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3-2 1-Disability Advocacy and Policy Alliance-Only 3 more days to submit public comment to AHCCCS about the HCBS changes for minor DDD members in AZ - deadline is 11/24!
Link to Comment on AHCCCS Emergency Rule: Link to Comment on AHCCCS Emergency Rule:
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8-List Your County. DAPA 9-Include Diagnoses. DAPA. 10-Repost in Socials. DAPA.
November 21, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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2 1-Disability Advocacy and Policy Alliance-Only 3 more days to submit public comment to AHCCCS about the HCBS changes for minor DDD members in AZ - deadline is 11/24!
Link to Comment on AHCCCS Emergency Rule: Link to Comment on AHCCCS Emergency Rule:
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4-Include Specific Stories. DAPA 5-Keep it Short. DAPA. 6-Mention Age of DDD Member. 7-Use Bullet Point to Organize Info. DAPA.
November 21, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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1-Disability Advocacy and Policy Alliance-Only 3 more days to submit public comment to AHCCCS about the HCBS changes for minor DDD members in AZ - deadline is 11/24!
Link to Comment on AHCCCS Emergency Rule:
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Disability Advocacy and Policy Alliance (DAPA)-How to Submit Public Comment-Nov 2025. Swipe Right. 1-Visit AHCCCS Public Comment Page. Link to Comment on AHCCCS Emergency Rule: https://ahcccs.commentinput.com/comment/landingPage?lang=EN 2-Pick Your Policy. DAPA. 3-Click "Comment Now." DAPA
November 21, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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Check out some great events happening in December in Southern Arizona from Care 4 the Caregivers. You can learn more and find registration details via the Care 4 the Caregivers event calendar. care4thecaregivers.org/events
Care 4 the Caregivers. December in Southern Arizona. In Person and virtual events. -Tuesday 12/2, 8PM-Virtual "Who Am I" discussion on holiday traditions and celebrations. -Thursday 12/4,9AM-Coffee meetup at Village Bakehouse (NW) -Saturday 12/6, 9AM-Hike Loma Alta trailhead and holiday shopping at Heirloom Farmers Market. (East). -Wednesday 12/10, 9:30AM-Virtual support group, ages 15 and up. -Thursday 12/11, 9:30AM-Virtual support group, ages 0-12. -Thursday 12/11 at 8PM-Virtual BYOB. : care4thecaregivers.org/events -Saturday 12/13. 10AM-Brunch at Prep and Pastry (East). -Saturday 12/20, 1PM-Live-streaming restorative yoga.
November 20, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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Be Kind. The Arc "In a world where you can be anything, BE KIND." -Clare Pooley. The Arc.
November 20, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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Sonoran Center for Excellence in Disabilities. Kinship and Caregiving in Native Communities. Free Zoom Webinar. Monday, November 24. 12pm-1pm Arizona Time. Scan the QR code to register or go to bit.ly/CaregivingMonthWebinar
The University of Arizona College of Medicine Tucson. Sonoran Center for Excellence in Disabilities. Kinship and Caregiving in Native Communities. Free Zoom Webinar. Monday, November 24. 12pm-1pm Arizona Time. Scan the QR code to register or go to bit.ly/CaregivingMonthWebinar
November 20, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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Mikey's League, Free Clinic Basketball, 11/22, 1-2PM Corona Del Sol High School, Tempe. www.mikeysleague.org Basketball league begins-12/6 in Chandler/Tolleson/Tucson. Mikey’s League exists to bring our community together through the power of inclusive sports. Learn more/register.
Mikey's League. Free Clinic Basketball. Saturday November 22, 1-2PM Corona Del Sol High School, Tempe. www.mikeysleague.org
November 20, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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Care 4 the Caregivers. For Good: A Celebration of Caregivers. 11/23,4:45PM. Hosted at Harkins Theatres in Chandler, Flagstaff, & Tucson. Space is limited. care4thecaregivers.org/event/for-go...
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Care 4 the Caregivers. For Good: A Celebration of Caregivers. Sunday November 23, 2025 at 4:45PM. Hosted at Harkins Theatres in Chandler, Flagstaff, and Tucson. (Space is limited, see website for details.) In partnership with: UMB Bank, Absolute HCBS, Arion Care. Scan the QR code or go to https://care4thecaregivers.org/event/for-good-tucson-celebration-of-caregivers-2/
November 20, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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Check out the fun events happening this week hosted by Care 4 the Caregivers in Tucson, Phoenix, Flagstaff, and virtually. Read on to learn more.
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Care 4 the Caregivers-Coming Up This Week 11/17: Tucson-NW Caregiver Coffee Meetup @ Crema 11/20: Virtual-Book Club (I, Robot) 11/21: Phoenix-Caregiver Coffee Cafe @ Phoenix Office 11/23: Chandler-Wicked for Good 11/23: Tucson-Wicked for Good Scan for details or go to https://care4thecaregivers.org/events/
November 17, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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AZ Achieve, Self Advocacy & Leadership, Coalition Meeting. 11/17, 3:30PM. Meet our new staff member. You can join without registering. If you have already registered, you are all set. The Arc of Tempe, AZ Developmental Disabilities Planning Council, The Arc of AZ.
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Arizona Achieve, Self Advocacy and Leadership. Coalition Meeting. Monday, Nov. 17, 3:30PM. Meet our new staff member. You can join without registering. If you have already registered, you are all set. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81145823260?pwd=xsJ9J3c5gYFcLybofQCH9nijh0WUKN.1 The Arc of Tempe, Arizona Developmental Disabilities Planning Council, The Arc of Arizona.
November 14, 2025 at 10:58 PM
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Join AHCCCS for the final webinar on the Emergency Rule for ALTCS HCBS Assessments for Children under 18. 11/17, 6:00-7:30PM. Attend via Zoom. Detailed overview of draft policies released for public comment, learn how to share feedback & stay involved.
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Join AHCCCS for an informative webinar on the Emergency Rule for ALTCS HCBS Assessments for Children under 18. Monday, November 17. 6:00-7:30PM. Attend via Zoom. Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System. https://ow.ly/gQ9e50XpJQP
November 14, 2025 at 10:41 PM
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Kindness isn’t just about being polite, it’s about making sure everyone feels included, especially people w/ disabilities.
Saying hi. Making space in conversation. Learning about accessibility. Small acts can break down barriers. It’s not about doing something big. It’s about doing something better.
"In a world where you can be anything, BE KIND." -Clare Pooley. The Arc of US Facebook Post Kindness isn’t just about being polite, it’s about making sure everyone feels included, especially people with disabilities. Saying hi. Making space in a conversation. Learning about accessibility. These small acts can break down big barriers. It’s not about doing something big. It’s about doing something better. #WorldKindnessDay Be Kind. The Arc.
November 13, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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Join AHCCCS for an informative webinar on the Emergency Rule for ALTCS HCBS Assessments for Children under 18. 11/13, 10:00-11:30am. Attend via Zoom. Detailed overview of draft policies, public comment process, timelines, & opportunities for engagement. Register. ow.ly/oZxb50XqzBl
Join AHCCCS for an informative webinar on the Emergency Rule for ALTCS HCBS Assessments for Children under 18. Thursday, November 13. 10:00am-11:30am. Attend via Zoom. Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System.
November 12, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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SANDS Walk for Down Syndrome. Presented by Special Eats. 11/15, 10am-2pm. Tucson Convention Center Grand Ballroom. 260 S Church Ave. New Timeline-10AM-Doors open, 11AM-Walk begins, 12PM-Entertainment/Food Trucks. Resource Fair, Arcade, Face Paining/More. charity.pledgeit.org/SANDSWALK
Celebrate with us! SANDS Walk for Down Syndrome. 25 years of walking for Down syndrome! Presented by our Title Sponsor Special Eats. Saturday, November 15, 2025. 10am-2pm. Tucson Convention Center Grand Ballroom. 260 S Church Ave. Tucson, AZ. New Timeline-10AM-Doors open. 11AM-Walk begins. 12PM-Entertainment and Food Trucks. Resource Fair, Arcade, Face Paining, and More. Volunteers Needed. Attention Please! 1. No outside food or drink permitted. 2. No pets. Trained service animals only. 3. Use Parking Lot B. Contact us info@sandsaz.org New Site https://charity.pledgeit.org/SANDSWALK
November 12, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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Club Zeus Christmas Night Party. Music, Drink, Food. 12/13, 6pm-9pm. 2700 E Speedway Blvd 17 & Up. Tickets $10 for every attendee including caregivers. Available online only www.clubzeus.org. For adults w/ disabilities, their friends, families, & caregivers. Questions? Call 520-609-9965.
Club Zeus Christmas Night Party. Music, Drink, Food. December 13, 6pm-9pm. 2700 E Speedway Blvd Tucson, AZ 85719. $10 Online. 17 and Up. Tickets $10 for every attendee including caregivers. Available online only at www.clubzeus.org. Our events are for adults with disabilities, their friends, families, and caregivers. Questions? Call 520-609-9965.
November 11, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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City of Tucson Parks and Recreation. TR Night Out. Ages 18 +
Nov 21-Paint Night
Dec. 19-Holiday Movie and Gift Making.
5 to 8pm. Therapeutic Rec Center. 1000 S. Randolph Way. $5 per session. Includes activity, pizza, and drink. Spots are limited. Please call 520-791-4504 to save your spot.
City of Tucson Parks and Recreation. TR Night Out. Ages 18 + Nov 21-Paint Night Dec. 19-Holiday Movie and Gift Making. 5 to 8pm. Therapeutic Recreation Center. 1000 S. Randolph Way. $5 per session. Includes activity, pizza, and drink. Spots are limited. Please call 520-791-4504 to save your spot.
November 11, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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1 AHCCCS draft policies via Emergency Rule for ALTCS HCBS assessments under 18. Public Comment through 11/24. 1620-17A: HCBS Needs Tool/revised, 1620-17B: Child Tool Guidance/revised, 1620-17C: Adult Tool Guidance/ revised, ACOM 450: Extraordinary Care Review for Minors. ow.ly/Hrk750XpJQK
AHCCCS Announces Public Comment Period and Public Forums on Emergency Rule Draft Policies for ALTC HCBS Assessments for Children. Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System.
November 11, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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SNAP cuts never should have happened. Thanks to you, lawmakers have been flooded w/ messages urging Congress to reverse these harmful cuts. Many people who were already struggling are being pushed to the edge. Keep the pressure on Congress. Tell them to protect SNAP benefits now! bit.ly/43pKGDp
"I'm a single mother taking care of my son, who has disabilities. Even with my part-time job, we barely make it through each month. We count on these food stamps to survive. Please don't make us go without food." -Mom from Missouri
November 11, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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Care 4 the Caregivers. For Good: A Celebration of Caregivers. 11/23,4:45PM. Hosted at Harkins Theaters in Chandler, Flagstaff, & Tucson. Space is limited. care4thecaregivers.org/event/for-go...
Care 4 the Caregivers. For Good: A Celebration of Caregivers. Sunday November 23, 2025 at 4:45PM. Hosted at Harkins Theaters in Chandler, Flagstaff, and Tucson. (Space is limited, see website for details. In partnership with UMB Bank, Absolute HCBS, ArionCare. Scan the QR Code or go to https://care4thecaregivers.org/event/for-good-tucson-celebration-of-caregivers-2/?fbclid=IwY2xjawOAchVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFPR1o4Z05MQnVIWHJtWTlIc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHiri_2V8WrRJzxQs9M_DRUinR9GWpYcBRQeKEKIUn0j28nNNPywRmpWJaK5r_aem_m6fiKdJFaBetYXJjMBKaXg
November 11, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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Please Join Us for This Free Event. TEVA Community. Co-hosted by Tucson Spellers. TucsonSpellers.org Silently Louder. New music by nonspeaking autistic song writers, performed by folksinger Brian Laidlaw. Saturday, Nov 15, 1PM. The U of A Poetry Center. 1508 East Helen Street, Tucson. Following up on a memorable event in 2023, Brian Laidlaw returns to the Poetry Center to perform a set of new songs composed by nonspeaking autistic lyricists. The songs by these spellers (whose motor-control challenges prevent them from reliably speaking aloud, but who use keyboards or letterboards to communicate eloquently in writing) capture an extended spectrum of human experience, silly and sublime, visionary and irreverent, celebrating all the ways a mind can rock and roll. Free Family Event! Thank you to our sponsors: Myra Reinhard Family Foundation. Blackbaud Family Matters.
November 10, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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Webinar Tonight-AHCCCS Emergency Rule for ALTCS HCBS Assessments for Children under 18. 11/10. 6:00-7:30pm. Attend vis Zoom. Read on for registration info.

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Join AHCCCS for an informative webinar on the Emergency Rule for ALTCS HCBS Assessments for Children under 18. November 10. 6:00-7:30pm. Attend vis Zoom. Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System. https://ahcccs.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UiSse1zXQOWUifMAWnnzOA?_x_zm_rtaid=7ArIHbxDSUCGx2PQqASzkQ.1762287528235.b6983404ff11dcb79d5bb3aa47e1fc2f&_x_zm_rhtaid=451#/registration
November 10, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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Check out some great events happening this week and month from Care 4 the Caregivers. Read on to learn more and for registration information.

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Care 4 the Caregivers-Coming Up This Week 11.11: Phoenix-Friends of the Orpheum Theater-Psycho 11/11: Mesa-Dinner @ Blue Adobe Grill 11/12: Virtual-Support group, ages 13 + 11/13: Virtual-Support group, ages 0-12 11/13: Virtual-BYOB 11/14: Tucson-Caregiver's Night Out 11/15: Phoenix, Restorative Yoga 11/16: Chandler-Brunch @ The Stillery Scan the QR Code For Details or https://care4thecaregivers.org/events/
November 10, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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Happening Today! Read on to learn more about this great Day of Connection Webinar hosted by Care 4 the Caregivers.

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Care 4 the Caregivers-November 7th-A Day of Connection. We understand that caregivers right now need access to reliable daycare, employment, and housing stability. During this day of connection you will learn about local resources and work one to one with social workers and family support specialist to get the help you need today! Agenda: 10:00-10:15-Welcome Care 4 the Caregivers 10:15-10:35-Encircle Families 10:40-11:00-Arizona Caregiver Coalition 11:05-11:25-A New Leaf 11:30-11:50-Southwest Human Development-Birth to 5 hotline 11:55-12:15-St. Joseph the Worker 12:15-3:00-One to One Connection During the One to One Connection time you will be able to get into a private breakout room with a Social Worker or a Family Support Specialist who will work with you to find resources and supports in your local area. Created in collaboration with: Encircle Families, Arizona Caregiver Coalition, St. Joseph the Worker, Southwest Human Development, A New Leaf. https://care4thecaregivers.org/event/virtual-day-of-connection/?fbclid=IwY2xjawN7A2xleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFlSFNQOW1tMEQ2VmN0V1l6c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHnUc4oEnSdkhJd-HDQQJfcgzVvTfAGJ6OvMpbqF_aMGzgZOvOBx4dhdR1UIN_aem_zmLWDhcPTj6OHRBdhG6fVQ
November 7, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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TODAY-The AZ Disability Advocacy Coalition - AZDAC & AZ Statewide Independent Living Council-Virtual Community Town Hall to discuss how the federal government shutdown is affecting people w/ disabilities in AZ. 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM (AZ time).
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November 7, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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SANDS Walk for Down Syndrome. 11/15, 10AM-2PM. Tucson Convention Center Grand Ballroom. New Timeline! 10AM-Doors Open, 11AM-Walk Begins, 12PM-Entertainment & Food Trucks. Resource Fair, Arcade, Dancing, Face Painting, & More. charity.pledgeit.org/SANDSWALK
Celebrate with us! SANDS Walk for Down Syndrome. 25 years of walking for Down Syndrome. Presented by our Title Sponsor Special Eats. Saturday, November 15, 2025. 10AM-2PM. Tucson Convention Center Grand Ballroom. 260 S. Church Ave Tucson, AZ 85701. New Timeline! 10AM-Door Open, 11AM-Walk Begins, 12PM-Entertainment & Food Trucks. Resource Fair, Arcade, Dancing, Food Trucks, Face Painting, and More. Attention Please! 1. No outside food or drinks permitted. 2. No Pets. Trained service animals only. 3. Use PARKING LOT B. Contact us: info@sandsaz.org New site: https://charity.pledgeit.org/SANDSWALK
November 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM