Disability Rights Arizona

10/11/2026

October 10th is World Mental Health Day 🧠! World Mental Health Day is an opportunity to meaningfully engage with people with lived experience (PWLE) of mental health conditions and to recognize their knowledge as a vital form of expertise!

that DRAZ advocates for the rights of people with mental illness through our Protection and Advocacy for Mental Illness (PAIMI) program?

We also have amazing mental health self-advocacy guides and resources on our website. Check them out today: https://disabilityrightsaz.org/resources/mental-health/

10/09/2026

Just a friendly reminder that all DRAZ Offices and programs will be closed on Monday October 12th in observance of Indigenous People's Day. We hope you enjoy your holiday weekend.

10/08/2026

DRAZ Interim Managing Attorney for the Healthcare Team, Sey In and Staff Advocate, Lindsey Stevens are all smiles at the RSA Conference alongside Agnes Attakai and Rosa Rojas Franco from the UArizona Sonoran Center for Excellence in Disabilities.

10/07/2026

It's and this week's tip is to learn about the ballot initiatives before casting your vote! Luckily we've got you covered at our webinar next week!

Voting Tips Tuesday Webinars Are Back! Understanding Your Ballot: An Overview of Arizona’s 2026 Initiatives

Join us on Tuesday October 13th at either 12:00 PM MST or 6:00 PM MST on Zoom for an informative and interactive voting tips webinar.

ASL and CART will be provided. Please email Jessie at [email protected] if you need an additional accommodation

The presentation will provide an overview of Arizona’s 2026 statewide ballot measures, which include proposals related to education, elections, taxes, public safety and local government. The presentation will explain the major provisions as well as the arguments for and against each measure.

Registration is required

Register for the 12:00 PM session: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/LreJZFRBS5yUBO_KmpQSSw

Register for 6:00 PM session: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/CDdha5nvQoSSkxkMSIroAg

10/05/2026

Today Monday October 5, 2026 is the last day to register to vote in the November 3rd General Election!

Scan the QR or click this link to register or update your voter information today! https://azsos.gov/elections/voters/registering-vote

10/02/2026

Monday October 5, 2026 is the last day to register to vote in the November 3rd General Election!

Scan the QR or click this link to register or update your voter information today! https://azsos.gov/elections/voters/registering-vote

10/01/2026

Voting Tips Tuesday Webinars Are Back! Understanding Your Ballot: An Overview of Arizona’s 2026 Initiatives

Join us on Tuesday October 13th at either 12:00 PM MST or 6:00 PM MST on Zoom for an informative and interactive voting tips webinar.

ASL and CART will be provided. Please email Jessie at [email protected] if you need an additional accommodation

The presentation will provide an overview of Arizona’s 2026 statewide ballot measures, which include proposals related to education, elections, taxes, public safety and local government. The presentation will explain the major provisions as well as the arguments for and against each measure.

Registration is required

Register for the 12:00 PM session: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/LreJZFRBS5yUBO_KmpQSSw

Register for 6:00 PM session: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/CDdha5nvQoSSkxkMSIroAg

10/01/2026

Joint Press Release with ACLU: Supreme Court Rejects Arizona’s Attempt to Halt Court-Ordered Oversight of Prison Health Care

Read full joint press release here: https://disabilityrightsaz.org/press-release/supreme-court-rejects-arizonas-attempt-to-halt-court-ordered-oversight-of-prison-health-care/

09/30/2026

What is Supported Decision Making?

Disability Rights Arizona wants people with disabilities and their families to be informed of the various options and alternatives to guardianship. Guardianship is the most restrictive option, and should be considered the last resort when other less restrictive options will not work.

Disability Rights Arizona believes all people with disabilities should be given every opportunity to live self-directed lives. We’re excited to see what other states and organizations are doing to advance less-restrictive alternatives for people with disabilities.

Check out our Supported Decision Making & Guardianship self-advocacy resources today: https://disabilityrightsaz.org/resources/supported-decision-making-guardianship/ -more

Description of video content: Sey In is a middle-aged Asian male with short brown hair and glasses. He is wearing a black collared shirt and is sitting down in front of many law books in the DRAZ conference room.

09/29/2026

Maricopa County is reducing its general election ballot from two sheets to one in November, potentially improving efficiency for Maricopa County elections officials. Disability Advocates including DRAZ's Interim Managing Attorney for the Healthcare Team weigh in on what this means in terms of voter accessibility for disabled voters.

📰 Read the full story below:

PHOENIX – Maricopa County will reduce its general election ballot from two sheets to one in November, potentially improving efficiency for Maricopa County elections officials but not necessarily making the ballot easier for voters with disabilities.