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Phoenix Expo Workshops

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  • In 2014, Congress passed the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act, creating a savings and investment account specifically for people with disabilities. Millions of individuals with disabilities and their families depend on a wide variety of public benefits for income, health care, food, and… Learn more

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    Fri, 11:15am–12:15pm

    AZ ABLE Accounts: How to Protect Benefits, Money, & Build Financial Security
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    Coping with Caregiving

    Presented by Cindy Kolbe (Author of Just Keep Swimming: a crash, a quest, and waves of hope and Mental Health Advocate)

    The most human of all jobs is caregiving, handed down through our heritage and woven through our hearts. Some of us are impacted by caregiving more than others. Caring for a child with a disability is both a meaningful expression of love and a day-to-day challenge… Learn more

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    Fri, 1:30pm–2:15pm

    Coping with Caregiving
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    Funding the Life You Deserve

    Presented by Andy Zimmer (Spinal Cord Injury Outreach, Help Hope Live) and Help Hope Live

    When a medical challenge brings new costs — from adaptive vehicles to home modifications — it can feel impossible to afford what you need to live fully. This workshop offers practical, proven ways to raise funds safely and confidently through Help Hope Live, a trusted… Learn more

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    Fri, 2:30pm–3:15pm

    Funding the Life You Deserve
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    How to Support Someone You Love Without Losing Yourself

    Presented by Jennifer DeMaris, RN (Cultural Competency Administrator for Blue Cross Blue Shield)

    Caring for a loved one can be one of the most meaningful roles a person takes on, but it can also be physically, emotionally, and mentally demanding. In this engaging and practical session, Jennifer DeMaris, RN, shares strategies to help caregivers balance their responsibilities while… Learn more

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    Fri, 3:45pm–4:45pm

    How to Support Someone You Love Without Losing Yourself
  • How can my living area feel larger? What design elements should I consider to enjoy my outdoor spaces more fully? Can grilling appliances be more user-friendly? How do I create an accessible vegetable garden? Can outdoor features enhance my mood? What do I need to… Learn more

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    Sat, 12:15pm–1:00pm

    Accessible Home Design: Your Great Outdoors!
  • Eating well shouldn’t mean fighting your kitchen, your body, or your budget. Join Jesi Stracham and Nikki Walsh, co-founders of Wheel With Me Adapt Fit, for a practical, judgment-free workshop on making food more accessible, no matter your ability level. Nikki, an NASM Certified Personal… Learn more

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    Sat, 1:30pm–2:00pm

    Beyond the Plate
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    Comprehensive Disability & Special Needs Planning Made Easy

    Presented by Andre Sam (Disability & Special Needs Project)

    An informative and educational workshop for family members with loved ones of all ages with physical and/or intellectual disabilities or special needs! Many topics will be covered in this workshop. Including: guardianship, alternatives to guardianship, micro boards, wills, family trusts, special needs trusts, SSI (Supplemental… Learn more

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    Sat, 2:15pm–3:00pm

    Comprehensive Disability & Special Needs Planning Made Easy
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    Coping with Caregiving

    Presented by Cindy Kolbe (Author of Just Keep Swimming: a crash, a quest, and waves of hope and Mental Health Advocate)

    The most human of all jobs is caregiving, handed down through our heritage and woven through our hearts. Some of us are impacted by caregiving more than others. Caring for a child with a disability is both a meaningful expression of love and a day-to-day challenge… Learn more

    Workshops Area

    Sun, 11:15am–12:15pm

    Coping with Caregiving
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    How to Support Someone You Love Without Losing Yourself

    Presented by Jennifer DeMaris, RN (Cultural Competency Administrator for Blue Cross Blue Shield)

    Caring for a loved one can be one of the most meaningful roles a person takes on, but it can also be physically, emotionally, and mentally demanding. In this engaging and practical session, Jennifer DeMaris, RN, shares strategies to help caregivers balance their responsibilities while… Learn more

    Workshops Area

    Sun, 1:45pm–2:30pm

    How to Support Someone You Love Without Losing Yourself
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    Funding the Life You Deserve

    Presented by Andy Zimmer (Spinal Cord Injury Outreach, Help Hope Live) and Help Hope Live

    When a medical challenge brings new costs — from adaptive vehicles to home modifications — it can feel impossible to afford what you need to live fully. This workshop offers practical, proven ways to raise funds safely and confidently through Help Hope Live, a trusted… Learn more

    Workshops Area

    Sun, 2:34pm–3:34pm

    Funding the Life You Deserve