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Join us at Arizona Disability Advocacy Coalition’s (AZDAC) Day at the Capitol on February 18 from 8:15 AM to 2:30 PM. Advocate with a unified message on disability issues!

Event Highlights:
•Help educate legislators on issues important to disability community
•See the legislature in action
•Registration includes advocacy training and issues briefing via Zoom prior to the event
•New to advocacy? We will pair you with fellow advocates, so everyone feels confident meeting with legislators
•Enjoy breakfast and lunch while networking with advocates from across the state

Cost
•Free for AZDAC Members
•$12 for Non-Members (scholarships are available)

To join AZDAC…
•As an individual, select that option on the event registration form
•As an organization, go to http://azdac.org/azdac-membership/ to submit your application and annual contribution. You may then register individuals with your organization for the Day at the Capitol

Register: https://bit.ly/AZDAC2026

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Join the Virtual Community Town Hall Today!

👉 Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UgMDUa7MRjmGieSHMIB4Vg

📣 Virtual Community Town Hall – Friday, November 7, 2025 - 12 PM–2 PM (Arizona time)

Topic: The Government Shutdown and Its Impact on People Who Have Disabilities

Hosted by the Arizona Statewide Independent Living Council (AZSILC), the Arizona Disability Advocacy Coalition (AZDAC), and Statewide Partners.

Join us for a virtual community town hall to talk about how the government shutdown is affecting people who have disabilities and others living on fixed incomes.

We’ll share updates and resources on:
✅ Arizona WILC Program
✅ SNAP Changes
✅ Vocational Rehabilitation
✅ Arizona Food Bank
✅ Other Community Resources

Accommodation: ASL and CART

🗓 Friday, November 7, 2025
🕛 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Arizona time)
💻 Virtual on Zoom
👉 Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UgMDUa7MRjmGieSHMIB4Vg

📞 Questions? Contact David Carey at (602) 365-0987 or [email protected]

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November News The Arizona Statewide Independent Living Council (AZSILC) Information Gathering Session Arizona Statewide Independent Living Council (AZSILC) wants to hear from the disability community to participate in an Information Gathering Session. The gathering session is an opportunity to receive a general o...

Register today for our December inclusive hiring event with the City of Tucson! If you’re looking for a job and want to connect with employers who value accessibility and diversity, this is the place to be. Join us for real opportunities, in a welcoming environment for job seekers of all abilities.

Event details: https://www.directaz.org/news/december-accessible-job-fair
Register now: https://form.jotform.com/Direct_Advocacy/accessible-hiring-event_12-16-2025

Direct is participating in selling tickets for the Tucson Classics Car Show. Tickets are $10, and Direct gets to keep $4 from each ticket sold. Each ticket also includes a raffle ticket for a 2025 C-8 1LT Corvette Stingray Coupe or $40,000, or other prizes like local gift cards. https://tucsonclassicscarshow.com/
Note: Online sales end on October 15th.

You can purchase tickets online and:
•Select ‘Yes’ to Would you like to credit this sale to a Rotary Club of Tucson Member or a Rotary charity?
•Then, enter Direct Advocacy & Resource Center as the referral organization name.

If you need help purchasing tickets, contact us at 520-624-6452 or email at [email protected]

The car show will be held on Saturday, October 18, from 10 am – 4 pm at the Gregory School (3231 N. Craycroft Rd, Tucson, AZ 85712). You don’t need to attend the car show as they will contact winners.

Did you know?
Accessible voting machines are available in every polling place!

Come try one out at our Disability Voter Education Day and get the tools you need to vote with confidence. Learn about helpful community resources and take part in interactive workshops on key topics, including:

•Voting rights
•Voter ID laws
•Role of Clean Elections
•Unsilence the Vote

When: Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Time: 9:30 am - 3 pm
Where: 1001 N. Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85711

Registration Required https://form.jotform.com/Direct_Advocacy/disability-voter-education-day-10-1

Disability Voter Education Day 10-14-25 Please click the link to complete this form.