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UAZ_Sonoran Center for Excellence in Disabilities

@sonoran_ucedd

We promote community participation and support individuals with developmental disabilities.

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Meet Jocelyn, this week's Student Worker Spotlight! Jocelyn has been helping out at InJoy Thrift Store this summer and has been a great addition to their team! To learn more about our Summer Work Program, visit: bit.ly/SummerWorkProg….

Meet Jocelyn, this week's Student Worker Spotlight! Jocelyn has been helping out at InJoy Thrift Store this summer and has been a great addition to their team! To learn more about our Summer Work Program, visit: bit.ly/SummerWorkProg….
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July is #DisabilityPrideMonth! This month is a time for promoting disability visibility and pushing back against harmful narratives that exclude or discriminate against people with disabilities. People with disabilities deserve spaces in every community.

July is #DisabilityPrideMonth! This month is a time for  promoting disability visibility and pushing back against harmful narratives that exclude or discriminate against people with disabilities. People with disabilities deserve spaces in every community.
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For our first Motivational Monday of July, Sonoran Center Peer Mentor Paavi Madhivanan shares what Disability Pride means to her. Thank you, Paavi! What does Disability Pride mean to you? Share your answers in the comments below! #DisabilityPrideMonth2025 #DisabilityInclusion

For our first Motivational Monday of July, Sonoran Center Peer Mentor Paavi Madhivanan shares what Disability Pride means to her. Thank you, Paavi!  What does Disability Pride mean to you? Share your answers in the comments below!  #DisabilityPrideMonth2025 #DisabilityInclusion
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We participated in the AADMD One Voice and APSE Conferences last month! AADMD's conference shared how to better serve I/DD patients in healthcare. APSE's Conference brought Employment First professionals together for networking and training. Learn more at bit.ly/SonoranCenterN….

We participated in the AADMD One Voice and APSE Conferences last month! AADMD's conference shared how to better serve I/DD patients in healthcare. APSE's Conference brought Employment First professionals together for networking and training. Learn more at bit.ly/SonoranCenterN….
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Every individual has value in their community. Thank you for sharing such important lyrics, Gabe! #MotivationalMonday #DisabilityPrideMonth #DisabilityPride25 #DisabilitySupport #DisabilityRights #DisabilityAwareness #DisabilityInclusion

Every individual has value in their community. Thank you for sharing such important lyrics, Gabe!

#MotivationalMonday #DisabilityPrideMonth #DisabilityPride25 #DisabilitySupport #DisabilityRights #DisabilityAwareness #DisabilityInclusion
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Last week, student trainee Paulette Nevarez conducted an interview centered around DISCAPAZ with Sonoran Center Director Jacy Farkas and Senior Education Coordinator Celina Urquidez as a part of an internship with Digital Borderlands. Learn more at: bit.ly/dsdiscapaz.

Last week, student trainee Paulette Nevarez conducted an interview centered around DISCAPAZ with Sonoran Center Director Jacy Farkas and Senior Education Coordinator Celina Urquidez as a part of an internship with Digital Borderlands. Learn more at: bit.ly/dsdiscapaz.
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We're highlighting Ayla for our Student Worker Spotlight this week! This summer, Ayla has been helping out at Ace Hardware, where she has gained valuable experience and made great connections! Great work Ava! Learn about the Summer Student Work Program at bit.ly/SummerWorkProg…

We're highlighting Ayla for our Student Worker Spotlight this week! This summer, Ayla has been helping out at Ace Hardware, where she has gained valuable experience and made great connections! Great work Ava!

Learn about the Summer Student Work Program at bit.ly/SummerWorkProg…
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We are the stars of our own story. Thank you for sharing this message with us, Paavi! #MotivationalMonday #DisabilityPrideMonth #DisabilityPride25 [Video Description: A woman with short black hair, brown eyes, and glasses, wearing a black and white striped short-sleeve top]

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Join us on July 30 at 11:30 am for Our Parenting Journeys, a live panel where parents with disabilities will share their stories about pregnancy, parenting, and how to navigate support systems. Register at: bit.ly/PPPanel.

Join us on July 30 at 11:30 am for Our Parenting Journeys, a live panel where parents with disabilities will share their stories about pregnancy, parenting, and how to navigate support systems. 

Register at: bit.ly/PPPanel.
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In the latest CACTI Blog, read how Jennifer Haggerty's own family experiences inspired her to conduct a research project collecting insightful information on the differing disability policies across the United States. Read more at: bit.ly/cactijennifer.

In the latest CACTI Blog, read how Jennifer Haggerty's own family experiences inspired her to  conduct a research project collecting insightful information on the differing disability policies across the United States.  

Read more at: bit.ly/cactijennifer.
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On July 26, 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law. Today we celebrate the creation of more equal opportunities for people with disabilities such as accessible public spaces and workplace accommodations.

On July 26, 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law. Today we celebrate the creation of more equal opportunities for people with disabilities such as accessible public spaces and workplace accommodations.
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Happy Motivational Monday! Thanks for sharing this quote with us, Gabe! #MotivationalMonday #DisabilityPrideMonth #DisabilityPride25 #DisabilitySupport #DisabilityRights #DisabilityAwareness #DisabilityInclusion

Happy Motivational Monday! Thanks for sharing this quote with us, Gabe!  

#MotivationalMonday #DisabilityPrideMonth #DisabilityPride25 #DisabilitySupport #DisabilityRights #DisabilityAwareness #DisabilityInclusion
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ArizonaLEND is conducting a statewide Needs Assessment to better understand the experiences and needs of providers and families who care for individuals with disabilities. ✅ Available in English & Spanish 🗓️ Deadline: July 31, 2025 🔗 bit.ly/AZLendSurvey

ArizonaLEND is conducting a statewide Needs Assessment to better understand the experiences and needs of providers and families who care for individuals with disabilities.

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🗓️ Deadline: July 31, 2025
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Meet Eric, our final Student Spotlight of the summer! Eric has been working with Navajo Nation Shopping Centers conducting research and collecting data. Thank you for all your hard work, Eric! Learn more about Navajo Nation Shoping Centers, Inc. at nnsinc.com.

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It's National Intern Day! We'd like to recognize all of our interns, past and present, for their hard work and dedication. We thank you all for your contributions and for being such valuable members of our team!

It's National Intern Day! We'd like to recognize all of our interns, past and present, for their hard work and dedication. We thank you all for your contributions and for being such valuable members of our team!
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In the latest CACTI Blog, Megan Sullivan advocates for inclusive materials for healthcare workers so that medical spaces can be more accessible. Read the full article at: bit.ly/cactimegan.

In the latest CACTI Blog, Megan Sullivan advocates for inclusive materials for healthcare workers so that medical spaces can be more accessible. 
Read the full article at: bit.ly/cactimegan.
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We had the privilge of attending both the African American Conference on Disabilities (AACD) and the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) Conferences these past two months! Learn more at: bit.ly/SonoranCenterN….

We had the privilge of attending both the African American Conference on Disabilities (AACD) and the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) Conferences these past two months! Learn more at: bit.ly/SonoranCenterN….