Meet Julia’s Family: Autism Awareness Month
On April 2, Autism Awareness Day, Sesame Street launched new resources to help families and communities understand autism.
10th Annual Farmers Market a Success for Rehab Without Walls
Story by Christian GuerithaultPhotos by Loren Worthington Rehab Without Walls hosted their 10th annual farmers market Nov. 16, with all the proceeds benefitting the Brain Injury Alliance of Arizona (BIAAZ) and Ability360. Vendors including Trader Joe’s, The Tamale...
Pangrazio Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award
Phoenix held its Disability Awareness Recognition Event on Tuesday, October 24th honoring those with disabilities, employers, educators and others who have shown dedication to addressing the access and functional needs of the disability community. The ceremony also recognizes commitment to improving the quality of life of all residents and visitors of Phoenix.
Ability360 VP Elected Treasurer of National Disability Group
Darrel Christenson, vice president of community integration at Ability360, has been elected treasurer of the National Council on Independent Living, the nation’s longest-running national cross-disability, grassroots organization run by and for people with disabilities.
World-Renowned Guitar Player Tony Melendez Visits The Valley
Melendez plays for bilingual crowds in Chandler Tony Melendez has loved the guitar since his father played for him as a child and allowed him the chance to “get his feet all over it.” Melendez, 55, was born a “thalidomide baby”, a term he uses that refers to babies...