Disability Rights Arizona

Thank you to everyone who has reached out to Legislative leaders There's still time to contact them and ask for the COMIT/Group Home Monitoring money to be added into the state budget but we must act quickly! This easy-to-use link provides you with an email template: https://arcstateoffice.quorum.us/campaign/164194/

A friendly reminder from our partners at Raising Voices Coalition -Applications and reference forms for Partners in Leadership both close June 12th at 5 PM.

Partners in Leadership is a free Leadership Training for Self-Advocates and Family Caregivers – Applications Close Friday

Applications are closing Friday, June 12th at 5 PM for Partners in Leadership, a free leadership training program brought to Arizona by Raising Voices Coalition.

This is an eight-session cohort program designed for self-advocates and family caregivers who want to learn how to shape disability policy at the state level. No cost to accepted participants.

You will learn how Arizona's disability systems and policy process actually work, how to speak with confidence in front of policymakers, how to build relationships with other advocates and community leaders, and how to turn your lived experience into testimony and public comment.

Applications and reference forms are both due Friday, June 12th at 5 PM.

Apply here: https://www.raisingvoicescoalition.com/partners-in-leadership-apply

Questions? Reach out to Raising Voices Coalition at [email protected]

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Entrenamiento gratuito de liderazgo para autodefensores y cuidadores familiares – Las solicitudes cierran el viernes

Las solicitudes cierran el viernes 12 de junio a las 5 PM para Partners in Leadership, un programa gratuito de formación en liderazgo traído a Arizona por Raising Voices Coalition.

Este es un programa de cohorte de ocho sesiones diseñado para autodefensores y cuidadores familiares que quieren aprender a influir en las políticas de discapacidad a nivel estatal. Sin costo para los participantes aceptados.

Aprenderás cómo funcionan realmente los sistemas de discapacidad y el proceso de políticas en Arizona, cómo hablar con confianza ante legisladores, cómo construir relaciones con otros defensores y líderes comunitarios, y cómo convertir tu experiencia vivida en testimonio y comentario público.

Las solicitudes y los formularios de referencia deben entregarse antes del viernes 12 de junio a las 5 PM.

Aplica aquí: https://www.raisingvoicescoalition.com/partners-in-leadership-apply

¿Preguntas? Comunícate con Raising Voices Coalition a [email protected]

Hey Peeps! This event is in a week!

You're invited to a FREE in-person training workshop on Future Planning & Supported Decision Making facilitated by DRAZ and The Arc of Arizona, Inc.

Now that is is a law in Arizona, is supported decision-making right for you or someone your support? Let us help you learn your answer!

Date: June 12th, 2026 from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Location: Camp Civitan
5008 N. Camp Civitan Rd.
Williams, AZ 86046

Click this link or scan the QR code on the flyer to reserve your seat: https://tl.cogentcrm.com/widget/bookings/future-planning-supported-deci