals, desert friendly products at our native plant nursery and services to our community. Our services promote respect for each individual’s beliefs and values within their culture and celebrate healthy living in our desert home.
Provide meaningful and dignified work opportunities to adults with disabilities, at our Nursery and through other business partnerships.
Provide services to the community using the Pima County River Park Loop from Ajo to Ina and at La Vuelta Pit Stop.
Provide support and information to families/guardians of individuals with disabilities.
Provide education to our community to appreciate, promote and protect the fragile ecology of the Sonoran Desert with an emphasis on Southern Arizona
