Direct Advocacy & Resource Center

09/26/2026

WORKSHOP: Cast with Confidence: A Voting Rights Guide -

09/25/2026

4 DAYS TO GO!

Join us this Tuesday, September 29 for our Cast with Confidence: A Voting Rights Guide Workshop!

Registration Required
Use Registration Link (https://bit.ly/2026-Vote)

This interactive workshop will cover:
• Your Voting Rights
• How to register to vote or check your status
• Voter ID Requirements
• Accessibility Options
• Assistance getting an ID
• Voter Protections
• Exercising Our Right

Plus, giveaways & prizes!

ASL Interpreters, Sighted Guides, Wheelchair Accessible,
Accessible Parking, Fragrance-Free

Time: 1-3 pm
Location: Direct Advocacy & Resource Center 1001 N. Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85711

09/22/2026

Workshop: Cast with Confidence – A Voting Rights Guide
FREE Interactive workshop with giveaways and prizes!

ASL Interpreters, Sighted Guides, Wheelchair Accessible,
Accessible Parking, Fragrance-Free

Registration Required
Use Registration Link (https://bit.ly/2026-Vote)

This voter access and advocacy workshop explores:
• Your Voting Rights
• How to register to vote or check your status
• Voter ID Requirements
• Accessibility Options
• Assistance getting an ID
• Voter Protections
• Exercising Our Right

1 to 3 p.m.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Direct Advocacy & Resource Center 1001 N. Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85711

Scent-Free Event
To ensure accessibility for everyone, we maintain a fragrance-free environment. Please do not wear scented products (cologne, perfume, after-shave lotion, hand/body lotion, etc.).

SWAG
Stuff We All Get — Prizes and giveaways

Direct Advocacy & Resource Center, Disability Rights Arizona, Arizona Disability Advocacy Coalition, REV UP Arizona, Clean Elections, Southwest Institute for Families and Children

520-624-6452 (7-1-1 relay friendly) [email protected]

09/17/2026

Tips and Strategies to Applying for Arizona Long-Term Care Services

FREE In-Person Training in Tucson

Disability Rights Arizona is providing a free in-person training on tips and strategies on applying for Arizona Long-Term Care Services (ALTCS). ALTCS is Arizona’s Medicaid program that can cover long-term medical care services for eligible disabled people.
Learn how:
•To choose where and how you receive care, including at home and in your own communities
•Eligibility requirements
•The pre-admission
•How applicants can prepare for the process

Date: Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Time: 11 am – 12 pm
Location: Direct Advocacy & Resource and Center
1001 N Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85711

Email [email protected] if you need an accommodation

08/24/2026

Join us on September 8 for the LGBTQ+/HIV Services Community Forum, where community members, healthcare professionals, advocates, and local leaders will come together to discuss the issues that impact LGBTQ+ individuals and those affected by HIV in Southern Arizona.

This is an opportunity to learn from experts, ask questions, share experiences, and explore ways we can work together to improve access to care, support, and resources for everyone.

Together, we can help shape a healthier, more inclusive future for our community. Learn more and get additional details https://www.directaz.org/news/lgbtqhiv-services-community-forum

Join local leaders, healthcare professionals, advocates, and community members for the LGBTQ+/HIV Services

07/22/2026

Looking for a workplace where you can grow and succeed?

Our Linkages Accessible Hiring Event brings together inclusive employers who are actively hiring for entry-level opportunities in retail, restaurant, and industrial fields.

This is your opportunity to connect with employers , explore available positions , and take the next step toward your career.

Just one week away-register today: bit.ly/Linkages7-2026

06/30/2026

Searching for a job that’s right for you? Let’s make that connection happen.

Register for Linkages Accessible Hiring Event. Connect with inclusive employers who are ready to hire for entry-level positions in retail, restaurant, and industrial fields.

Be prepared:
•Dress to impress
•Bring copies of resume

When: July 29, 2026, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: Direct Advocacy & Resource Center 1001 N. Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85711

Fragrance-Free, ASL Interpreters, Sighted Guides, Wheelchair Accessible, Accessible Parking

Registration Link
(https://bit.ly/Linkages7-2026)

Please register for a time slot to help us maintain smooth flow and prepare for access needs.

Help us promote a healthy event! Stay home if you do not feel well. Do not wear scented products.

06/01/2026

FREE VIRTUAL TRAINING
Voting in Arizona
What People with Disabilities Need to Know
June 17, 2026
1 to 3 p.m.
ASL and CART Provided
Votes help decide the people and policies that shape our lives. Join us to learn more about using your voice and your vote. This free training session focuses on:
•Your voting rights
•Who can register and where
•Ways to vote and location(s)
•Voter identification requirements
•Assistance with voting
•Voting tips
Register using the Zoom Link
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/9KANO6qdTEeaRPCCcMmFCw #/registration
(or paste the following address into your browser: https://bit.ly/REVUP-AZDAC-JUN2026)
Presenters
Asim Dietrich, Supervisory Attorney for Investigation, Monitoring & Accountability, Disability Rights Arizona
George Garcia, Executive Director, Southwest Institute for Families and Children
For more information, contact [email protected]
Logos of the sponsors, Arizona Disability Advocacy Coalition (AZDAC) and REV UP Arizona

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Voting in Arizona What People with Disabilities Need to Know. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

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