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UnitedHealthcare donates computers to help Valley …

3/7/2022
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Arizona recently donated ten computers to Copa Health, a private non-profit corporation dedicated to changing the lives of those with developmental, intellectual or behavioral challenges in the Valley.

Maricopa County approves group home code changes

2/10/2022
Clear guidance for code enforcement is one of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors’ many stated priorities.That was the goal in one staff-initiated code reform the board unanimously …

Regional mobility solutions lag in Northwest Valley

11/30/2021
NORTHWEST VALLEY — Imagine hopping on a train leaving a sporting event or a festival in downtown Phoenix and being in Glendale, Sun City, Peoria or Surprise in mere minutes. Or returning from a …

Arizona AG to federal judge: You interpreted abortion …

10/6/2021
PHOENIX — Attorney General Mark Brnovich wants a judge to let him start enforcing a law prohibiting certain abortions despite a federal court ruling that found it unconstitutional. In new …

Benevilla helps adults find food jobs

8/17/2021
The nonprofit Benevilla recently announce their new Group Supported Employment partnership with the Surprise Marketplace Chick-fil-A restaurant, 13725 W Bell Road. Four members of their program …

Visit Mesa offers ‘Hidden Disabilities Sunflower’ …

5/11/2021
Visit Mesa, the city of Mesa’s destination marketing organization, is offering Hidden Disabilities Sunflower complimentary lanyards and bracelets. When worn, the sunflower serves as a visual …

Peoria Main Library to receive face-lift

5/5/2021
The Peoria Main Library has made it more than 25 years without major maintenance to the walls, windows and roof, and now officials say it will get much needed renovations, as well as updates to make …

Florence working to be an Autism Certified City

3/12/2021
It’s a situation many adults and children face in their lives each day. With the number of diagnosed autism cases rising, there’s a good chance that events that don’t bother other …

Lake Pleasant Parkway to get upgrades next year

12/1/2020
The city recently approved funds to improve a portion of Lake Pleasant Parkway.

The crisis of the pandemic on individuals who have …

7/15/2020
COVID-19 poses extreme obstacles for people who have intellectual disabilities and thrive on routine, familiar activities, and people, such as family and friends.

Rogers: The crisis of the pandemic on individuals who …

7/8/2020
COVID-19 poses extreme obstacles for people who have intellectual disabilities and thrive on routine, familiar activities, and people, such as family and friends. So, with everything going …

Summertime fun for all: Nonprofits, agencies foster …

5/8/2019
By Matt Roy, Independent Newsmedia Arizonans with disabilities can still enjoy the panoply of indoor and outdoor activities available across the state. Thanks to the efforts of cities, agencies …