Entries by Austin Pierce

November is Arizona Family Caregivers Month

Arizona recognizes and celebrates Family Caregivers during the month of November. In 2020, Governor Ducey signed a Caregiver Proclamation launching the month-long celebration. That Proclamation stated that “in Arizona, over 800,000 family caregivers were providing informal care in all socioeconomic groups across the lifespan totaling over $9 billion in unpaid care.” The Proclamation identified, “the […]

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month

Proclamation Text GOVERNOR DOUGLAS A. DUCEY STATE OF ARIZONA PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, Arizona workplaces, who welcome the talents of all residents, including individuals with disabilities, are a critical part of our efforts to encourage a diverse community and a vigorous economy; and WHEREAS, Arizona prospers when an integrated workforce includes people with and without disabilities working side by side […]