Services Maximizing Independent Living And Empowerment - SMILE

07/11/2025

YCEH meeting!

07/03/2025

Last minute outreaches are always the best! Thank you Cristina's Closet for hosting these wonderful events.

06/27/2025

A collaboration with Community Medical Services, we handed out over 30 bags of self hygiene items to people in need and resources from CMS and Services Maximizing Independent Living And Empowerment - SMILE. It was a good turn out to say the least!

06/26/2025

SBHIS Medicare Solutions Health Fair 🧡
Come on over from 8-11am!

06/26/2025

Help Plan Yuma’s future! 🚀

The Yuma Metropolitan Planning Organization (YMPO) and the City of Yuma have drafted long-range transportation recommendations to improve how we travel — and they want to hear from you!📣

📌Let us know which types of improvements you support, what’s missing, or what should be prioritized. Your input will help shape the final plan and future investments in the Yuma region’s transportation system.

📝Share Your Feedback by Saturday, July 12 here: https://www.greateryumamoves.com/ympo-regional-improvements

06/23/2025

Thank you Foodsmart for hosting, lots of services and resources were provided today!

06/23/2025

Summer Wellness Event hosted by Foodsmart! It has been an amazing turn out!

05/19/2025

Goodmorning Community! I want to share this message with you below brought to you by AZDAC. Power is a necessity, not a privilege, No one should be left in the dark, advocate for uninterrupted power for people with disabilities!

From AZDAC and Arizona Statewide Independent Living Council
Power Shut-Offs in Arizona: A Crisis for People with Disabilities

The Arizona Disabilities Advocacy Coalition (AZDAC) has released a powerful video clip that underscores the devastating impact of statewide power shut-offs, especially on people with disabilities. This urgent issue touches every corner of our community but hits the most vulnerable the hardest.

In Arizona’s extreme desert heat, the loss of electricity isn’t just inconvenient, it can be life-threatening. For individuals who depend on breathing machines, oxygen concentrators, and other medical devices, power shut-offs can mean the difference between life and death.

This isn’t a hypothetical concern; it’s a preventable public health emergency in the making. https://vimeo.com/1063955503/8318466bd3?share=copy

**What You Can Do**

· Watch and share the video widely

· Support legislation that prevents shut-offs for medically vulnerable households

· Call on utility companies and the Arizona Corporation Commission to expand moratoriums during summer and increase medical baseline protections

· Partner with disability rights and energy justice groups to amplify this message

Beyond Convenience: The reality of power outages and shutoffs for the disability community

04/29/2025

A reminder to everyone that we are still offering Emergency Preparedness Class (PPR)!!

Complete our 3 course PPR Classes and You can be enter to win a Bug out Bag!!!
Please call us for more information or for the date and time of our classes. (928)329-6681

04/29/2025

Passionate about making a difference? S.M.I.L.E. is calling for new board members who share our vision for change and growth!
For any inquiries email us at info@smile-az.org

04/23/2025

What an amazing turnout yesterday!! Thank you YCEH for having us.

02/06/2025

Had an incredible time at the Yuma Airshow Significant Event Readiness Forum (SERF). Gained valuable insights, connected with amazing professionals, and feel more prepared than ever. Grateful for the opportunity to learn and grow. Thank you to Arizona Statewide Independent Living Council Stephanie Miller for including us!