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Arizona
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AZ Developmental Disabilities Planning Council retweeted
URGENT-The Senate has passed the bill & now it returns to the House. Please take action now to protect Medicaid which is a lifeline for people w/ disabilities & many others. Take a few minutes to tell your House Representatives-NO Medicaid & SNAP Cuts. bit.ly/3G7bAaQ
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AZ Developmental Disabilities Planning Council retweeted
AAPPD would like to extend a huge thank you to @GovernorHobbs for including provider rate increases for services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in her executive budget request published today. 1/4
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AZ Developmental Disabilities Planning Council retweeted
Thank you @GovernorHobbs for including 2.5 M of additional funding for Home and Community Based Services, additional $’s for ALTCS surveyors and $’s for providers. This is very important to @AARPArizona members. #2025AZBudget
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AZ Developmental Disabilities Planning Council retweeted
Introducing AZ Voices of Strength: a community-driven initiative that focuses on preventing sexual violence against individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). To learn more, register for an information session on December 10th at bit.ly/azvoicesofstrength
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AZ Developmental Disabilities Planning Council retweeted
Voting is a fundamental right, and there are state and federal laws that protect the rights of persons with disabilities in the voting process. #DisabilityRights #Election2024
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AZ Developmental Disabilities Planning Council retweeted
There's less than a month to come join us as we celebrate 30 years of DRAZ advocating on behalf of the disability community! The event will be on Friday, November 1, 2024, starting at 5:30 p.m. at Ability 360 in Phoenix, AZ For more information: givebutter.com/FWRrJE #DRAZ30
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AZ Developmental Disabilities Planning Council retweeted
Today marks the start of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (#NDEAM). An essential part of ACL’s mission is to expand employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Visit our webpage to stay up to date on ways to celebrate this month: acl.gov/news-and-events/even…
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AZ Developmental Disabilities Planning Council retweeted
Join our friends @AAPD and all of us in the disability community in celebrating National Disability Voting Rights Week. They've organized a fantastic slate of programing this year to highlight the power of our community's votes!
National Disability Voting Rights Week is here! Join us all week from Sept 9-13 for daily action items, events, and resources! Together, we can ensure our democracy works for all. Learn more: aapd.com/disability-voting-r… #NDVRW2024
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AZ Developmental Disabilities Planning Council retweeted
Unhoused citizens in ALL states have the right to register and vote — but for people experiencing homelessness, casting a ballot can be difficult. This guide details how to vote as a houseless person in Kansas. Need free ID help? Call/text 866-432-8683📲 thebeaconnews.org/stories/20…
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AZ Developmental Disabilities Planning Council retweeted
Join Modern Disability Author Gary Karp at #AbilitiesExpo Phoenix as he explores disability stereotypes and how to get society up-to-speed with the real lives of disabled people living independently.. The Expo is Sept. 6-8 at WestWorld of Scottsdale. abilities.com/phoenix/worksh…
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AZ Developmental Disabilities Planning Council retweeted
Ability360's Home Modification program was able to modify the Mogensen's bathroom to now be accessible for her two sons, who are powerchair users. The modifications improved their independence in their own home. Click the link to watch the full video: bit.ly/3ydYowZ
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AZ Developmental Disabilities Planning Council retweeted
Employers can make it easy for applicants and candidates to request accommodations by including accommodation statements and contact information on online postings, applications, and career websites. JAN offers accommodation statement examples. AskJAN.org/articles/Sample-R…
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AZ Developmental Disabilities Planning Council retweeted
Check out this fantastic Back to School Worksheet from Understood. It’s designed to guide your conversations with the school and set up a solid plan for a successful year ahead. ow.ly/TPMq50SPov1 #BackToSchool #ParentingTips #Understood #RaisingSpecialKids
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AZ Developmental Disabilities Planning Council retweeted
Today in #DisabilityHistory: On this day in 1965, President Lyndon Johnson signed Medicaid and Medicare into law. Within the first 3 years, more than 20 million Americans became insured through these life-saving programs. #DisabilityPrideMonth 1/
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AZ Developmental Disabilities Planning Council retweeted
This August, don’t miss your chance to open a new AZ ABLE account with a $25 match on your initial deposit! AZ ABLE accounts empower individuals with disabilities to save and invest. Learn more and prepare for your account opening: az-able.com.
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AZ Developmental Disabilities Planning Council retweeted
TODAY, help make sure every voter can cast a ballot with confidence this November! Join VoteRiders for a power hour of sending text messages with critical voter ID info to Arizona voters the day before their July 30 primary election. Register now! ⤵️ mobilize.us/voteriders/event…
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AZ Developmental Disabilities Planning Council retweeted
The U.S. Department of Justice is finalizing a new rule aimed at dramatically increasing the availability of medical examination tables, weight scales and other diagnostic equipment that's accessible to people with #disabilities. disabilityscoop.com/2024/07/… #accessibility
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