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Thank you to the Phoenix Suns for inviting us to the game and ribbon cutting ceremony for the Footprint Center!

Thank you to the Phoenix Suns for inviting us to the game and ribbon cutting ceremony for the Footprint Center!

Social Security, SSI Benefits Will Increase By Largest Amount In Decades

Social Security, SSI Benefits Will Increase By Largest Amount In Decades People with disabilities receiving Supplemental Security Income and other Social Security benefits are set to see the biggest rise in their monthly payments since 1982.

New law prohibits vehicles blocking sidewalks, punishable by a $250 fine

A win for accessibility ♿️

Introduced by Jennifer Longdon, House Bill 2395 is "designed to keep walkways clear for everyone, including those who can’t “just go around” such obstacles. Public or private driveways, crosswalks and sidewalks are among the areas included in the law’s provisions."

Full story below by Cronkite News!

New law prohibits vehicles blocking sidewalks, punishable by a $250 fine A new law makes blocking sidewalks with vehicles a crime, meant to keep walkways clear for all pedestrians. It was one of 12 laws that took effect Wednesday.

Loan Forgiveness for Disabled Borrowers Was 10 Years in the Making

"Although five doctors and a judge from Social Security all agreed that she was fully disabled, Education Department officials continued to insist she pay off $43,000 in loans."

Loan Forgiveness for Disabled Borrowers Was 10 Years in the Making At ProPublica, we measure our success by the tangible impact our stories have. Sometimes it takes more than a decade to see a flawed policy change.

"VOTE as if your life depends on it—because it DOES!" 🗳

In 2020, 38.3 MILLION people with disabilities were eligible to vote. YOUR vote has power.

Answer Justin Dart’s call and register to vote or update your registration today at weall.vote/revup!

#DisabilityVote #NDVRW #CripTheVote #RevUp

"VOTE as if your life depends on it—because it DOES!" 🗳

In 2020, 38.3 MILLION people with disabilities were eligible to vote. YOUR vote has power.

Answer Justin Dart’s call and register to vote or update your registration today at weall.vote/revup!

#DisabilityVote #NDVRW #CripTheVote #RevUp

We’re always thankful for DSPs, your work is seen and appreciated—this week, and every day!

#DSPRW2021

DSP Recognition Week 2021

This week, September 12-18, is DSP Recognition Week. Relias honors and celebrates all Direct Support Professionals and the work they do to support people with disabilities. Thank you DSPs!

#tbt to the @azcardinals wheelchair football team at the USA WCFL tournament #letsgoooo 🏈

📸: @azrollingphotog
🙌: @moveunitedsport @abilities_expo

Membership Information - Ability360 | Phoenix, AZ

Membership Information - Ability360 | Phoenix, AZ Pricing Online membership purchase is now available for the daily drop in and adult (19+) pricing options. For all other pricing options or if you need additional help purchasing a membership, please call (602) 386-4566. Daily Drop In Military Daily Drop In $3 $5 Punch Pass (18 visits) $50 Monthly (...

Introducing the USA Wheelchair Football League at Abilities Expo! 2 fields, 7 teams—here’s the schedule!
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Introducing the USA Wheelchair Football League at Abilities Expo! 2 fields, 7 teams—here’s the schedule!
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Here are the Sports and Fitness Center holiday hours for this weekend:

Friday, September 3, 2021
6 a.m – 6 p.m.

Saturday, September 4, 2021 – Monday, September 6, 2021
CLOSED

Tuesday, September 7, 2021
Open at 6 a.m.

#laborday #holidayhours

Here are the Sports and Fitness Center holiday hours for this weekend:

Friday, September 3, 2021
6 a.m – 6 p.m.

Saturday, September 4, 2021 – Monday, September 6, 2021
CLOSED

Tuesday, September 7, 2021
Open at 6 a.m.

#laborday #holidayhours

We’re celebrating 10 years of Ability360 Sports and Fitness Center with a punch pass sale!
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Check out our website to get yours today!
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18 visits instead of 12
Limit 2

We’re celebrating 10 years of Ability360 Sports and Fitness Center with a punch pass sale!
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Check out our website to get yours today!
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18 visits instead of 12
Limit 2

#TBT to the Paralympians who have come through our doors at Ability360. Best of luck at the #tokyoparalympics!

Ryan Pinney
Cycling
Events: Time Trial, Road Race, and Team Relay
Hometown: Phoenix, AZ
- 1st Paralympics
- Inflight refueler for the U.S. Airforce and Arizona National Guard for 14 years.

Erik Hightower
Track and Field
Events: 100-Meter, 200-Meter, 400-meter, and 800-Meter
Hometown: Phoenix, AZ
- 3 time Paralympian (2008, 2016, and 2020)

Eric Bennett
Archery
Events: Recurve Open
Hometown: Surprise, AZ
- 4 time Paralympian (2008, 2012, 2016, 2020)

Allysa Seely
Para-triathlon
Hometown: Glendale, AZ
- 2 time Paralympian (2016 and 2020)

Trenten Merrill
Track and Field
Events: Long Jump and 4x100 meter relay
Hometown: San Juan Capistrano, CA
- 2 time Paralympian (2016 and 2020)

"Opioid Reduction Program" with Ability360 Sports & Fitness Center

For more information, contact Arizona Spinal Cord Injury Association at (602) 507-4209 or visit: https://www.azspinal.org/opioid-response/recovery/

"Opioid Reduction Program" with Ability360 Sports & Fitness Center The Arizona Spinal Cord Injury Association and Ability360 Sports & Fitness Center Present the: "Opioid Reduction Program"​Research by The National Institute ...

Looking for housing in Tempe? The Housing Choice Voucher Waitlist is OPEN from August 16-22! 🏘

The City of Tempe Housing Authority is currently accepting applications for the Housing Choice Voucher Program – also known as Section 8.

APPLY TODAY: waitlistcheck.com/AZ177-3482

• Applications accepted through 11:59 p.m. Aug. 22
• Interested applicants will be selected first by preference (live/work in Tempe or qualified under the federal Violence Against Women Act) and then on a first-come-first-served basis
• All applicants will be screened to determine if they meet federally-mandated qualifications, including income limits
• All applicants will be placed on a waitlist
• For general questions, call 480-350-8950 Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. at 3 p.m. For those who need special assistance or do not have Internet access, call 480-350-8076 on Saturdays from 8 a.m. at noon

The HCV Program is a rental assistance program funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Vouchers assist low-income families in renting apartments or homes on the private market. Utilizing the voucher, a person pays approximately 30 - 40% of income toward rent and utilities.

Details: tempe.gov/housing

#tempe #housing #section8

Looking for housing in Tempe? The Housing Choice Voucher Waitlist is OPEN from August 16-22! 🏘

The City of Tempe Housing Authority is currently accepting applications for the Housing Choice Voucher Program – also known as Section 8.

APPLY TODAY: waitlistcheck.com/AZ177-3482

• Applications accepted through 11:59 p.m. Aug. 22
• Interested applicants will be selected first by preference (live/work in Tempe or qualified under the federal Violence Against Women Act) and then on a first-come-first-served basis
• All applicants will be screened to determine if they meet federally-mandated qualifications, including income limits
• All applicants will be placed on a waitlist
• For general questions, call 480-350-8950 Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. at 3 p.m. For those who need special assistance or do not have Internet access, call 480-350-8076 on Saturdays from 8 a.m. at noon

The HCV Program is a rental assistance program funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Vouchers assist low-income families in renting apartments or homes on the private market. Utilizing the voucher, a person pays approximately 30 - 40% of income toward rent and utilities.

Details: tempe.gov/housing

#tempe #housing #section8

Abilities Expo Phoenix: September 10-12

Ability360 is excited to be a part of this new event in North Scottsdale.

Abilities Expo Phoenix: September 10-12 Sign up today. Abilities Expo is free!

Today, the Americans with Disabilities Act turns 31! ♿️

We're celebrating the best way we know how—through action.

Check out the link below for a message from our new CEO, Chris Rodriguez, about how you can celebrate and honor the ADA by using your voice to advocate for a better, more accessible world.

31 years later, we've only just begun.

LEARN MORE: https://ability360.org/ada31

#DisabilityRights #ADA31 #ThanksToTheADA

Mo Fai Arizona Chapter President of Foundation of Fighting Blindness working on a public service announcement on our track today. Welcome!!

Mo Fai Arizona Chapter President of Foundation of Fighting Blindness working on a public service announcement on our track today. Welcome!!

Becca Meyers, a deaf-blind three-time Paralympic gold medalist, has withdrawn from the 2020 Paralympic Games.

Since 2017, Meyers has utilized her mother as her personal care assistant (PCA) to navigate swim meets.

However, the USOPC has denied her request to bring her mother to Tokyo for the 2020 Paralympic Games due to COVID-19 safety measures.

In a statement to the Meyers family, the USOPC stated that one dedicated PCA will accompany the U.S. Paralympic swim team—consisting of 34 total athletes.

Becca Meyers should not have to choose between her safety and her chance to represent her country.

Ability360 strongly urges the USOPC to reconsider its decision to allow Meyers and other Team USA Paralympians to be accompanied by the PCA of their choosing at the upcoming 2020 Paralympics.

Full statement available here: https://ability360.org/press-release/paralympic-athlete-becca-meyers-denied-mother-as-a-personal-care-attendant/

Ability360 extends a huge congratulations to @suns @dbook for being selected as the NBA Cares Community Awardee. His visit to our courts last year was memorable to so many people. #rallythevalley

Ability360 extends a huge congratulations to @suns @dbook for being selected as the NBA Cares Community Awardee. His visit to our courts last year was memorable to so many people. #rallythevalley