OUR MISSION
The Arc of Colorado promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes.
THE ARC OF COLORADO BELIEVES
Everyone has moral and civil rights that grant them the opportunity to love, work, play, learn, and worship in the communities they choose. Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities possess inherent value, unique strengths, and abilities. They are equal under the law and deserve to be treated with dignity and respect.
Public Policy
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Join The Arc of Colorado in building a stronger movement for positive policy changes at the Colorado Legislature! Stay updated by subscribing by subscribing to our email list to receive action alerts.
New perspectives and new voices help us to ensure that our efforts are at the cutting-edge of policy today. There are many ways to get involved such as fighting for policy changes at the Colorado Capitol by becoming a member of a local chapter, donating or volunteering, and following our work at the Capitol through our Legislative Bill Tracker.
The Arc Chapters
There are 15 chapters of The Arc in Colorado including the state chapter and 14 local chapters serving designated geographic areas. Local chapters provide individual advocacy services for children and adults with intellectual developmental disabilities who live in their service areas.
INDEPENDENCE AND DECISION-MAKING FOR PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
83%
decide what their daily schedule will consist of on a regular basis.
87%
decide how to use their spending money.
30%
chose who their roommates would be or chose to live alone.
86%
chose or had some help choosing where they work.
25%
participate in self-advocacy meetings.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Our events bring together advocates, families, chapters, members and professionals in the intellectual and developmental disability community. Resources for the media are available in our newsroom.
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