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During the Summer of 2024, the Sonoran Center had the privilege of hosting Denis Ouma as part of the Professional Fellows Program on Inclusive Civic Engagement. We had the opportunity to sit down with Denis and discuss the Professional Fellows Program, the disability experience in Uganda, his trip to the United States, and the unforgettable experiences he has had along the way.

More and more, healthcare professionals are implementing a trauma-informed approach in their practices. Working on the beginning stage of creating a curriculum for trauma-informed approaches has been an incredible opportunity.

With Dr. Tomasa's most recent project on sexual violence in the disability community, I was able to see the behind-the-scenes progress on her research manuscript. As I continue working with Dr. Tomasa to explore ways to help develop the trauma-informed care curriculum, I am committed to embracing the uncomfortable conversations.

Sexual violence told through lived experiences of survivors, families, and professionals.

There is limited representation of the diverse intersectional experiences of the disability community. I became involved with DISCAPAZ: Disability Experiences in the Borderlands, a research group that focuses on sharing stories of individuals with disabilities in borderland communities.

I was lucky enough to be selected as an intern for a local facility that serves the neurodevelopmentally disabled community — an experience I will absolutely never forget.

The inaugural event was put together by a multidisciplinary planning committee composed of faculty and staff from across the University, including Austin Duncan, PhD, from the University of Arizona Sonoran Center for Excellence in Disabilities.

Every May, the Administration for Community Living leads the nation’s observance of Older Americans Month. For 2024, this year’s theme is Powered by Connection, which recognizes the profound impact that meaningful relationships and social connections have on our health and well-being.

On Monday, April 22, 2024, UArizona Sonoran Center for Excellence in Disabilities trainees had the opportunity to share their accomplishments at the annual Trainee Symposium.

ACEing Autism allowed me to combine my passion for tennis with my passion for working with children, specifically children with autism. Being able to interact with children with autism has given me a foundation for similar experiences I might face as a speech pathologist.