INDEPENDENT LIVING AND ADVOCACY BY

ABIL offers and promotes programs designed to empower people with disabilities to take personal responsibility so they may achieve or continue independent lifestyles within the community. ABIL is a member of the National Council on Independent Living (NCIL). "Not just responding to change, but leading it!"

(ABIL & Staff contact numbers can be found at the end of the document)

Election 2006: Dates to Remember

Did you know that older adults only represent 13.5% of Americans, and 80% of them vote? No wonder they get addressed by public policy makers and the AARP get so much respect.

Did you know that Labor Unions only represent 8% of Americans, yet 90% of them vote?

Did you know that people with disabilities of voting age represent a whopping 20% of Americans and only 30-35% of us vote? We are the sleeping giant. Time to wake up!

It is time for people with disabilities to get their act together and grow up as real voting Americans. The only way we will ever get true respect from our elected officials, get our issues addressed in campaign speeches or have laws that protect our rights and remove barriers to our independence and financial stability is to get out there and VOTE. Register and vote! It is that simple.

All Arizona Legislators are elected every two years and this year is their election year.

The Secretary of State, Attorney General and the Governor will all be up for re-election this fall. The disability vote can make a difference in who gets elected. No more excuses. We are developing a Disability Vote Arizona Coalition that will provide you with whatever you need to get out and vote. See page 2 for more details. If you have any questions about the election process call David at 602-443-0723 or email him at davidc@abil.org.

To register to vote you can contact your County Elections Office or go to the www.azsos.gov website.

November 2, 2006 General Election

On June 6th, ABIL coordinated and hosted an inaugural “Get Out the Vote” training with the purpose of developing a non-partisan coalition to formalize and organize a statewide “Disability Vote Initiative” here in Arizona.

Supported by the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), ABIL brought in Kelly Anthony (former Senior Field Organizer with AAPD and former Director of the Missouri Disability Vote Project) to facilitate the training and kickoff this statewide coalition. The kickoff was a huge success! We had twenty-six attendees representing twenty organizations that serve people with disabilities.

ABIL is very excited to join AAPD in its goal to “Get Out the Disability Vote,” and build a powerful disability voting-bloc both nationally and here in Arizona. The coalition will focus on voter education, voter registration, voter list enhancement, and coordinating a statewide effort to mobilize and build a more powerful disability voting-block that is attentive to important disability rights issues.

The Coalition members include the Arizona Spinal Cord Injury Association, Arizona Center for Disability Law, United Cerebral Palsy of Central Arizona, People First of Arizona, Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities, Arizona Technical Access Program, SMILE Center for Independent Living, DIRECT Center for Independent Living, Joni & Friends, Arizona Chapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society, Sun Sounds, Arizona Commission for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing, Creative Networks, The Centers for Habilitation, AIRES, Goodwill of Central Arizona, Epilepsy Foundation Of Arizona, MIKID, the Arizona Statewide Independent Living Council, and Arizona Bridge to Independent Living.

ABIL wants to expand this coalition even further to more comprehensively outreach and target people with disabilities throughout the State. If your organization is interested in joining the coalition, please e-mail or call Phil Pangrazio at philp@abil.org or 602-296-0513.

Stay tuned, we will have election information in every Bridge issue through September!

Voter registration information, names and addresses of all candidates can be found at the Secretary of State’s website www.azsos.gov. To find out about ballot initiatives you will be asked to vote on go to

Trouble finding election information or don’t have access to the internet?

On the morning of July 3rd Peter Clute, ABIL’s Information & Referral Program Coordinator passed away from yet unknown reasons at the age of 29. Peter had been quietly experiencing some ailments over the previous month, but kept them largely to himself, preferring to press onward and accomplish the tasks at hand.

Before coming to ABIL nearly three years ago via Americorps VISTA work, Peter worked at the Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living in his home state of Michigan. Upon his arrival in the Valley he started as the Information & Referral Program Coordinator. Later he was trained and worked as a Benefits Planning & Outreach Work Incentives Specialist, then recently returned back to his original position.

Those who met Peter were drawn to him like a magnet as he had a smile and spirit about him that would capture people in. He had a passion for discussing politics and wanted to further develop his skills in policy change and advocacy on disability issues. Peter’s Scooby Doo impressions were always a hit, he loved his Detroit & Michigan State teams and he never had an unkind word to say about anyone he met. A co-worker described Peter Clute as “An All-American Kid.” The article below, gives insight into his life and spirit. Peter, you left us too soon, but thanks for all you did when you were with us!

This is my “Field of Dreams”. Where the impossible is possible. Ahhh, yes, to feel the ice as it cuts beneath my razor sharp blades of steel. When I skate, I own the ice. It is mine for the conquering. And when I gaze beyond that cold, misty, frozen surface to an area where I envision throngs of roaring fans, I see something else. I feel something greater. I now own my independence from my wheelchair as it sits behind the boards, as immobile and lonely as the insignia on a disabled parking sign. I’ve now just defeated that caricature of a DIS-abled, lifeless, faceless figure that labels me whenever I park my car. Hah, Instant victory!! And I haven’t even scored a goal yet!!

In the beginning, sled hockey was much more of a “something to try” than any vendetta against my dependence on a wheelchair for mobility. But what it became was an eye opener beyond a world of disability to a world of new abilities. Now, I know that I am more than just a wheelchair user with spina bifida. I credit my friends, parents, and an upbringing that emphasized abilities, with that. In fact, until I became employed by a Center for Independent Living in Ann Arbor, Michigan in 2002, I never really much thought about disability. In the 26 years that I’d seen life at that time, disability was an afterthought; an aside. But being involved in the disability community for three years now, including my current job at Arizona Bridge to Independent Living, disability has become anything but an aside. In three years, I’ve lived and breathed disability issues and have strived to promote a philosophy called “Independent Living”. But I came to realize, as I looked toward that empty wheelchair, while practicing puck-handling drills with my Phoenix Coyotes Sled Hockey team, that until sled hockey entered my life, I wasn’t really practicing the kind of independent living I wanted to practice. For me, independent living is, essentially, just living. It is the freedom to be “who you is” or learn how to become what you want to be if you haven’t quite found that niche or passion by which to be driven. Everyone, from those with disabilities, to those without, struggles with a desire to find that spark in life that gives our lives even just a little more meaning. We are all just trying to find our way, and hopefully discovering something about life and its experiences that gives us context and an identity.

In life, I am a son, a loyal friend, an advocate. I am a person with a disability. But today, at this moment, I am an athlete. I am a hockey player!!!

Kudos to ABIL’s Volunteer Board! By Phil Pangrazio, ABIL Executive Director

On June 23rd and 24th, ABIL’s volunteer Board of Directors gathered for a weekend “Board Retreat” at the Wigwam Resort & Spa at Litchfield Park. On Friday evening, the Board held it’s monthly Board meeting. On Saturday, the Board spent the morning working on the development of ABIL’s new five-year strategic plan. In the afternoon, the Board reviewed, critiqued and edited its new governance manual and handbook. On Saturday evening, the Board enjoyed a well-deserved and relaxing reception and dinner. From everyone at ABIL, we really appreciate the Board’s hard work and dedication to the Independent Living philosophy. Thank you everyone!!!

By Amina Kruck and our AzDAC partners at the Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities

ABIL, as a member of the Arizona Disability Advocacy Coalition (AzDAC) is thrilled about the legislative successes our coalition and other disability advocates achieved this year. The Arizona State Legislature and Governor Janet Napolitano approved a series of budget bills appropriating funding for the following: (* Indicates AzDAC supported legislation)

l *Vocational Rehabilitation: The 2.9 million dollars necessary to draw down the full federal match (approximately $10 million!) for vocational rehabilitation funding available to Arizona. This should result in an increase in VR counselors over the next few years and the elimination of the current waiting list for services.

l *Health care for those waiting for Medicare: Temporary AHCCCS for state residents who are citizens or legal residents of the United States and determined eligible for SSDI benefits that are in the two-year Medicare waiting period. This will start in October and will allow those individuals to continue on AHCCCS even if their SSDI cash benefit is more than the AHCCCS income limit, until their Medicare begins. A BIG “Thank you” to Senator Leff who stewarded this bill through the legislature.

l *Special Education: 5 million dollars to facilitate increased funding for certain Group B weight disability categories through a fund schools can access. A BIG “Thank you” to Representative Knaperek who stewarded this funding allocation through the legislature.

l *Medicare Part D Co-Pays for Medicare (AHCCCS) and Medicaid (dual) eligible individuals: A total of approximately 1.5 million dollars to cover prescription drug co-pays for people who are dually-eligible since the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit started. Expected to start in October 2006.

l Dental Care Pilot: 1 million dollars to establish a Dental Care Pilot Program for eligible people with developmental disabilities. We hope this will help us gather data to eventually expand the program to others with disabilities.

l Autism Research: 7.1 million dollars for distribution to a non-profit medical research foundation in Arizona that specializes in biotechnology and that collaborates with universities, hospitals and other research centers for autism research.

l Health care for workers with disabilities: $4,765,900 to continue to fund the AHCCCS Freedom to Work program for individuals with disabilities who are working and no longer qualify for any other AHCCCS/ALTCS program.

You can go to the AzDAC web site to see how your legislators voted on disability issues at www.azdisabilityadvocacy.org. You can use this information to decide which candidates for the legislature to support in the upcoming elections. Go to www.azleg.org to find your legislator’s contact information to send them a thank you for supporting programs important to you. Be specific and remind them you are a voter in their district. You can send a “Thank you” to Governor Napolitano who supported all our issues as well. If you don’t have access to the Internet you can call David Carey for assistance at 602-443-0723. Congratulations and thank you to advocates who worked hard throughout the session to ensure the passage of several critical measures aimed at supporting and enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities. YOUR work made the difference!!!

Congratulations to Lynn Bejnar, ABIL’s Self Determination Program Manager! Lynn recently attended the National Stuttering Association (NSA) conference in Long Beach CA, June 29 – July 2, where she won three awards: the National Member of the Year, National Regional Coordinator of the Year, AND the National Chapter of the Year. Lynn started the Central Arizona Chapter (CAZ) ten years ago and led the support group for adults who stutter for nine of those years. She is the only one in NSA history who ever won all three awards at one time!

In 2005, Lynn decided to collaborate with Arizona State University’s Speech and Hearing Clinic to host their monthly meetings and to partner in continuing to educate their Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP) students. Who better to teach the SLP students what works/doesn’t work than the experts themselves - people who stutter? This October CAZ will sponsor several events: their 6th statewide Youth Day Workshop, their 4th statewide SLP Continuing Education workshop, along with giving their 8th presentation to another ASU SLP classroom. CAZ members are dedicated to educating and supporting people who stutter in Arizona. For more information on CAZ or the National Stuttering Association go to their website http://www.westutter.org/nsa-caz

Join us! This year’s theme is “Local Heroes.” The educational conference will present awards during the luncheon to honor individuals who have made an impact in the Spinal Cord Injury Community.

For more information, log on to www.azspinal.org or call the Arizona Spinal Cord Injury Association at 602-239-5929.

Are you receiving Vocational Rehabilitation services, or do you collect either Social Security Disability Insurance or Supplemental Security Income and are looking for part time work? If you do, you might want to stop by a Phoenix Workforce Connection or Maricopa County One Stop. Inside, you will find: helpful staff; free classes to help you create a resume, practice interviewing, manage stress, and more; access to computers and other machines (fax, copier, and phones) for work-search related activities.

All One Stops in Arizona have some adapted technology and equipment. To find the One Stop nearest you, including contact information, and to determine what equipment they have available, use the following web site: www.atarizona.com. This site is administered through the Arizona Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired, serves as the official One Stop and Disability Program Navigator web site, and has over five hundred links to disability related sites. There are also trainings on disability related topics available through this site.

The Phoenix Workforce Connection office at 9801 N. 7th Street in Sunnyslope, has the following adaptive equipment and technology:

Screen reader software (please bring your own headphones) including Jaws, ZoomText, and a CCTV that can be set up in a class you might choose to take.

A hydraulic table to get computers to the right height and a variety of keyboards and mice.

For people with hearing issues: An FM system for those needing help to hear better, (in a class or presentation, for example), and an incoming TTY line to complement the outgoing TTY line (the numbers are being finalized now and will be distributed when they are confirmed).

If you need help navigating the One Stop system, or The System, contact a Disability Program Navigator. I am the Navigator at the 7th Street location. You can reach me at 602-861-0208 x 1041 or imedow@azdes.gov . I will be doing a presentation at ABIL this month. Come on by!

Presentations/Workshops without a minimum of 4 participants are subject to cancellation. For accommodations or alternative format please call in advance. For ABIL van transportation please call as soon as possible. ABIL requests a $1+ donation (each way) for ABIL van transportation. Consumers must be 18 years+ or their own legal guardian.

l We can help you understand the Social Security rules, new work incentives and how to work your way off poverty.

BPAO Workshops for Service Providers

Learn how employment will affect your cash and medical benefits. Sign up for the workshop that matches the kind of Social Security you receive. If you are unsure which kind you receive, David can help you figure that out when you call 602-443-0723 to RSVP. There are separate workshops for each type of benefit: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) because each program has different rules and different work incentives. If you receive both, let David know and he will help you get an appointment with a Work Incentive Specialist. Family members and/or support persons are welcome.

Work Incentives - SSDI

Thursday, August 10 10:00 am – 12:00 pm 735 N. Gilbert Rd., Ste. 134, Gilbert

Wednesday, August 30 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm ABIL Metro Center, 10000 N. 31st Ave. D-405, Phx

Work Incentives - SSI

Come hear about Fishing Has No Boundaries (FHNB). Don Price, the co-founder and co-chairman of the Arizona Chapter of FHNB will talk about this national, non-profit organization which seeks to open up the great outdoors to all people with disabilities through the world of fishing. We will discuss the upcoming FHNB events, adaptive fishing equipment, and how to catch those elusive Arizona lunkers.

What are the “real” numbers and how do you make sense of them?
Speaker: Andrew Houtenville, Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Disability Demographics and Statistics, Cornell University

Did you ever wonder about how the reported 70% unemployment rate among people with disabilities was determined or what it means? Join us for this session as we explore the realities of the various databases and how they measure the number of people with disabilities in a variety of categories (Employment, Income, etc.). Understand how these statistics are collected and reported by various entities such as the U.S. Census Bureau, Social Security Administration and other bodies that collect them. Learn how you can use the available databases as a tool to inform policy makers and others.

Provided by the The Pacific Disability and Business Technical Assistance Center (PDBTAC)

Persons with disabilities, family members, friends and the general public now have another resource for information, news and feature rich content about disability and the people effected by it. With the official launch of www.DisabilityNation.net and the DisabilityNation Podcast, you now have an unique opportunity to learn more about life and disability.

DisabilityNation is an Internet based audio magazine available at www.disabilitynation.net. The magazine or podcast is available free of charge and is published every two weeks with the goal of educating and informing the public about disability issues.

ABIL’s Larry Wanger, creator and producer of DisabilityNation says, “The goal of the site and Podcast is to promote people with disabilities living life to the fullest and to dispel many of the stereotypes and beliefs that are held by some people about disability.”

The content of the site and Podcast are designed to be cross-disability related and meant to be both educational and encouraging to anyone with a disability. Content is geared toward multiple audiences including persons with disabilities, their family members, friends and the general public. The show has highlighted topics including mental health advocacy and parity issues, an interview with the founder and editor of Mouth Magazine, interviews with athletes who have disabilities, representatives of various disability organizations and many others.

Visit www.disabilitynation.net to learn more about the podcast or to listen and subscribe to the program.

Q: If I work and I am using a Ticket to Work, will you still review my medical condition?

A: There are two conditions for which Social Security will suspend medical reviews. First, they do not review the medical condition of a person receiving disability benefits if that person is using a Ticket to Work. Secondly, if a person receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is employed for 24 months, he or she will not be asked to go through a disability review because of the work they are doing. For more information on Ticket to Work and Social Security Work Incentives call 602-304-WORK.

On Wednesday, July 5, 2006 the Mesa City Council voted to eliminate non-ADA Dial-A-Ride services effective August 7, 2006. After August 7th, passengers that are not ADA-certified will have to find alternative means of transportation.

The Council also voted to provide ADA Dial-A-Ride services on Sundays and Holidays for the next three months, while they seek grant funds for ongoing support.

To be certified to use Mesa Dial-A-Ride under the ADA, request an application from the Valley Metro ADA Certification Office at 602-534-3157, TTY 602-534-3159, or download the ADA Application for Persons with Disabilities in PDF format at http://www.valleymetro.org/VM/Dial-a-Ride/adaApp.pdf.

Maricopa County Special Transportation Services at http://www.hsd.maricopa.gov/sts/ provides paratransit rides 8:00 am- 5:00 pm. The valley-wide reservation line is 623-934-4256.

The City of Mesa offers alternative transportation options for seniors (over 65) and adults with disabilities. For Mesa residents, contact Marty at the Mesa Senior Center at 480-218-2221

You can contact Mesa City Council members about the Dial-A-Ride changes by logging onto: http://www.cityofmesa.org/government/

This class will show you how to navigate through Windows. Fix up your desktop. Add and delete programs and much more.

Classes have been designed to help beginners. You will not need one class to take another, however the classes are easier to understand when taken in order. RSVP to Helen Noonan, 602-443-0715

Youth Action Council of AZ

Are you interested in meeting new people your age? Do you believe young adults should have a voice in matters that affect them? Are you interested in politics? YAC-AZ is your group! You make the rules! You decide what to do! Join us to learn more about the group:

Always loved the Theater? Want to get involved but not sure where you might fit in? Come and join us and learn about theatre in general and ITC specifically.

To RSVP please leave a message at ABIL’s Artreach/ITC line, 602-296-0503 or email improbabletheatreco@cox.net.

Funding for Social and Recreational activities is provided (in part) by the Arizona Department of Economic Security. ABIL requests a $1+ donation (each way) for transportation provided on the ABIL van. Consumers must be 18 years+ or own legal guardian for ABIL van transportation. Reasonable Accommodations, including Sign Language Interpreters and Personal Assistants, will be provided at ABIL events upon request. Please do not smoke or wear scented products when attending events.

Aug 01 BPAO/SSDI Presentation, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm. Details on page 7. David Carey, 602-443-0723

Aug 03 Healer Within, 9:30 am - 12:00 pm. Thomas Ste 290. Women’s Wellness Group: Relaxation practices and group sharing. Discover wisdom within. Amina Kruck, 602-443-0722

Aug 10 SR/Bowling, 11:00 am- 2:00 pm. Bowling ramps will be provided. 4407 S Rural Rd. Tempe. Cost: $1.50 per game. Leanne Jones, 602-296-0535

Aug 10 BPAO/SSDI Presentation, 10:00 am-12:00 pm. Details on page 7. David Carey, 602-443-0723

Aug 10 V.O.I.C.E., 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm. A monthly support and information group for individuals with disabilities, their families & rehabilitation providers. Foothills Library 19055 N. 57th Ave. Clayton Guffy, 602-789-9129

Aug 11 BPAO/Service Providers, 10:00 am-12:00 pm. See details on page 7. David Carey, 602-443-0723

Aug 11 Computer Class, 10:00 am- 2:00 pm. Thomas Ste 290. Details on page 8. Helen Noonan, 602-443-0715

Aug 14 Phoenix Workforce Connection, 1:00 pm-3:00 pm. Thomas Ste 290. See details on page 6. David Carey, 602-443-0723

Aug 15 ADA Teleconference, 11:00 am-12:30 pm. Phx Kitchen. “Disability Statistics: What are the ‘real’ numbers and how do you make sense of them?” Darrel Christenson., 602-296-0530

Aug 16 SR/Cooking Group, 10:30 am-1:30 pm. Phx Kitchen. Cost: Consumers assist by bringing ingredients for lunch. Leanne Jones, 602-296-0535

Aug 18 COMPASS, 2:00pm - 4:00pm. Providing direction and networking to persons with disabilities. Scottsdale Senior Center, 7375 E. 2nd St., Bldg. 2, Rm. 5. Pauline Staples, 602-241-1006

Aug 19 Improbable Theatre Workshop/Behind the Scenes & ITC, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Burton Barr Library 4th floor Lecture room. See details, page 11. To RSVP please leave a message at ABIL’s Artreach/ITC line, 602-296-0503 or email improbabletheatreco@cox.net.

Aug 21 Fishing Has No Boundaries, 1:00 pm- 3:00 pm. Thomas Ste 290. See details on page 7. David Carey, 602-443-0723

Aug 23 BPAO/SSI Presentation, 1:00 pm- 3:00 pm. Thomas Ste 290. See details on page 7. David Carey, 602-443-0723

Aug 23 ADA Teleconference (in Spanish), 11:00 am-12:30 pm. Phx Kitchen. “How to implement and enforce the ADA and other disability rights laws.” Darrel Christenson, 602-296-0530

Aug 24 SR/Art & Craft Group, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. Phx Kitchen. (Bring $3.00 for pizza or your own lunch) Cost for craft materials: $2.00. Leanne Jones, 602-296-0535

Aug 28 SR/Newsletter, 9:00 am - ??? Phx Kitchen. (lunch provided) Leanne Jones, 602-296-0535

Aug 29 Healer Within, 9:30 am-12:00 pm. Thomas Ste 290. Women’s Wellness Group: Relaxation practices and group sharing. Discover wisdom within. Amina Kruck, 602-443-0722

Aug 30 BPAO/SSDI Presentation, 1:00 pm- 3:00 pm. Metro Classroom. See details on page 7. David Carey, 602-443-0723

To place an ad please send an email marked “Want Ad” to carolanq@abil.org or call 602-443-0724 and leave the information on voice mail. ABIL provides space free of charge for individuals placing personal disability related ads. The fee for a disability related business ad is $25. ABIL is not responsible for the quality of advertised items or services. Please call to renew ads.

‘98 Ford Econoline Hi-top van, industrial Braun lift, clean, dependable, new transmission, tires & battery. $9000 OBO Call 602-249-1591.

‘92 GMC Z71 Shortbed Pick-up truck w/Bruno Curbside Lift for scooter and inside lift chair, passenger side. Have all paperwork. Bruno Lift & lift chair are nearly new, will sell together for $600. Truck and lifts as package, asking $6000. Call 602-788-1648 or 602-882-9215

Invacare 3G Arrow RWD w/TrueTrack - front/rear shocks, Tarsys 2G tilt seating system, 16" tall cushioned seatback. Base is midnight blue. Charger included. Used less than 1hr. Just needs new batteries ($280). Have all paperwork. Original cost $15,300. Asking $2500 OBO. Call Chad 480-497-2644

Electric Single Bed, purchased from JCPenney. Head/foot raise, two massage functions: wave and solid, w/remote control. Adaptable to medical equipment. $300. Invacare Pronto pwr chair, 22” wide, hand control, 2 battery packs. Like new, $300. Call 480-961-0967

Lots of equipment - Jazzy 1103 pwr chair, $500. Two walkers; 4 wheel w/seat & basket, $25; 2 wheel, $15. Manual wheelchair (no wheel rings for pushing), $35. Shower chair transfer bench, $35. 4-footed cane w/adjustable handle, $7. Call 623-933-8004

Jet 3 Ultra motorized chair, 2 yrs old, very good cond., Original cost $ $5900, asking $ 2500. Call 623-974-3120

Jet 7 power chair, model year ‘00 or 01. Used 1/2 hour, new batteries. $1200. Call 623-582-6579

Jazzy 1101 power chair, gently used - 4 times. Asking $2500. Call 623-977-7495

Ramp - wood w/ aluminum railings, 26” wide, 9’2” long, 20 5/8” heigh top. $200. Call 480-835-1520

‘98 Braun Lift. Good condition. $300. Call (c) 602-586-6087 or 602-955-0949.

Invacare electric hospital bed, head/foot/bed raises, w/2 gel mattreses. Exclnt cond. $550. Manual Wheelchair w/pwr assist- Cost 19K will sell at $5500 OBO. Invacare pwr chair w/pwr tilt, $525. Standing frame, never used, $475. Electric turn key mattress - prevents bed sores, used 2 months, $775. Call Burt, 480-855-0226 (new phone#)

Power wheelchair, good condition, needs batteries. Call for info. (c) 480-223-5322 or 602-323-5509

‘04 Go-go 3 wheel scooter, like new, new batteries. disassembles into 4 pieces w/out tools. $1000 OBO. Call 602-290-9445

Accessible Home for sale by owner - W. Valley, Glendale, 4BR/2BA, Blt. 2003, 1686 Sq. Ft., blck. GE appliances, roll-under sinks, roll-under stove, wall-mounted oven, grab bars in MBTH, lge. covrd. patio, directly across from greenbelt, sloped driveway, walk-way, J&J BTH (#1), fireplace, bay wdw. in DR & MBR, other nice upgrades! Min. to Glendale arena & freeways. $261,970. Call 623-939-2318 or E-mail AEllis1968@aol.com for a link to see pictures of home.

Accessible Home - 1600 sq ft., accessible through front and back door, beautiful large pool, large front and backyard. 3BR, 2BA, one with roll in shower, family room, living room/Dining, Asking price $350,000 by owner. Excellent location close to ASU, Sky Harbor airport. Hyview community in S. Scottsdale. Call Rita, 480-994-4590, or email monika1949@cox.net.

Accessible Home - Accessible 3-BR, 3BA home with 2 master bedrooms. One w/roll-in shower. Diving pool w/roll-in ramp. Large utility room, 2-car garage, RV parking. Call Patty Stelton, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, 480-451-1000.

Accessible Home - East Valley, Pecos/Higley. 1550 sq. ft. 3BR/2BA, roll-in shower. Zero elevation for easy access. San Tan Ranch area, Gilbert. 5 yrs. old, wood & tile floors, mature landscaping w/citrus trees, 2 car garage, duel fuel gas range and s/s hood. 3mi from San Tan freeway. $269,000. Call Dave, 480-926-1756 or 480-200-6283.

36 year-old male quadriplegic seeking part-time caregiver. Must be very reliable. Tempe (ASU) area. Ask for David or leave message. 480-731-9113

53 yr. old female w/progressive relapsing MS seeking full-time/part-time caregiver. Must be dependable and able to

Election 2006: Dates to Remember

November 2, 2006­ General Election­

BPAO Workshops for Service Providers

Work Incentives - SSDI

Work Incentives - SSI

Youth Action Council of AZ

November 2, 2006 General Election