Welcome!
This event has been postponed to March 26, 2021 due to COVID-19. We thank you for your understanding. Stay safe and healthy.and follow CDC Guidelines: Wash hands frequently and cover coughs and sneezes. Practice social distancing-at least 6 feet apart. Wear face covering when going out. Stay home if possible, especially if you are sick. For frequent updates, please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website.
Desert Willow Conference Center
4340 E Cotton Center Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85040
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Join us for the American Indian Disability Summit
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
Keynote Speaker
Rosalie Perry
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.
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
Lucy Ruby
Office of Tribal Relations – AZ Dept. of Economic Security
Darrel Christenson
Ability360
Iris George
AZ@Work Career Advisor, South Job Center – Travis Williams Family Services Center
Rosalie Perry
Ability360
Holly Longie
Volunteer
Benita Joe
Volunteer
Dorothy Goeman
Travis L Williams Family Services Center
Jon Meyers,
The Arc of Arizona
Melanie Murray
Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
Kimberly Yellow Robe
Banner University Health Plans
Betty John Division of Developmental Disabilities – Arizona Department of Economic Security
Eulonda Martinez
Gila River Indian Community-Employment & Training Dept.
Katharine Levandowsky,
Office for Children with Special Health Care Needs – Arizona Department of Health Services
Melissa Kushner
University of Arizona College of Medicine, Sonoran University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities
Betty Schoen
Rehabilitation Services Administration, AZ Dept. of Economic Security
Eva Proa
Volunteer
Susan Nayatewa
DHHS Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, Central Intake Center
