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Project

Arizona Employment First

Center:

AZ-Sonoran UCEDD

Fiscal Year:

2024

Contact Information:

Heather Dietrich
[email protected]
520-626-0442

Project Description:

Unemployment is high for people with ID/DD and other disabilities in Arizona. The Employment First Arizona Initiative is a Statewide coalition that has developed an employment first strategic plan, with updated goals/objectives, and continues to engage stakeholders to move towards employment first policies and practices in the State. Expected benefits are the increase in employment for people with ID/DD and other disabilities. Project activities include demonstrations of direct service best practices, professional development and training of direct service personnel, research focused on identifying needs and outcomes, and stories illustrating the successes and journeys to get there.

Keyword(s):

employment

Core Function(s):

Performing Direct and/or Demonstration Services, Performing Research or Evaluation, Developing & Disseminating Information, Continuing Education/Community Training

Area of Emphasis

Employment-Related Activities

Target Audience:

Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Adults with Disabilities, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN, Legislators/Policy Makers, General Public

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Geographic Areas, Reservation, Rural/Remote

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

State

Funding Source:

COVID-19 Related Data:

N/A

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