activities · 16
what they do
direct service · 11
- Care 4 the Caregivers inclusive support initiativeLaunched Care 4 the Caregivers on September 5, 2021, to expand support services to all caregivers, increasing inclusivity beyond previous program scopes.
- Caregiver Fitness and Routine SupportOffers free online accounts to help caregivers track progress through fitness routines and roadmaps, and provides printable visual supports for teaching routines like brushing teeth.
- Caregiver Mental Health and Community SupportProvides mental health support, resources, education, and community connections to reduce caregiver burnout and build resilience for caregivers of people with disabilities.
- Caregiver Mental Health and Wellness SupportProvides mental health support, resources, education, and community connections to reduce caregiver burnout and build resilience. This includes offering free online accounts for tracking fitness routines and providing educational webinars, meditations, and fitness programs.
- Community Event Access for Caregivers Caregiver Support and Education ServicesProvides early access to community events for caregivers on the email list.
- D.A.M.E.S. LCC wellness programsLaunched the Differently Abled Mother’s Empowerment Society (D.A.M.E.S.) LCC in 2018, offering educational webinars, guided meditations, and fitness programs to its members.
- Free online platform for caregiver progress trackingOffers free online accounts that enable caregivers to track their progress through fitness routines and personalized roadmaps.
- Free resource provision through D.A.M.E.S. Charities, IncFounded D.A.M.E.S. Charities, Inc in 2020 as a 501(c)(3) to provide free resources and support to parents, particularly those caring for children with disabilities.
- Mental health support and community connections for caregiversProvides mental health resources, education, and community connections to reduce caregiver burnout and build resilience among caregivers of individuals with disabilities.
- Printable visual supports for daily routinesProvides printable visual tools to support teaching daily routines—such as brushing teeth—in context-specific locations like the bathroom, aiding caregivers of children with disabilities.
- Visual Supports for Routine TeachingProvides printable visual supports for teaching routines, such as brushing teeth, to be used in relevant locations like the bathroom.
capacity building · 5
- Advocacy training for caregivers of people with disabilities Disability Inclusion & Advocacy TrainingOffers comprehensive advocacy training programs to empower caregivers of people with disabilities with skills to effectively advocate for their needs.
- Caregiver Advocacy Training Disability Inclusion & Advocacy TrainingProvides comprehensive advocacy training for caregivers of people with disabilities.
- Professional Education on Caregiver Support Trauma-Informed Care Training for IDD ProvidersProvides education to professionals to encourage the adoption of a holistic approach to care for caregivers of children with disabilities.
- Professional Education on Holistic Care for Caregivers Trauma-Informed Care Training for IDD ProvidersProvides education to professionals to encourage adoption of a holistic approach to care for caregivers of children with disabilities.
- Professional education on holistic caregiver care Trauma-Informed Care Training for IDD ProvidersDelivers educational programs to professionals to promote the adoption of a holistic approach to supporting caregivers of children with disabilities.
strategies · 16
how they think
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- Building Caregiver Resiliency through Self-Care resiliency-through-self-careThe organization promotes and supports self-care practices among caregivers to build their resiliency and reduce burnout, recognizing that caregiver well-being is foundational for effective caregiving and advocacy.
- Building Resiliency through Self-Care and Mental Health Support resiliency-through-self-careThe organization builds caregiver resiliency by actively promoting and supporting self-care practices and integrating mental health support as a foundational element for effective caregiving and advocacy.
- Building Resiliency through Self-Care and Support resiliency-through-self-careThe organization builds caregiver resiliency and reduces burnout by promoting and supporting self-care practices, integrating mental health support, and providing a foundational network of support for caregivers of children with disabilities.
- Community Inclusion and Support community-inclusionThe organization fosters an inclusive community and provides direct support to caregivers to reduce burnout, recognizing that the disability diagnosis affects the entire family.
- Empowerment through Education and Information empowerment-through-educationThe organization empowers caregivers by providing them with educational resources, training, and information, enabling them to better understand and advocate for their needs and the needs of the children they care for, and to inform policymakers.
- Empowerment through Education and Information empowerment-through-educationThe organization empowers caregivers by providing them with educational resources, training, and information, enabling them to better understand and advocate for their needs and the needs of the children they care for.
- Empowerment through Education and Information empowerment-through-educationThe organization empowers caregivers by providing them with educational resources, training, and information, enabling them to better understand their roles, advocate for their needs, and improve the quality of life for themselves and the children they care for.
- Evidence-Based Program Development evidence-based_interventionsThe organization develops its interventions and programs based on the latest research and best practices to ensure effectiveness and relevance.
- Evidence-Based Program Development evidence-based_interventionsThe organization develops its interventions and programs based on the latest research and best practices to ensure effectiveness and impact.
- Evidence-Based Program Development evidence-based interventionsThe organization develops its interventions and programs based on the latest research and best practices to ensure effectiveness.
- Protective Factors Framework for Family Strengthening protective_factors_frameworkThe organization strengthens families by training organizations in the Protective Factors Framework and teaching positive parenting techniques, providing pedagogical tools for implementation.
- Strengthening Families through Protective Factors and Positive Parenting family_strengtheningThe organization strengthens families by building protective factors and teaching positive parenting techniques, including training other organizations in the Protective Factors Framework, to create a more supportive environment for children with disabilities and their caregivers.
- Strengthening Families through Protective Factors and Positive Parenting protective_factors_frameworkThe organization strengthens families by building protective factors and teaching positive parenting techniques, and by training other organizations in the Protective Factors Framework to support caregivers and children with disabilities.
- Unified Advocacy Coalition unified advocacy coalitionThe organization amplifies its policy impact by advocating through unified collaboration with other organizations within the disability community.
- Unified Advocacy for Policy Impact unified_advocacy_coalitionThe organization amplifies its policy impact by advocating through unified collaboration with other disability community organizations and informing policymakers about caregiver roles and needs.
- Unified Advocacy for Policy Impact unified_advocacy_coalitionThe organization amplifies its policy impact by advocating through unified collaboration with other organizations in the disability community and by informing policymakers about caregiver roles and needs.
named programs · 5
what they call their work
DAPA - Disability Advocacy and Policy Alliance
Unifies organizations in Arizona’s disability community to collectively advocate for policy changes and legislation that support individuals with disabilities and their caregivers.
Family Services
Offers 1:1 consultations, counseling, and parenting support to strengthen families and build protective factors for caregivers of children with disabilities.
Fitness and Wellness Programs
Offers fitness routines and meditations designed to support caregiver self-care and resilience.
Organization Services
Trains community organizations in the Protective Factors Framework to improve their support for caregivers and children with disabilities.
Visual Supports
Provides printable visual schedules and social stories to help children with disabilities understand routines and learn new skills.
relationships · 4
who they work with
- DAPA Partner — Collaborative advocacy partnership to unify organizations serving Arizona’s disability community.
- community organizations Partner — Established strong partnerships with community organizations
- healthcare providers Partner — Established strong partnerships with healthcare providers
- schools Partner — Established strong partnerships with schools