Results
![What is a P&A Disability rights advocate walks through a school hallway](https://disabilityrightsaz.org/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/What-is-a-PA-qmkgzyxkxebxec3y8is20bkzvjqxhagj4z9a25m9mo.jpg)
Protection and Advocacy Systems (P&As) throughout the United States assure that the human and civil rights of persons with disabilities are protected.
![Areas of Focus Arizona capital museum](https://disabilityrightsaz.org/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Areas-of-Focus-qmkhg5pimohpcklfpioqy8is6fyi1mq413qblpm6gw.jpg)
As Arizona’s Protection and Advocacy (P&A) system and Client Assistance Program (CAP), DRAZ develops areas of focus for each fiscal year.
![Board of Directors V2 Disability Rights Arizona presentation from African Americans Conference on Disabilities](https://disabilityrightsaz.org/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Board-of-Directors-V2-qmy4tztsxujlqb4chjqltrnefz06r55f5nyttmpvsw.jpg)
Disability Rights Arizona Board of Directors reflects the diverse constituency served by the agency.
![PAIMI Group of men discuss mental health issues at a meeting](https://disabilityrightsaz.org/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/PAIMI-qmxw6z0bjcs03awcn3uos94ma3zvsmetq8ux5jvio0.jpg)
The PAIMI (Protection & Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Illness) Advisory Council advises Disability Rights Arizona on priorities to be carried out in protecting and advocating the rights of people with mental illness.