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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 […]

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 a candid conversation about healthy relationships focused on promoting personal safety, security, and wellness.

Training for professionals and family on intro to traumatic brain injury - basic and foundational information and resources. About this event 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 in person training will include basic information […]

Arizona Youth Leadership Forum (AZYLF) 2022: Gila River Indian Community Weekends this Fall: October 1-2, 8-9, 15 at Chandler–Gilbert Community College in Chandler, Arizona Arizona Youth Leadership Forum for Teens and Young Adults Who Have Disabilities for Gila River Indian Community is an innovative multi-day conference held on Gila River Indian Community. For nine years, AZYLF […]

Mini Conference begins at 11:00 am. Conference tracks include: Employer Roundtables, Transition and Advocacy, Legislation and Policy 9:00 am        Arizona APSE Annual Meeting 11:00 am      Attend Track of choice Noon            Lunch Break 12:30 pm     Attend Track of choice 1:30 pm       Break 1:45 […]

Super Fest Arizona - 2023 - Football & Cheer An inclusive football & cheer camp during Big Game LVII Weekend. For people of ALL abilities, who do and do not have disabilities! Register now to join this fun and interactive outdoor opportunity. Happening on Saturday, February 11, 2023, from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM at […]

Youth and Young Adults, join the Arizona Youth Leaders of Diverse Ability Incorporated as we explore self-determination, self-advocacy, and informed decision-making, packed with tips to help you build skills and feel more confident as you lead the life you choose. If you require an accommodation to access this training, please email: info@raisingspecialkids.org or call 602-242-4366. […]

Who Should Attend This Summit? • Behavioral Health Providers • Case Managers • Employment Specialists • School Counselors and Psychologists • Teachers • Children’s Behavioral Health Providers • Members and Families • You What Will Be Discussed? Summit Highlights & Topics  EMPLOYMENT SERVICES Learn about services available to youth with disabilities through Vocational Rehabilitation. DEVELOP […]

Care! Connect! Create! This year’s theme is “Care, Connect and Create,” and each of our sessions and speakers will focus on how we can come together to offer friendship and support within our local chapters, through our state organization and through our national parent organization, the American Council of the Blind. We are working on the […]