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Register for the 1st Virtual African American Conference on Disabilities!

Posted by ACDL on January 14, 2021 | 0 Comments

It’s time to register for this year’s first-ever virtual African American Conference on Disabilities (AACD) throughout the month of February. This conference is a FREE event! Hosted by The Arizona Center for Disability Law and the Arizona Center for African American Resources (AzCAAR), the AACD is the only comprehensive conference in the U.S. that addresses the intersection between race and disabilities. You can register for 11 sessions […]

Seven Things You Should Know About Text-to-911 Implementation

Posted by ACDL on January 12, 2021 | 0 Comments

This blog post shares highlights from the State’s January 2021 Status Report regarding ACDL’s landmark ADA settlements under which Text-to-9-1-1 is being deployed throughout Arizona. Background about the Enos et al v. Maricopa County and State of Arizona lawsuit and settlements can be found HERE . Here are highlights from the State’s January 2021 Status Report outlining the implementation of Text-to-9-1-1 in Arizona. The […]

Vaccine Distribution for Persons with Disabilities during COVID-19 Crisis

Posted by ACDL on December 14, 2020 | 0 Comments

The Arizona Center for Disability Law (ACDL), along with Arc of Arizona, Ability 360, Arizona Developmental Planning Council, and numerous advocacy organizations, sent a letter today to Dr. Cara Christ, expressing concerns since the initial vaccine doses are in limited supply and offered recommendations for Arizona’s COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plan to ensure equitable distribution on behalf of people with disabilities. To ensure people with […]

New Requirements for Eviction Complaints

Posted by ACDL on November 20, 2020 | 0 Comments

En Espanol ASL Video Did you know that there are laws to protect you from being evicted and, in some instances, from incurring fees and penalties for non-payment of rent during the Covid-19 pandemic? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued an order entitled “Temporary Halt in Residential Evictions to Prevent the Further Spread of COVID-19.” This Order is effective September 4, […]

Heading to the Polls? Don’t forget Your Identification!

Posted by ACDL on November 2, 2020 | 0 Comments

EN ESPANOL ASL VIDEO If you are voting in-person this year, Arizona law requires you to present identification. When you arrive, state your name and address to the poll worker and present one form of identification from List #1 or two different forms of identification from List #2 or 3. The following lists come from the Secretary of State’s Website located here. List #1 […]

Staying Safe at the Polls

Posted by ACDL on October 30, 2020 | 0 Comments

EN ESPANOL ASL VIDEO This general election poses a number of challenges for voters because of COVID-19. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states, “[t]he more an individual interacts with others, and the longer that interaction, the higher the risk for COVID-19 spread.” This means long lines and long wait times can increase your risk, but the CDC has issued guidance to […]

CDC Issues Eviction Moratorium

Posted by ACDL on October 28, 2020 | 0 Comments

EN ESPANOL ASL VIDEO On September 1, 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released an eviction moratorium in the form of an Agency Order (CDC Order) that will prevent renters from being evicted due to the failure to pay rent. This order is in effect from September 4 until December 31, 2020. Click here to view the CDC Order in its entirety. […]

AZ Secretary of State Releases Guidance on Preventing Voter Intimidation

Posted by ACDL on October 23, 2020 | 0 Comments

ESPANOL AQUI ASL VIDEO Voter Intimidation is nothing new, dating back hundreds of years, but is a serious problem affecting the potential disenfranchisement of individuals. Given the publicity and the importance of this election, many news outlets are reporting that voter intimidation could be a problem on Election Day. Federal and state laws prohibit voter intimidation. Voter intimidation occurs when someone “intimidates, threatens, or […]

CMS Publishes New Guidance on Nursing Home Visitation

Posted by ACDL on September 25, 2020 | 0 Comments

EN ESPANOL ASL VIDEO The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the lives of many, and one particularly hard-hit group is nursing home residents. Nursing homes have greatly limited visitation, leading many residents to feel isolated, depressed, and confused. Last week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued new guidance on nursing home visitation during the pandemic. Previously, CMS urged nursing homes to only […]

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