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Because Only Together We Can​ Build a Retreat Where All DeafBlind Individuals come together

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Arizona Commission for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing
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Retreat Dates

2026

Postponed to 2027

We are having a fundraiser instead!

2027

Volunteer Training
Monday, July 19

Retreat
Tuesday, July 20 - Sunday, July 25

2028

Volunteer Training
Monday, July 10

Retreat
Tuesday, July 11 - Sunday, July 16

Saturday, July 18, 2026 Fundraiser

Mona Vista @ Phoenix Deaf Community Center

1545 W Osborn Road, Phoenix AZ 85015

The image is a poster or flyer for an event. At the top, the text "DEAFBLIND RETREAT OF ARIZONA" is prominently displayed. The main body of the flyer is divided into several sections. The top left section, against a dark teal background, features the title "Basic ProTactile Immersion" in large, white, sans-serif font. Below this is the date "July 18, 2026". Further down, in smaller white font, is the event location: "MONA VISTA @ PHOENIX DEAF COMMUNITY CENTER 1545 W OSBORN RD, PHOENIX, AZ 85015". This section has abstract, curved shapes in lighter teal and yellow on a white background to its right. Below the "Basic ProTactile Immersion" section, the flyer is split into two vertical columns. The left column details the "Event Schedule" on a white background. The schedule is listed as "1 PM - 9 PM" and includes "Workshop, Meal Practicum, and Social Immersion." Below this, a portrait of a smiling woman with dark hair and glasses is shown against a deep blue background. She is wearing a grey top and hoop earrings. The right column of the flyer has a "Pricing" section with "CEUs" listed alongside. The pricing details are presented as follows: "Until May 31 $40, $55 for CEUs", "Until June 30 $50, $65 for CEUs", and "Until July 15 $60, $75 for CEUs". The background color in this section transitions from white to a pale yellow. The bottom section of the flyer features two dark teal bands. The left band contains the text "Proceeds benefit DBRAZ" in white font. The right band has the website address "www.dbrarizona.org" in white font. In the middle of the white area between the two bottom teal bands is text stating "Fundraising Workshop led by Yash Romilus and possibly more presenters!". This text is in a dark green, serif font. The overall color palette includes dark teal, white, yellow, pale yellow, and deep blue. The composition is well-organized, with clear headings and distinct sections for different information. The use of abstract shapes adds a modern and engaging visual element.

Basic PT Immersion

Mastering navigation, connection, and communication in real-world settings. We will learn, eat, and socialize together!

  • 1 pm – 9 pm
  • $40 or $55 for CEUs – Super Early Bird (Now through May 31st)
  • $50 or $65 for CEUs – Early Bird (until June 30th)
  • $60 or $75 for CEUs – Standard (July 15th)
Purchase Your Tickets

Social Event Only

  • 7 pm – 9 pm
  • $10 per person
  • Snacks & Drinks included!
Attend the Social Event

Applications

DeafBlind

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Volunteer

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Scholarship

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UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE

Mastering navigation, connection, and communication in real-world settings. We will learn, eat, and socialize together.

  • 1 pm – 9 pm
  • $40 or $55 for CEUs – Super Early Bird (Now through May 31st)
  • $50 or $65 for CEUs – Early Bird (until June 30th)
  • $60 or $75 for CEUs – Standard (July)

Partnering to build a world where all -- including DeafBlind individuals - - come together

The background has an orange wall with a window. The photograph shows a close short of Michael Daviton, on the left, and Celeste Daviton, on the right, making a drum. Micheal has a black ball cap, silver hair and facial hair, and silver glasses. Celeste has on a black ball cap with 3 "flower of lily symbols" that are red, white, and blue, a blue and white stripped t-shirt with sunglasses hanging on the collar area.
The Rolling Ice Cream [Image Description: The background has an orange wall, several brown plastic and metal chairs, and gray carpet. On the gray carpet, it has various small string backpacks, hats, and a roll of paper towels. The photograph shows a close shot of Andrew Cohen near the stone cold marble slab machine that is empty with 2 spatulas on it, and then a cup of vanilla ice cream that has been rolled. Andrew has sunglasses on his head, black framed glasses, and then has a closed smile while gesturing with his right hand plam up towards the cup of ice cream.
SSSSSSSSSSSlitering it way into our hearts! [Image Description: The background shows glass containers with different reptiles in it. Tiffany "TD" Kohnen is on the left while Alexandra "Alex" Behrens is on the right in a close shot. TD is wearing a dark blue visor, bright red lipstick with an open teeth smile, and a white tank top. She is holding a cream colored snake with orange stripes. Alex is wearing a black ballcap, black framed glasses, and a black t-shirt while holding her smartphone that has a black cover with sunflowers on it.
The background shows a white wall, white screen project on the left, a circle table in the back, and a podium on the left with gray carpet on the floor. The photograph shows a close shot of Ashley Dillard on the left and Shameqca Keeton on the right sitting next to one another. The both are sitting at a table with various products to make a drum. Ashley has black hair in an afro style, blue framed glasses, dark blue tank with buttons down the middle, and a green zip hoodie on the back of her chair. Shameqca has bright red twists/dreadlocks to her shoulders, wearing black framed glasses, and a medium green t-shirt.
The background has clear blue skies with hints of white clouds streaming through it, tan mountains in the distance with various green shrubs and trees mixed, and then various types and sizes of homes at the bottom of the mountains. As the photograph becomes closer to where it was taken, more green shrubs and trees mixed are seen. The ground has tan dirt with a group of six individuals standing in front of a labyrinth of gray, tan, and pink stones the size of a 5lb bag of flour in a swirling circle. The six individuals from left to right include a male, female, male, female, male, and female all wearing a DeafBlind Retreat of Arizona (DBRAZ) t-shirt that has white silhouettes of a coyote, sun, saguaro cacti, and rocks. The coyote, sun, and rocks are black white saguaro cacti are white with thorns. The sun is on the horizon with the two saguaro cacti in front of it. On the left, the coyote is howling into the sky while standing on the rocks. The first male has short brown hair cut close to his head wearing a lime green t-shirt, tan shorts, and black flip-flops. Next, a female is wearing black, has blonde shoulder length hair, gingham black, red, and tan capris, and black slip-on closed toed shoes. The second male is wearing a lime green t-shirt, with short black hair cut close, blue cargo shorts, blue and gray tennis shoes, and a long white cane that has the white shaft, lower red reflective tape, and white ball that is seen between his legs. The second female is wearing mustard yellow, has curly blonde hair that has been swept to her left side over her shoulder, has black pants, and black gladiator sandals. She has her left hand on the right shoulder of the male standing next to her. The last male is wearing a black t-shirt, has short gray hair that has several inches of hair, light gray shorts, and dark gray tennis shoes. The final female wearing a lime green t-shirts, has long black curly hair that has been swept over her left shoulder, black stretchy capris, and black tennis shoes.

What We Offer

01.

— Welcoming Oasis

25 pristine acres nestled in the lush desert valley at the base of majestic Camelback Mountain near Phoenix, Arizona.

02.

— Living Blissfully

Each bedroom are accessible, includes a bathroom, and are individually controlled air conditioning and heating.

03.

— Eat in Paradise

All meals are served buffet-style in well lit and spacious dining facilities.

04.

— Mindfulness

A wide variety of adult education and informative programs and elegant activities to nourish your mind, body and spirit.

05.

— Connections

Access to barrier-free communication and forming both tangible and intangible bonds with both your peers and the community.
 
06.

— Memories

Everlasting experiences and relationships to be cherished and preserved for infinity and beyond.

Impact Stories

- Brenda R

Wine Tasting!? Massages!? Hot Tub!? Living a dream!? DBRAZ got it all at an incredible price I am so grateful DBRAZ was established for the DeafBlind community where we are enlightened and connected with each other! I will never truly forget!

- Andrew C

Meeting new DeafBlind people are the best part of going to the retreat! Never in my life, I could fathom the idea of meeting my future soulmate and it did! Thank you, DBRAZ, for becoming a reality for everyone!

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