Self Advocacy

What do you need to know to start planning for life after high school? This handout from the Arizona Developmental Disabilities Planning Council can help get you started. Once you think about the questions on the first page, reach out to the resources and services on the second page to learn more!

Arizona Technology Access Program (AzTAP) presenters Clayton Guffey, program director, and Heidi Lervik, assistive technology specialist, share information about AzTAP and assistive technology.

Available for Download as PDF. 2020 PSE Policy Brief "EXPLORING OPTIONS TO INCREASE OPPORTUNITIES FOR POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES".

An inclusive labor force can boost creativity and productivity, widen employee perspectives, improve staff morale and much more. Use the NEW Employer Toolkit to learn about diversifying your workplace by hiring Arizonans with disabilities.

An inside look at how the City of Tempe developed the Tempe BEST Program Guide.

Municipalities interested in the BEST model used by the City of Tempe are welcome to read the BEST Program Guide to explore how a similar program may look like for them.

IF YOU ARE AN ESSENTIAL WORKER First of all, thank you for your essential work during the pandemic! Your job has probably changed due to the pandemic. You may need to learn new tasks and safety procedures. If you need a new reasonable accommodation because of the changes, you can talk to your employer. A good resource for learning about accommodations is Job Accommodation Network ( askjan.org ).

A flyer for state agency stakeholders with resources and action steps to support Employment First. Image

A flyer for service providers with resources and action steps to support Employment First. Image

A flyer for family members with resources and action steps to support Employment First. Image