For families of children with disabilities, understanding how the Legislature works when it comes to funding services and passing new legislation that affects families is essential. Below, you’ll find important links and contact information to learn more about legislative issues and how they impact families of children with disabilities and special healthcare needs.
Click here to see the bills we are following.
Your voice is important. Learning to advocate for your child is a crucial skill that will benefit you throughout all stages of your child’s development. Click here to find info on Request to Speak trainings.
For more information on how you to get involved, contact Encircle Families at (602) 242-4366, or (800) 237-3007.
Arizona State Legislature
Track pending legislation, locate and contact individual legislators, and stay up-to-date on current issues.
AzDAC
The Arizona Disability Advocacy Coalition is committed to informing families of the latest news from the State Capitol. By accessing their website you’ll have access to current legislation under consideration, budget updates affecting families, and other resources and links to outside organizations that can assist you.
Developmental Disabilities Planning Council
Arizona’s state planning council for people with developmental disabilities.
Disability Advocacy & Policy Alliance
Arizona’s active advocacy group promoting disability issues, creating a more inclusive world for the disability community in all corners of the Grand Canyon State.
Family Voices
Family Voices is a national grassroots network that advocates for health care services and provides information for families with children and youth with special health care needs. Encircle Families serves as the Arizona chapter of Family Voices.
Children’s Action Alliance
Kids can’t speak out for themselves but you can help make their voices heard through Children’s Action Alliance. Children’s Action Alliance is a non-profit, non-partisan research, education and advocacy organization dedicated to promoting the well-being of Arizona’s children and families.