Mission

Our mission is to provide interaction, networking, education and support for American Indians with disabilities and their families, and bridging opportunities and resources in rural and urban tribal communities.

This year is the 16th Annual American Indian Disability Summit and its Planning Committee is thrilled and honored to announce Rosalie Perry, a long time advocate for persons with disabilities will be the keynote speaker. For almost 20 years, Rosalie has worked as a community advocate with Ability360, an organization recognized as one of the nation’s largest centers dedicated to promoting Independent Living. Rosalie, a proud member of the Ak-Chin Indian Community has herself had a physical disability since 1997.

Since earning her Bachelor of Social Work degree at Arizona State University, West Campus, in 2002, Rosalie has worked with Ability360’s Independent Living Skills program and is presently assigned to coordinate service to the Pinal County region.  The focus of her work is to help those with disabilities to live independently and achieve the self-confidence to recognize lifestyles available to them.  A wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, advocate, teacher, friend…hear Rosalie as she recalls  her journey to self-determination and found her dedication to serving people with disabilities.