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American Indian Disability Summit
March 24, 2023
8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
This event can be attended online or in person at the Desert Willow Conference Center, located at 4340 E Cotton Center Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85040.
American Indian Youth Disability Summit
March 25, 2023
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
The youth summit will be virtual and highlight voices of American Indian youth with disabilities and focus on aspects of American Indian life, history, culture and heritage that can help you address today’s challenges.
The American Indian Disability Summit was featured on Indian Country Today. Watch the video below.
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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.
15th Annual American Indian Disability Summit Gathering
Ability360 Staff
Listing of Donors for the 15th Annual American Indian Disability Summit
Singing of the National Anthem by Miss Indian Arizona Niagra Rockbridge with Kimberly Yellow Robe
Honor Guard Ira Hayes Post 84 Gila River Indian Community
Blessing by Dr. John Molina Phoenix Indian Medical Center
TESTIMONIAL
“I have attended the American Indian Disability Summit for four years. This event has helped me gather medical references that I use to this day. I have attended a workshop for Nutritionist presentation and they accept my medical insurance so I have build a great long lasting relationship with them as a patient. I enjoy the lunch and networking with different booths. I got in touch with Hanger that helps with my diabetic shoes and they accept my medical insurance. This event has allowed me to make new friends and meet up with friends that I haven’t seen in while. I enjoy the raffles and support this event provides. It allows me learn tips, tools, and strategies to get through the hard times and is full of laughs and fun people. Thank you.
~ Jessica Antonio
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Darrel Christenson
Ability360
Iris George
ARIZONA@Work – North Job Center
Eva Bighorse, Division of Developmental Disabilites-Arizona Dept. of Economic Security
Rosalie Perry
Ability360
Holly Longie
Volunteer
Dorothy Goeman
Travis L Williams Family Services Center
Jon Meyers,
Arizona Developmental Disabilities Planning Council
Kimberly Yellow Robe
Banner University Health Plans
Betty John, Tribal Liaison, Mercy Care
Eulonda Martinez
Gila River Indian Community-Employment & Training Dept.
Annette Yazzie, Division of Developmental Disabilities, Tribal Liaison
Jocelyn Beard, Office of Tribal Relations Manager
Betty Schoen
Rehabilitation Services Administration, AZ Dept. of Economic Security
Susan Nayatewa
DHHS Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, Central Intake Center