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Jacy Farkas, MA, ABD

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Contact Information:
1533 E. Mabel Street , Tucson, AZ, 85721
520-626-2207
Leadership:
UCEDD Director
Primary Activity Coordinators:
Cultural and Linguistic Responsiveness
Training Director
Discipline Coordinators:
Project/Program/Clinic Contacts:
Undergraduate Certificate in DD Director;
Transition & Foster Youth with Disabilities
Discipline(s):
Human Development/Child Development
Family Studies
Information Resources & Library Science
AUCD Council Membership:
Multicultural Council
National Training Directors' Council
Vita/Bio:

Jacy Farkas is UCEDD director at the Sonoran Center for Excellence in Disabilities at the University of Arizona in Tucson, where she oversees the interdisciplinary pre-service training programs and helps lead multiple efforts related to person-centered practices, youth to adult transition, and intersectional research. Jacy is a former UCEDD trainee and a past chair of AUCD’s Multicultural Council; she has contributed to multiple projects and publications related to diversity, equity, and inclusion within the disability space. Jacy is a doctoral candidate in Human Development and Family Science at the University of Arizona, and she also holds a Master's in Information Resources and Library Science. Jacy identifies as a neurodivergent Black-Filipina mother, scholar, and advocate.

 

Service:
- Planning Committee, Annual African American Conference on Disabilities - AUCD Multicultural Council and National Training Directors Council - Arizona Citizen Review Panel on Youth in Successful Transitions to Adulthood
Linked Projects

Southern Arizona Person-Centered Planning Model Program
Southern Arizona Person-Centered Planning Model Program
Information Dissemination & Outreach
Information Dissemination & Outreach
Creating a "Picture of a Life" for Transitioning Youth with DD in Foster Care

Creating a "Picture of a Life" for Transitioning Youth with DD in Foster Care
Information Dissemination & Outreach
Creating a "Picture of a Life" for Transitioning Youth with DD in Foster Care
Information Dissemination & Outreach
Creating a "Picture of a Life" for Transitioning Youth with DD in Foster Care
Information Dissemination & Outreach
Creating a "Picture of a Life" for Transitioning Youth with DD in Foster Care
Information Dissemination & Outreach
Person-Centered Arizona Intiative
Creating a "Picture of a Life" for Transitioning Youth with DD in Foster Care
Information Dissemination & Outreach
Person-Centered Arizona Intiative
Creating a "Picture of a Life" for Transitioning Youth with DD in Foster Care
Interdisciplinary Training Program
Person-Centered Arizona Intiative
Reid Park Zoo - Inclusive Programming TA
Statewide Needs Assessment on Healthy Transition to Adulthood for Foster Care Youth with Disabilities & Special Health Care Needs
Arizona Youth Leadership Forum
Creating a "Picture of a Life" for Transitioning Youth with DD in Foster Care
Disability Studies Initiative
Interdisciplinary Training Program
Person-Centered Arizona Intiative
Reid Park Zoo - Inclusive Programming TA
Fostering Positive Outcomes: Assessing transition needs and supports for youth with disabilities in foster care
TBI & Person-Centered Practices
Interdisciplinary Approach to Disability in Professional Practice: Practitioner & Clinical Internships
Arizona Youth Leadership Forum
TBI & Person-Centered Practices
Reid Park Zoo - Inclusive Programming TA
Creating a "Picture of a Life" for Transitioning Youth with DD in Foster Care
Disability Studies Initiative
Fostering Positive Outcomes: Assessing transition needs and supports for youth with disabilities in foster care
Person-Centered Arizona Intiative
Interdisciplinary Training Program
Undergraduate Certificate in Developmental Disabilities
Diversity Fellowship
Diversity Fellowship
Disability Studies Initiative
Arizona Youth Leadership Forum
Undergraduate Certificate in Developmental Disabilities
TBI & Person-Centered Practices
Reid Park Zoo - Inclusive Programming TA
Person-Centered Arizona Intiative
Interdisciplinary Training Program
Interdisciplinary Approach to Disability in Professional Practice: Practitioner & Clinical Internships
Fostering Positive Outcomes: Assessing transition needs and supports for youth with disabilities in foster care
DISCAPAZ: The Disability Experience in the Borderlands
AUCD Local Vaccine Outreach Trainee Opportunity
Arizona Youth Leadership Forum
AUCD Local Vaccine Outreach Trainee Opportunity
ArizonaLEND Collaboration
Disability Studies Initiative
DISCAPAZ: The Disability Experience in the Borderlands
Diversity Fellowship
Fostering Positive Outcomes: Assessing transition needs and supports for youth with disabilities in foster care
Interdisciplinary Approach to Disability in Professional Practice: Practitioner & Clinical Internships
Interdisciplinary Training Program
Person-Centered Arizona Intiative
Reid Park Zoo - Inclusive Programming TA
TBI & Person-Centered Practices
Undergraduate Certificate in Developmental Disabilities
AUCD Local Vaccine Outreach with the Disability Community
Aging and Disability Vaccination Collaborative
Legal Options Manual Update
HCBS Final Rule Training Modules for Providers
Arizona Youth Leadership Forum
ArizonaLEND Collaboration
AUCD Local Vaccine Outreach with the Disability Community
Autism Intervention Research Network on Physical Health
Core Funding
COVID Response Dollars
Cultural & Linguistic Competency and Refugees with Disabilities Roundtable CoP
DD Network Collaboration
DISCAPAZ: The Disability Experience in the Borderlands
Diversity Fellowship
Kingman Prison Re-entry
Interdisciplinary Training Program
Fostering Positive Outcomes: Assessing transition needs and supports for youth with disabilities in foster care
Finds Their Way: Communities for Native Youth Transition
Engineering Internships for College Students with Autism
Link Center: Project of National Significance Co-Occurring Resource Center for Individuals with ID/DD
Pregnancy and Parenting with a Disability
Person-Centered Arizona Intiative
Navajo Partnership
Undergraduate Certificate in Developmental Disabilities
Professional Fellows Program for Inclusive Civic Engagement
Reid Park Zoo - Inclusive Programming TA
Vertically Integrated Projects: DISCAPAZ Disability Experiences In The Borderlands
Arizona Youth Leadership Forum
ArizonaLEND Collaboration
Autism Intervention Research Network on Physical Health
Core Funding
Cultural & Linguistic Competency and Refugees with Disabilities Roundtable CoP
DD Network Collaboration
Disability Policy Fellowship
Disability Studies Initiative
Engineering Internships for College Students with Autism
Fostering Positive Outcomes: Assessing transition needs and supports for youth with disabilities in foster care
HCBS Final Rule Training Modules for Providers
Kingman Prison Re-entry
Legal Options Manual Update
Link Center: Project of National Significance Co-Occurring Resource Center for Individuals with ID/DD
Navajo Partnership
Person-Centered Arizona Intiative
Pregnancy and Parenting with a Disability
Professional Fellows Program for Inclusive Civic Engagement
Raising Special Kids Evaluation
Reid Park Zoo - Inclusive Programming TA
Undergraduate Certificate in Developmental Disabilities
University of Arizona Autism Research Collective
Linked Products

Sonoran UCEDD Brochure
Sonoran UCEDD Bochure Insert
Sonoran UCEDD Bochure Insert
Sonoran UCEDD Bochure Insert - PCP
Sonoran UCEDD Website

Border Conference on Disability Website
Border Conference on Disability Flyer
Border Conference on Disability Pamphlet
Border Conference on Disability Save-the-Date Cards
Older Caregivers and Transitions Study - Summary Report
Southern AZ Person-Centered Planning Model Program Tri-fold
Southern AZ Person-Centered Planning Model Program School Flyer
Southern AZ Person-Centered Planning Model Program Youth Flyer - Cochise County
Health Care Notebook
Information Accessibility & the Disability Community
Teaching Students About Disabilities and Teamwork: Interprofessional Education
Border Conference on Disability Website
Health Care Notebook
Information Accessibility & the Disability Community
Older Caregivers and Transitions Study - Summary Report
Sonoran UCEDD Bochure Insert - Aging
Sonoran UCEDD Bochure Insert - Medical Home
Sonoran UCEDD Bochure Insert - PCP
Sonoran UCEDD Brochure
Sonoran UCEDD Website (New Drupal Site)
Southern AZ Person-Centered Planning Model Program Tri-fold
Border Initiative Information Sheet
Southern AZ Person-Centered Planning Model Program Flyer
Southern AZ Person-Centered Planning Model Program Family Caregiver Assessment Tool
Group Person-Centered Planning Session Flyer - Pima County
Group Person-Centered Planning Session Flyer - Pinal County
Resource Guide to Community & Government Agencies & Services in Pima County, AZ
Border Conference on Disability Pamphlet
DDNN Summer 2010 Issue
2011 Border Conference on Disability Pamphlet
2011 Border Conference on Disability Webspace
2008 Border Conference on Disability Webspace
Border Initiative Information Sheet
DDNN Summer 2010 Issue
DDNN Summer 2011 Issue
Information Accessibility & the Disability Community
Resource Guide to Community & Government Agencies & Services in Pima County, AZ
Sonoran UCEDD Website
Southern AZ Person-Centered Planning Model Program Tri-fold
Southern AZ Person-Centered Planning Model Program Fact Sheet
Southern AZ Person-Centered Planning Model Program Family Caregiver Assessment Tool
Southern AZ Person-Centered Planning Model Program FAQs
Southern AZ Person-Centered Planning Model Program Flyer
Person-Centered Planning: Pathways to Your Future
Interim Evaluation Report of Southern AZ Person-Centered Planning Model Program Data
AZ Inclusion NOW Flyer
Border Initiative Information Sheet
"Roadmap" Helps Aging Caregivers Plan for Future
2008 Border Conference on Disability Webspace
2011 Border Conference on Disability Webspace
AZ Inclusion NOW Brochure
DDNN Summer 2010 Issue
DDNN Summer 2011 Issue
Disability Web Resource for Family Medicine Clinic Physicians
Center Promotes Independence for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
Information Accessibility & the Disability Community
Medical Home Project Flyer
Medical Home Project Poster (Revised)
New ArtWorks Director Embraces Founder's Philosophy
Patient Care Planning Tool
Celebrating Five Years 2006 - 2011
Program to Aid Students with Intellectual Disabilities
Resource Guide to Community & Government Agencies & Services in Pima County, AZ
Sonoran UCEDD Bochure Insert - Aging
Sonoran UCEDD Bochure Insert - Medical Home
Sonoran UCEDD Bochure Insert - Project SEARCH AZ
Sonoran UCEDD Brochure
Sonoran UCEDD Folders
Sonoran UCEDD Magnets
Sonoran UCEDD Website
Family Caregiver Assessment Tool
Youth in Transition: The impact of Person-Centered Planning for young adults, their families and support coordinators
Future Care Planning: A Roadmap for Family Caregivers
Person-Centered Planning: Pathways to Your Future
Arizona Inclusion NOW Video - Participate in Service and Volunteerism in Your Community
DDNN Summer 2012 Issue
DDNN Summer 2007 Issue
Sonoran UCEDD News, November 2011
Sonoran UCEDD News, December 2011
Sonoran UCEDD News, January 2012
Sonoran UCEDD News, February 2012
Sonoran UCEDD News, March 2012
Sonoran UCEDD News, April 2012
Sonoran UCEDD News, May 2012
Sonoran UCEDD News, June 2012
Health & Wellness Website Infocard
A Person-Centered AZ Website & PCP Toolkit Infocard
My Interests, Hopes and Dreams: An Exploration Tool and Guide to My Personal Preferences
Housing Guidebook - My House My Home: Real Homes for Real People
Americans with Disabilities Act: Advocacy on Employment
Infocard: A Person-Centered AZ Website & PCP Toolkit
Arizona Inclusion NOW Video - Participate in Service and Volunteerism in Your Community
AZ Inclusion NOW Brochure
AZ Inclusion NOW Flyer
Border Initiative Information Sheet
Celebrating Five Years 2006 - 2011
DDNN Summer 2007 Issue
DDNN Summer 2010 Issue
DDNN Summer 2011 Issue
DDNN Summer 2012 Issue
Disability Web Resource for Family Medicine Clinic Physicians
Family Caregiver Assessment Tool
Future Care Planning: A Roadmap for Family Caregivers
Infocard: Health & Wellness Website
Information Accessibility & the Disability Community
Medical Home Project Flyer
Medical Home Project Poster (Revised)
My Interests, Hopes and Dreams: An Exploration Tool and Guide to My Personal Preferences
Patient Care Planning Tool
Person-Centered Planning: Pathways to Your Future
Program to Aid Students with Intellectual Disabilities
Resource Guide to Community & Government Agencies & Services in Pima County, AZ
Sonoran UCEDD Bochure Insert - Aging
Sonoran UCEDD Bochure Insert - Medical Home
Sonoran UCEDD Bochure Insert - Project SEARCH AZ
Sonoran UCEDD Brochure
Sonoran UCEDD Folders
Sonoran UCEDD Magnets
Sonoran UCEDD News, April 2012
Sonoran UCEDD News, December 2011
Sonoran UCEDD News, February 2012
Sonoran UCEDD News, January 2012
Sonoran UCEDD News, June 2012
Sonoran UCEDD News, March 2012
Sonoran UCEDD News, May 2012
Sonoran UCEDD News, November 2011
Sonoran UCEDD Website
Youth in Transition: The impact of Person-Centered Planning for young adults, their families and support coordinators
Creating a "Picture of a Life" Brochure
Infocard: My House, My Home Housing Guidebook
Infocard: Future Care Planning Roadmap & Web-module
Infocard: Native American Developmental Disabilities Needs Assessment Report
DDNN Summer 2013 Issue
Sonoran UCEDD News, April 2013
Sonoran UCEDD News, December 2012
Sonoran UCEDD News, November 2012
Sonoran UCEDD News, July 2012
Sonoran UCEDD News, September 2012
Sonoran UCEDD News, October 2012
Sonoran UCEDD News, January 2013
Sonoran UCEDD News, February 2013
Sonoran UCEDD News, May 2013
Sonoran UCEDD News, March 2013
Native American Developmental Disabilities Needs Assessment Report
Life after High School: Whats next and how to prepare for the transition to adulthood
Transition: What comes after high school? Work, education/training, meaningful community life, and healthy living
UA Training Developmental Disability Specialists
UA Project Paints Picture of Life for Youth in Foster Care with Disabilities
The Affordable Care Act How recent changes impact health care and services for people with disabilities
Assistive Technology and Disability
New Developments in Behavior Management: Home & School
Transition Resource List
Person-Centered Planning: Facilitator's Corner
Teaching Students About Disabilities and Teamwork: Interprofessional Education
DDNN Summer 2014 Issue
Sonoran UCEDD News August 2013
Sonoran UCEDD News September 2013
Person-Centered Planning: Pathways to Your Future
Sonoran UCEDD News October 2013
Sonoran UCEDD News March 2014
Sonoran UCEDD News January 2014
Sonoran UCEDD News Winter 2013
Sonoran UCEDD News May 2014
Third Disabilities Symposium Offers Critical Information for Community
Sonoran UCEDD Flash Drive
Health Action Plan
Life after High School: What's next and how to prepare for the transition to adulthood
Creating a 'Picture of a Live' for Transitioning Youth with DD in Foster Care: Preliminary data & next steps
UCEDD Leadership Development and Transition Planning
Automated Language Environment Analysis (LENA) in Understanding Language Profiles in Young Children with Down Syndrome, Autism, and Typical Development
Parent-Mediated Interventions and the Effects of Maternal Sensitivity on Joint Attention Skills and Social Responsiveness in Young Children with Autism
Person-Centered Planning: Pathways to Your Future, 3rd Edition
Sonoran UCEDD News Fall 2014
Sonoran UCEDD News Winter 2014
Sonoran UCEDD News Spring 2015
Sonoran UCEDD News Summer 2015
Employment First Arizona FactSheet
African-American Symposium On Disabilities Leading The National Discussion
Disabilities Symposium Packed Day Of Events, Activities, Information for Hundreds
Person-Centered Planning: An Empirically Supported Practice?
Person-Centered Planning: Individualized Transition Planning
African American Children in the Social Welfare System: Finding Solutions
Transitioning from High School: This is MY Story
Arizona's Annual African American Symposium on Disabilities: Engaging Underserved Populations, Increasing Meaningful Statewide Partnerships, and Taking it National!
Creating a "Picture of a Life": Empowering and Supporting Foster Youth with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities toward Positive Futures
Person-Centered Planning: Creating a 'Picture of a Life' for Foster Youth with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Transitioning to Adulthood
Person-Centered Approaches: Promoting Strengths and Empowering Youth toward Positive Futures
DDNN Fall 2015 Issue
Sonoran UCEDD News Summer 2017
DDNN Winter 2016-17 Issue
Sonoran UCEDD News Spring 2017
DDNN Summer 2018 Issue
Sonoran UCEDD News Summer 2018
Sonoran UCEDD News Winter 2017/18
Transition Resource List
Sonoran UCEDD Welcome Guide for New team Members