Press Releases READ MORE Ability360 Sponsors 19th Annual American Indian Disability Summit February 16, 2023 Friday, March 24 in Phoenix 3rd Annual American Indian Disability Youth Summit Will Take Place Saturday, March 25 Virtually Phoenix, Ariz. (Feb. 16, 2023) – The 19th... READ MORE Ability360 did 128 home modifications in 2022 valued at $1.1 million; agency taking applications Pinal, Gila, Maricopa counties January 25, 2023 PHOENIX, Ariz. (Jan. xx, 2023): Ability360 completed 128 home modification projects in 2022, valued at $1.1 million, the highest total in the last six... READ MORE Ability360 Hosting Tournaments for Wheelchair Soccer, Goalball, Wheelchair Basketball January 9, 2023 Soccer Event Is First-Ever to Feature U.S., Canada, Mexico (in its international debut); Hoops Tournament Features Nation’s Top Teams PHOENIX, Ariz. (Jan. 9, 2023): Ability360 Sports... READ MORE Ability360 receives $65,000 Super Bowl Legacy Grant from the Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee and the NFL Foundation December 22, 2022 PHOENIX, Ariz. (Dec. 22, 2022): Ability360, the state’s largest nonprofit agency focused on providing services and resources to men, women and children with disabilities, has... READ MORE October is National Disability Awareness Month September 30, 2022 Ability360 Offers Several Programs for Job Seekers with Disabilities PHOENIX, Ariz. (Sept. 30, 2022): October is National Disability Awareness Month (NDEAM), an initiative of the U.S.... READ MORE Ability360 Independent Living Skills class schedule set through the end of the year September 27, 2022 Online Classes Scheduled 10 a.m. to Noon on the third Tuesday of Each Month PHOENIX, Ariz. (Sept. 27, 2022): Monthly classes for individuals with disabilities to... READ MORE Ability360 Achieves Platinum Seal of Transparency Rating on Guidestar, World’s Largest Source of Information on Nonprofits July 7, 2022 PHOENIX, Ariz. (July 7, 2022): Ability360, which has been empowering individuals with all disabilities for more than 40 years, has achieved the Platinum Seal of... READ MORE You Can! Fest showcases activities for people of all abilities to try something new and succeed January 21, 2022 PHOENIX, Ariz. (Jan. 19, 2022): The 3rd Annual YOU CAN! Fest, showcasing a variety of available inclusive recreation services and activities for people of all... READ MORE Ability360 urges reconsideration of decision to deny Paralympic athlete, Becca Meyers, the ability to use her mother as a personal care attendant July 20, 2021 Ability360 is deeply concerned over the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee’s (USOPC) decision to deny Becca Meyers’ request to have her mother accompany her... READ MORE Christopher Rodriguez named President and CEO at Ability360 after national search to succeed Phil Pangrazio April 9, 2021 PHOENIX, Ariz. (April 9, 2021): Following an extensive national search, Christopher Rodriguez, who has spent the past two decades working and advocating for and on... READ MORE News Release: President & CEO Phil Pangrazio Stepping Down at Year's End June 2, 2020 National Search Will Be Conducted For His Successor For Immediate Release PHOENIX, Ariz. (June 2, 2020): Ability360 President and CEO Phil Pangrazio, who has led the organization... READ MORE Ability360 Sports & Fitness Center Will Close Tonight; Updates Will Be Provided Beginning of April; Ability360 Office Complex Remains Open March 17, 2020 PHOENIX, Ariz. (March 17, 2020) – The Ability360 Sports & Fitness Center, 5031 E. Washington St. in Phoenix, will close beginning at 6 p.m. this evening.... READ MORE Ability360, Max in Motion® Host Youth Adaptive Sports Clinics for Children with Physical, Intellectual Disabilities Starting in March March 11, 2020 Phoenix, Ariz. (March 11, 2020) – Every year, from March through October, Ability360 Sports & Fitness Center and Max in Motion®, a Valley-based nonprofit that... READ MORE Media Alert: 2020 Goalball Tournament January 15, 2020 Ability360 to Host Invitational Goalball Tournament January 17-19 Phoenix, Ariz. (January 15, 2020) – Teams nationwide will compete for bragging rights at Ability360 Invitational Goalball Tournament... READ MORE Phoenix Rising Formally Announces Ability360 As Official Power Soccer Program Partner November 25, 2019 For Immediate Release Phoenix, Ariz. (November 25, 2019) — Phoenix Rising Football Club and Ability360 announced today an official partnership between the professional soccer club and... READ MORE SB1211: Intermediate Care Facilities; Licensure Signed into Law by Governor Doug Ducey April 25, 2019 SB1211: Intermediate Care Facilities; Licensure closes the loophole that allowed privately run intermediate Care Facility Hacienda HealthCare to operate without a state license—thus state inspection—for... READ MORE April Reed Named Vice President of Advocacy at Ability360 November 28, 2017 PHOENIX, Ariz. (Nov. 28, 2017): April Reed, who has handled diverse responsibilities at Ability360 for more than a decade, has been named Vice President of... READ MORE Pangrazio Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award October 26, 2017 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... READ MORE Partners in Preparedness Press Release May 5, 2017 Objectives: Strengthen community resilience and share disaster planning best practices.Provide a discussion based forum to bring together communities, individuals, and organizations working on disaster readiness for... READ MORE Rugby Nationals April 6, 2017 NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NATION’S BEST WHEELCHAIR RUGBY TEAMS LINING UP FOR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT AT ABILITY360, APRIL 20-22 PHOENIX, Ariz. (April 6, 2017): Defending national champion... READ MORE Disability Rights Advocates To Rally Against Senate Bill 1198 On Wednesday, February 8 At State Capitol February 6, 2017 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DISABILITY RIGHTS ADVOCATES TO RALLY AGAINST SENATE BILL 1198 ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8 AT STATE CAPITOL Proposed Legislation Limits Rights of People With... READ MORE ABILITY360 Sports & Fitness Center Will Host National Wheelchair Rugby Championship Tournament, April 20-22, 2017 November 2, 2016 Ability360 Sports & Fitness Center will play host to nation’s the top 16 wheelchair rugby teams at the 2017 United States Quad Rugby Association (USQRA)... READ MORE Walmart Foundation Grant to AAPD Supports Transition of Youth with Disabilities October 26, 2016 Walmart Foundation Grant to AAPD Supports Transition of Youth with Disabilities READ MORE Get the ADA Facts for Businesses September 6, 2016 NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release DIALOGUE-DRIVEN WORKSHOP WILL EXPLAIN THE FACTS ABOUT HOW SMALL BUSINESSES CAN COMPLY WITH AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT PHOENIX, Ariz. (Sept. 6, 2016): Small... READ MORE Press Release: 360 Charity Golf Tournament May 31, 2016 PHOENIX, Ariz. (June 1, 2016): Ability360 Sports & Fitness Center will kick off its 5th anniversary celebration with the 360 Charity Golf Tournament –... READ MORE October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month October 21, 2015 PHOENIX, Ariz. (Oct. 10, 2015): October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Ability360 celebrates contributions of Arizona workers with disabilities READ MORE ABIL Becomes Ability360 October 5, 2015 PHOENIX, Ariz. (Oct. 5, 2015): After nearly 35 years as Arizona Bridge to Independent Living, or ABIL, the nonprofit organization that provides services, resources and... READ MORE Message from the CEO: Issue 2 October 1, 2015 Phil Pangrazio, President & CEO Ability360 Today is an exciting day for our organization. On October 1st, 2015, our name officially changed from Arizona Bridge to... READ MORE SpoFit is Honorary Sponsor for Off Road Race Truck April 15, 2015 Thanks to everyone who came out to see the truck and meet Justin and Nate. Special thanks to CBS’s Chelsey Davis for coming by and... READ MORE Paralympian Scott Hogsett Enters AZ Sports Hall of Fame March 4, 2014 44TH ARIZONA SPORTS HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES ANNOUNCED!2014 INDUCTION CEREMONY TO BE HELD APRIL 16AT THE PERA PAVILION IN TEMPE Arthur J. Martori, Emmett “Buddy” Jobe,... READ MORE MaxinMotion® Sponsors Wheelchair Basketball and Power Soccer Clinics in Phoenix with Arizona Bridge to Independent Living March 22, 2013 SpoFit manager Amber Blanchard, ABIL President and CEO, Phil Pangrazio and MaxinMotion® President Jonah Shacknai. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For More Information Contact Loren_Worthington 602-386-4278 lorenw@abil.org PHOENIX, AZ—March 22,... Media Center Media Relations Press Releases In the News Publications Ability360 Campus Logos 360 Stock Photography 360 Stock Videography Advertisement Submission
READ MORE Ability360 Sponsors 19th Annual American Indian Disability Summit February 16, 2023 Friday, March 24 in Phoenix 3rd Annual American Indian Disability Youth Summit Will Take Place Saturday, March 25 Virtually Phoenix, Ariz. (Feb. 16, 2023) – The 19th... READ MORE Ability360 did 128 home modifications in 2022 valued at $1.1 million; agency taking applications Pinal, Gila, Maricopa counties January 25, 2023 PHOENIX, Ariz. (Jan. xx, 2023): Ability360 completed 128 home modification projects in 2022, valued at $1.1 million, the highest total in the last six... READ MORE Ability360 Hosting Tournaments for Wheelchair Soccer, Goalball, Wheelchair Basketball January 9, 2023 Soccer Event Is First-Ever to Feature U.S., Canada, Mexico (in its international debut); Hoops Tournament Features Nation’s Top Teams PHOENIX, Ariz. (Jan. 9, 2023): Ability360 Sports... READ MORE Ability360 receives $65,000 Super Bowl Legacy Grant from the Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee and the NFL Foundation December 22, 2022 PHOENIX, Ariz. (Dec. 22, 2022): Ability360, the state’s largest nonprofit agency focused on providing services and resources to men, women and children with disabilities, has... READ MORE October is National Disability Awareness Month September 30, 2022 Ability360 Offers Several Programs for Job Seekers with Disabilities PHOENIX, Ariz. (Sept. 30, 2022): October is National Disability Awareness Month (NDEAM), an initiative of the U.S.... READ MORE Ability360 Independent Living Skills class schedule set through the end of the year September 27, 2022 Online Classes Scheduled 10 a.m. to Noon on the third Tuesday of Each Month PHOENIX, Ariz. (Sept. 27, 2022): Monthly classes for individuals with disabilities to... READ MORE Ability360 Achieves Platinum Seal of Transparency Rating on Guidestar, World’s Largest Source of Information on Nonprofits July 7, 2022 PHOENIX, Ariz. (July 7, 2022): Ability360, which has been empowering individuals with all disabilities for more than 40 years, has achieved the Platinum Seal of... READ MORE You Can! Fest showcases activities for people of all abilities to try something new and succeed January 21, 2022 PHOENIX, Ariz. (Jan. 19, 2022): The 3rd Annual YOU CAN! Fest, showcasing a variety of available inclusive recreation services and activities for people of all... READ MORE Ability360 urges reconsideration of decision to deny Paralympic athlete, Becca Meyers, the ability to use her mother as a personal care attendant July 20, 2021 Ability360 is deeply concerned over the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee’s (USOPC) decision to deny Becca Meyers’ request to have her mother accompany her... READ MORE Christopher Rodriguez named President and CEO at Ability360 after national search to succeed Phil Pangrazio April 9, 2021 PHOENIX, Ariz. (April 9, 2021): Following an extensive national search, Christopher Rodriguez, who has spent the past two decades working and advocating for and on... READ MORE News Release: President & CEO Phil Pangrazio Stepping Down at Year's End June 2, 2020 National Search Will Be Conducted For His Successor For Immediate Release PHOENIX, Ariz. (June 2, 2020): Ability360 President and CEO Phil Pangrazio, who has led the organization... READ MORE Ability360 Sports & Fitness Center Will Close Tonight; Updates Will Be Provided Beginning of April; Ability360 Office Complex Remains Open March 17, 2020 PHOENIX, Ariz. (March 17, 2020) – The Ability360 Sports & Fitness Center, 5031 E. Washington St. in Phoenix, will close beginning at 6 p.m. this evening.... READ MORE Ability360, Max in Motion® Host Youth Adaptive Sports Clinics for Children with Physical, Intellectual Disabilities Starting in March March 11, 2020 Phoenix, Ariz. (March 11, 2020) – Every year, from March through October, Ability360 Sports & Fitness Center and Max in Motion®, a Valley-based nonprofit that... READ MORE Media Alert: 2020 Goalball Tournament January 15, 2020 Ability360 to Host Invitational Goalball Tournament January 17-19 Phoenix, Ariz. (January 15, 2020) – Teams nationwide will compete for bragging rights at Ability360 Invitational Goalball Tournament... READ MORE Phoenix Rising Formally Announces Ability360 As Official Power Soccer Program Partner November 25, 2019 For Immediate Release Phoenix, Ariz. (November 25, 2019) — Phoenix Rising Football Club and Ability360 announced today an official partnership between the professional soccer club and... READ MORE SB1211: Intermediate Care Facilities; Licensure Signed into Law by Governor Doug Ducey April 25, 2019 SB1211: Intermediate Care Facilities; Licensure closes the loophole that allowed privately run intermediate Care Facility Hacienda HealthCare to operate without a state license—thus state inspection—for... READ MORE April Reed Named Vice President of Advocacy at Ability360 November 28, 2017 PHOENIX, Ariz. (Nov. 28, 2017): April Reed, who has handled diverse responsibilities at Ability360 for more than a decade, has been named Vice President of... READ MORE Pangrazio Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award October 26, 2017 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... READ MORE Partners in Preparedness Press Release May 5, 2017 Objectives: Strengthen community resilience and share disaster planning best practices.Provide a discussion based forum to bring together communities, individuals, and organizations working on disaster readiness for... READ MORE Rugby Nationals April 6, 2017 NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NATION’S BEST WHEELCHAIR RUGBY TEAMS LINING UP FOR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT AT ABILITY360, APRIL 20-22 PHOENIX, Ariz. (April 6, 2017): Defending national champion... READ MORE Disability Rights Advocates To Rally Against Senate Bill 1198 On Wednesday, February 8 At State Capitol February 6, 2017 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DISABILITY RIGHTS ADVOCATES TO RALLY AGAINST SENATE BILL 1198 ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8 AT STATE CAPITOL Proposed Legislation Limits Rights of People With... READ MORE ABILITY360 Sports & Fitness Center Will Host National Wheelchair Rugby Championship Tournament, April 20-22, 2017 November 2, 2016 Ability360 Sports & Fitness Center will play host to nation’s the top 16 wheelchair rugby teams at the 2017 United States Quad Rugby Association (USQRA)... READ MORE Walmart Foundation Grant to AAPD Supports Transition of Youth with Disabilities October 26, 2016 Walmart Foundation Grant to AAPD Supports Transition of Youth with Disabilities READ MORE Get the ADA Facts for Businesses September 6, 2016 NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release DIALOGUE-DRIVEN WORKSHOP WILL EXPLAIN THE FACTS ABOUT HOW SMALL BUSINESSES CAN COMPLY WITH AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT PHOENIX, Ariz. (Sept. 6, 2016): Small... READ MORE Press Release: 360 Charity Golf Tournament May 31, 2016 PHOENIX, Ariz. (June 1, 2016): Ability360 Sports & Fitness Center will kick off its 5th anniversary celebration with the 360 Charity Golf Tournament –... READ MORE October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month October 21, 2015 PHOENIX, Ariz. (Oct. 10, 2015): October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Ability360 celebrates contributions of Arizona workers with disabilities READ MORE ABIL Becomes Ability360 October 5, 2015 PHOENIX, Ariz. (Oct. 5, 2015): After nearly 35 years as Arizona Bridge to Independent Living, or ABIL, the nonprofit organization that provides services, resources and... READ MORE Message from the CEO: Issue 2 October 1, 2015 Phil Pangrazio, President & CEO Ability360 Today is an exciting day for our organization. On October 1st, 2015, our name officially changed from Arizona Bridge to... READ MORE SpoFit is Honorary Sponsor for Off Road Race Truck April 15, 2015 Thanks to everyone who came out to see the truck and meet Justin and Nate. Special thanks to CBS’s Chelsey Davis for coming by and... READ MORE Paralympian Scott Hogsett Enters AZ Sports Hall of Fame March 4, 2014 44TH ARIZONA SPORTS HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES ANNOUNCED!2014 INDUCTION CEREMONY TO BE HELD APRIL 16AT THE PERA PAVILION IN TEMPE Arthur J. Martori, Emmett “Buddy” Jobe,... READ MORE MaxinMotion® Sponsors Wheelchair Basketball and Power Soccer Clinics in Phoenix with Arizona Bridge to Independent Living March 22, 2013 SpoFit manager Amber Blanchard, ABIL President and CEO, Phil Pangrazio and MaxinMotion® President Jonah Shacknai. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For More Information Contact Loren_Worthington 602-386-4278 lorenw@abil.org PHOENIX, AZ—March 22,...
