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Mesa Partnership for Children with Special Healthcare Needs

I’ve been introduced to an AWESOME organization; Mesa Partnership for Children with Special
Healthcare Needs. It’s comprised of volunteers and parents of children with healthcare needs
working towards connecting the young disabled community and their parents. I went a family
leadership conference through them and over two days learned so much on building
communities/organizations to get where they desire. Cindy, who heads it up is a wealth of
information, and such a joy to be around. I attended the conference with Shelly, a mother of a child
with a disability, and was also blown away by her knowledge. I can’t wait to see where this takes me.
I’m blessed to have this opportunity.

They meet every 2nd Thursday of Month, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mesa United Way, 137 E. University,
Mesa AZ.

For more information visit:
http://www.azdhsgov/phs/ocshcn/community_development/mesa_partnership_for_children_wi.htm

                                Desert Challenge Sports


ending their activities that went on all weekend; they offer a variety of sports for different ages. I was
lucky to be there and can’t wait to see where they take this ingenious organization.

   For more information on Desert Challenge visit www.desertchallengegames.com

I met with the Mesa mayor, Mr. Hawker. I went to discuss my platform and
other disability related issues. I was hoping to encourage sensitivity to
those who live with disabilities, and possibly make the city more
accessible. My goal is for the city to enforce all of the ADA codes and
regulations. I’m hoping that some day we can make Mesa an even

I recently had the opportunity to hand out awards at Arizona Desert
Challenge Sports (an organization that offers sports to those with different
handicaps) and it was fantastic. I met some very amazing people, both
handicap and able-bodied. It was held at the ASU atrium, which was a
beautiful site, and lunch was provided as well. Desert Challenge was just