An accessible COVID-19 vaccine and booster event will be held from 11 am to 3 pm on Monday, March 28, 2022, at Direct Advocacy & Resource Center. Vaccinations will be administered according to appointments and walk-ins as first come, first served.

A year ago today, we lost a loyal friend, an ardent advocate for the mission of our CIL, as well as a fierce activist for disability rights. I want to take this time to honor Steve Fristoe’s life and tremendous contributions to the Disability Rights Movement.

Sometimes care rationing means that people will be denied life-saving care and instead will only receive care to help them be more comfortable. When care rationing happens on the basis of certain characteristics, it can be unlawful or wrong. 

Arizona Open is a Level 3 USTA Wheelchair Tennis Tournament hosted by Southern Arizona Adaptive Sports (SAAS) at Tucson's beautiful Reffkin Tennis Center. Registration is now open through this USTA PlayTennis site.

The Tucson Police Department used excessive force, which resulted in the death of Richard Lee Richards, a 61-year-old man with a disability. As an organization committed to social justice for people with disabilities, we must bring our concerns and recommendations to your immediate attention.

Anyone can text 9-1-1, however, this service is most beneficial for those with disabilities requiring alternative means of communication that include the deaf, and hearing or speech impaired

The Emergency Broadband Benefit is a program that helps low-income households afford internet services and devices during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Planet Fitness will enhance the amount and variety of accessible equipment provided at its clubs by adding new inclusive equipment that conforms with ASTM standards.

A national, nonpartisan campaign focuses on registering, educating, and preparing voters with disabilities for upcoming elections and beyond.

National Preparedness Month, begins in September, Direct AZ is acutely aware of the importance of inclusive preparedness planning to ensure equitable policies and response.

An investment in people, an investment for the future. Contact your legislators in the House and Senate and urge them to invest in people, to invest in the future by supporting the Better Care Better Jobs Act.

DIRECT Center for Independence Inc., is now Direct Advocacy & Resource Center (Direct). This rebranding strategy connects Direct’s image, our name and logo, clearly to our mission to advocate voice, choice, and independence.

DIRECT Center for Independence (DIRECT) and Linkages announce that they have joined forces to further grow their programs. The two nonprofit organizations worked collaboratively over the years and recently decided to consolidate administrative resources to help increase community impact.