The Fragile X Society of Arizona is represented by Cheryl Fisher who has a daughter with fragile X syndrome. She is a strong advocate and has successfully lobbied at the state and federal levels of government to improve funding for children with disabilities and for fragile X research. In an effort to raise awareness of fragile X in the local community, group members have participated in various programs including the Physician Residency Training Program and Pre-Service Teaching Program offered by Raising Special Kids. This program allows parents to educate doctors and teachers about fragile X long before they begin practicing their professions. The Fragile X Society of Arizona is also promoted at conferences and through active parent networks for autism and Down Syndrome.