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Advocating for Inclusion and Disability Rights at the Arizona State Capitol

February 02, 2026

Advocacy in action.

Michael Burnett and Shaun Crouse of Community Options with Arizona State Representative Nancy Gutierrez in her office at the Arizona State Capitol.
From right to left, Community Options Regional Vice President Michael Burnett, State Rep. Nancy Gutierrez (AZ-18), and Community Options Tempe Executive Director Shaun Crouse at the Arizona State Capitol on February 02, 2026.
Michael Burnett of Community Options with Arizona State Representative Quantá Crews in her office at the Arizona State Capitol.
From right to left, Community Options Regional Vice President Michael Burnett with State Rep. Quantá Crews (AZ-26) during a meeting at the Arizona State Capitol on February 02, 2026.
From right to left, Community Options leaders Michael Burnett, Shaun Crouse, and Kathryn Valles-Wallace standing in the Arizona State Capitol’s rotunda on February 02, 2026.
From right to left, Community Options Arizona leadership; Regional Vice President Michael Burnett, Tucson Executive Director Kathryn Valles-Wallace and Tempe Executive Director Shaun Crouse at the Arizona State Capitol on February 02, 2026.

Regional Vice President Michael Burnett, Tempe Executive Director Shaun Crouse, and Tucson Executive Director Kathryn Valles-Wallace met with State Rep. Quantá Crews (AZ-26) and State Rep. Nancy Gutierrez (AZ-18) at the Arizona State Capitol to discuss legislation that supports the rights, dignity, and inclusion of people with disabilities across Arizona.

Public policy matters and we’re grateful for leaders who take the time to listen, engage, and work toward meaningful progress.