Member's Passion to Thrive Leads to New Home in Arizona

Ten years ago, the Kenney family had a decision to make.  Their son, Grant, who has cerebral palsy, would soon age out of high school.  What would he do each day without school?

Robin (Elizabeth) Brookins, Support Coordinator, Division of Developmental Disabilities

March is National Social Work Month and Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. The intersection of social work and the needs of a community are demonstrated perfectly by the work performed by employees of the DES Division of Developmental Disabilities.  Meet Robin Brookins, a social worker with DDD.

National Social Work Month: Shawna Campbell

March is National Social Work Month and Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. The intersection of social work and the needs of a community are demonstrated perfectly by the work performed by employees of the DES Division of Developmental Disabilities.  Meet Shawna Campbell, a social worker with DDD.

Employment First Benefits for Your Company

Governor Doug Ducey signed an executive order in November 2017 declaring Arizona an Employment First State. Employment First is a national initiative that promotes competitive employment in an integrated setting at minimum wage or higher for individuals who have disabilities. DES Business Services staff can connect your company to a pool of qualified and ready-to-work job candidates to fill your vacancies.

James Cunningham, Home & Community Based Services Coordinator, Division of Developmental Disabilities

March is National Social Work Month and Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. The intersection of social work and the needs of a community are demonstrated perfectly by the work performed by employees of the DES Division of Developmental Disabilities.  Meet James Cunningham, a social worker with DDD.

National Social Work Month: Lucia Marquez

March is National Social Work Month and Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. The intersection of social work and the needs of a community are demonstrated perfectly by the work performed by employees of the DES Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD). Meet Lucia Marquez, a social worker with the Arizona Early Intervention Program who likes to help children develop to be the best they can be.