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The 2022 African American Conference on Disabilities (AACD) will be held on various days throughout the month of February via Zoom. It is hosted by The Arizona Center for Disability Law and the Arizona Center for African American Resources (AZCAAR), the AACD is the only comprehensive conference in the U.S. that addresses the intersection between […]

Join this session as we explore the Arizona Youth Leadership Forum (AZYLF). Established by Diverse Ability Incorporated, in partnership with the AZYLI Arizona Youth Leadership Initiatives Alumni association, AZYLF is an innovative, multi-day conference that successfully integrates youth who represent the diversity of disability and culture in Arizona. This event fosters youth self-discovery, leadership development, […]

If you are between the ages of 14 and 29 and are a person with a disability, Raising Special Kids and the Arizona Youth Leaders of Diverse Ability Incorporated invite you for an interactive workshop that focuses on the importance of self-advocacy and informed decision-making specifically related to COVID-19.

The Association of People Supporting Employment First is a national membership organization focused exclusively on Employment First to facilitate the full inclusion of people who have disabilities, including significant disabilities, in the workplace and community.Calvin Cook and Jason Snead are from the Arizona Chapter and will be asking questions concerning self advocacy around employment and […]

If you are between the ages of 14 and 29 and are a person who has a disability, Raising Special Kids and the Arizona Youth Leaders of Diverse Ability Incorporated invite you for an interactive workshop that focuses on the importance of self-advocacy and informed decision-making specifically related to COVID-19.

If you are between the ages of 14 and 29 and are a person who has a disability, Raising Special Kids and the Arizona Youth Leaders of Diverse Ability Incorporated invite you for an interactive workshop packed with effective tools and tips to kickstart or strengthen your self-advocacy skills.

The Arizona 2022 IDEA Conference theme is Rise Up: Reimagining and Transforming Educational Practices. This cross-stakeholder event includes special education administrative staff, youth and young adults with disabilities, family members and caregivers, state agency staff, educators, service providers, and community members who share a commitment to student success. The event will feature over 75 professional […]

The TBI 101 training is designed for professionals working with youth (and adults), parents and caregivers of survivors of brain injury, and any interested community members! This overview virtual training will include basic information on acquired brain injuries including types, incidence, prevalence, and leading causes. Based on understanding brain-behavior relationships, we will review signs and […]