General

This document is an agreement between representatives of organizations, agencies, and school districts across Arizona to implement the Arizona Employment First Strategic Plan. Signees include representatives from: Sonoran Center Arizona Developmental Disabilities Planning Council Arizona Department of Economic Security/Division of Developmental Disabilities and Division of Employment and

This plan summarizes the key directions, strategies, next steps, and evaluation measures guiding Arizona Employment First. It was collaboratively written by the Arizona Employment First Core Team, which represent stakeholders from across the state. The strategic plan is also available in a text-only document.

In 2014, Arizona Employment First hosted six community forums with people from all over Arizona. Nearly 300 people from across the state participated. The comments and themes from these forums, summarized in this report, serve as the foundation for the Arizona Employment First strategic plan.

Published by the National Governors Association, this guide outlines the role state governments can play in tapping into the talent pool of people with disabilities. It provides strategies for supporting employers, preparing youth with disabilities for the workforce, increasing the number of people with disabilities working for the state government, and more.