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University of Arizona Sonoran Center for Excellence in Disabilities

Expanding possibilities and enhancing independence through education, research and service

The Sonoran Center for Excellence in Disabilities is based on the vision of a community benefiting from the full participation of all members, with recognition of the strengths brought by diversity in abilities, culture, age, and life-experience.

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Circle of Indigenous Empowerment

Innovative programs and partnerships in Arizona focused on supporting Native persons with disabilities

Center for Employment First

Employment

Redefining how we work with and for individuals with disabilities to increase successful employment outcomes

a gentleman is standing behind a wheelchair and holding onto its handles while a woman gestures with her hands beside him. The wheelchair is on a scale.

Health & Wellness

Health education, research, and community resources to support people with disabilities and those that provide their care

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Accessible Communications

Crafting congnitively and digitally accessible content

News

One large circle outlined in blue. Within is another circle with the stick figure people around the border. Within that circle is the phrase "Circle of Indigenous Empowerment" flowing in the shape of the circle. Within that circle is the state of Arizona in blue with a red handprint in the center on top of a circle with white to the top, yellow to the right, red to the bottom and black to the left of the circle.

Circle of Indigenous Empowerment Receives Fourth Year of Funding

Staff Spotlight: Alanna Begay

Alanna Begay, a young person with long brown hair, standing outside, wearing a brown dress and smiling

Corre Conmigo Hosts Eleventh Annual Race With ARSOBO

Racers and supporters cross the finish line in Corre Conmigo's fourth annual race

The CACTI Blog: Exploring Stories Beyond Verbal Communication

Ree Lee, a young person with shoulder-length brown hair, wearing a blue top, standing in front of an adobe wall and smiling

Events

9 – 11 a.m., Oct. 7, 2024 – Oct. 4, 2025

Beauty of Shades: Drawing & Watercolor/Painting Workshop

9 – 11 a.m., Oct. 8, 2024 – Oct. 5, 2025

Beauty of Shades: Drawing & Watercolor/Painting Workshop

9 – 11 a.m., Oct. 14, 2024 – Oct. 11, 2025

Beauty of Shades: Drawing & Watercolor/Painting Workshop

9 – 11 a.m., Oct. 15, 2024 – Oct. 12, 2025

Beauty of Shades: Drawing & Watercolor/Painting Workshop

9 – 11 a.m., Oct. 21, 2024 – Oct. 18, 2025

Beauty of Shades: Drawing & Watercolor/Painting Workshop

9 – 11 a.m., Oct. 22, 2024 – Oct. 19, 2025

Beauty of Shades: Drawing & Watercolor/Painting Workshop

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