Welcome to the Arc of Arizona

A Time of Service Kick-Off Event

Hosted By:

• The Self Advocacy Coalition of Arizona
• The Governor's Council on DevelopmentalDisabilities
• The ARC of Arizona

DATE: Saturday, June 27, 2009

TIME: To Be Announced

LOCATION: Statewide Locations To Be Announced

This is a chance for community members to come together to give back to their communities.  In partnership with the Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities, the Self Advocacy Coalition of Arizona, The Arc of Arizona and other stakeholders, individuals with disabilities throughout the state have developed a year-long initiative that will begin at this event, and will identify opportunities to lead efforts to support their neighbors in these tough economic times.

Please help us spread the word to your friends, family and colleagues.  It takes the support of everyone to support the communities we live in during these tough times!  Stay tuned to the "One Community" blog that is sponsored by the Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities for more information at http://onecommunityaz.ning.com.

Please contact Jason Geroux at the Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities for more information toll free at 1-866-771-9378 

A Grassroots Effort is Gaining Momentum in Pima County!

Advocacy United is a local grassroots effort to organize and empower a collaborative, cohesive and active community, whose focus is to:

• Build a strong, united voice made up of people with disabilities, their families and friends, provider agencies and other key advocacy stakeholders.

• Network with Arizona citizens, public and private advocacy organizations, as well as policymakers, to positively influence public policies which protect, preserve and enhance the quality of life for people with developmental disabilities and special health care needs, and their families.

Visit their website for more information...

www.advocacyunited.com

Pardon Our Dust!

The Arc of Arizona is busy making changes at our office and Thrift Zone store location -- Details to Follow! 

We apologize for any inconveniences or missed connections that may result from related activity.   Please bear with us as we work to regain a sense of normalcy in managing call volume and emails.

Our Store Customers and Advocacy Efforts are important to Us!

Important ! Budget Alert for 2010  Click Here to Learn More 

...State budgets for 2010 will put vital services at risk even more significantly than those faced for 2009.  The Arc of Arizona needs your personal stories to help create a compilation of materials that will get our message to legislators.        

Drop us a line or email us, emphasizing the importance of services and supports in your life. Comments can be simple and concise or rich in  detail, so long as the story is personal.

(As Always, Requests for Confidentiality will be Honored)

Pass the Petition to Save Services! -- Feb 2009

Join the efforts of The Self Advocacy Coalition of Arizona to gather names of people in support of preserving services for people with cognitive and developmental disabilities.

Follow this link to print your form with instructions.

Check out our new Arc Attic at the Thrift Zone  Your new source for antiques, vintage collectibles and other interesting finds.