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SUMMARY:Housing Resources Facilitated Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date\nCommunity Outreach and Education FREE Event \nHousing Resources Facilitated Panel Discussion\nHear from a panel of experts to learn about housing options\, resources\, accommodations\, and your legal rights. Get your housing-related questions answered. ASL and CART will be provided. \n\nWhen: July 29\, 2026\, 11:30 – 1:30 pm\nWhere: This is a virtual event offered via Zoom.\nWho: This educational event is open to anyone interested in learning more about housing resources.\n\nInterested in joining our panel of experts or have resources to share? Please email Asim Dietrich at adietrich@disabilityrightsaz.org. \nPre-register to attend this educational event\nPre-register \nThis event is brought to you by the PAIMI Advisory Council in partnership with Disability Rights Arizona. What is the PAIMI Advisory Council? A group of community members (including peers\, family members\, providers\, and at-large community representatives) who oversee the PAIMI program. PAIMI stands for Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Illness. The purpose of the PAIMI program is to: \n\nprotect and advocate for the rights of individuals with mental illness\, \ninvestigate incidents of abuse and neglect\,\nand provide protection and advocacy services.
URL:https://disabilityrightsaz.org/event/housing-resources-facilitated-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:Disability Voter Day - Free In-Person Event for the Community
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun and informative Disability Voter Day in Phoenix\, Arizona. This event is free and open to the community. Lunch will be served. \nDate: Tuesday September 1st 2026 \nTime: Doors open at 8:00 AM; Program runs from 9:00 AM – 3:15 PM \nLocation: Ability360 5025 E. Washington St. Phoenix\, AZ 85034 (Nina Mason Pulliam Conference Center – 1st Floor) \nASL and CART Services will be provided. If you need additional accommodations\, please either add them to the note in your ticket or email jbarbosa@disabilityrightsaz.org \nIt’s a big election here in Arizona! Disability Rights Arizona (DRAZ) and our partners want to ensure that Arizonans with disabilities have full access to the electoral process\, and the opportunity to cast a private and independent vote. The goal of this interactive and educational event is to increase voter registration and participation\, provide voter education for people with disabilities\, provide the community the opportunity to meet election officials and improve access to voting and the electoral experience for Arizonans with disabilities\, and enforce voting rights. \nDownload flyer \nKeynote speaker: Arizona Secretary of State\, The Honorable Adrian Fontes \nFull speaker line-up including panel discussions will be announced very soon! \nRegister for Free
URL:https://disabilityrightsaz.org/event/disability-voter-day-free-in-person-event-for-the-community/
LOCATION:Ability360\, 5025 E. Washington St.\, Phoenix\, 85034\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260918T150000
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SUMMARY:ALTCS: Tips and Strategies to Applying for Arizona Long-Term Care Services
DESCRIPTION:FREE In-person training in Phoenix\n \nALTCS: Tips and Strategies to Applying for Arizona Long-Term Care Services\nDate: 9/18/26 Time: 3:00 PM \nLocation: In-person: First Place 3001 N 3rd St\, Phoenix\, AZ 85012 \nThis program will cover eligibility for the Arizona Long-Term Care System (ALTCS)\, which covers long-term care services for individuals who are elderly or physically disabled (EPD) or have a developmental disability (DD) diagnosis\, and who meet program eligibility requirements. This session will cover (1) eligibility requirements\, (2) the pre-admission screening (PAS) process\, and (3) how applicants can prepare for the process.\n\nThis training is FREE and open to the community. Pre-registration is highly recommended. Register Today.\n \nThank you to our generous sponsors! \n\n       
URL:https://disabilityrightsaz.org/event/altcs-tips-and-strategies-to-applying-for-arizona-long-term-care-services-phoenix/
LOCATION:First Place\, 3001 N 3rd St\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85012
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260922T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260922T120000
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SUMMARY:ALTCS: Tips and Strategies to Applying for Arizona Long-Term Care Services
DESCRIPTION:Date: 9/22/26 Time: 11:00 AM \nLocation: In-person: Direct Advocacy & Resource Center 1001 N Alvernon Way\, Tucson\, AZ 85711 \nDescription: This training will cover eligibility for the Arizona Long-Term Care System (ALTCS)\, which covers long-term care services for individuals who are elderly or physically disabled (EPD) or have a developmental disability (DD) diagnosis\, and who meet program eligibility requirements. This session will cover (1) eligibility requirements\, (2) the pre-admission screening (PAS) process\, and (3) how applicants can prepare for the process. \nNo registration is needed. Please email center@disabilityrightsaz.org to request a reasonable accommodation.
URL:https://disabilityrightsaz.org/event/altcs-tips-and-strategies-to-applying-for-arizona-long-term-care-services/
LOCATION:Direct Advocacy & Resource Center\, 1001 N Alvernon Way\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85711
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260929T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260929T150000
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Cast with Confidence – A Voting Rights Guide
DESCRIPTION:FREE Interactive workshop with giveaways and prizes!\nASL Interpreters\, Sighted Guides\, Wheelchair Accessible\, Accessible Parking\, Fragrance-Free \nRegistration Required\nRegister Today \nThis voter access and advocacy workshop explores:\n\nYour Voting Rights\nHow to register to vote or check your status\nVoter ID Requirements\nAccessibility Options\nAssistance getting an ID\nVoter Protections\nExercising Our Right\n\nVoting Rights Guide \nTime: 1 to 3 p.m.\nDate: Tuesday\, September 29\, 2026 \nDirect Advocacy & Resource Center 1001 N. Alvernon Way\, Tucson\, AZ 85711 \nScent-Free Event\nTo ensure accessibility for everyone\, we maintain a fragrance-free environment. Please do not wear scented products (cologne\, perfume\,  after-shave lotion\, hand/body lotion\, etc.). \nSWAG\nStuff We All Get — Prizes and giveaways \nDirect Advocacy & Resource Center\, Disability Rights Arizona\, Arizona Disability Advocacy Coalition\, REV UP Arizona\, Clean Elections\, Southwest Institute for Families and Children \n520-624-6452 (7-1-1 relay friendly) \ndirect@directaz.org
URL:https://disabilityrightsaz.org/event/workshop-cast-with-confidence-a-voting-rights-guide/
LOCATION:Direct Advocacy & Resource Center\, 1001 N Alvernon Way\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85711
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SUMMARY:Voting Tips Tuesday Webinar
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to launch our new Voting Tips Tuesday Webinar Series! Join us for an exciting virtual training series that focuses on the topics Arizonans with disabilities need to know this election season brought to you by Disability Rights Arizona and our partners. \nJoin us for our kick-off session help at 6:00 PM (local Phoenix\, AZ time) on Tuesday September 29th: Your Vote Matters: Disability Voting Rights. Our presenters\, Sey In\, Interim Managing Attorney for The Healthcare Team\, Disability Rights Arizona and Jessica Lopez\, Outreach and Marketing Coordinator\, Disability Rights Arizona will discuss your rights this election season and practical tips and trips for casting a private and independent vote. \nOur goal is to ensure that Arizonans with disabilities have full access to the electoral process and know the resources available so that they can be better prepared. \nThis FREE training will be held on Zoom. Pre-registration is required. \nRegister today \nASL and CART will be provided. Please email center@disabilityrightsz.org to request additional accommodations.
URL:https://disabilityrightsaz.org/event/voting-tips-tuesday-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:Understanding Your Ballot: An Overview of Arizona’s 2026 Initiatives 
DESCRIPTION:Voting Tips Tuesday Webinars Are Back! Understanding Your Ballot: An Overview of Arizona’s 2026 Initiatives  \nJoin us on Tuesday October 13th at either 12:00 PM MST or 6:00 PM MST on Zoom for an informative and interactive voting tips webinar. \nASL and CART will be provided. Please email Jessie at jbarbosa@disabilityrightsaz.org if you need an additional accommodation \nUnderstanding Your Ballot: An Overview of Arizona’s 2026 Initiatives \nThe presentation will provide an overview of Arizona’s 2026 statewide ballot measures\, which include proposals related to education\, elections\, taxes\, public safety and local government. The presentation will explain the major provisions as well as the arguments for and against each measure. \nRegistration is required\nRegister for 12:00 PM session \nRegister for 12pm \nRegister for 6:00 PM session \nRegister for 6pm \nMeet Your Presenter:\nSusie Cannata and Sabrina Vazquez\, Founding Partners at Tier 1 Strategy \n \nSusie Cannata\nSusan is a founding partner at Tier 1 Strategy and brings more than three decades of experience in government relations. She spent much of her career at Peters\, Cannata & Moody\, where she was with the firm from its inception and represented clients across a wide range of legislative and administrative matters. \nHer work spans complex policy areas including education\, health care\, behavioral and public health\, human services\, child welfare\, insurance\, justice issues\, and local government. Susan is known for her practical approach\, deep institutional knowledge\, and long-standing relationships built over years of trusted advocacy. \nSusan earned her law degree from the University of Arizona College of Law and began her legal career clerking for judges on the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. She is also an active community volunteer and remains closely engaged with nonprofit organizations across Arizona. \n\n \nSabrina Vazquez\nSabrina Vazquez is a founding partner at Tier 1 Strategy. She brings more than fifteen years of experience in state government relations\, including ten years at the University of Arizona\, where she served as Assistant Vice President for State Relations. She led the university’s state legislative strategy and worked closely with lawmakers\, state agencies\, and university leadership on budget\, and policy priorities. \nFollowing her time at the university\, Sabrina served as Director of Government Affairs at Peters\, Cannata & Moody\, where she continued to develop and execute multi-tiered legislative strategies for a broad range of clients. Sabrina’s work spans K–12 and higher education\, health care\, human services\, and issues affecting rural communities. \nShe holds a bachelor’s degree in international studies from the University of Arizona and a master’s degree in elementary education from Arizona State University.
URL:https://disabilityrightsaz.org/event/understanding-your-ballot-an-overview-of-arizonas-2026-initiatives/
LOCATION:Zoom
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