Dream the Impossible: Through Resilience and Perseverance The youth summit highlights voices of Indigenous youth with disabilities and focuses on aspects of American Indian life, history, culture and heritage that can help you address today's challenges. Any Questions? Email - Dr. Kimberly Yellow Robe Kimberly.YellowRobe@bannerhealth.com or Rosa Rojas Franco rojasfranco@arizona.edu
Join us Saturday May 17th, 2025, For our 2025 Self Advocacy Conference. Our conference will be held online from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Join self advocates from around the country as we come together to learn, talk, and share information about the issues important to people with disabilities. This year’s conference will include: […]
Arizona Youth Leadership Forum (AZYLF) is a multi-day, peer-led conference that empowers youth and young adults who have disabilities and diversities through experiential learning, leadership development, self-advocacy, and community service. Eligibility requirements for AZYLF Identify as having a disability Be in high school, or be a young adult under the age of 26 Wish to increase […]
The African American Conference on Disabilities (AACD), co-founded by Renaldo Fowler and David Carey, is the only comprehensive conference that addresses disability rights issues at the intersection of race and disability. The conference examines avenues for self-advocacy to ensure access to necessary services and enforcement of civil rights in the African American and disability communities. […]
Prepare your teen for success with free summer Pre-ETS classes! Does your teen need support with: Learning to self-advocate? Exploring career options? Developing workplace skills? Post-secondary education options? Give them a head start this summer! Join in on engaging, hands-on Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) classes designed to help students build confidence and independence for life […]
Arizona Youth Leadership Forum (AZYLF) is a multi-day, peer-led conference that empowers youth and young adults who have disabilities and diversities through experiential learning, leadership development, self-advocacy, and community service. Eligibility requirements for AZYLF Identify as having a disability Be in high school, or be a young adult under the age of 26 Wish to increase […]
A brief informational session to learn about the Engaging Families and Young Adults Program (EFYAP), managed by Diverse Ability Incorporated and Raising Special Kids. This program trains Young Adult and Family Advisors with diverse lived experience, and “places” them within Placement Agencies in their communities. Come and learn how you can get involved! CLICK TO […]
The Transition Institute is free for transition-aged youth and young adults (14- 26 years old) with disabilities and their parents. To learn more and register, visit the Encircle Families Transition Institute 2025 registration webpage. PARENT TRACK: Learn about transition and employment services provided by the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) and Vocational Rehabilitation and how […]
Complete Our Training Form to Register Registration Deadline: September 1 This practical training prepares young people for success in the workplace. It introduces them to essential interpersonal and professional skills, focusing on six key areas: Communication, Enthusiasm and Attitude, Teamwork, Networking, Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking, and Professionalism. This training is open to students aged 14 to […]
Register for the September YAC Virtual Gathering We are excited to announce the restart of our Youth Advisory Community (YAC) monthly meetings this month, and you won't want to miss it. Join us on Friday, September 26th, from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. for the first of many enjoyable gatherings. Who: AZYLF Alumni (ages 14-29) What: […]
A brief informational session to learn about the Engaging Families and Young Adults Program (EFYAP), managed by Diverse Ability Incorporated and Encircle Families. This program trains Young Adult and Family Advisors with diverse lived experience, and “places” them within Placement Agencies in their communities. Come and learn how you can get involved! CLICK TO REGISTER
Complete Our Training Form to Register Registration Deadline: October 7 This practical training prepares young people for success in the workplace. It introduces them to essential interpersonal and professional skills, focusing on six key areas: Communication, Enthusiasm and Attitude, Teamwork, Networking, Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking, and Professionalism. This training is open to students aged 14 to […]
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