THE ARC-JEFFERSON CLEAR CREEK & GILPIN COUNTIES
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Mission Statement
The Arc – Jefferson, Clear Creek & Gilpin Counties The Arc 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. Our vision is that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) will live the lives they choose as valued and respected members of the community.
About This Cause
The Arc – Jefferson, Clear Creek & Gilpin Counties promotes inclusion for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) through advocacy, education, resources, community-building, policy change, and family support. We serve individuals of all ages who reside in Jefferson, Clear Creek and Gilpin Counties. We assist individuals and their caregivers with issues related to education, health care, residential options, employment, legal concerns, and systems navigation, as well as social, recreational, and religious inclusion. Do you know someone with autism, Down syndrome or cerebral palsy? These are some of the better-known intellectual and developmental disabilities, but there are hundreds more. The Arc is a powerful voice for all people with IDD, working daily to create opportunities for individuals and drive systemic change. We believe deeply that all people are valued members of their communities and that the talents and contributions of people with IDD create a better world for all of us. Through individualized direct advocacy, The Arc provides people with IDD and their families with the necessary tools and resources to overcome obstacles and move in the direction of their own choosing. The goals and wishes of the person with IDD is always at the center of our advocacy work, as a person’s right to self-determination is one of our core values. In addition to individualized advocacy, The Arc also provides a variety of trainings to increase both the knowledge and advocacy skills of participants. Each of these trainings is open to the public at no charge. Many families of young children with disabilities first connect with us through our award winning Mobilizing Families program, a multi-week training that gives families the tools they need to navigate the complex world of developmental disabilities and successfully advocate for their children. Our Life After High School training series helps high school age students and their families prepare for the transition out of school and into adult life. As people with disabilities reach the age of adulthood, our Guardianship Training helps families and caregivers address critical questions about guardianship. The Arc is committed to developing additional training to meet the needs of our community as needed. Informed by our work with individuals and families, The Arc also performs a tremendous amount of systemic advocacy to ensure that the voice of our community is represented in policy decisions that impact people with IDD. We work directly with state and local government officials to affect policy changes in Colorado law. We also work with school districts, law enforcement, community services, and other nonprofits to help to create a stronger community that understands and embraces people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This work has long-term impact on the quality of life of people with disabilities locally, statewide, and even nationally. To learn more about what we do, visit our website at www.arcjc.org