Parent Advocacy
“It’s important not to take these movements for granted. All these rights that we are used to in this society today came about because somebody else before us asked for change. Now we’re picking up the torch.”
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Advocacy Skills are a Family Affair
Reaching out on a busy afternoon led Hope to a wealth of support for her and her son.
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A VERY IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR – SPRING 2025
This edition of Connecting focuses on the power and importance of parent and family advocacy. Now more than ever, the perspectives of parents and family members of children with disabilities are critical in shaping the future of services and policies that impact our community.
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Cuts to Medicaid
This information is sourced from the AAPD Disability Policy Download (January/February 2025), which provides updates on key disability policy issues.
What Does the US Department of Education Do?
The U.S. Department of Education may not be responsible for daily classroom instruction. Still, it plays a key role in ensuring that students—especially those from under-resourced communities and those with disabilities—have access to the support they need.
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An Immediate Call to Action on Funding Threats to DDD Services
(February 5, 2025) —Our coalition of disability organizations—Ability360, Arizona Achieve, Arizona Developmental Disabilities Planning Council, Arizona Statewide Independent Living Council, Care 4 the Caregivers,
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RSK Weighs In on Proposed Changes to High School Transition Planning
Your voice can help shape the future of transition services in Arizona. Comments must be received by Thursday, September 19, 2024 at noon.
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Kelly Randall Accepted Into Prestigious AMCHP Leadership Lab Family Leaders’ Cohort
This prestigious program recognizes parents and family members who have demonstrated leadership in their communities and are connected to Title V programs serving children and youth.
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RSK Position on SB1435: Public Entity Liability: Sexual Offenses
We stand in full support of Arizona Senate Bill 1435 aimed at holding public entities, including schools, accountable for negligence, particularly concerning the safety and well-being of vulnerable individuals, including children with disabilities.
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Empowering Independence
Like many parents of soon-to-be adults, Elisa and Mark Cain wanted to protect their son Max, but they also wanted him to maintain some rights.
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