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The Transition Institute is an interactive virtual training day for transition-aged youth and young adults with disabilities and their parents. In addition to learning more about Raising Special Kids and Diverse Ability Incorporated, the day will include opportunities to: Hear from self-advocates about their experiences Learn about how to support your youth or young adult […]

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 packed with effective tools and tips to If you are between the ages of 14 and 29 and are a […]

Arizona's 2021 IDEA Virtual Conference Renewal: Resilience to Results September 13 and 14, 8:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m. AND September 15, 8:00 a.m. –12:15 p.m.   What is the IDEA Conference? The virtual conference will feature over 75 professional, youth, young adult, and family learning opportunities addressing legal issues, special education compliance, preschool and secondary transition, social/emotional […]

Self Advocacy Solutions is hosting their inaugural Self Advocates Conference. The conference will be free online on Saturday, September 25, 2021 from 9 am - 7 pm. Join us for this free online event where we will have presentations and guest speakers talk about issues that are important to people with disabilities in Arizona as […]

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 […]

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.  

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 […]