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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250718
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250719
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SUMMARY:Four Corners Special Education Day
DESCRIPTION:This day-long event will include speakers from all four “Four Corners” states who will share their expertise and experience in special education. Presentations will describe the special education system from birth to graduation\, including details specific to systems in each of the states and to the Bureau of Indian Education and tribal schools. There will also be a resource fair with exhibitors sharing information about community organizations. The event is intended to inform and empower self-advocates and families of students with disabilities\, but is open to all interested community members. \nRegister here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/vuckcme
URL:https://disabilityrightsaz.org/event/four-corners-special-education-day-2/
LOCATION:San Juan College\, 4601 College Blvd\, Farmington\, NM\, 87402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250630T130000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Training Series on the Rights of People in Behavioral Health Facilities
DESCRIPTION:Join DRAZ for two legal rights presentations about the inpatient treatment and discharge planning process for individuals with mental illness. Register for each of the sessions below:\n\n\nPart 1: Inpatient Treatment & Discharge Planning for Individuals with Mental Illness\nJune 30\, 2025\, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM\nThis first presentation will provide attendees information about the inpatient treatment planning process for individuals with mental illness who are in inpatient behavioral health facilities. The presentation will also provide legal rights information for individuals during the inpatient treatment planning process. \nPart 1: June 30 \n\n\nPart 2: Appeals and Grievances during Inpatient Treatment & Discharge Planning\nJuly 2\, 2025\, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM\n\n\nThis final presentation will provide attendees information about appeal and grievance rights during behavioral health inpatient treatment and discharge planning. \nPart 2: July 2 \nPlease email nlunarose@disabilityrightsaz.org if reasonable accommodations are needed or for more information.
URL:https://disabilityrightsaz.org/event/legal-rights-presentations-about-the-inpatient-treatment-and-discharge-planning-process-for-individuals-with-mental-illness/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250613
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250614
DTSTAMP:20260423T231203
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SUMMARY:African American Conference on Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:The AACD is the premier comprehensive disability conference in the United States that addresses the intersection between race and disability. The conference examines avenues for self-advocacy to ensure the effective provision of services\, resources\, and enforcement of civil rights in the African American and disability communities.
URL:https://disabilityrightsaz.org/event/2025-african-american-conference-on-disabilities/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Phoenix\, 122 North 2nd Street\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85004
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250521T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250521T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T231203
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SUMMARY:Virtual - Future Planning & Supported Decision-Making Agreements
DESCRIPTION:Details\nWe will be covering Supported Decision-Making Agreements\, what they are\, how to create them and if they are appropriate for you or someone you support and how they work with guardianships and other alternative support options. This webinar is meant for self-advocates\, families and professionals that support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. \nSpeakers (2)\nMelanie Mills \n\n\n\nMelanie Mills is the State Director for The Arc of Arizona. She has been with The Arc for 22 years and has spent her entire career supporting and advocating for the IDD community. She has served on various advisory committees and coalitions including those focused on guardianship & supported decision-making training and supports.\n\n\n\nSey In \nStaff Attorney\nDisability Rights Arizona\n\n\nSey In is a staff attorney with Disability Rights Arizona (DRAZ\, formerly Arizona Center for Disability Law). He has been with DRAZ for 6 years working on various issues involving healthcare and civil rights matters. He has trained various stakeholder groups on supported decision-making.
URL:https://disabilityrightsaz.org/event/virtual-future-planning-supported-decision-making-agreements/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241101T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241101T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T231203
CREATED:20240520T203130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T230116Z
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SUMMARY:DRAZ 30th Anniversary Event
DESCRIPTION:Disability Rights Arizona (DRAZ) is celebrating 30 years of advocating on behalf of the disability community on Friday\, November 1\, 2024 at Ability360 in Phoenix\, AZ. We respectfully ask for your consideration as an Event\, Food or Beverage Sponsor. \nDRAZ is a not-for-profit public interest law firm\, dedicated to protecting the rights of individuals with a wide range of disabilities. As part of the nationwide protection and advocacy system\, we provide free legal services to persons with disabilities in Arizona. DRAZ’s mission is simple: assist Arizonans with disabilities to promote and protect their legal rights to independence\, justice\, and equality. \nHonorees for the 30th anniversary will be: \n\nPhil Pangrazio\, Former President & CEO\, Ability 360\nSherri Collins\, Executive Director\, Arizona Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing\nClaire Adams\, Diverse Ability Incorporated & Vice-Chair of Arizona Statewide Independent Living Council\n\nThis celebration will include music\, food\, drink\, and a silent auction\, with all proceeds benefiting DRAZ’s work in advancing the rights of Arizonans with disabilities. \nTo purchase tickets or donate\, please visit: \n TICKETS \nFor sponsorship information\, please click: \n SPONSORSHIPS
URL:https://disabilityrightsaz.org/event/draz-30th-anniversary-event/
LOCATION:Ability 360\, 5025 E. Washington Street\, Ste 202\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85034\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240725
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240726
DTSTAMP:20260423T231203
CREATED:20240422T192701Z
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SUMMARY:Four Corners Special Education Day
DESCRIPTION:Join Disability Rights Arizona and our partners from across the Four Corners region to learn more about navigating the special education system\, from birth through graduation. Presentations will begin at 9am\, but plan to arrive at 8:30am to visit exhibitor tables A keynote address will be provided by Sarah Collins\, enrolled member of the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe\, Board Member of Disability Law Colorado\, and parent of children with disabilities. Lunch will be provided to all attendees. \nRegister here: https://form.jotform.com/240886167555064
URL:https://disabilityrightsaz.org/event/four-corners-special-education-day/
LOCATION:Navajo Nation Museum\, Arizona 264 and Loop Road\, Window Rock\, AZ\, 86515\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240628T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240628T170000
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SUMMARY:2024 African American Conference on Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:The AACD is the premier comprehensive disability conference in the United States that addresses the intersection between race and disability. The conference examines avenues for self-advocacy to ensure the effective provision of services\, resources\, and enforcement of civil rights in the African American and disability communities.
URL:https://disabilityrightsaz.org/event/2024-african-american-conference-on-disabilities/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Phoenix\, 122 North 2nd Street\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85004
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240603T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240603T153000
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SUMMARY:Supported Decision-Making & Alternatives to Guardianship trainings
DESCRIPTION:Supported Decision-Making (SDM) – provides an alternative to guardianship for people with disabilities. SDM\, recognized in many states and nations\, allows the individual to form a team of supporters who will assist the individual with the processes of making decisions from different areas of their lives\, from healthcare\, financial\, and educational. People with disabilities should be given all available opportunities to maximize their autonomy and supported decision-making helps with that process. \nIn-person\, IHD AzTAP Evidence for Success Disability Conference.
URL:https://disabilityrightsaz.org/event/supported-decision-making-alternatives-to-guardianship-trainings-s3/
LOCATION:Wild Horse Pass\, 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd.\, Chandler\, 86226\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240603
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240605
DTSTAMP:20260423T231203
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SUMMARY:DRAZ table at the IHD AzTAP Evidence for Success Disability Conference
DESCRIPTION:Disability Rights Arizona will be hosting a resource table at the IHD AzTAP Evidence for Success Disability Conference. This table will serve as a valuable hub for attendees to access information about the organization’s services. Visitors will have the opportunity to engage with representatives from Disability Rights Arizona\, learn about their advocacy efforts\, and explore the various resources available to support individuals with disabilities.
URL:https://disabilityrightsaz.org/event/draz-table-at-the-ihd-aztap-evidence-for-success-disability-conference/
LOCATION:Wild Horse Pass\, 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd.\, Chandler\, 86226\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240509T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240509T153000
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SUMMARY:Supported Decision-Making & Alternatives to Guardianship trainings
DESCRIPTION:Supported Decision-Making (SDM) – provides an alternative to guardianship for people with disabilities. SDM\, recognized in many states and nations\, allows the individual to form a team of supporters who will assist the individual with the processes of making decisions from different areas of their lives\, from healthcare\, financial\, and educational. People with disabilities should be given all available opportunities to maximize their autonomy and supported decision-making helps with that process. \nIn-person\, Bridging the Gap Conference.
URL:https://disabilityrightsaz.org/event/supported-decision-making-alternatives-to-guardianship-trainings-s4/
LOCATION:Casino Del Sol\, 5655 West Valencia\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85757\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240425T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240425T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T231203
CREATED:20240422T190018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T194505Z
UID:5260-1714050000-1714057200@disabilityrightsaz.org
SUMMARY:Supported Decision-Making & Alternatives to Guardianship trainings
DESCRIPTION:Supported Decision-Making (SDM) – provides an alternative to guardianship for people with disabilities. SDM\, recognized in many states and nations\, allows the individual to form a team of supporters who will assist the individual with the processes of making decisions from different areas of their lives\, from healthcare\, financial\, and educational. People with disabilities should be given all available opportunities to maximize their autonomy and supported decision-making helps with that process.
URL:https://disabilityrightsaz.org/event/supported-decision-making-alternatives-to-guardianship-trainings-s2/
LOCATION:Nogalez Arizona\, 2150 N. Congress Dr.\, Nogalez\, AZ\, 85621\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240425T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240425T120000
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SUMMARY:Supported Decision-Making & Alternatives to Guardianship trainings
DESCRIPTION:Supported Decision-Making (SDM) – provides an alternative to guardianship for people with disabilities. SDM\, recognized in many states and nations\, allows the individual to form a team of supporters who will assist the individual with the processes of making decisions from different areas of their lives\, from healthcare\, financial\, and educational. People with disabilities should be given all available opportunities to maximize their autonomy and supported decision-making helps with that process.
URL:https://disabilityrightsaz.org/event/supported-decision-making-alternatives-to-guardianship-trainings-s1/
LOCATION:Nogalez Arizona\, 2150 N. Congress Dr.\, Nogalez\, AZ\, 85621\, United States
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