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All things for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families!

The Arc of Aurora helps children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their families live the highest quality lives possible by providing information and referral; community training and education; individual, class and systems change advocacy; and individual, family, volunteer and community support. Put simply, The Arc of Aurora helps people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities and their families get what they need from the systems that are designed and funded to support them.

09/29/2025

🎬 Watch the documentary “When Justice Ignores Disabilities” to gain insight into:

✅Why many crimes against people with disabilities go unreported
✅Common failures in the reporting, investigation, and legal processes
✅How systems can do better — through accommodations, supports, and advocacy

👉 Watch it here: https://thinkchange.info/VictimizationTALKS-sc
📝 Includes English closed captioning and Spanish subtitles

Essential viewing for disability support orgs, caregivers, victim advocates, and anyone in law enforcement or the justice system.

Let’s raise awareness, demand accountability, and push for a justice system that serves all people equitably.

After you watch it, feel free to share your thoughts in the comments — we would love to hear what resonated with you.

09/26/2025

✨ THANK YOU! ✨ Our 50th Anniversary Celebration was unforgettable- and it’s all because of YOU! 💜

We’re grateful for:
🌟 Our members- the heart of The Arc of Aurora, who drive our work and inspire us every day.
🌟 Our amazing team- dedicated to bringing the mission to life.
🌟 Our Board- volunteering behind the scenes to guide our work.
🌟 Our THINK+change sponsors- helping us dream big and do more!
🌟 Arc Thrift Stores team & Lloyd Lewis- for fueling our mission with unwavering support.

Here’s to 50 more years of community-driven, progressive work in Aurora and beyond! 🥂💫

09/23/2025

🚨 AUCD Responds to the White House’s Autism Announcement
Today, President Trump and HHS officials amplified debunked science linking autism to Tylenol as well as the childhood vaccine schedule, and touted folinic acid “cures,” —ignoring decades of sound research and silencing autistic voices.

The facts:
✅Acetaminophen use during pregnancy has not been shown to cause autism.
✅Evidence for folinic acid as an autism “treatment” is extremely limited.
✅Vaccines are safe and do not cause autism.

Read AUCD’s full response debunking the Administration's dangerous claims here: http://bit.ly/4gBLkCY

09/22/2025

📘 This handy pocket guide can travel with you! ✈️🧳

✨ The best part? It provides the 🗣️ communication tips, ✅ best practices, and 🤝 supports you can utilize when serving and supporting people with intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD).

👮♀️ Additionally, crime victim professionals will find 🎯 quick-access info around 📝 reporting and 🚨 emergency assistance!

📥 Download or 📦 order for you or your organization at 👉
https://buff.ly/sU2C6GG

Made possible through support from Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CCASA), Arc Thrift Stores, The Blue Bench, The Initiative, Developmental Pathways, and The Arc of Aurora!

Image description: Think Change Tools logo that includes silhouettes of a pamphlet and book. Below are two travel-sized pamphlets with a graphic of figures speaking to each other. Text reads Communication PocketGuide For Supporting People with IDD. Made possible through support from Developmental Pathways, CCASA, CDAC, The Blue Bench, The Initiative, arc Thrift Stores, and The Arc of Aurora.

09/19/2025

📚 New Training Alert!

This self-paced training gives crime victim professionals an understanding of how they can best serve a person with IDD. 💡 With the proper knowledge, people with IDD can be credible witnesses 🗣️👩⚖️—and you can help them tell their story! ✨

🔗 Head to: thinkchange.info/VictimizationTCA-sc

🤝 This full package made possible with support from: Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CCASA), Arc Thrift Stores , The Blue Bench, The Initiative, Developmental Pathways, and The Arc of Aurora!

Image description: Think Change Storytelling Talks logo with Talks Trainings Tools written below it. Text reads Victimization of People with IDD: Navigating Crisis. Below are graphics of a hospital, police station, and court hour with a figure with their head in their knees indicating stress. Made possible through support from Developmental Pathways, CCASA, CDAC, The Blue Bench, The Initiative, arc Thrift Stores, and The Arc of Aurora.

09/18/2025

🎉 Exciting Training News!

The Arc of Aurora’s THINK+change program was honored to train Colorado State Courts Competency Program Coordinators—many of whom are stepping into these new roles under HB24-1355.

We shared valuable insights on intellectual & developmental disabilities (IDD), communication strategies, the ADA, and more.

✨ The highlight? Our incredible self-advocate guest trainers co-led the session! Hearing directly from people with lived experience made the training even more impactful. We’re so grateful to learn and teach alongside them. 💜

09/17/2025

🔎 Victims of crimes who have intellectual/developmental disabilities face 🚧 barriers to reporting, ⚖️ justice, and, in the end, experience 📈 higher rates of victimization.

🎬 Dive into this crucial documentary to hear from advocacy and victim support providers!

👉 thinkchange.info/VictimizationTALKS-sc

🤝 This series was made possible with support from Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CCASA), Colorado District Attorneys' Council, The Blue Bench, The Initiative, Developmental Pathways, Arc Thrift Stores, and The Arc of Aurora.

🙏 Thank you to our partners and participants in this documentary at and ✨ Starry Eye Creative!

Image description: Think Change Storytelling Talks logo that includes a black microphone with a cord. Below are the three individuals featured in the documentary, a woman with long silver hair, a woman with shoulder-length wavy light brown hair and glasses, and a woman with brown shoulder-length hair. Text reads When Justice Ignores Disability. Made possible through support from Developmental Pathways, CCASA, CDAC, The Blue Bench, The Initiative, arc Thrift Stores, and The Arc of Aurora.

09/15/2025

“Victimization of People with IDD” is an educational package from THINK+change designed to strengthen victim supports and improve justice outcomes for people with intellectual/developmental disabilities. 💡🤝

You can dive into the solutions with this new package from THINK+change, including:

🎬 Storytelling TALKS documentary – professionals explain the gaps in support for victims with intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD)
📚 THINK+change TRAINING course – a 30-minute course for victim professionals to learn how they can meet and fill in the gaps in support for victims with IDD
🧰 Downloadable TOOL – a handy pocket guide to help you communicate effectively and support people with IDD, including quick-access info for crime victim professionals

✨ Check it all out here 👉 thinkchange.info/VictimizationPACKAGE-SOC

This full package was made possible with support from:
Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CCASA), Colorado District Attorneys' Council, The Blue Bench, The Initiative, Developmental Pathways Arc Thrift Stores, and The Arc of Aurora! 🙌💙

Image description: Think Change green and black text logo with Talks Trainings Tools written below it. Text reads Victimization of People with IDD (Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities). Below is a graphic of a hand holding up a disability pride flag and a scale symbolizing justice. Made possible through support from Developmental Pathways, CCASA, CDAC, The Blue Bench, The Initiative, arc Thrift Stores, and The Arc of Aurora.

09/11/2025

🗳️ Disability Voting Rights Week: Ballot Bingo is Back!

At the Arc of Aurora, we believe voting should be accessible to everyone. That's why we are excited to share this event with our community!

Developmental Pathways is excited to bring our community together for TWO in-person Ballot Bingo events—one in Arapahoe County and one in Douglas County!

🎉 What to Expect
✅ Play election-themed bingo & win prizes
✅ Learn about Colorado’s 2025 ballot topics
✅ Get voter registration help
✅ Enjoy lunch with friends in a welcoming, accessible space

📅 RSVP by September 22 (required) – Space is limited, so please choose just one event. Don’t forget to include any accommodations or dietary needs when you register!

🔗 https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/01989fa6e0a6707280004bff54e9c2c4

09/09/2025

🌟 It’s Direct Support Professional (DSP) Recognition Week! 🌟

Quality DSPs are vital to the lives of people with disabilities. Being a DSP isn’t just a job—it’s a career that takes skill, dedication, and heart. Yet too often, DSPs must fight for their profession to be valued and recognized.

To learn more about what it really means to be a DSP, check out THINK+change’s Podcast/Vodcast: 👉 https://thinkchange.info/DSPShortage

💙 This week (and every week), we honor the commitment of DSPs who make independence, dignity, and inclusion possible.

Image description: Think Change Podcast Vodcast logo that includes a black microphone. Below, are headshots of the four interviewees in the series next to a black microphone and headshot of the interviewer. Text reads Addressing the Direct Support Professional (DSP) Shortage. Made possible through support from Developmental Pathways, CDDC, arc Thrift Stores, and The Arc of Aurora.

09/08/2025

🗳️ It’s Disability Voting Rights Week!

This week is about making sure every voter with a disability has the information, access, and support they need to make their voice heard.

You can find our educational package on Empowering the Disability Vote here: https://thinkchange.info/VotingTTT

Every voice matters. Every vote counts.

09/02/2025

Aurora parents of teens with IDD...just a few spots left! Join our free, in-person Parent Training Series to get guidance on:

- High school & IEP transitions
- Turning 18: legal & financial changes
- Talking about relationships and other changes

📅 Sept. 9 | Sept. 23 | Oct. 7
🕘 Morning (9:30–11:30 AM) or Evening (6–8 PM)
📍 The Arc of Aurora

👉 RSVP required: https://buff.ly/KViWp5m

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