U of A Sonoran Center for Excellence in Disabilities

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Congratulations to Sonoran Center’s Jacy Farkas!

Check out the latest edition of the CACTI Blog, written by Audrey Beerman, a former student of our undergraduate certificate in developmental disabilities program. In her time working with the Sonoran Center, Audrey discovered a passion for pubic health and made an impact by spreading awareness around vaccination for people with disabilities. #ImmunizationAwarenessMonth Read more: bit.ly/cactiaudrey

It's National Community Health Workers Awareness Week! Let's take a moment to celebrate the incredible work CHWs do to promote health and well-being in our communities. At the Sonoran Center for Excellence in Disabilities, we're committed to supporting CHWs with the tools and training they need to effectively engage with people with disabilities and their families. Check out our training program, "Engaging People with Disabilities & Their Families: Strategies for Communication and Support," to enhance your skills! Learn more and enroll today: bit.ly/chwcourse #NCHWAW #nchwaw2024 National Association of Community Health Workers

Join us online for the 2024 UCP Conference on Latinos with Disabilities on September 3 - 5, 2024! Sonoran Center's Jacy Farkas will be presenting on a panel regarding refugees. This is a virtual conference spotlighting the role, impact and influence of Latinos in the disability community. The event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Closed-captioned translation will be provided. Conference Agenda: https://ucp.org/2024cld/ Register now: https://lnkd.in/esH7EEA4 Questions? Contact James at [email protected] or 602-460-1374. #CLD2024 United Cerebral Palsy

ICYMI: August is Immunization Awareness Month. In this CACTI Blog, Victoria shares how she helped put accessibility into action at vaccine events in Tucson and Phoenix. Read Victoria's blog here: bit.ly/cactivictoria

Join us for this special webinar during #DisabilityVotingRightsWeek! 🗳️ As a person with a disability, voting is your fundamental right, and equal access and accommodations are protected by federal laws. Guest speakers Gabriella Cazares-Kelly, Pima County Recorder, and Renaldo Fowler, Senior Staff Advocate at Disability Rights Arizona, will discuss your rights, how to prepare to vote as a person with a disability, and what accommodations are available. We will also explore what voting looks like for Native communities. No matter where you are in the voting process, come learn how to access your power in the upcoming election! Spread the word and register today! bit.ly/accessyourpower #disability #arizona #votingrights #vote Disability Rights Arizona Pima County Recorder's Office #pimacounty #tucson #access #inclusion #accommodations #DisabilityVote #RevUP #NDVRW

I had the opportunity to connect with ODYSSEY SERVICES CORP. in Flagstaff with @Brandy Price, an employment professional that is participating in U of A Sonoran Center for Excellence in Disabilities in partnership with Arizona Vocational Rehabilitation’s customized employment pilot project. For more information about Arizona’s customized employment pilot project, check out the webpage: https://lnkd.in/gryPaJTy

Employment providers! Join us online on September 17th at 10:30 a.m. MST to learn about the customized employment pilot project currently happening in Arizona. This project, implemented collaboratively by the U of A Sonoran Center for Excellence in Disabilities and the Arizona Vocational Rehabilitation program, is aimed at developing partnerships, creating capacity, and enhancing employment outcomes for Arizonans with the most significant disabilities. During the 90-minute Zoom session, presented jointly by Sonoran Center's Lorie Sandaine and Arizona Department of Economic Security's Stephanie Johnson, you can expect to: - Learn the reason for prioritizing customized employment services to enhance job opportunities for individuals with significant disabilities - Understand the framework and objectives of the pilot project, including detailed insights into its structure, goals, and the expected timeline - Ask questions, gain clarity and access additional information Learn more and register today: bit.ly/cepilotinfo

Join us on August 20th at 11:30 a.m. for a special unveiling of murals created by the ArtWorks program for the new Social Hall at the College of Medicine – Tucson. These vibrant murals celebrate the tripartite mission of the College: education, research, and patient care. ArtWorks, housed in the Sonoran Center for Excellence in Disabilities, promotes community and mutual learning through creative and expressive arts interactions between adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and University of Arizona students. Together, they foster a safe space for expression, connection, and growth. Learn more and register here: bit.ly/artworksmural