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October 20, 2023 - Come and join us on Wednesday, October 25 at 10 AM for our webinar in October entitled AT Made Accessible.
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The Phoenix Mayor's Commission on Disability Issues and the City of Phoenix are thrilled to invite you to the prestigious 2023 Mayor's Commission on Disability Awareness & Recognition Event. This remarkable occasion aims to honor the extraordinary individuals and organizations who tirelessly champion the cause of creating a more inclusive society for people with disabilities.
October 27th at 4:00 PM at the esteemed Burton Barr Central Library, specifically in the captivating Nina Mason Pulliam Auditorium.
October 3, 2023 - Maricopa Community Colleges is proud to introduce two new scholarships from the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS). This transformative award program covers student tuition, books, course fees, health and safety requirements, and other needed resources for students pursuing a career in direct care and behavioral health.
September 13, 2023 - Pictures from the Supported Decision-Making (SDM) bill signing ceremony SB 1291 on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. SDM is a tool that allows people with disabilities, including intellectual or developmental disabilities (i/dd), to retain their decision-making capacity by choosing supporters to help them make choices.
September 8, 2023 - Ability360 Is hiring a Reintegration Program Coordinator and an Independent Living Skills Advocate.
August 24, 2023 - This webinar series will provide partners with strategies to reach out to diverse communities and audiences to share information about Medicaid and CHIP renewals.
August 8, 2023 - Check out this new video regarding ABLE accounts. To get information regarding Arizona-ABLE accounts go to https://az-able.com/
July 19, 2023 - Bloom365 is hiring a New Program Director – Disability Services (Safe for All). Safety for All services is specifically for youth and adults with disabilities who are the primary or secondary victims of interpersonal violence (sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, gender-based violence, and stalking). Services are also available for non-offending parents, guardians, and caregivers of Safety for All program participants.
July 13, 2023 - Every American has the right to the peace of mind that comes with access to affordable, quality health care. The Biden-Harris Administration is committed to advancing policies that do just this while also lowering health care costs for individuals and families. The Biden-Harris Administration has advanced policies that helped drive down the uninsured rate to its lowest level in history. This includes making coverage through Marketplaces under the Affordable Care Act more affordable than ever; increasing direct outreach to individuals to help them enroll in coverage; expanding and strengthening Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and Medicare; and working with trusted partners and the private sector to help Americans get the care they need.
July 6, 2023 - The Arizona Technology Access Program (AzTAP) is seeking applications for a full-time position to manage the Arizona Loans for Assistive Technology (AzLAT) program as well as the administrative financial activities of AzTAP. The position closes on Monday, July 17th, 2023, at 11:59 PM.
July 1, 2023 - Three blogs were released by ADDPC on legislative updates, Support Decision-Making (SDM), and the Director's Blog.
June 9, 2023 - A small bipartisan group of legislators gathered Thursday morning at ASU’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication for a town hall to explain the legislative intent behind the bill. Sens. Justine Wadsack, R-Tucson; John Kavanagh, R-Fountain Hills; and Reps. Alexander Kolodin, R-Scottsdale; Laura Terech, D-Phoenix; and Jennifer Longdon, D-Phoenix, attended the event. House members passed Senate Bill 1291 on May 15 unanimously before the Legislature took an extended break, and the bill must return to the Senate for approval of amendments before it can go to Gov. Katie Hobbs.
The bill would add several protections for people entering a conservatorship or guardianship through probate court. Many disabled and elderly adults are appointed a guardian by a court of law who will control the person’s decisions, including any related to finances and health.
Jon Meyers, the executive director of the Arizona Developmental Disabilities Planning Council, said guardianship is necessary in many cases when it is properly applied, but often it isn’t appropriate in a “vast majority” of cases and is usually applied improperly.
Meghan Kramer, an attorney with the Arizona Center for Disability Law, said anecdotally, most of the center’s clients who have a guardian likely don’t need one.
May 25, 2023 - In a new ADDPC blog post, Arizona APSE wants to highlight the stories of job seekers with disabilities all over our state. Everyone’s experience is different and can provide valuable insight into how we advocate for their success. Today we will meet Lindsey Eaton, a 27-year-old with autism.
May 10, 2023 – TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — The Arizona Developmental Disabilities Planning Council is trying to navigate how to investigate claims of mistreatment in care facilities, schools, or wherever an entity is responsible for providing care.
May 5, 2023 –
Hi there,
You are invited to a Zoom webinar.
When: May 17, 2023, 04:30 - 6 PM Arizona Time
Topic: Building Awareness in Mental Health
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Looking for a job!
Executive Director
Arizona Caregiver Coalition is now hiring for the Executive Director Position. The Executive Director (ED) serves as the chief executive of the Arizona Caregiver Coalition organization, and, in partnership with the ACC Board of Directors, is responsible for the success of the ACC.
To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected]. This position will close Wednesday, May 17th.
To view the full position description, click here.
April 21, 2023 - The Sprout Film Festival focuses exclusively on films that celebrate the diverse lives and creativity of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), and strives to challenge assumptions and break down stereotypes. By introducing powerful, thought-provoking films from around the world to new and ever-more inclusive audiences, we promote greater acceptance, celebrate difference, and light the spark to help make the invisible, visible.
Information about the festival
April 10, 2023 - Jason talks to George Garcia regarding Supported Decision-Making alternatives to guardianship discussing the benefits and why is important to the disability movement.
March 21, 2023 - Gabriella talks about her employment journey as a person with a disability. Come and listen to her on March 23, 2023, at 1 PM as she talks about seeing disability as something you have, to seeing disability as part of who you are.
March 30, 2023 - On the last day of National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, we share a video of Asim Dietrich the supervising attorney for investigating, monitoring, and accountability at the Arizona Center for Disability Law (ACDL) talking about why employment is important to him.
March 23, 2023 – (Webinar) Making the Shift: Seeing disability as something you have to seeing disability as part of who you are Gabrielle Ficchi Ph.D., LPC, LPCS, MA, CRC
The webinar is about encouraging and helping youth and young adults with disabilities to reach their full potential. It's a message Gabrielle Ficchi wholeheartedly believes in and it's the single greatest factor she has found in working with individuals with disabilities and their families is giving them these opportunities to be their best selves.
Time: 1 PM to 2 PM
More information about upcoming webinars is listed here.
March 16, 2023 - (Webinar) Sticks and Stones: Empowering Youth to Address Bullying and Intimidation, Nicholas Love & Gina Griffiths
Join us for a webinar featuring Rev. Nicholas Love and Gina Griffiths as we discuss the next steps to stop bullying within the disability community through the exploration of intersectionality and empowering youth.
Time: 1 PM to 2:15 PM
More information about upcoming webinars is listed here.
March 8, 2023 - With March Madness in full swing Rachel Hargis, the Disability Services Manager at the Footprint Center; talks about the importance of making venues accessible for everybody and making a livable wage for individuals with disabilities.
March 6, 2023 - The Arizona Developmental Disabilities Planning Council mourns the loss of a rolling warrior Judy Heumann her courage inspires us every day to work toward a more independent life for the disability community in Arizona.
For more information click here
Judy Heumann's thoughts on the disability movement (video)
August 9, 2022 – The Arizona Developmental Disabilities Planning Council (ADDPC) is proud to announce the release of their new literature review “COVID-19 Impact on the Disability Community”. This literature review shows how the disability community has been disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 Impact on the Disability Community Review
PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM
The Primary Care Provider Continuing Medical Education (CME) Program is aimed at providing primary care providers, particularly family physicians and nurse practitioners in Arizona, with continuing medical education related to more equitable and inclusive health care for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). With insight and guidance from a diverse group of community partners that includes self-advocates, subject matter experts in supported decision-making, guardianship, and health care for underserved communities, the project team has developed a free Continuing Medical Education program with three modules that focus on different aspects of providing medical care for people with disabilities.
The three topics covered by the CME program are: Understanding Current Health Inequities among People with I/DD and the History of Marginalization Consent and Capacity as it Relates to People with I/DD Applying Supported Decision-Making in the Clinical Context This project is produced by Sonoran Center for Excellence in Disabilities and is funded by a grant from the Arizona Developmental Disabilities Planning Council
