The Arc of Arizona, Inc.

01/05/2026

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and heartfelt thanks from The Arc of Arizona!

Whether you celebrate Christmas, another tradition, or simply enjoy a moment of rest, we appreciate the light you bring to our mission. Together, we are building a future where every person with IDD has the opportunity to thrive.

Warm wishes for a peaceful and hopeful holiday season.

12/16/2025

The worst feeling as a parent is knowing your child needs support—and not knowing how to get it.

For families of students with disabilities, navigating the special education system can feel like hitting roadblock after roadblock. School meetings are confusing, rights are unclear, and precious time is lost.

The Arc@School is changing that. With support from Comcast, we’re providing help to parents in both English and Spanish so they can advocate for their child’s education with confidence and clarity.

As one parent put it, “When I enrolled in The Arc's training, I was just a parent trying to understand the special education system for my child. I didn't know that this program would change our lives so much.”

Read the blog to see how students with disabilities and their families are going from surviving to thriving in school: https://bit.ly/44X1rqg

12/16/2025

It’s been a tough year for some of the nation’s largest charities as the Trump Administration has slashed funding for humanitarian relief, disaster assistance and other social services abroad and in the U.S. The 2025 Forbes list of America’s Top 100 Charities doesn’t yet reflect most of that damage, but it does show which charities were at risk—and may be particularly in need and deserving of your dollars now.
Read more: https://www.forbes.com/lists/top-charities/?utm_campaign=ForbesMainFB&utm_source=ForbesMainFacebook&utm_medium=social

12/16/2025

Important news. Calling 911 in PHX will now give you three choices: Do you need police, fire or behavioral health? Giving residents in a behavioral health crisis an equal option to speak with a social worker will help make Phoenix a safer community and send the right people with the right training when it matters most.

12/15/2025

Lunch with Legislators
The Disability Advocacy and Policy Alliance invites you to lunch with your legislators.
First you will need to know which district you live in. Put your address in the first search bar on this website (https://irc-az.maps.arcgis.com/.../lookup/index.html...) and it will tell you what your district is. Once you know your district now find your group and follow the steps to register for your Lunch with Legislators session.
Location:
State Capitol Executive Tower
1st Floor Conference Room
1700 West Washington Street
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Time:
11:00 AM- 1:00 PM
Date Districts
January 6- 4, 7, 28, 29, 30
January 7- 1, 2, 13, 21, 22
January 8- 3, 6, 15, 23, 24
January 13- 5, 9, 10, 17, 18
January 14- 11, 14, 19, 20, 27
January 15- 8, 12, 16, 25, 26
You can register for Lunch with Legislators here (https://forms.gle/huR3iTUZBdUs6NNr5). .........................................................................................................
Almuerzo con Legisladores
La Alianza de Discapacidades y Polizas quisiera invitarte a un almuerzo con tus Legisladores.
Primero, necesitas saber en qué Distrito vives. Haz favor de escribir tu dirección en la primera barra de búsqueda de este sitio web y te dirá cuál es tu Distrito.
Una vez que sepas tu Distrito, busca tu grupo y sigue los pasos para registrarte en tu Sesión de Almuerzo con Legisladores.
Lugar:
Torre Ejecutiva del Capitolio Estatal
Sala de Conferencias, Primer Piso
1700 West Washington Street
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Hora:
11:00 a. m. – 1:00 p. m.
6 de enero – 4, 7, 28, 29, 30
7 de enero – 1, 2, 13, 21, 22
8 de enero – 3, 6, 15, 23, 24
13 de enero – 5, 9, 10, 17, 18
14 de enero – 11, 14, 19, 20, 27
15 de enero – 8, 12, 16, 25, 26
Puedes inscribirte para el almuerzo con los legisladores aquí (https://forms.gle/2x7PEHUHWfeaD2hCA).

The Disability and Policy Alliance invites you to lunch with your legislators. First you will need to know which district you live in. Put your address in the first search bar on this website and it will tell you what your district is. Once you know your district now find your group and follow the s...

12/11/2025

12/10/2025

Join our team to participate in the Arizona Cardinals Climb. Not able to be present at the event on February 21st in Glendale? You can also contribute to one of our climbers fundraising efforts to support The Arc of Arizona's Team. Visit https://cardinalsclimb.com/teams/TheArcofArizona to sign up as a climber/fundraiser for our team or donate today to one of climbers! We are only $790 away for our first goal of $5,000. Can you help us climb all the way to our final goal of $15,000?

I'm supporting The Arizona Cardinals Foundation at the inaugural Cardinals Climb charity event!

12/04/2025

The Senate Special Committee on Aging is holding a hearing next week on the importance of community living, and they’re asking for real stories from people who rely on Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS). If HCBS support you or someone in your life to live and fully participate in the community, now is the time to share your story! The deadline is December 8, so make sure Congress understands what these services make possible. https://bit.ly/4rzzHl8