Encircle Families
News & Updates
October 13, 2025
Position Statement from the Disability Advocacy and Policy Alliance (DAPA) on the Federal Reduction in Force (RIF) Affecting OSERS and OSEP
The Arizona Disability Advocacy and Policy Alliance (DAPA) expresses deep concern regarding the recent Reduction in Force (RIF) notices issued to nearly all federal staff…
September 26, 2025
Changes Coming to Medicaid
Work Rules, Frequent Checks and Fees Ahead Under New Law Editor’s note: We gathered information for this article prior to September 4, 2025, when the…
September 26, 2025
Staff Spotlight: Roxanna Diehl
Shared connections can make lasting impacts, both personally and professionally. As a college student, Roxanna Diehl managed a photo studio and often photographed a young…
September 26, 2025
A Message From the Director – Fall 2025
Welcome to this edition of Connecting, Encircle Families’ newsletter. In this issue, you’ll find: As you read through these stories, I want to share a…
September 26, 2025
Founding Voice Leaves Lasting Legacy
Peggy’s legacy lives on in the lives she touched and the community she helped create.
September 25, 2025
Introducing Family Transition Navigation: Your Guide From School to Adulthood
Know a teen or young adult student (ages 14–22) who is starting to plan for life after high school? Encircle Families and Diverse Ability Incorporated…
July 21, 2025
In Memory of Peggy Storrs
Peggy’s legacy lives on in the lives she touched and the community she helped create.
June 24, 2025
What’s in a Name?
The Journey From Pilot Parents, to Raising Special Kids to Encircle Families In May 2025, we proudly unveiled our new name, Encircle Families. This change…
June 24, 2025
Staff Spotlight: Jessica Crain
With a degree in marketing, Jessica Crain worked in commercial real estate, product development and resort management. Jessica and her family also consider themselves among…
June 24, 2025
A Message From the Director – Summer 2025
As we step into this exciting new chapter as Encircle Families, I want to take a moment to reflect on the legacy that brought us here,…