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Self Advocacy

SELF-ADVOCACY MEANS MAKING YOUR OWN DECISIONS ABOUT YOUR LIFE

This page has resources that can help you learn how to speak up for yourself. Click on some links to learn more about self-advocacy and what it means for you!

2022 Windmill Training Videos

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Windmill Training: Matrix Profile (October 2022) Windmill Training: Reasonable Accommodations (October 2022) Windmill Training: Pick a Disability (October 2022)

APSE Disability Employment Infographic

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Arizona Disability Employment Summary A downloadable infographic sheet describing employment and income data for Arizonans with disabilities, created by Arizona APSE.

What is Employment First?

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A downloadable, plain language one pager describing Employment First, created by Arizona APSE. Image
Three people with disabilities and text reading Employment First: Job Opportunities for All

VIDEO: Employment First: Job Opportunities for All!

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What is Employment First? This video describes what it means, what's happening in Arizona, and success stories of integrated competitive employment. This video is also available with an audio description track. The video transcript is below and also available for download. To view the video as an embedded link, visit our Success Stories page. Video Transcript (with Audio Description) -[Voiceover]
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Working and Benefits

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Downloadable as PDF Handout, High Contrast, Spanish and Plain Text Document Disponible en Español Plain Text: Working and Your Benefits This table shows resources and programs for working and receiving benefits like SSI or Medicaid. To learn more about these programs and find other resources, visit AZ.BD101.org AHCCCS Freedom to Work AHCCCS Freedom to Work means you can work and still receive
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Arizona Employment First Infographic

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Downloadable as PDF Handout, High Contrast, Spanish, and Plain Text Document Disponible en Español Plain Text: AZ Employment First (EF) means that competitive integrated employment is the expectation for all Arizonans who have a disability. EF IS A… Vision Initiative Movement EF IS NOT A… Program Agency Service Arizona has an Employment First Executive Order (2017) declaring state agencies must
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Applying for the Division of Developmental Disabilities

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Available for Download as PDF Handout, High Contrast, Spanish and Plain Text Document Disponible en Español Plain Text: Applying for the Division of Developmental Disabilities The Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) provides lots of services to help you live independently in your community. They can help you make decisions about your health, where you live, and where you work. Can DDD
Arizona State Transition Guide

The State of Arizona Transition Slide Guide

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Students with disabilities should start getting ready to transition out of high school when they are between 10 and 12. Students can transition to employment or post secondary education. This chart describes things students should be doing and the supports they need to transition successfully. Activities are broken into four themes across six age groups. Themes include: Self-Determination
WIOA Handout Page One

WIOA: It's Your Choice

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Available for Download as PDF in Color, Grey, Spanish and Plain Text Disponible en Español The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is a law. WIOA says people who have disabilities have rights. These rights include having information about s elf-determination, self-advocacy , and peer mentoring . This handout will help you understand what those terms mean. It also has a checklist you
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Social Security Disability Benefits Resources: Arizona

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The Social Security Administration (SSA) is a government program. You can contact them for information about your benefits, including SSI and SSDI. This page lists the contact information for all the SSA offices in Arizona. These offices include: 18 field offices 3 Offices of Disability Adjudication and Review 2 Offices of Disability Determination Services These offices can help you with questions