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National Dialogue Begins on Transportation Needs of Persons with Disabilities

A national online dialogue has begun to increase access to affordable and reliable transportation for persons with disabilities, older adults and persons with limited incomes. The dialogue is sponsored by the Federal Interagency Coordinating Council on Access and Mobility and Easter Seals. http://www.unitedweride.gov/ Continue

Added by Peri Jude Radecic on October 28, 2009 at 8:18am — No Comments

Help the Center Set Future Priorities and Goals

The Arizona Center for Disability Law would like to hear from you about our priorities for the next fiscal year (2010). Below is a link to a very short on-line survey that will record your responses. It should only take five minutes to complete all of the questions. All responses will remain anonymous. Thank you for taking the time to assist our agency in this very important task. A summary of all the responses will be available on our website at… Continue

Added by Elaine Timmins on July 17, 2009 at 10:17am — No Comments

ACDL Workshop will Address the Use of Restraint and Seclusion in Schools

The Arizona Center for Disability Law will address the issue of restraint and seclusion in Arizona schools by hosting a daylong workshop in September. The workshop will be held at the Disability Empowerment Center, 5025 E.Washington Street, on Wednesday, September 23 from 9 AM to 4 PM. The goal of this FREE training is to provide parents with information that leads to the prevention of restraint and seclusion or the removal of a student with challenging behavior from the educationa… Continue

Added by Elaine Timmins on July 17, 2009 at 10:11am — No Comments

Special Education Trainings for Parents Offered by ACDL

The Arizona Center for Disability Law will be conducting several trainings in the upcoming months for parents of students in special education programs. The FREE trainings provide practical advice and strategies for parents to develop their own skills in working with educators and school districts and to advocate for their children's rights. The trainings will be held at the Disability Empowerment Center, Conference Hall 1, 5025 E. Washington Street. Dates for the trainings are: August 13… Continue

Added by Elaine Timmins on July 17, 2009 at 9:58am — No Comments

Arizona Early Intervention Interagency Coordinating Council

Hi, As the parent of a young child with a disability I know the critical nature of early intervention services. I am a family representive on the Interagency Coordinating Council. The ICC is a required component of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. The charge of the ICC is to advise the lead agency for ealry intervention in a state; here in Arizona the lead agency is DES/AzEIP. Each state's ICC must include representatives of each state agency that provides services to infants an… Continue

Added by caseywaid on June 13, 2009 at 11:25am — No Comments

DES CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT

I am curious as if the petitioners are named individually or how would one become a part of this suit? Continue

Added by Karla Johnson on May 14, 2009 at 1:33pm — 1 Comment

How POUR is your Blog?

This is a PDF created by Glenda Watson Hyatt. Fresh from SOBCon09: Biz School for Bloggers in Chicago, her awesome presentation is now available as an ebook: * Defines web accessibility * Outlines four key characteristics of accessible blogs * Provides three ways to increase accessibility with your next blog post * Lists additional resources More from Hyatt… Continue

Added by Judy Vorfeld on May 12, 2009 at 5:12pm — No Comments

Special Education Training Offered at Disability Empowerment Center in Phoenix

The Arizona Center for Disability Law will be offering another of its very popular Special Education Training workshops on Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at the Disability Empowerment Center of Arizona, 5025 E. Washington Street, Conference Room 1 in Phoenix. There will be two sessions: 9AM to Noon and 6 PM to 9PM. Contact kvanhorne@azdisabilitylaw.org to register for either session. Visit our website at www.azdisabilitylaw.org for registration information on… Continue

Added by Elaine Timmins on May 5, 2009 at 8:24am — No Comments

The Social Reef, an Industry Perspective

Powerful perspective on the Social Web by Jeremiah Owyang

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Added by Judy Vorfeld on April 25, 2009 at 4:04pm — No Comments

Photos from ACDL Board Meeting April 24, 2009 in Tucson

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Added by Judy Vorfeld on April 24, 2009 at 7:44pm — 1 Comment

Singapore's Society for the Physically Disabled

Singapore's Society for the Physically Disabled has fascinating PDF newsletter. Well worth the read: http://cli.gs/QWh81e. Here's a link to their website: http://www.spd.org.sg/ Continue

Added by Judy Vorfeld on April 21, 2009 at 7:16pm — No Comments

What does the Arizona Center for Disability Law do?

What does the Arizona Center for Disability Law do? Provides information on legal rights Represents individuals in negotiations or in administrative proceedings and court Investigates abuse and neglect Provides outreach and training on legal rights and self-advocacy Brings impact litigation to remedy systemic problems Provides technical assistance to groups and individuals on disability-related legal issues More info… Continue

Added by Judy Vorfeld on March 4, 2009 at 7:25pm — No Comments

Who does the Arizona Center for Disability Law help?

People with disabilities. The Center provides legal services to people who have a wide range of physical, mental, psychiatric, sensory and cognitive disabilities. We receive specific federal protection and advocacy funding to assist people with certain kinds of disabilities, such as developmental disabilities or serious mental illness. If you call the Center requesting our help, we have to ask you about your disability because of our funding requirements. > People with disability-r… Continue

Added by Judy Vorfeld on March 4, 2009 at 7:21pm — No Comments

What is the Arizona Center for Disability Law?

The Arizona Center for Disability Law is a not for profit public interest law firm, dedicated to protecting the rights of individuals with a wide range of physical, mental, psychiatric, sensory and cognitive disabilities. As part of the nationwide protection and advocacy (P&A) system, the Center provides free legal services under several major incentives: Protection & Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Illness (PAIMI) Protection & Advocacy for Individuals with Developmenta… Continue

Added by Judy Vorfeld on March 4, 2009 at 7:05pm — No Comments

What kinds of problems does the Arizona Center for Disability Law address?

Preventing and remedying abuse and neglect of individuals in mental health facilities, nursing homes, community provider residences and schools. Ensuring appropriate discharge planning from mental health facilities and access to appropriate mental health services. Enforcing the right to a free and appropriate public education for children with disabilities. Advocating for the right to appropriate health care, assistive technology and other services for individuals… Continue

Added by Judy Vorfeld on March 4, 2009 at 7:00pm — No Comments