Disability Rights Arizona

Hey Peeps! This event is in a week!

You're invited to a FREE in-person training workshop on Future Planning & Supported Decision Making facilitated by DRAZ and The Arc of Arizona, Inc.

Now that is is a law in Arizona, is supported decision-making right for you or someone your support? Let us help you learn your answer!

Date: June 12th, 2026 from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Location: Camp Civitan
5008 N. Camp Civitan Rd.
Williams, AZ 86046

Click this link or scan the QR code on the flyer to reserve your seat: https://tl.cogentcrm.com/widget/bookings/future-planning-supported-deci

📣 DRAZ is seeking detail-oriented and passionate staff for its Compliance, Oversight, Monitoring, and Investigations Team (COMIT). COMIT staff are responsible for evaluating the quality of services at group homes for members with complex needs who have both developmental disabilities and mental health diagnoses.

💡 Learn more about this exciting opportunity and apply today: https://disabilityrightsaz.org/careers/monitor-compliance-oversight-monitoring-and-investigations-team-comit-2/

📣 The is back for a one-day virtual conference on July 14th! Secure your free ticket today: https://givebutter.com/2026SummerAACD

💡 Interested in supporting the conference as we fundraise for the 2027 in-person conference? Donate or become a conference supporter today!: https://givebutter.com/2026SummerAACD

Our Deputy Legal Director, Maya Abela joined our partners at the The Arc of Arizona, Inc. and the The Arc of Tempe at the Coconino County Elections Office in Flagstaff for Arizona Achieve's Election Tours Event!

This informative event gave participants a behind-the-scenes look at how elections work and an opportunity to gain hands-on experience with accessible voting equipment. Participants learned all about voting accommodations, accessibility features, and how to cast a ballot privately and independently and had the opportunity to have their questions answered!

Funding for Arizona's Developmental Disabilities Group Home Monitoring Program (COMIT) is not on the current draft of the budget.

Please review this Letter of Support and sign it if you are willing. We understand that negotiations are close to concluding so we must quickly send this to the governor's office and legislators.

Use this link to sign: https://forms.gle/BhncsPQLKZhr2qGf6

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FREE VIRTUAL TRAINING

Voting in Arizona

What People with Disabilities Need to Know

June 17, 2026 « 1 to 3 p.m.

ASL and CART Provided

Votes help decide the people and policies that shape our lives. Join us to learn more about using your voice and your vote. This free training session focuses on:

Your voting rights
Who can register and where
Ways to vote and location(s)
Voter identification requirements
Assistance with voting
Voting tips
Register using the link or QR code

Zoom Registration Link

(or paste the following address into your browser: https://bit.ly/REVUP-AZDAC-JUN2026)

QR code for Zoom registration at https://bit.ly/REVUP-AZDAC-JUN2026

Presenters

Asim Dietrich, Supervisory Attorney for Investigation, Monitoring & Accountability, Disability Rights Arizona
George Garcia, Executive Director, Southwest Institute for Families and Children
For more information, contact [email protected]

Logos of the sponsors, Arizona Disability Advocacy Coalition (AZDAC), REV UP Arizona, and Disability Rights Arizona

It's and this week's tip is to Check your voter registration status before Election Day. Visit the Arizona Secretary of State's website to confirm you're registered and your info is up to date: https://azsos.gov/elections/voters/voting-elections.

What is you may ask? For the next 22 weeks until election day (yes, we'll be counting down the weeks with you) look out for helpful voting-related tips, resources, free events, videos and more!

Please join us in giving our newest intern a warm DRAZ welcome! Sedona Diazzi has joined our team as a Legal Intern in our Tucson Office! She is an incoming 2L at the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law. Sedona is interested in disability law and advocacy based on my previous work with veterans in the Veterans' Advocacy Law Clinic and with students with disabilities at the Strategic Alternative Learning Technologies Center (SALT Center). Sedona shares that she is excited to gain firsthand knowledge of the work and dedication required to continue advocating for and protecting the rights of disabled individuals through providing essential education and legal resources. Fun fact- Sedona is a huge animal lover with two dogs and three guinea pigs at home and is always happy to talk about pets! Welcome to DRAZ, Sedona!

We are proud to recognize and thank our incredible Gold Supporter, Ability360 for their support of our Summer 2026 Virtual African American Conference on Disabilities. 🌟

Ability360 offers and promotes programs designed to empower people with disabilities to take personal responsibility so that they may achieve or continue independent lifestyles within the community.

Ability360 is one of five Centers for Independent Living in Arizona, and the largest Center in the state. Ability360 advocates personal responsibility – by, and for, people with disabilities – as a means to independence. Programs are designed to help consumers achieve self-sufficiency. In addition to the five core service areas, Ability360 provides and promotes numerous other programs and services that help consumers achieve an independent lifestyle.

🔗 Register today and join us: https://givebutter.com/2026SummerAACD