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The next AZ Dept of Economic Security Virtual DDD Townhall Meeting 2/5 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Learn about DDD updates and announcements. Learn more and meeting information.
Town Hall Meetings | Arizona Department of Economic Security
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January 27, 2026 at 9:08 PM
The next AZ Dept of Economic Security Virtual DDD Townhall Meeting 2/5 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Learn about DDD updates and announcements. Learn more and meeting information.
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The Adult Down Syndrome Center has helpful information and visuals about calming vs. coping strategies. Read on to learn more.
Calming vs. Coping Strategies | Adult Down Syndrome Center
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January 12, 2026 at 3:02 PM
The Adult Down Syndrome Center has helpful information and visuals about calming vs. coping strategies. Read on to learn more.
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Think College has a helpful transition resource pack. Learn important information about the transition from high school to postsecondary education for learners with ID.
Think College Transition Resource Pack | Think College
This set of resources from Think College is all you need educate and inform people about the transition to postsecondary education for students with intellectual disability. This list of Think College...
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January 12, 2026 at 3:06 PM
Think College has a helpful transition resource pack. Learn important information about the transition from high school to postsecondary education for learners with ID.
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Listening Session: Aging, Memory, & Brain Health in the Disability Community. 1/29, 2026. Katie Dusenberry, Healthy Aging Center 600 S. Country Club Rd Tucson, Questions? Harbhajan Khalsa, 520-790-7573 ext 3426/hkhalsa@pcoa.org. Read on to learn more.
January 21, 2026 at 9:42 PM
Listening Session: Aging, Memory, & Brain Health in the Disability Community. 1/29, 2026. Katie Dusenberry, Healthy Aging Center 600 S. Country Club Rd Tucson, Questions? Harbhajan Khalsa, 520-790-7573 ext 3426/hkhalsa@pcoa.org. Read on to learn more.
Virtual African American Conference on Disabilities. Cost Free. February 5-Session 1. February 10-Session 2 and 3. February 12-Sessions 4 and 5. February 17-Sessions 6 and 7. Hosted by Disability Rights AZ. For more info, contact: rfowler@disabilityrightsaz.org. givebutter.com/VirtualAACD2...
January 27, 2026 at 4:52 PM
Virtual African American Conference on Disabilities. Cost Free. February 5-Session 1. February 10-Session 2 and 3. February 12-Sessions 4 and 5. February 17-Sessions 6 and 7. Hosted by Disability Rights AZ. For more info, contact: rfowler@disabilityrightsaz.org. givebutter.com/VirtualAACD2...
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The Arc of AZ-Free Virtual Mental Health First Aid Class 1/28, 9am-4pm. Training for individuals, families, professionals, & advocates who support people w/ IDD. Learn to recognize early signs of mental health challenges, respond in a crisis, & find supports. Email kristi@arcarizona.org for info.
January 23, 2026 at 5:16 PM
The Arc of AZ-Free Virtual Mental Health First Aid Class 1/28, 9am-4pm. Training for individuals, families, professionals, & advocates who support people w/ IDD. Learn to recognize early signs of mental health challenges, respond in a crisis, & find supports. Email kristi@arcarizona.org for info.
Virtual Listening Session w/the Office of Special Ed & Rehab Services, 1/28, 12:00 – 3:00 pm ES. Share your personal experiences w/ special ed & vocational rehab, including stories of success/challenges & any matters you would like the Dep to hear. Read on to learn more and register.
Virtual Listening Session with OSERS
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January 27, 2026 at 4:37 PM
Virtual Listening Session w/the Office of Special Ed & Rehab Services, 1/28, 12:00 – 3:00 pm ES. Share your personal experiences w/ special ed & vocational rehab, including stories of success/challenges & any matters you would like the Dep to hear. Read on to learn more and register.
Care 4 the Caregivers-Coming Up This Week:
1/30-Surprise Coffee and Color at Spencer's Place
1/31-Green Valley Dinner at Manuel's Mexican Restaurant
1/21: Phoenix AZ Opera Performance (Madam Butterfly)
2/1-Phoenix AZ Opera Performance (Madam Butterfly)
Details and Reg- care4thecaregivers.org/events
1/30-Surprise Coffee and Color at Spencer's Place
1/31-Green Valley Dinner at Manuel's Mexican Restaurant
1/21: Phoenix AZ Opera Performance (Madam Butterfly)
2/1-Phoenix AZ Opera Performance (Madam Butterfly)
Details and Reg- care4thecaregivers.org/events
January 27, 2026 at 4:23 PM
Care 4 the Caregivers-Coming Up This Week:
1/30-Surprise Coffee and Color at Spencer's Place
1/31-Green Valley Dinner at Manuel's Mexican Restaurant
1/21: Phoenix AZ Opera Performance (Madam Butterfly)
2/1-Phoenix AZ Opera Performance (Madam Butterfly)
Details and Reg- care4thecaregivers.org/events
1/30-Surprise Coffee and Color at Spencer's Place
1/31-Green Valley Dinner at Manuel's Mexican Restaurant
1/21: Phoenix AZ Opera Performance (Madam Butterfly)
2/1-Phoenix AZ Opera Performance (Madam Butterfly)
Details and Reg- care4thecaregivers.org/events
City of Tucson Parks and Recreation. Cherry Ave Center Family Fun Night. Board Games, Coloring Activities, Easy Rollers, Music, Activities, Refreshments. January 30, 4-6PM. 5085 S. Cherry Ave., Tucson, AZ 85706. Call 520-791-4497 for more information.
January 27, 2026 at 4:19 PM
City of Tucson Parks and Recreation. Cherry Ave Center Family Fun Night. Board Games, Coloring Activities, Easy Rollers, Music, Activities, Refreshments. January 30, 4-6PM. 5085 S. Cherry Ave., Tucson, AZ 85706. Call 520-791-4497 for more information.
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More people with #disabilities, from hard-of-hearing to #autism spectrum disorder, are uniting with #ServiceDogs to help them with everyday tasks.
Service Dogs' Roles Are Expanding To Help More People
More people with disabilities, from hard-of-hearing to autism spectrum disorder, are uniting with service dogs to help them with everyday tasks.
www.disabilityscoop.com
January 27, 2026 at 3:45 AM
More people with #disabilities, from hard-of-hearing to #autism spectrum disorder, are uniting with #ServiceDogs to help them with everyday tasks.
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After years struggling to find staff to support people with IDD living in the community, an influx of federal dollars allowed service providers to make headway, but the gains could be short-lived. #disabilities #Medicaid
Medicaid Cuts Put Disability Services At Risk, Advocates Warn
After years struggling to find staff to support people with IDD living in the community, an influx of federal dollars allowed service providers to make headway, but the gains could be short-lived.
www.disabilityscoop.com
January 27, 2026 at 3:46 AM
After years struggling to find staff to support people with IDD living in the community, an influx of federal dollars allowed service providers to make headway, but the gains could be short-lived. #disabilities #Medicaid
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(2/2) Read more about 2026 disability-inclusive Sundance films here: www.disabilitybelongs.org/2026/01/sund... #Disability #Sundance #DisabledCreators
A Guide to 2026 Disability-Inclusive Sundance Films - Disability Belongs™
Sundance 2026 offers a key opportunity to amplify the voices of disabled creators and share stories that portray disability authentically.
www.disabilitybelongs.org
January 23, 2026 at 10:10 PM
(2/2) Read more about 2026 disability-inclusive Sundance films here: www.disabilitybelongs.org/2026/01/sund... #Disability #Sundance #DisabledCreators
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Night to Shine, Tim Tebow Foundation. Hosted by Journey Church, Hope Community Church, Trinity Reformed Church. Candy Land. 2/13, 6-9PM, Location-Zion City Church. 2561 Ruthrauff Road, Tucson AZ 85705. Register/Donate. linktr.ee/TucsonNightT...
January 5, 2026 at 3:23 PM
Night to Shine, Tim Tebow Foundation. Hosted by Journey Church, Hope Community Church, Trinity Reformed Church. Candy Land. 2/13, 6-9PM, Location-Zion City Church. 2561 Ruthrauff Road, Tucson AZ 85705. Register/Donate. linktr.ee/TucsonNightT...
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Check out these helpful Self Advocacy and Inner Balance Tips from Arizona Achieve and The Arc of Tempe. Please read on to learn more.
January 5, 2026 at 3:46 PM
Check out these helpful Self Advocacy and Inner Balance Tips from Arizona Achieve and The Arc of Tempe. Please read on to learn more.
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Ability 360-American Indian Disability Summit, 4/10, 9:00 a.m. – 4 p.m. Desert Willow Conference Center, located at 4340 E Cotton Center Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85040. Read on to learn more about this great and for registration information.
American Indian Disability Summit - Ability360 | Phoenix, AZ
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January 5, 2026 at 4:36 PM
Ability 360-American Indian Disability Summit, 4/10, 9:00 a.m. – 4 p.m. Desert Willow Conference Center, located at 4340 E Cotton Center Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85040. Read on to learn more about this great and for registration information.
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Ability 360-6th Annual Indigenous Youth Disability Summit, Virtual, 4/11, 9:00 a.m. – 3 p.m. Highlights voices of American Indian youth w/ disabilities. Focus on aspects of American Indian life, history, culture & heritage that can help address today’s challenges.
American Indian Disability Summit - Ability360 | Phoenix, AZ
ability360.org
January 5, 2026 at 4:39 PM
Ability 360-6th Annual Indigenous Youth Disability Summit, Virtual, 4/11, 9:00 a.m. – 3 p.m. Highlights voices of American Indian youth w/ disabilities. Focus on aspects of American Indian life, history, culture & heritage that can help address today’s challenges.
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2025 Legal Options Manual-collaborative effort between Disability Rights AZ, Sonoran Center for Excellence in Disabilities & AZ DD Planning Council. Free manual is designed to empower self-advocates & supporters by outlining legally recognized options for making informed, person-centered decisions.
New Tool Available for Independence, Preserving Rights of Arizonans with Disabilities | ADDPC
Just in time for the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a vital new legal tool has been released to help Arizonans with disabilities understand and exercise their legal rig...
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January 6, 2026 at 8:08 PM
2025 Legal Options Manual-collaborative effort between Disability Rights AZ, Sonoran Center for Excellence in Disabilities & AZ DD Planning Council. Free manual is designed to empower self-advocates & supporters by outlining legally recognized options for making informed, person-centered decisions.
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Learn Soccer Skills, Make Friends, & Have Fun w/ Support from Volunteer Buddies. Pima County Surf, City of Tucson Parks & Rec. Session 1-2/3 to 3/10. Session 2-4/7-5/12. TOPSoccer-camp style program for youth ages 5 to 17 w/ intellectual, emotional or physical disabilities. Register-520-837-8067
December 15, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Learn Soccer Skills, Make Friends, & Have Fun w/ Support from Volunteer Buddies. Pima County Surf, City of Tucson Parks & Rec. Session 1-2/3 to 3/10. Session 2-4/7-5/12. TOPSoccer-camp style program for youth ages 5 to 17 w/ intellectual, emotional or physical disabilities. Register-520-837-8067
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Check out this helpful information from Think College called "A Resource Guide for Inclusive Postsecondary Education for Students with Intellectual Disability." Read on to learn more.
A Resource Guide for Inclusive Postsecondary Education for Students with Intellectual Disability | Think College
This guide is designed to introduce you to inclusive postsecondary education (IPSE), or college options for students with intellectual disability (ID). In this guide, you’ll find everything you need t...
thinkcollege.net
December 10, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Check out this helpful information from Think College called "A Resource Guide for Inclusive Postsecondary Education for Students with Intellectual Disability." Read on to learn more.
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Check out the great 2026 therapeutic, adaptive, and inclusive recreation programs from Tucson Parks and Recreation. Read on to learn more about these fun activities.
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December 10, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Check out the great 2026 therapeutic, adaptive, and inclusive recreation programs from Tucson Parks and Recreation. Read on to learn more about these fun activities.
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ABLE Age Adjustment Act amends Section 529A of the Able Act to allow + individuals w/ a disability to become eligible for an ABLE account on 1/1. The eligibility age expands to allow individuals w/ a disability that began before age 46 to be ABLE-eligible. Read on to learn more.
The ABLE Age Adjustment Act Fact Sheet - ABLE National Resource Center
What is the ABLE Age Adjustment Act? The ABLE Age Adjustment Act amends Section 529A of the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act to allow more individuals who have a disability to become eli...
www.ablenrc.org
January 7, 2026 at 3:39 PM
ABLE Age Adjustment Act amends Section 529A of the Able Act to allow + individuals w/ a disability to become eligible for an ABLE account on 1/1. The eligibility age expands to allow individuals w/ a disability that began before age 46 to be ABLE-eligible. Read on to learn more.
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National Down Syndrome Congress, Virtual Educators Conference, 2/7, 10:00 AM EST - 3:30 PM EST. Learn practical, research-based strategies that general, special education teachers, & all education professionals can immediately implement to support students w/ ID, including Down syndrome. Reg info.
Educators Conference : Educators Conference : Programs & Events : National Down Syndrome Congress
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January 7, 2026 at 5:09 PM
National Down Syndrome Congress, Virtual Educators Conference, 2/7, 10:00 AM EST - 3:30 PM EST. Learn practical, research-based strategies that general, special education teachers, & all education professionals can immediately implement to support students w/ ID, including Down syndrome. Reg info.
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Arizona Department of Economic Security-Launch An AZ ABLE Account And We'll Match $25. Beginning January 1, eligible individuals who open a new account will get $24. Get started: az-able.com
January 8, 2026 at 8:37 PM
Arizona Department of Economic Security-Launch An AZ ABLE Account And We'll Match $25. Beginning January 1, eligible individuals who open a new account will get $24. Get started: az-able.com
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Phoenix Children's, Barrow Neurological Institute. Down Syndrome Caregiver & Community Educational Day. 2/28, 8am-12:30pm, Phoenix Children's Conference Center, 2632 N 20th St. Phoenix Free, learn info, resources, & foster connection. Read on to learn more.
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January 9, 2026 at 3:13 PM
Phoenix Children's, Barrow Neurological Institute. Down Syndrome Caregiver & Community Educational Day. 2/28, 8am-12:30pm, Phoenix Children's Conference Center, 2632 N 20th St. Phoenix Free, learn info, resources, & foster connection. Read on to learn more.
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Your story is a powerful advocacy tool to fight for the changes we need. Not sure how to start? Try @thearcus.bsky.social storytelling toolkit. It walks you through steps to share your story. There is no “right” way to tell your story, only your way! bit.ly/48Xl8Q0
January 9, 2026 at 5:33 PM
Your story is a powerful advocacy tool to fight for the changes we need. Not sure how to start? Try @thearcus.bsky.social storytelling toolkit. It walks you through steps to share your story. There is no “right” way to tell your story, only your way! bit.ly/48Xl8Q0