Diverse Ability Incorporated

AZYLF Virtual Information Session
2026-04-15 17:30 - 18:30 UTC | Zoom
Register for the April 15 AZYLF Virtual Information Session
Join us for an engaging informational session about the Arizona Youth Leadership Forum (AZYLF), hosted by Diverse Ability Incorporated. This informational session offers youth, families, professionals, and community members an opportunity to learn more about the program, discover how AZYLF supports personal growth and future goals, and ask questions.
Session date and time:
Wednesday, April 15 | 5:30–6:30 PM
Information sessions will take place virtually on Zoom.

April YAC Virtual Workshop
2026-04-17 17:00 - 18:00 | Zoom
Register for April’s YAC Virtual Workshop
A Crash Course in Financial Literacy: Budgeting Basics
Want to feel more confident managing your money? Join us for a quick and easy introduction to budgeting! We’ll break down the basics, talk about how to make the best choices for your goals, and share helpful tips you can start using right away.
There will be plenty of time to ask questions and learn together!

Who: AZYLF Alumni (ages 14-29)
What: YAC Virtual Workshop, A Crash Course in Financial Literacy: Budgeting Basics
Where: Zoom (remember to register to get your entry link!)
When: Friday, April 17th, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.
After registering, you’ll receive your unique link to join the meeting. Don’t forget — if you have any accommodation requests, please submit them by Friday, March 27th. You can also contact Isaac (pbs4youth@diverseabilityincorporated.org; 602-854-1626) to discuss your preferred arrangements.
Questions? Send us an email at pbs4youth@diverseabilityincorporated.org — we’re here to help!

AZYLF Virtual Information Session
2026-04-18 09:30 - 10:30 | Zoom
Register for the April 18 AZYLF Virtual Information Session
Join us for an engaging informational session about the Arizona Youth Leadership Forum (AZYLF), hosted by Diverse Ability Incorporated. This informational session offers youth, families, professionals, and community members an opportunity to learn more about the program, discover how AZYLF supports personal growth and future goals, and ask questions.
Session date and time:
Saturday, April 18 | 9:30–10:30 AM
Information sessions will take place virtually on Zoom.

Virtual Skills to Pay the Bills (May)
2026-05-05 17:00 - 19:00 | Zoom
Complete Our Training Form to Register
Register by April 21st, 2026
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 22 who have a documented disability and live in Arizona. Any AZYLF graduate wanting to attend the Skills to Pay the Bills Facilitator training must complete this training first.
This virtual training program requires a three-week commitment, consisting of six sessions that will take place on Zoom, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m
The session dates for May are as follows:

Session 1: Tuesday, May 5
Session 2: Thursday, May 7
Session 3: Tuesday, May 12
Session 4: Thursday, May 14
Session 5: Tuesday, May 19
Session 6: Thursday, May 21

Registration Deadline: April 21

May YAC Service Project (In-Person)
2026-05-16 11:45 - 14:00 | St. Mary’s Food Bank Volunteer Center, 2804 North 29th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ, 85009, United States
Register for May’s YAC Service Project
Join us for our May YAC service project as we give back to the community at St. Mary’s Food Bank in Phoenix! Come serve, connect, and make a difference while supporting our community!

Who: AZYLF Alumni (ages 14-29)
Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
Time: 11:45 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: St. Mary’s Food Bank Volunteer Center, 2804 North 29th Avenue, Phoenix, 85009
After registering, you’ll receive an email with the St. Mary’s Volunteer Engagement form. You must review, sign, and bring this form with you on the 16th. If you have any accommodation requests, please submit them by April 24. You can also contact Isaac (pbs4youth@diverseabilityincorporated.org; 602-854-1626) to discuss your preferred arrangements.
Questions? Send us an email at pbs4youth@diverseabilityincorporated.org — we’re here to help!

Charting My Course Summer Lab, A 6-Day Experience (In-Person)
2026-06-08 09:00 - 16:00 | Tucson, AZ, United States
Workability/UCPSA and Diverse Ability Incorporated present Charting My Course Summer Lab, A 6-Day Experience.
Arizona students (14–22) who have disabilities—join us to:

Learn about your future through Pre‑ETS Workshops, including self‑advocacy, job exploration, workplace readiness, post‑secondary options, and more.
Create a Person‑Centered Plan to show your goals and what you want your future to look like.
Build real‑world workplace skills through Skills to Pay the Bills, a hands‑on training program.

Dates: June 8, 9, 10 and June 15, 16, 17 (Monday–Wednesday)
Time: 9:00 AM–4:00 (Lunch Provided)
Locations TBD: Northwest Tucson and Eastside Tucson
View the Charting My Course flyer to learn more.
Space is limited. Register for Charting My Course, a 6-day summer lab experience.

June YAC Virtual Workshop
2026-06-12 16:30 - 18:00 | Zoom
Register for June’s YAC Virtual Workshop
Online Safety & Privacy (Presented by IHD)
We’re online more than ever, so it’s important to know how to stay safe and protect your personal information. In this session, a guest presenter from IHD will share tips and real‑life examples to help you understand online safety and privacy—and how to make smart choices while using the internet and social media.

Who: AZYLF Alumni (ages 14-29)
What: YAC Virtual Workshop, Online Safety & Privacy (Presented by IHD)
Where: Zoom (remember to register to get your entry link!)
When: Friday, June 12th, from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m.
After registering, you’ll receive your unique link to join the meeting. Don’t forget — if you have any accommodation requests, please submit them by Friday, May 22nd. You can also contact Isaac (pbs4youth@diverseabilityincorporated.org; 602-854-1626) to discuss your preferred arrangements.
Questions? Send us an email at pbs4youth@diverseabilityincorporated.org — we’re here to help!

Phoenix Metro Arizona Youth Engagement Academy: Day 1 (In-Person)
2026-06-13 08:30 - 16:30 | Pathway to Work, 1445 E Guadalupe Rd, Tempe, AZ, 85283, United States
Join us at the Arizona Youth Engagement Academy (AZYEA), a training program that helps AZYLF graduates become confident peer leaders in their communities and with Diverse Ability Incorporated. Through hands-on, interactive learning, participants build confidence and learn skills like public speaking, leading discussions and group activities, creating fun learning experiences, giving helpful feedback, and facilitating Person-Centered Planning sessions.

Who: AZYLF graduates (ages 14-29) living in Arizona
When: June 13th and 14th, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where: Pathway to Work, 1445 E Guadalupe Rd, Tempe, AZ 85283
Register for the Phoenix Metro AZYEA

Registration Deadline: May 25, 2026

Please note: Anyone planning to apply as a facilitator for AZYLF 2026 should register and plan to attend a June AZYEA session.

Tucson Arizona Youth Engagement Academy: Day 1 (In-Person)
2026-06-13 08:30 - 16:30 | Workability/UCPSA, 630 N Craycroft Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85711, United States
Join us at the Arizona Youth Engagement Academy (AZYEA), a training program that helps AZYLF graduates become confident peer leaders in their communities and with Diverse Ability Incorporated. Through hands-on, interactive learning, participants build confidence and learn skills like public speaking, leading discussions and group activities, creating fun learning experiences, giving helpful feedback, and facilitating Person-Centered Planning sessions.

Who: AZYLF graduates (ages 14-29) living in Arizona
When: June 13th and 14th, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Must attend both days)
Where: Workability/UCPSA, 630 N Craycroft Rd, Tucson, AZ 85711
Register for the Tucson AZYEA

Registration Deadline: May 25, 2026

Please note: If you plan to apply as a facilitator for AZYLF 2026, you must register for and attend a June AZYEA session.

Phoenix Metro Arizona Youth Engagement Academy: Day 2 (In-Person)
2026-06-14 08:30 - 16:30 | Pathway to Work, 1445 E Guadalupe Rd, Tempe, AZ, 85283, United States

Tucson Arizona Youth Engagement Academy: Day 2 (In-Person)
2026-06-14 08:30 - 16:30 | Workability/UCPSA, 630 N Craycroft Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85711, United States

Engaging Families and Young Adults Program (EFYAP) Information Session
2026-07-08 16:00 - 16:30 | Zoom
Register for the EFYAP Information Session
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!

Arizona Youth Leadership Forum (AZYLF) 2026
2026-07-13 09:00 - 2026-07-17 12:00 | University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, United States
Join us at the Arizona Youth Leadership Forum (AZYLF), a conference where you can discover your strengths, build your confidence, and shape the future you want!

Who: Arizona students ages 14–22 who have a documented disability
When: July 13–17, 2026
Where: University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
Cost: Free for all eligible participants. If selected, participants must complete a Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) Form.

Who’s Eligible to Attend AZYLF?

Applicants should:

Have a documented disability
Be 14–22 years of age
Be enrolled in high school or a higher education or post-secondary training program
Live in Arizona

Limited space may be available for applicants who do not meet all eligibility requirements.
To learn more, visit our AZYLF webpage.

Transition Institute 2026 (Tempe)
2026-08-01 08:30 - 16:30 | Tempe Union H.S. District Professiol Learning Center, 490 West Guadalupe Road, Tempe, 85283, United States
Join us for a day designed for both youth and parents as you plan for life after high school.
Two tracks. One shared goal.
Youth Track: Hands-on, interactive sessions led by peer leaders. Explore employment, independent living, and self-advocacy.
Parent Track: Practical guidance, resources, and speakers aligned with the same key topics.
Parents and youth will be together for breakfast, lunch, and a closing share-out.
Build skills. Make connections. Take the next steps with confidence.
Who: Youth and parents planning for life after high school.
When: Saturday, August 1, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where: Tempe Union H.S. District Professional Learning Center, 490 West Guadalupe Rd, Tempe, AZ 85283
Register: Complete the Encircle Families Registration Form

Note: Please complete a separate registration for each attendee.
