Direct News And Events
Falls Prevention Awareness Week
Falls Prevention Awareness Week runs from September 18-22, marking its 16th year by NCOA and partners. But our grant-backed programs offer year-round home assessments, targeting hazards to boost safety, accessibility, and functional living for aging-in-place
Proposed Sun Tran Changes & Cuts – Feedback Due by September 8
Sun Tran is proposing new changes for improvement. They are taking community feedback through tomorrow.
Accessing Health Care Workshop
Do you feel overwhelmed in healthcare situations? Do you wish you could remove barriers to get the care you need? In our Accessing Health Care Workshop Series, you will learn about the various legal rights you have, self-advocacy, and strategies to keep Health Care costs down.
Tucson Classics 2023 Car Show Raffle, Enter to Win!
Do you want to win a 2016 C-7 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible or $40,000 cash? If so, here is your chance! Direct is excited to participate again with Tucson Classics Car Show raffle. Raffle tickets are $10 and Direct keeps $4 of every ticket sold to support our programming. It’s a win-win!
Upcoming Job Fair | Sept 27th
We will host several employers hiring for entry-level positions in Customer Service, Retail, and Hospitality. On-site interviews will be conducted to dress to impress and bring several copies of resume.
BackPacks + Boosters, A Community Health & Wellness Fair
The University of Arizona will host a Community Health and Wellness Fair on Saturday, JULY 15 9 AM - NOON Free Parking Available. The Fair offers free COVID-19 Vaccines/Boosters. The first 50 kids will receive a free backpack and school supplies.
The Power of Peer Mentoring and Support, My Time At Camp
Summer is here, and it is a time I remember fondly. When I was 6 years old, I attended my first summer camp. On my first day, I was anxious, but I started to see kids with hearing aids and kids that used sign language. I cannot describe the excitement I felt when I saw so many kids who were just like me – deaf.
Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month
The month of June goes purple in recognition of Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month. Direct has a new workshop series starting June 20, with the first session covering Self-Advocacy in healthcare settings. Check it out!
What Services Are Most Important to You?
Arizona Statewide Independent Living Council (AZSILC) is conducting a Needs Assessment Survey. They want to hear directly from people who have disabilities; your feedback will have a direct impact on future services provided in Arizona. Complete the Needs Assessment Survey today!
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.