@DRightsArizona

Disability Rights Arizona advocates for the legal rights of people with disabilities to gain access to services, maximizing independence, & achieving equality.

 Phoenix and Tucson, AZ
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Joined July 2010
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Join DRAZ and the Arizona Disability Voter Coalition on September 3 as we meet and prepare for Disability Voting Rights Week, National Voter Registration Day, and the 2026 General Election. The training is virtual via Zoom. REGISTER HERE: bit.ly/45kz6to
Join DRAZ and the Arizona Disability Voter Coalition on September 3 as we meet and prepare for Disability Voting Rights Week, National Voter Registration Day, and the 2026 General Election. The training is virtual via Zoom. REGISTER HERE: bit.ly/45kz6to

ALT Join DRAZ and the Arizona Disability Voter Coalition on September 3 as we meet and prepare for Disability Voting Rights Week, National Voter Registration Day, and the 2026 General Election. The training is virtual via Zoom. REGISTER HERE: bit.ly/45kz6to

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Disability is the only minority group anyone can become a member of at any time. In fact, if you’re lucky enough to grow old, you will experience some degree of disability. Let’s make sure disability rights matter to everyone — now. #DisabilityRights #Ableism #InclusionMatters
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ALT Black circle on a cloudy gray background with white text reading: “Anyone can become disabled at any time – including you. Disability rights and ableist rhetoric should matter to everyone.” Below is the National Disability Rights Network logo.

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📢 Only 2 days left to share your voice! DRAZ wants to hear from YOU. What disability issues matter most to you, your family, or your community? ✅ Take a few minutes to complete our quick survey before it closes: surveymonkey.com/r/LT9Y39P
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DRAZ CEO, J.J. Rico, recently spoke with "The Show" at KJZZ on the White House's Executive Order on Mental Health and Homelessness. He says this order is a blatant attack on people with serious mental illness. Listen to the interview below: kjzz.org/the-show/2025-08-14…

Arizona disability advocate says Trump order is an attack on people with serious mental illness

President Donald Trump signed an executive order last month that marks a major change in the way the United States handles homelessness and serious mental illness. Disability advocate J.J. Rico, CEO...

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DRAZ is currently seeking applicants for the PAIMI Advisory Council (PAC). The PAC assists DRAZ about issues facing persons with mental illness. Please see our website, disabilityrightsaz.org/about… for more information.
DRAZ is currently seeking applicants for the PAIMI Advisory Council (PAC). The PAC assists DRAZ to develop the annual PAIMI Areas of Focus and provides information about issues facing persons with mental illness. Please see our website, https://disabilityrightsaz.org/about/paimi-advisory-council/ for more information.

ALT DRAZ is currently seeking applicants for the PAIMI Advisory Council (PAC). The PAC assists DRAZ to develop the annual PAIMI Areas of Focus and provides information about issues facing persons with mental illness. Please see our website, https://disabilityrightsaz.org/about/paimi-advisory-council/ for more information.

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The 2025 Legal Options Manual is now available! This essential guide helps Arizonans with disabilities understand their rights and make informed choices about their lives. This manual is a joint collaboration by DRAZ, @Sonoran_UCEDD, and @AzDDPC. disabilityrightsaz.org/press…

New Tool Available for Independence, Preserving Rights of Arizonans with Disabilities - Disability...

Just in time for the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a vital new legal tool has been released to help Arizonans with disabilities understand and exercise

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📣 Make Your Voice Heard! Lawmakers need to hear from YOU. Sign up for Lunch with Legislators & share what matters. 🔗 English: forms.gle/9KBH52MPtMxhtVDe8 🔗 Spanish: forms.gle/uaj1FxZPuoydt3SU8 #DisabilityRights
📣 Make Your Voice Heard! Lawmakers need to hear from YOU! Sign up for Lunch with Legislators & share what matters. 🔗 English: https://forms.gle/9KBH52MPtMxhtVDe8 🔗 Spanish: https://forms.gle/uaj1FxZPuoydt3SU8 #DisabilityRights

ALT 📣 Make Your Voice Heard! Lawmakers need to hear from YOU! Sign up for Lunch with Legislators & share what matters. 🔗 English: https://forms.gle/9KBH52MPtMxhtVDe8 🔗 Spanish: https://forms.gle/uaj1FxZPuoydt3SU8 #DisabilityRights

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Congress is threatening to slash funding to the very network—including DRAZ—that protects the rights of people with disabilities. Without funding, who holds systems accountable? Tell Congress: Fully fund the P&A network: secure.everyaction.com/I6avR… apnews.com/article/disabilit…

Protect Disability Rights – Stop the Cuts to P&As

Cuts to disability rights programs don’t just hurt—they kill. Join us in protecting the Protection & Advocacy (P&A) network. Take action now to defend vital services for people with disabilities.

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Today we celebrate 35 Years of the Americans with Disabilities Act! Signed into law on July 26, 1990, this landmark civil rights law prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in all areas of public life. Learn more about the ADA: disabilityrightsaz.org/news/…

35 years of the ADA: A Call to Action - Disability Rights Arizona

Today, July 26, 2025, we celebrate the 35th birthday of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA is a landmark federal law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities

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DRAZ is deeply concerned by the recent executive order “Ending Crime and Disorder on America’s Streets” which authorizes increased involuntary commitment of people experiencing homelessness, including individuals with mental health disabilities. disabilityrightsaz.org/press…

Disability Rights Arizona Condemns Executive Order on Mental Health and Homelessness - Disability...

Disability Rights Arizona (DRAZ) is deeply concerned by the recent executive order from the White House authorizing increased involuntary commitment of people experiencing homelessness, including...

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Arizona is home to 3 of the sunniest cities in the U.S.—Yuma, Phoenix, and Tucson! With 300+ days of sunshine a year, that’s a lot of heat. 🔥
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💧 Hydrate 🌳 Find shade 👒 Dress for the heat 📱 Check on vulnerable neighbors
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Check out our quick heat safety tips! And for even more heat safety tips 👉 azdhs.gov #StaySafe #stayhydrated
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¿Quieres decirnos cómo lo estamos haciendo? Responda a la encuesta DRAZ. Háganos saber qué temas son importantes para usted. Haga clic aquí para responder a la encuesta: surveymonkey.com/r/LT9Y39P
¿Quieres decirnos cómo lo estamos haciendo? Responda a la encuesta DRAZ. Háganos saber qué temas son importantes para usted. Haga clic aquí para responder a la encuesta: https://surveymonkey.com/r/LT9Y39P

ALT ¿Quieres decirnos cómo lo estamos haciendo? Responda a la encuesta DRAZ. Háganos saber qué temas son importantes para usted. Haga clic aquí para responder a la encuesta: https://surveymonkey.com/r/LT9Y39P

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Want to let us know how we are doing? Take the DRAZ Survey! Please let us know what issues are important to you. Click here to take the survey: surveymonkey.com/r/LT9Y39P
Want to let us know how we are doing? Take the DRAZ Survey! Please let us know what issues are important to you. Click here to take the survey: https://surveymonkey.com/r/LT9Y39P

ALT Want to let us know how we are doing? Take the DRAZ Survey! Please let us know what issues are important to you. Click here to take the survey: https://surveymonkey.com/r/LT9Y39P

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The bill is scheduled for a final vote in the U.S. House TOMORROW. Almost 2 million Arizonans rely on Medicaid for essential healthcare and services through AHCCCS. There’s nothing “beautiful” about this bill. Arizona members of Congress must vote NO. tucsonsentinel.com/opinion/r…

Medicaid is a lifeline for Arizonans: Az reps must vote no on cuts | Guest Opinion - Click pic for...

As longtime advocates for people with disabilities, the ACLU of Arizona and Disability Rights Arizona are appalled by this reckless attack on a lifeline that millions of Arizonans depend on.

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The "big, beautiful bill" hit a major hurdle yesterday - but they're not stopping. The House already passed $800 BILLION in Medicaid cuts. Now, the Senate is trying to get them over the finish line. Use our action alert to email AND call: ow.ly/8nXS50WhIow
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TODAY: Virtual Training Series for Individuals with Mental Illness - June 30 and July 2 - mailchi.mp/azdisabilitylaw.o…
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Speak up for accessible voting! Tell the Election Assistance Commission (EAC) that the voices of people with disabilities must be heard in the Voluntary Voting System Guidelines (VVSG) updates by 5pm ET today: secure.everyaction.com/9op-j… #DisabilityRights

Protect Fair & Accessible Voting

NDRN urges action before the July 2 TGDC meeting on voting guidelines. The draft VVSG 2.1 lacks required input from disability experts. Submit a public comment by June 27, 5:00 p.m. EST to demand...

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Accessible voting rights are not negotiable. Submit your public comment by TODAY June 27, 5:00 PM EST to demand transparency and inclusion. Learn more and make your voice heard: secure.everyaction.com/9op-j…
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