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Disability Events


Arizona


Disability Events Arizona will be updated monthly highlighting events for people with disabilities. Events may include conferences, workshops, festivals, and various other special events. Check out what is happening in your community.

New Sign June 17th -19th & June 24th-26th - Phoenix, Arizona - “Not in Polite Company” by the IMPROBABLE THEATRE COMPANY

Join the Improbable Theatre Company’s irreverent look at their lives in and out of the doctor’s office in their production of “Not in Polite Company.” This show will prove that sometimes laughter is the only medicine and is not for those who claim, “It only hurts when I laugh.” Written by Wendy Myers from life stories of ITC members, they will perform at the Herberger Lunchtime Theater, Herberger Theater Center, 222 E. Monroe, Phoenix, Arizona.

Showtimes:
Preview - June 16th, 7:00pm, Tickets $3
Lunch Time Theater - June 17th - 19th & June 24th - 26th
Tickets - $6, Doors Open at 11:40am
ASL and Audio Description - June 24th

Bring your lunch or pre-order a box lunch to be delivered by Lunchtime Theater’s caterer. Enter at Third Street and Van Buren underneath the canopy. Tickets are available at the door. For information and group reservations for ten or more, call 602-254-7399 x106 or x104.
Lunches are catered by Coffea Cafe. Phone 602-373-6570, Fax 602-271-0484 or visit on-line at link above. Submit lunch orders BEFORE 9:00AM the day of the performance you are attending.

No fragrances please. To accommodate those with allergies, breathing conditions or Multiple Chemical Sensitivities, please do not smoke or wear scented products when attending ITC events. Thank you.

ITC operates under the auspices of ABIL and is partially funded by the Phoenix Arts Commission & the Arizona Commission on the Arts

New Sign May 2008 - Arizona - ABIL Community Calendar

For a complete listing of events, workshops, trainings, social and recreational activities, visit the Arizona Bridge Independent Living Center May newsletter at the link above. You must RSVP for all events. Funding for Social and Recreational activities is provided (in part) by the Arizona Department of Economic Security. ABIL requests a $1+ donation (each way) for transportation provided on the ABIL van. Consumers must be 18 years+ or own legal guardian for ABIL van transportation. Reasonable accommodations, including Sign Language Interpreters and Personal Assistants, will be provided at ABIL events upon request.

February 20, 2008 - Phoenix, Arizona - Arizona Disabilities Expo

Come join us for the Arizona Disabilities Expo, Wednesday, February 20 2008. Located in Hall G at Convention Center in downtown Phoenix, 9:00am-4:00pm. Public Transportation address is 33 South 3rd Street, Phoenix Arizona, 85004 2008 keynote speaker will be PAUL “DOUG” GODDARD.

No Fragrances Please. To accommodate those with allergies, breathing conditions, or multiple sensitivities, the AZ Disabilities Expo is asking that you please do not smoke or wear scented products when attending the Expo. Thank you.

For further information, please contact Susan DeNova at (602) 470-1802, ext. 114 or via email at azdx@AZdes.gov.

February 5th 2008 - Phoenix, Arizona - Arizona Disability Advocacy Coalition (AzDAC) ANNUAL LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY TRAINING DAY

AzDAC will be sponsoring the Annual Legislative advocacy training day at the Black Canyon Conference Center, 9440 N 25th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85021 or call 602.944.0569 from 1:30 – 8:00 PM on February 5th 2008. The goals of this training are to help you:

The agenda will include:

This event is presented in conjunction with the Arizona Legislative Awareness Day on February 6, 2008 at the Arizona State Capitol, Phoenix, AZ. For more information go to http://www.azgcdd.org

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