Direct News And Events
If You Have Celiac Disease, You’re Not Alone
If you are suffering from chronic stomach pains you may have Celiac Disease. There are an estimated 2 million people in the United States alone who must refrain from eating gluten or risk becoming sick. It’s important to get a proper diagnosis.
Let’s HUDdle
Resident OT Jocelyn Lewis will present this April at American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference and Expo. She will be speaking on the importance of the HUD-funded Home Modification Program. Jocelyn will share her experience on safety, access, and facilitating improved function in the home environment allowing older adults to “age in place.”
Accessible Hiring Event!
Join us on Wednesday, April 19, from 10 am to 12 pm at Direct. Employers will be hiring for entry-level positions. We are limiting attendance, so job seekers must pre-register to help us maintain COVID protocols.
Improve Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS)
The University of Arizona Sonoran Center for Excellence in Disabilities (UCEDD) is conducting interviews to help improve its Home and Community-Based Services. Please lend your voice and receive a $10 gift card for your time.
Are Disabled Women Being Held Back At Work?
Disability EmpowHer Network recently conducted a study on the careers and leadership status of disabled women in the United States. The Report was appropriately published on International Women's Day and outlines the various barriers women with disabilities still face in career advancement and attaining leadership roles.
International Wheelchair Day | 2023
Honor advocates working to make the world more accessible, caregivers providing support to wheelchair users, and the manufacturers/suppliers of wheelchairs.
Jim Click Millions for Tucson Raffle 2023
Direct Advocacy & Resource Center (Direct) is excited to participate in this year’s Jim Click Millions for Tucson Raffle. This is a community-wide fundraising event that benefits non-profit organizations throughout Southern Arizona.
Everyone Deserves a Real Job For Real Wages.
Employment First means everyone deserves the right to have real jobs for real wages. The Association of People Supporting Employment First (APSE) is the advancement of Employment First, which is a national initiative that promotes competitive employment in an integrated setting.
Seeking Licensed Contractors
Seeking licensed contractors, and repair/maintenance workers with experience in single-home and mobile home repairs/modifications. Our Home Access Program is thriving, and we are looking to hire!
Accessible Hiring Event!
We will host several employers hiring for entry-level positions on February 15, 2023, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Job sectors include, Customer Service, Retail and Hospitality.
28th Annual Downtown Parade of Lights & Festival
The Parade of Lights & Festival is Tucson's premier holiday event that brings the local community together to celebrate the spirit of the season and our unique culture.
Dollar For Dollar Tax Credit
Did you know Arizona offers you a dollar-for-dollar tax credit when you donate to a Qualifying Charitable Organization (QCO)? What is really exciting is Direct is a QCO! This allows you to donate and receive a state tax credit of up to $800 if filing jointly and up to $400 if filing individually.
Missed Disability Pride Day?
If you missed this year’s Disability Pride Day check out KOLD News 13’s coverage to hear from attendees, Ward 2 Council Member, Paul Cunningham, and Tucson Mayor, Regina Romero.
World AIDS Day
December 1 is World AIDS Day, a day to come together to end the HIV epidemic across the globe. We all have a role to play, so let’s #StopHIVTogether.
Disability Pride Day Tucson
Celebrate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on December 3, 2022, at Morris K. Udall Park Senior Center, 7290 E. Tanque Verde; festivities start at 10 am and run till 4 pm.
Cost of Living Increase for 2023
The Social Security Administration announced today, October 13th, 2022, that Social Security benefits will increase by more than $140 per month starting in January 2023. The 8.7 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will impact more than 7 million SSI beneficiaries.
African American Conference on Disabilities
We are excited to announce the 12th annual African American Conference on Disabilities will be held back in person on Friday, June 16th, 2023, at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Phoenix.
Disability Employment Awareness Month
Did you know that the employment rate for individuals with disabilities is 44.6% lower than their nondisabled peers? In recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month during October, we are highlighting one way we are bringing justice to the lack of employment for people with disabilities.
Tucson Classics Car Show Raffle
Do you want to win a Silver Convertible 2015 C-7 Corvette or $40,000 cash? If so, here is your chance! Direct is excited to participate in this year’s Tucson Classics Car Show raffle. Raffle tickets are $10, and Direct keeps $4 of every ticket sold to support our programming.
Build the Power of the Disability Vote!
Build the power of the disability vote with us during the 2022 Disability Voting Rights Week, and National Voter Registration Day.