Low-Cost Durable Medical Equipment Project.
BIG NEWS: ARSOBO is officially a 2026 CNN Heroes Finalist!
Our journey began in March 2024 when Susan Scott from the Border Community Alliance nominated us. After a rigorous screening process, background checks, and an incredible two-day CNN film shoot right here in Nogales, we are thrilled to announce that we have been selected as one of the top five finalists in the world!
Now, we need our amazing community to help us win. Voting starts this October, and every single vote counts!
Let’s bring this incredible honor home to Nogales and keep changing lives. Please vote and share this post!
#CNNHeroes #ARSOBO #Nogales #CommunityImpact #VoteDaily #MakeADifference
How Voting Works
Cast daily votes: You can typically cast up to 10 votes per day for your favorite of the top 5 finalists. Go to www.cnn.com/heroes
Double your impact: You can usually share your vote on social media platforms like Facebook or X (formerly Twitter) to earn additional daily votes.
Log in: You need a verified email address or social media login to confirm and register your votes.
Announcement: The winner of the $100,000 grand prize for their charity is traditionally announced during the annual CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute.
¡GRAN NOTICIA: ARSOBO es oficialmente finalista de CNN Heroes 2026!
Este camino comenzó en marzo de 2024 cuando Susan Scott, de Border Community Alliance, nos nominó. Tras un riguroso proceso de selección, revisión de antecedentes y una increíble filmación de dos días con el equipo de CNN aquí en Nogales, ¡nos emociona anunciar que hemos sido seleccionados como uno de los cinco finalistas a nivel mundial!
Ahora, necesitamos el apoyo de nuestra maravillosa comunidad para ganar. Las votaciones inician este mes de octubre y ¡cada voto cuenta!
Cómo VOTAR:
Vota diariamente: Ingresa a cnn.com/heroes, busca a ARSOBO y haz clic en VOTE.
¡Puedes votar 10 veces al día, todos los días!
Obtén 10 votos extra: Comparte el enlace de votación directamente en tus redes sociales usando los botones del sitio web de CNN; ¡esto sumará de inmediato 10 votos extra a nuestro favor!
Llevemos este gran honor a casa, aquí en Nogales, para seguir transformando vidas. ¡Por favor vota y comparte esta publicación!
#CNNHeroes #ARSOBO #Nogales #ImpactoComunitario #VotaDiario #CambiandoVidas
Arizona Sonora Border: Projects for Inclusion
ARSOBO is a binational nonprofit organization with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status in the United States and a sister NGO in Mexico. Our mission is to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities by providing affordable medical devices designed and built by people who use them, helping remove barriers and create greater opportunities for independence and inclusion.
Founded through a partnership of universities, government agencies, private companies, and community members on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border, ARSOBO brings together expertise and resources to deliver sustainable solutions that strengthen border communities.
Mobility Without Barriers
Since 2009, ARSOBO has built more than 735 all-terrain wheelchairs, helping individuals with disabilities gain greater mobility, independence, and access to their communities.
With equipment purchased from U.S. Northern Command and improvements in wheelchair production, ARSOBO has expanded its capabilities to build more customized wheelchairs, including models designed for children and outdoor activities such as hiking.
Restoring Independence
Since 2013, ARSOBO has provided more than 900 prosthetic and orthotic devices across the border region. Advanced training for ARSOBO’s prosthetic technicians enabled devices to be fabricated locally, reducing delivery time from two months to just 3–4 days.
Beyond the Device
Since 2014, ARSOBO has provided physical therapy to more than 140 patients across the border region, helping individuals build strength, improve mobility, and live more independently.
Hear the World
Since 2015, faculty and Ph.D. candidates from the University of Arizona's Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences have partnered with ARSOBO to address a wide range of hearing needs and improve access to hearing care.
More than 740 hearing aids have been distributed across the border region, improving communication and quality of life for children and adults.
“A public health program in Nogales, Sonora, brings together groups from both sides of the border to make life better for those with disabilities.”
– Herreras, Tucson Weekly
Contact
We’re always looking for new opportunities to collaborate to further the mission of inclusion. Please write us and ARSOBO will contact you.
Phone
U.S. Office: +1 (520) 907-7865
Mexico Office: +52 631 314 0136
Real Stories, Real Impact
Meet the individuals whose lives have been transformed through ARSOBO.
