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Protection & Advocacy System for Arizona

$15 for 15 Years Campaign

Support the Arizona Center for Disability Law

The Arizona Center for Disability Law is celebrating 15 years
as the designated protection and advocacy system in Arizona.
In recognition of our 15^th year, we are asking for your support.

Donate $15 and help us continue to bring high quality
legal and advocacy services to children and adults with disabilities.

Please help us reach our goal of $15,000 by the end of 2010.
Your donation is tax deductible.
Please contribute today.

We have made it easy for you to donate through
Pay Pal by clicking on the donate button below.

You may also mail your donations to:
Arizona Center for Disability Law
5025 E. Washington Street, Suite 202
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(Make checks payable to Arizona Center for Disability Law)

Click here to read our 15th Anniversary Report.

ACDL Welcomes New STAT Advocate

Annie Goldsand began working for the ACDL as a STAT Advocate on August 30. Annie graduated with her Masters in Health Sector Management from W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University. Most recently, Annie worked for the AARP Foundation in Benefits Outreach, specifically focusing her work on Social Security Income and Social Security Disability Insurance. Annie is excited to be working with ACDL providing information and community outreach for people with disabilities.

ACDL Board Members

Our current Board Members for 2010-2011 are listed
below along with their affiliations and cities.

Randall Howe, President Attorney Phoenix, AZ	Cathy Hunt, Vice-President Special Education Teacher Tucson, AZ
Elizabeth Freeburg, Treasurer Wells Fargo Scottsdale, AZ	Matthew Wangeman, Secretary NAU Institute for Human Development Flagstaff, AZ
Wendy Akbar, Esq. Quarles & Brady, LLP Phoenix, AZ	Nancy Alexander Counselor Tucson, AZ
Gail Brown Attorney Scottsdale, AZ	Loretta Cheeks General Dynamics Peoria, AZ
Janet Crook Family Member Peoria, AZ	Anthony (Tony) DiRienzi Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC) Phoenix, AZ
Art Gode Family Member Kingman, AZ	Margaret "Peg" Haley Kepner Family Member Tucson, AZ
Sheree Lloyd PAIMI Council Chair Glendale, AZ	Cyrus B. Martinez, Esq. Attorney, Littler Mendelson Phoenix, AZ
Mark Mendibles Community Activist Tucson, AZ	Lynne Tomasa Sonoran UCEDD U of A, Family & Community Medicine Tucson, AZ
John Trombino Retired Phoenix, AZ	Judy Vorfeld Office Support Services Peoria, AZ

Our Mission

The Arizona Center for Disability Law advocates for the legal rights of persons with disabilities .....

· to be free from abuse, neglect and discrimination

· to have access to education, health care, housing and jobs, and other services in order to maximize independence and achieve equality

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Accessible Mobile Phone Options for People
Who are Blind, Deaf-blind, or Have Low Vision

The Federal Communications Commission is seeking input on wireless phone features and functions that are not accessible for people who are blind, have vision loss, or are deaf-blind. They are asking for recommendations on actions that the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau and the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau should take to address the current lack of access. Comments are due on or before Sept. 13, 2010. You may submit your comments electronically at:

http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/ecfs/ or at http://www.regulations.gov. Refer to CG Docket Number 10-145 when making comments. You may also submit comments by e-mail to ecfs@fcc.gov. For further information, visit the Federal Register Online site at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/2010-19298.htm.

Self-Advocacy DVD - Your Rights as an Employee with Disabilities

What to Expect After You Have Filed an Employment Discrimination Complaint. A 20 minute video on employment rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act and going through the mediation process after filing a discrimination complaint.

Click here to view the DVD

To order a free DVD, please click here to send us an email (ASL version available)

100 North Stone Ave., Suite 305
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 327-9547 (Voice)
(877) 327-7754 (Toll Free TTY)
(800) 922-1447 (Toll Free Voice)
Fax: (520) 884-0992

5025 E. Washington St., Suite 202
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 274-6287 (Voice/TTY)
(800) 927-2260 (Toll Free Voice/TTY)
Fax: (602) 274-6779

Email: center@azdisabilitylaw.org

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