Please take a moment to complete the conference survey! This ensures that we can continue to provide these events to the community! Survey Link Empowering Advocacy in Policy Making and Legislative Change This conference is to provide Legislative Advocacy training to stakeholders and Community partners through a Deaf and Hard of Hearing Lens (i.e., presentations […]
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People First of Nevada
People First of Nevada is a statewide Self-Advocacy Organization. There are currently 3 chapters running in the state Reno, Las Vegas, and Winnemucca. The Officers for each chapter are listed below! Please contact each chapter directly for current meeting information. People First of Nevada President – Jay Arant – Email – jayarant1@gmail.com People First Reno […]
Lending Library
We have a lending library with books for and about the disability community. These books are free to rent. A prepaid return label and envelope will be sent with the book to ensure a safe and free return of the item. If you are interested in checking out one of our books, please contact Rebecca […]
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Day at the Nevada Legislature 2023
Registration (Link) Date: March 8, 2023 (8:00 AM – 2:00 PM) Location: Nevada Legislature | 401 S. Carson Street | Carson City, NV 89701-4747 | Legislative Building Front Foyer The Nevada Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities and The Arc of Nevada will be hosting the 2023 Developmental Disabilities Awareness Day at the Legislature on Wednesday, […]
Meet the Council
Our Council Members are dedicated and passionate individuals, serving the I/DD Community in the State of Nevada. Meet the Chair – Christine Riggi Christine Riggi is a stay-at-home mother of four children. Her middle eldest daughter was born with Down syndrome in 2012. This was the launch of Christine’s journey of trying to educate herself […]