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Turning 18-Legal Options

Zoom

Learn about the different legal options available for families of children with disabilities when their child becomes an adult at 18 and how parents can stay involved in decision making with schools, doctors and other professionals including supported decision making, power of attorney, and guardianship. Learn about other considerations such as registering for the selective […]

Free

Transition to Work: High School to Employment

Zoom

Join Arizona APSE for a session on transition services in Arizona and how this promotes successful outcomes for youth moving into the workforce. Special Guests: Sam Klein, Lead Special Projects Specialist, ADE; Vanessa Zuber, Director of Employment Services, WorkAbility; and Abel Young, Statewide Transition Coordinator, Arizona DES/RSA.  

Free

2022 Virtual African American Conference on Disabilities

Zoom

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 […]

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Transition Spotlight: AZYLF—Cultivating Successful Futures for Arizona Youths Who Have Disabilities

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, […]

By and For Youth: Navigating COVID-19: A Pathway for Self-Advocates

Zoom

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.

“Let’s Talk!” Hosted by Self Advocacy Solutions

Zoom

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 […]

By and For Youth: Navigating COVID-19: A Pathway for Self-Advocates

Zoom

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.

By and For Youth: Tools and Tips for Young Disability Self-Advocates

Zoom

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.

RSK Transition Institute 2022

Ability360 5025 E WASHINGTON ST, Phoenix, AZ, United States

Join us and Raising Special Kids for the Transition Institute 2022 on Saturday, July 16th at 9:00 am - 2:00 pm at Ability360. Register at: https://raisingspecialkids.org/event/transition-institute-2022/   IT WILL BE A TRAINING DAY FOR TRANSITION-AGED YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS WHO HAVE DISABILITIES AND THEIR PARENTS.   Parents will learn about how to support their youth […]