As part of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) 2025, representatives from the Sonoran Center facilitated a workshop with Roche Tissue Diagnostics (RTD) about universal design and inclusive hiring practices.

November is Native American Heritage Month in the United States! This is an important time to honor and support the Native communities that have called this country home for generations. This resource list aims to celebrate the rich culture and resilience of Indigenous Americans by highlighting resources and literature by Indigenous and writers and organizations.

This is the first in a new series highlighting different Work Based Learning Program employer partners. This month we highlight Pima Air and Space Museum, a WBLP partner since 2024!

On October 23, 2025, the Sonoran Center participated in the 13th annual Breakfast with Champions event. The fundraiser aimed to highlight the work of athletes, coaches, families, and fans in Arizona that make the Special Olympics possible.

The Sonoran Center is excited to announce three new projects focused on improving supports for refugees with disabilities in Arizona: the USCRI Learning Collaboration, IRC Training Partnership, and Exploring the Potential of a DD Navigator in Arizona.

In this special edition of the CACTI Blog, we sat down with Peer Support Specialist and Community Advisory Council member David Taylor to discuss how healthcare providers, community members, friends and family can be more aware of trauma and behavioral health issues.

At the end of winter break, Sonoran Center trainees participated in a volunteer day at a program on the University of Arizona campus called ArtWorks. I left feeling uplifted and full of gratitude.

On October 8, 2025, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs issued a proclamation for National Disability Employment Awareness Month, or NDEAM. This year is distinguished for being the 80th anniversary of NDEAM. NDEAM is a time to honor the skills, contributions, and value that people with disabilities bring to America’s workplaces.

On October 10, Professional Fellows Mai Nambooze and Kelvin Mkude concluded their visit to Tucson, Arizona. The preceding three weeks were a rich exchange of knowledge, resources, and culture; both for the Fellows and the Sonoran Center. They visited as a part of the Professional Fellows Program on Inclusive Civic Engagement.

Working as an AdvoCat has helped me see how a more inclusive and open-minded approach benefits our entire community. We all have something to offer.