ARIZONA ASSOCIATION OF PROVIDERS FOR

Maintains a working list of trauma counselors who provide services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) through its Trauma-Informed Access workgroup to improve access to mental health support.

Maintains a working list of trauma counselors who provide services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) through its Trauma-Informed Access workgroup.

Creates and shares materials to help individuals with I/DD and their families create voting plans, register to vote, and understand ballot initiatives, including guides, pamphlets, and online tools.

Provides direct support to individuals with I/DD and their families by creating and sharing tools and materials for voter engagement, including voting plan guides, ballot initiative summaries, candidate information, district locators, and registration links for the General Election in Arizona.

Provides direct access to tools and information for voters, including links to find congressional and legislative districts, view candidate information, locate polling places, register as permanent early voters, and access disability-specific election support via the HAVA hotline.

Shares blog posts and curated external resources on voter registration, candidate information (including presidential candidates), and election updates to support informed participation in the democratic process by the I/DD community.

Provides resources and information to individuals with IDD and their families to encourage voter registration, create voting plans, and understand the impact of elections on their community, including sharing ballot guides, candidate information, and details on polling locations and voter hotlines.

Advocates at the Arizona Legislature on behalf of over 110 member organizations providing services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), including lobbying for policy changes, funding increases, and regulatory reforms that support providers and their clients.

Advocates at the Arizona Legislature on behalf of over 110 member organizations providing services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), including lobbying for legislation, tracking task force recommendations, and influencing state budget allocations to increase provider reimbursement rates and expand services.

Advocates for and supports organizations and individuals serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families, lobbying the Arizona Legislature on their behalf and informing them of industry news and best practices.

Authored and advocated for legislation modernizing telehealth and supervision practices, including SB 1458 (tele-supervision of speech-language pathology assistants) and HB 2454 (telehealth omnibus bill allowing PT, OT, and SLP services via telehealth), both of which were enacted into law.

Authored, supported, and advocated for legislation impacting individuals with IDD, including bills related to tele-supervision for speech-language pathology assistants, telehealth services, expanded definitions of abuse for vulnerable adults, and policies regarding electronic monitoring in group homes and policy review by oversight committees.

Tracks recommended actions from various task forces related to abuse and neglect of vulnerable adults and children, and reports on legislative wins and budget changes impacting the IDD community.

Reports on legislative and budgetary successes impacting the I/DD community, including provider funding increases and policy reforms, to inform members and stakeholders.

Successfully advocated for and secured multiple funding increases in the Arizona state budget, including $30 million (combined with federal funds totaling $96 million), over $64 million, $56.7 million for HCBS provider rate increases, $3.4 million for AzEIP providers, and $1.2 million for a DD Group Home Monitoring Pilot program.

Successfully advocated for and secured multiple funding allocations in the state budget, including $30 million (combined with federal funds totaling $96 million), over $64 million, $56.7 million for HCBS provider rate increases, $3.4 million for AzEIP providers, $1.2 million for the DD Group Home Monitoring Pilot, and additional funds for cost-effectiveness study rates and state-only HCBS services.

Advocates for and secures state funding for services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), including provider rate increases for Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS), AzEIP providers, and funding for specific programs like the DD Group Home Monitoring Pilot.

Supported legislative efforts to strengthen protections for vulnerable adults, including HB 2397 (expanding "abuse" to include emotional abuse), SB 1231 (requiring 30-day review of DDD policy changes by Independent Oversight Committee), and SB 1542 (allowing electronic monitoring in group homes with consent).

Monitors and tracks implementation of over 50 recommended actions from state task forces focused on abuse and neglect of vulnerable populations, including the Governor’s Task Force on Abuse & Neglect and the Justice for Victims of Child Sexual Abuse Task Force.

Develops and disseminates toolkits and recommends trainings for service providers through its Training & Prevention and Trauma-Informed Access workgroups, and compiles lists of specialized trauma counselors for individuals with IDD.

Supports service providers by vetting and recommending trainings and developing practical resources, including releasing toolkits from its Training & Prevention and Trauma-Informed Access workgroups to improve service delivery for individuals with I/DD.

Develops, vets, and disseminates training resources and toolkits for service providers via its Training & Prevention and Trauma-Informed Access workgroups, including recommended trainings and operational guidance.