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Share Your Experience Applying for Unemployment Insurance Benefits.

The Grand Canyon Institute, A New Leaf, and the Arizona Center for Economic Progress are investigating the experiences of people who seek unemployment insurance. We are especially interested in learning about the challenges or problems that people encounter when seeking unemployment benefits in Arizona.
The findings from our work will be shared with Arizona's Department of Economic Security (DES) with the aim of helping the department take steps to improve equitable access to Arizona's unemployment insurance program.
We would like to talk to people who have applied for or tried to apply for unemployment benefits in Arizona sometime during 2022 to learn about their experiences. The identities of people who share information with us will remain anonymous.
People who participate in this project will receive a gift card in compensation for their time. Click the link to see how to participate.
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Ability360 will be closed Thursday, November 24th and Friday, November 25th, 2022 in observance of Thanksgiving. Ability360 will reopen on November 28th, 2022 at 6am.

We Are Truckin' Now!
In just one week, our generous donors have donated over $27,000 towards our $100,000 goal. Our new truck will allow us to continue our mission both in Arizona and around the country. Many of our sports and activities have specialized adaptive equipment that allow our members to participate in everything from kayaking to hiking to offroad handcyling. Your donation, no matter the amount, will help us reach our goal as we close out 2022. You may also use your state tax credit to support this appeal. We humbly ask you to please donate today. See you on the road!

Qualified Tax Credit Donation
Ability360 is eligible for the Arizona State Tax Credit Program. Simply make a donation using our QCO code, 20090, and you will receive a dollar-for-dollar credit off your Arizona state taxes. You can donate any amount up to $400 for single filers and $800 for joint filings. Your tax credit donation will help support our Annual Appeal this year.
Donate at Ability360.org/Donate

Today is ! Did you know that 1 in 10 adults have diabetes?
As continues, you can find a specialist on healthcare.gov for your healthcare needs.

Beautiful day today at the Veterans Parade in Phoenix, one of the biggest veteran parades in the nation. Thank you to those who have served our great nation and to their families.

Happy Veterans Day from Ability360!

Live in a rural area? Are you 62 or over? Looking for a home modification for accessibility and safety? Then let Ability360 help you! Ability360's Rural Home Access Program (RHAP) lets you stay in your home by adapting your home to reduce trip and fall hazards. Learn more by calling (602)-296-0503 or visit https://form.jotform.com/Direct_Advocacy/application_RHAP to apply today!

Voting Rights Information - Arizona Center for Disability Law

Tuesday, November 8th is Election Day! Don't forget to head to the polls before 7:00 PM to cast your ballot if you haven't already.

🗳 Find Your Polling Place: https://my.arizona.vote/WhereToVote.aspx?s=address

🗳 Arizona Center for Disability Law Hotline https://www.azdisabilitylaw.org/voting-rights-information/

Voting Rights Information - Arizona Center for Disability Law Important voting information including the ACDL's voting assistance hotline, voting guide and brochures, voting videos, federal and state voting resources, county election official contact information and more. Make your voice heard -- vote!

Election Day is tomorrow!

If you have any election concerns for individuals with disabilities related to the right to vote independently, accessibility, or voting machines, contact the Arizona Center for Disability Law's Voting Hotline (https://www.azdisabilitylaw.org/voting-rights-information) on Election Day!

Lois Curtis, who won a landmark civil rights case for people with disabilities, died

Ability360 mourns the loss of Ms. Lois Curtis. Ms. Curtis was a fierce advocate whose profound contributions to disability rights and community inclusion have resulted in the advanced independence for thousands of individuals with disabilities. She will be missed but never forgotten.

To learn more about Ms. Curtis, click below:

Lois Curtis, who won a landmark civil rights case for people with disabilities, died Lois Curtis, an artist with an intellectual disability who brought a landmark civil rights lawsuit that gave people with disabilities the right to live outside of institutions, has died.

Thank you to our friends at The Mesa Hohokams for the ongoing support. Their generous donation provides scholarships and supports for Mesa residents. We appreciate your dedication to your community and ours! Special thanks to John Dennett for being our sponsor.

The mission of the S*x Education and Healthy Relationships initiative is to bring comprehensive and all-inclusive sexual health education, services and resources to athletes and partners. Participants 18 years or older with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities. The program is made up of 20 different lessons that fall into three different pillars of sexual health. Click the link for more information.
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Consent and survey need to be completed by Oct 31

There are only 8 foursomes available for the JAAM Classic360 2023! Don’t miss your chance to join in the fun this January at TPC Scottsdale. Register today: JAAMClassic360.org

Nothing But NET
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
Lovitt & Touché
TPC Scottsdale

The 2023 JAAM Classic360 at TPC Scottsdale is all “FORE THE KIDS” and these generous sponsors have joined the fun this year to help us continue to provide the best in youth adaptive sports equipment and programming. Big thanks to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona and Lovitt & Touché for their support. Sponsorships and foursomes are still available. Please visit the link below to register today!

https://bit.ly/3yxc9nb

The JAAM Classic360 is proud to announce our Presenting Sponsor for the 2023 tournament – Nothing But NET. Join us at TPC Scottsdale on Friday, January 20th and play this iconic course just weeks before the pros while supporting youth equipment and programming at Ability360 in conjunction with the JAAM Foundation. Click the link below to purchase your foursome today before they sell out!
https://bit.ly/3yxc9nb

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Interested in emergency and disaster preparedness? Come share your perspective, questions, and concerns regarding emergencies such as COVID-19 at our Disability Community Forum

Register in advance via zoom link provided.

ASL Interpreters and CART services provided.

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Arizona Partners in Preparedness brings together local community members along with emergency management to work on innovative approaches to inclusive disaster readiness. This allows for a more effective understanding of, and response for, the 61 million Americans who have disabilities.

Since 2011, there have been six statewide Partners in Preparedness Summits in Arizona. These were one and two-day in-person conferences. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Partners in Preparedness Summit has moved to an online webinar format.

See individual events for details and Zoom link to register.

ASL and CART services provided.

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Tricia and Polly from Ability360 attended the Age of Connections Conference on September 20! The event featured some of the most talented leaders in age friendly communities throughout Arizona and beyond. Workshops tracks included promising practices in Transportation, Human Capital, Community Services, and Wellness. MAG - Maricopa Association of Governments

Arizona State Fair - Omnium

Check out the Omnium Arizona State Fair!

Arizona State Fair - Omnium Join your Favorite Omnium Stars! The BEST IN FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT – INCLUSIVE OF ALL AND ACCESSIBLE TO ALL AT EVERY PERFORMANCE! Tickets to Omnium include fair admission!

It's National Voter Registration Day! This is a holiday celebrated on the fourth Tuesday of every September. The goal of this day is to focus attention on the importance of registering to vote. Information is also provided state by state to make it easy. Click the link for more information and to register to vote! https://nationalvoterregistrationday.org/

VTE/Blood Clots Adults with Mobility Disabilities Evaluation- Final

Hi there!

We've been working hard to raise awareness around VTE and blood clots in our partnership with the American Association on Health and Disability, and we'd love to hear your thoughts on the materials we've been sharing.

Over the past few weeks, we've shared information that highlights the risks of VTE and blood clots to people with mobility disabilities. Since this is all new content that focuses on people with disabilities, we want to hear from you about what you've seen. We have a survey that will give you the opportunity to share your thoughts so we can improve these materials for the future! Thank you!

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In continued celebration of Disability Voting Rights Week, Ability360 encourages everyone to register to vote or update their voter registration! Our staff are at the Ability360 Sports & Fitness Center today until 2 p.m. to assist you.

Can't make it down today? We'll be here for National Voter Registration Day on September 20th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come on down!

Today, September 12th kicks off Disability Voting Rights Week, a week to encourage everyone to register to vote or update their voter registration! Let's get out the disability vote: https://bit.ly/3exX2mf
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Remember, you can register to vote if:
- You are a citizen of the United States;
- You are a resident of Arizona and the county on your registration;
- And you are 18 years or older before the day of the next regular General Election (Tuesday, November 8, 2022).
- If you have been convicted of a felony, you can register if you get your civil rights restored.

Update your registration if:
- You would like to get on the Early Voting List to get a ballot mailed to you for every election in which you are eligible to vote;
- You have moved;
- You have legally changed your name;
- Or you would like to change your political party.

Happy Disability Voting Rights Week!

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