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This upcoming election is very important!  Although people with disabilities are the largest minority in theUS, we tend to vote less than other non-disabled citizens.  What is at stake? Everything!

  • Your freedom If you need personal assistance through AZ Long Term Care

  • Independence – Centers for Independent Living like ABIL

  • Vocational Rehabilitation, Work Incentive Planning and Assistance if you want employment assistance

  • Unemployment benefits

  • Social Security and Medicare

  • Health care

  • Matched savings for education, home ownership, or business start up (FDIC Individual Development Accounts)

  • Home modifications for accessibilty

  • Your civil rights!

 The state Legislators and federal Congresspersons will be making decisions in 2013 on all of these issues. It is VERY important that you register to vote and that you vote!

IMPORTANT ELECTION DATES ARE COMING UP! ARE YOU REGISTERED TO VOTE? DO YOU KNOW WHERE TO GO VOTE? Go to www.jvadc.org to learn more!

2012 Important Election Dates:
Presidential Preference Election:
Election Date: February 28, 2012
Voter registration closes: January 30, 2012

Primary Election:
Election Date: August 28, 2012
Voter registration closes: July 30, 2012 at Midnight

General Election:
Election date: November 6, 2012
The Arizona Disability Advocacy Coalition is proud to have the initiative of the Just Vote Arizona Disability Coalition (JVADC). Please visit www.jvadc.org to learn more!
 
Mission of AzDAC

 
The mission of AzDAC is to act as a catalyst to engage individuals with disabilities, their families and organizations that serve them in advocacy efforts that promote public policy which enhances the choice, dignity, rights and responsibilities of people with disabilities. 
 
 
Philosophy/Principles of AzDAC 
 

  • All AzDAC member organizations will act jointly, in a unified manner, to provide a strong voice on disability related issues and develop a cohesive strategy to promote legislative action.
  • All member organizations must have an over riding mission and philosophy which is one of advocacy and education that promotes the choice, dignity, rights and responsibilities of people with disabilities and their families. 
  • All member organizations must share in the commitment of increasing the participation of individuals with disabilities, their families and organizations in the public policy process.
  • AzDAC strives to represent the diversity of the disability community in Arizona by welcoming individuals of various ages, ethnicities, genders, religions and disabilities, including physical, mental, psychiatric, sensory and cognitive disabilities.
  •  All AzDAC member organizations will strive to become more educated about various disability groups and issues of concern.
  •  All AzDAC member organizations will provide support for individuals with disabilities and their families so that they can become active in the public policy arena.

 
 

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