AZ Developmental Disabilities Planning Council

Yes, our 5-Year Plan...Public Comment Survey is NOW OPEN! This plan will guide the Council’s work to improve the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families in #AZ qualtrics.nau.edu/jfe/form/SV_01…

Many airports will soon be required to provide changing tables for adults with disabilities. Now, federal officials are seeking input on how to implement the new mandate. The U.S. Access Board is now seeking public comment. disabilityscoop.com/2026/03/16/adu…

Thank you @BrianSFernandez for stopping by our Disability Policy and Advocacy Alliance lunch at the #Arizona Capitol! Constituents drove up from #Somerton to speak with you and it was a good discussion around #disability and #education issues.

@arcoftucson Thanks for sharing! Happy to celebrate #NDEAM in #AZ

@AzDDPC has a great article called "Governor Hobbs Promotes National Disability Employment Awareness Month." Thanks to Governor Hobbs for issuing "a proclamation declaring October 2025 a time to recognize contributions of workers w/ disabilities." addpc.az.gov/blog/governor-…

@GovernorHobbs Promotes National Disability Employment Awareness Month - read the full statement: bit.ly/4h4fj6T #NDEAM2025

Friday was a good day! We talked about #safety plans for students with #disabilities with Kelly Carbello and Jason Snead at the @Arizona_ASA Conference in Litchfield Park - thanks for the invite!

"I cannot overstate the damage heading Arizona's way as a result of the cuts included in this Senate bill" - @AzDDPC director Jon Meyers Read our full statement on how #Medicaid cuts affect #Arizona residents w/ #disabilities here: bit.ly/4esEfDI

@OutspokenKTAR @TheBruceStJames @GaydosKTAR We'd love to come on the show to share what harmful real impact this bill will have on older adults and ppl w/ disabilities in AZ, especially rural areas!

How does @GovernorHobbs feel about President Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill?" The Governor joined @TheBruceStJames & @GaydosKTAR and explained that while she likes the additional funds for border security, she has concerns about other aspects of it. WATCH: youtube.com/watch?v=eTwjbk…

URGENT-The Senate has passed the bill & now it returns to the House. Please take action now to protect Medicaid which is a lifeline for people w/ disabilities & many others. Take a few minutes to tell your House Representatives-NO Medicaid & SNAP Cuts. bit.ly/3G7bAaQ

More Dept. of @Energy potential changes: cutting 12 #civilrights rules that were originally enacted to ensure access for ppl w/ #disabilities & those who speak other languages. Submit public comment here by Mon., June 16 ➡️ bit.ly/Section504Dire…

➡️ Only 4 more days to comment on potential rollback of #504 protections for ppl w/ disabilities to @ENERGY buildings - if approved, other federal agencies could cut protections for #disabled people, limiting access and enforcement options: bit.ly/Section504Acce…

What have we been up to? Using our #Disability Data Hub to find stats and figures to tell the story of #Arizonans with disabilities - check it out here: addpc.az.gov/disability-dat…

TOMORROW 2/25: #Arizona Legislature Update at 1:30 pm...we have a LOT to discuss. If you care about #advocacy for #disabled people in #AZ, you won't want to miss this! Sign up here: bit.ly/3EPg98L

Article in the Arizona Capitol Times: azcapitoltimes.com/news/2025/02/0… #AzCapitolTime

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Jon Meyers with the Arizona Developmental Disabilities Planning Council says the state's disability program has been chronically underfunded for years. kjzz.org/politics/2025-…

AAPPD would like to extend a huge thank you to @GovernorHobbs for including provider rate increases for services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in her executive budget request published today. 1/4

Thank you @GovernorHobbs for including 2.5 M of additional funding for Home and Community Based Services, additional $’s for ALTCS surveyors and $’s for providers. This is very important to @AARPArizona members. #2025AZBudget

Thanks @GovernorHobbs for including vulnerable adults in your #AZ budget proposal released today - a rate increase for #DDD and #AzEIP is long overdue for #caregivers & #providers - more details here: bit.ly/3DZZZJ3

Happy holidays everyone!