Arizona self-advocacy groups

Want to get involved or connect a client with a local Arizona self-advocacy group? Check out our list below of self-advocacy groups across the state. Please note that meeting times and details may have changed - please call or email the leader of each group listed below for the most up-to-date information.

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Statewide

Arizona Achieve

 

Arizona Achieve is a cross-disability statewide coalition that supports self-advocacy for individuals with disabilities. From peer-mentorship to leadership training, Arizona Achieve guides its members to find their voices, tell their stories, and advocate for change.

 

Find more information here

 

Self-Advocacy Solutions (SAS)

Details: Call George Garcia, (602) 235-0354, ext. 801 or email at [email protected]

Arizona Disability Coalition (ADC)

Details: Statewide cross-disability coalition that advances the rights, choices, and value of people with disabilities through individual and collective advocacy and education efforts

Contact: Visit the ADC website for the latest information

People First of Arizona

Details: Meets on the third Saturday of each month; January - July at 12:30 - 3:00 p.m.

Where: Pyle Adult Recreation Center, 655 East Southern Avenue, Tempe, AZ 85282

Contact: Call Katie Griffith at 480-359-8602 or contact Lynn Black via email at [email protected] or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/499911246727733/

 

Phoenix

Inclusive Empowerment Network

Details: Meets on the first Saturday of each month

Where: 255 East Osborn Road, Suite 103, Phoenix, AZ 85012

Contact: George Garcia, (602) 235-0354, ext. 801 or email at [email protected] or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/YACAZ/

 

Tempe

Hearing Loss Association of America chapter: Arizona Working Adults

Details: Education, Support and advocacy for adults with hearing loss. Focus is on workplace issues but people of all ages with hearing loss are welcome.

When: Meets on the second Saturday every other month

Where: Tempe Public Library, 3500 S. Rural Rd. Tempe, AZ  85282

Contact: Email [email protected] or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AZWorkingAdults

 

Scottsdale

Compass

Where: Granite Reef Senior Center, 1700 North Granite Reef Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85257

 

Nogales

Self-Direction

Where: 63rd E. Castellano Drive, Nogales, AZ 85621

When: Meets on the first Monday of each month

Contact: Michelle Jacquez, (520) 223-0260 or email at [email protected]