The next AZ Dept of Economic Security DDD Townhall Meeting is 11/6 from 6pm to 8pm. Agenda-DDD Updates, Announcements. You can also find recordings and slides from previous meetings on this page.
SANDS Walk for Down Syndrome, 11/15, Tucson Convention Center, 10am-2pm. Family Fun Day-resource fair, food trucks, entertainment. Although the Walk is less than one mile, it is the largest walk of its kind in Southern AZ & anyone can participate w/out special training. Read on to learn more.
National Down Syndrome Congress-Working & Social Security Administration Benefits Webinar, 10/28, 1PM-2:30PM EST. Learn about-key differences between SSI/SSDI & Medicaid/Medicare. What is Substantial Gainful Activity & how it impacts you. How to Keep Your Benefits While Working & more.
The Arc of Arizona is one of the chapters taking part in the Mental Health First Aid Training. You can learn more from Melanie Mills, the AZ State Director, at [email protected]
1 Free Mental Health First Aid Training. People w/ IDD face unique mental health challenges, yet their needs often go unmet due to stigma/lack of trained professionals. Mental Health First Aid training-learn practical skills to recognize mental health crises/provide immediate support. Learn more.
GIGI'S FALL FESTIVAL DISNEY JAM-BOO-REE. Saturday, 10/18, 1 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Horizon Park-Large Banquet Room. 15444 N 100th St. Scottsdale. Disney-themed trunk or treat stations, games, crafts, festive parade! Come dressed in your favorite Disney outfit/costume. gigisplayhouse.org/phoenix/sfca...
The Arc of Tucson is sponsoring the Building a Dream Job Fair on 10/28 from 10am-12pm at the Kino Event Center. Please join Southern AZ's Largest Disability Job Fair. The Pre-DREAM Workshop helps job seekers prepare for the fair-10/23 from 10am-1pm at the Kino Event Center. dreamjobfair.org
Encircle Families & Diverse Ability Incorporated created a Family Transition Navigator that "provides personalized info, training, referrals, mentoring, & systems navigation support so families can move confidently from school-based services to adult systems." Check out this great resource.
Proclamation from Governor Katie Hobbs-October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Alternative text for the proclamation is in two parts.
AZ DD Planning Council has a great article called "Governor Hobbs Promotes National Disability Employment Awareness Month." Thanks to Governor Hobbs for issuing "a proclamation declaring October 2025 a time to recognize contributions of workers w/ disabilities." Please read on to learn more.
Disability advocates are speaking out as the U.S. #SupremeCourt prepares to take on a case that hinges on whether a diagnosis of intellectual disability should be based on more than an IQ score. #disabilities
1 Public education is a lifeline, and Medicaid helps schools provide critical services that students with disabilities rely on every day. Read on to learn how funding impacts those services. Then take a minute to share your public education story: bit.ly/4q6tSuY
The Arizona Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing October Newsletter "The Community Connection" is out. Learn more about AZ updates, info, and events.
4th Annual Disability Awareness Walk. " Be heard not just seen." 10/211, Tuba City Public Library, 9:30AM. Fact: President Russell Begaye signed a proclamation in 2015 declaring the third week of October to be Navajo National Disability Awareness Week. Read on to learn more about this great event.
#DYK October is also Learning Disabilities Awareness Month? The goal is to promote understanding, empathy, and support for individuals with learning disabilities (LD) while also highlighting the diversity of learning processes. ldaamerica.org/get-ready-fo...
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), and this year marks 80 years of celebrating the talents of workers with disabilities.
"Designed with and for disabled guests and people with disabilities, this solution is the first of its kind in U.S. retail." Read more from Target about their accessible self-checkout here: corporate.target.com/news-feature...#Accessible#Disabled
Care 4 the Caregivers, After the Diagnosis Day Seminar, October 24th, 10-3, Hybrid. Find meaning in the most challenging parts of the parenting journey. Learn-how thoughts influence emotions/behaviors, tips to make time for self-care, create goals, & more.
Special Olympics Arizona, All Inclusive Night, 10/11, Phoenix Arena. Everyone is welcome! All ages/abilities are invited to join the party. Watch a powerful program, make connections, & participate in a number of family friendly activities throughout the arena. Read on to learn more/register.
Sonoran Center for Excellence in Disabilities,10/20, 10:00AM-11:00AM. National Disability Employment Awareness Month-Ask an Employer! What have you always wanted to know, but were afraid to ask? Hear from employers about why they hire people w/ disabilities, what has led to success. bit.ly/EFTT
Arizona Independent Living Council, Virtual Gathering, 11/5, 2 to 4 pm (AZ Time), Zoom. Help plan for the future by sharing your ideas about what the disability community needs. Read on to learn more about this virtual gathering and future ones.
