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Ability360 is an Early Voting Site!
Register! Educate! Vote! Use your Power! RevUp! Make the Disability Vote count

Primary Election: August  8 - August 26

General Election: October 17 - November 4


Open Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm

5025 E Washington St
Phoenix, AZ 85034
Computer Lab, 2nd Floor
Get Flyer!
Saturday, September 17, 2016
8 am - 5 pm

Ability360 Center
5025 E Washington St
Phoenix, AZ 85034
Summit is open to the general public, including consumers, families, and professionals.
  • Morning Workshops
  • Community Resource Fair
  • Demonstrations
  • Music by Mariachi Los Caballeros
Workshops (8 a.m. – 12 p.m.) Attendees MUST pre-register. Space limited!

Resource Fair (12 p.m. – 5 p.m.)  Registration NOT required! Everyone Welcome!
Download Save the Date flyer
For more information visit:
Latinodisabilitysummit.com

David Carey 602-443-0723 or
E. Mari Herrera-Daniels 602-515-2451
Pre-register Today!

ADA Audio Conference
Rights of Air Travelers with Disabilities and the Air Carriers Access Act
Tuesday, September 27 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

The Air Carrier Access Act of 1986 (ACAA) prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in air travel and requires air carriers to accommodate the needs of passengers with disabilities. Join us as representatives of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) discuss the requirements of the ACAA as it applies to air carriers web sites and kiosks, service animals, animal relief areas, mobility device stowage, and more. Following the presentation participants will have an opportunity to ask the presenters questions about the ACAA requirements.

Speakers:
Livaughn Chapman, Jr. Chief 
Aviation Civil Rights Compliance Branch Office of the General Counsel, U.S. Department of Transportation

Anne Hammond, Transportation Industry Consultant, U.S. Department of Transportation
Continuing Education Recognition Available
  Name Units
  Certificate of Attendance  1.5
 
To participate in the in-house conference:  For room location and to RSVP, call Pam Larson at 602-296-0536 or send an email to paml@ability360.org

It takes place in the Ability360 Center. Room location will be given with your RSVP.    Please, feel free to bring your lunch.
 

Valley Metro Transportation Presentation
(FREE Ride on Bus/Light Rail) 
Have you wanted to use the Valley Metro transit system but didn’t know where to start? 
Do you have concerns (where do I board, will my mobility aid fit, will I get lost, can I really ride it…???)  

Yes, you can! Valley Metro representatives will teach you how. 

Topics included:
  • Overview of the system 
  • How to plan your bus/rail trip
  • Fare policy
  • Dial-A-Ride
  • Changes in ADA certification
  • The new mobility center  

Learn about options such as cab programs and mileage reimbursement available in some cities.  Bring your questions!  Valley Metro will provide all participants with an All Day Pass for the ride on the bus and light rail.

Next class:
Wednesday, September 21
10 am - 12 pm

Ability360 Center 
5025 E. Washington Street 
Conference Center 
Phoenix, AZ 85034
RSVP Here!

Did you know that Ability360 offers Medicare Counseling the 3rd Wednesday of every month?

The benefits counselors will assist Ability360 participants and the general public with all Medicare and Medicaid related needs and questions including enrollment assistance, problem solving, and general information.  All counseling is independent, unbiased, and offered without charge.  The services are part of the State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) funded by Medicare to assist beneficiaries. 

The Benefits Assistance Program is one of many services available from the Area Agency on Aging, Region One to support seniors (60 years and older) and individuals with disabilities. To learn more about all programs and services call the Area Agency’s 24-Hour Senior HELP LINE at 602-264-4357(HELP).  Visit them online at www.aaaphx.org. 

For general questions or to schedule an appointment for Wednesday, September 21, please call 602-443-0738 or email advocacy@ability360.org
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