Circle of Indigenous Empowerment

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Circle of Indigenous Empowerment

The University of Arizona Sonoran Center for Excellence in Disabilities is involved in many partnerships within and beyond the borders of Arizona focused on supporting—and empowering— Native persons with disabilities.

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Connections

 Talking Circles
Community Visits
Tribal Events

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 Information Services

Trainings
Products
Resources

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 Resources

Technical Assistance
New Projects
Collaborations

Projects

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Issue #1 - March 2023  | Issue #2 - June 2023  |  Issue #2 - September 2023

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Native American Developmental Disabilities Needs Assessment

This report provides information about the availability of services and support for individuals with developmental disabilities (DD) and their families, the needs of DD tribal members and their families, and tribal members' familiarity and contact with the DD Network agencies.

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Team

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Treva Roanhorse 

Elder Advisor

 

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Jimmy Warne 

Affiliate

 

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Wendy Parent-Johnson

Affiliate

 

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R. Joshua Drywater 

Program Manager, Native Initiatives

 

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Jacy Farkas

Associate Director

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Mateo TreeTop

Graphic Designer

 

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JS Torres

Student Project Aide

 

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Anya Carrillo

Youth Engagement Coordinator

 

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