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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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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;VALUE=DATE:20250613
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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: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: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:20250903T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250903T150000
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SUMMARY:Disability Voting Rights Training:  The Power of the Disability Voter
DESCRIPTION:Join Disability Rights Arizona (DRAZ) the Arizona Disability Voter Coalition (AzDVC) as we meet and prepare for Disability Voting Rights Week\, September 8th -12th\, National Voter Registration Day\, September 16th and the 2026 General Election. \nThe training is virtual via Zoom:\nSeptember 3\, 1pm to 3 pm\nASL and CART provided \nThis training will cover issues such as: \n\nIncreasing Voter Registration\nVoter Participation\nVoter Education\nWorking with Election Officials\nProtecting Voting Rights\n\nAzDVC is a collaboration of more than 10 disability related organizations and stakeholders working together in a statewide effort to improve access to the electoral for Arizonans with disabilities. Our goal is to ensure that Arizonans with disabilities have an opportunity to cast a private and independent vote and have full participation in the electoral process in registering to vote\, casting a vote and accessing polling locations. \nFor more information\, contact Renaldo Fowler at (602) 274-6287 ex. 215 or at rfowler@disabilityrightsaz.org
URL:https://disabilityrightsaz.org/event/disability-voting-rights-training-the-power-of-the-disability-voter/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251107T120000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Community Town Hall on Impact of Shutdown
DESCRIPTION:The Arizona Disability Advocacy Coalition (AZDAC) and the Arizona Statewide Independent Living Council (AZSILC) are hosting a Virtual Community Town Hall to discuss how the federal government shutdown is affecting people who have disabilities and those living on fixed incomes across Arizona. \nThe town hall will take place on Friday\, November 7\, 2025\, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM (Arizona time). Registration is free and open to the public. \nRegister here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UgMDUa7MRjmGieSHMIB4Vg \nThe discussion will cover how the shutdown impacts access to:\n• SNAP (food assistance)\n• WIC (Women\, Infants\, and Children nutrition program)\n• Vocational Rehabilitation services\n• Food banks and other community resources \nSpeakers include: \n• J.J. Rico\, CEO\, Disability Rights Arizona\n• Christopher J. Rodriguez\, President & CEO\, Ability360\n• Eileen M. Tohonnie\, Assist to Independence\n• Angie Rodgers\, Deputy Director\, Arizona Department of Economic Security\n• Lynn Larson\, Deputy Assistant Director\, Division of Employment & Rehabilitation Services\n• Celia Nabor\, MPA\, Assistant Director\, Preventive Services\, Arizona WIC Program\n• Brandon Krupp\, Public Policy Manager\, Arizona Food Bank Network \nThe event will be accessible to all with ASL interpretation and CART (live captioning) provided. \nThe goal is to share information\, connect people to available programs\, and strengthen collaboration between community organizations and government agencies. \nDavid Carey\, Chair of AZDAC\, will moderate the discussion and encourages community members to attend and share their experiences.
URL:https://disabilityrightsaz.org/event/virtual-community-town-hall-on-impact-of-shutdown/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260205T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260217T143000
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SUMMARY:15th Annual Virtual African American Conference on Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:THIS CONFERENCE IS FREE! \nAll times are Phoenix Local Time. All sessions will be on Zoom. \nDisability Rights Arizona (DRAZ) and our partners are proud to announce the 2026 Virtual African American Conference on Disabilities (AACD). It is the premiere comprehensive disability conference in the United States that addresses the intersection between race and disabilities. Since launching our virtual format in 2021\, we have welcomed attendees from across Arizona\, nearly every U.S. state\, the U.S. Virgin Islands\, Canada\, Africa\, and Europe—each joining to learn\, engage\, and ask important questions on a wide range of disability issues. \nTo register for the link\, see the agenda or to get sponsorship information\, please click here: https://givebutter.com/VirtualAACD26
URL:https://disabilityrightsaz.org/event/15th-annual-virtual-african-american-conference-on-disabilities/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260306T163000
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SUMMARY:Renaldo's 41 for 41 Retirement Celebration
DESCRIPTION:After 41 years\, Renaldo will retire at the end of February 2026\, and we are marking this milestone not only by honoring his extraordinary legacy—but by raising critical funds to carry this work forward. \nWe invite you to be part of this moment by making a “41 for $41” gift to Disability Rights Arizona. Tickets to the March 6 celebration are $41\, symbolizing Renaldo’s 41 years of service. \nDonate Today \nIf you are unable to attend Renaldo’s celebration\, you may make a donation to DRAZ or become a Sponsor for the 2027 African American Conference on Disabilities. Every dollar raised supports our core advocacy work. \nGifts of Support play a vital role in sustaining DRAZs impact\, expanding access to this celebration\, and ensuring long-term investment in the communities we serve. \nGet Tickets Today!  \nDon’t miss the chance to celebrate Renaldo in person on March 6\, as he says goodbye to DRAZ and begins a well-earned retirement.
URL:https://disabilityrightsaz.org/event/renaldos-41-for-41-retirement-celebration/
LOCATION:Ability 360\, 5025 E. Washington Street\, Ste 202\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85034\, United States
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SUMMARY:Renaldo’s 41 for 41 Retirement Celebration Recap
DESCRIPTION:After 41 years\, Renaldo retired at the end of February 2026\, and we marked this milestone not only by honoring his extraordinary legacy—but by raising critical funds to carry this work forward. View photos from the March 6th celebration.
URL:https://disabilityrightsaz.org/event/renaldos-41-for-41-retirement-celebration-recap/
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