The Arc of Aurora

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We are a private not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to supporting and advocating for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families in Aurora, CO. 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 trai

ning 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.

During National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (April 19–25, 2026), preparation and communication can make all the differenc...
04/23/2026

During National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (April 19–25, 2026), preparation and communication can make all the difference in helping people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) stay safe and supported.

Download these FREE TOOLS from THINK+change to help you and your loved ones be ready for police interactions and emergency response situations:

Community Quick Card: A printable card that helps people with communication barriers share important needs, emergency information, and support details with law enforcement and community members.

Inclusive 911 Dispatch Checklist: A step-by-step guide to help 911 dispatchers prepare police and first responders to better support a person with IDD in your home, including key information to share and tips for setting up notes with your local dispatch in advance.

Being prepared helps protect rights, improve safety, and support better outcomes for victims and survivors.

Download for FREE: https://thinkchange.info/PoliceReadinessTOOLS

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Image description: Think Change Tools logo that includes silhouettes of a pamphlet and book. Below are a checklist and a green and yellow card that says Community Quick Card.Text reads Police Readiness. Made Possible through support from Autism Society of Colorado, Colorado District Attorney’s Council, Developmental Pathways, Colorado Developmental Disabilities Council, and The Arc of Aurora.

04/23/2026

Travel Training Methods for People with Disabilities Survey.

My name is Julian Wang. I am the 2025-26 Self-Advocacy Trainee at the Colorado LEND program, JFK Partners, University of Colorado School of Medicine.

My scholarly project is to learn about the transportation needs of people with disabilities, so I can improve travel training to help people with disabilities feel more comfortable navigating the complex transportation systems that weren't designed with them in mind.

Have you ever been unable to travel alone and needed help learning how to navigate transportation services?

Everyday planes, trains, buses, light rail, and subways help us get around to places we need to go.

Who can participate:
Individuals with disabilities of any type (seen or unseen) who need transportation training.

What to expect:
I am conducting a 10-question survey to gather data on ways to transform travel training in Colorado and around the country.

Please submit by May 5, 2026.

Take the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LZ56FL9

Julian Wang

National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (April 19–25, 2026) is the perfect time to highlight tools that help professionals b...
04/22/2026

National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (April 19–25, 2026) is the perfect time to highlight tools that help professionals better support survivors.

This handy pocket guide can travel with you wherever you go! It offers communication tips, best practices, and supports for serving and supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Crime victim professionals will also find quick-access information for reporting and emergency assistance.

Because every survivor deserves support that is accessible, informed, and empowering.

You can download or order for you or your organization at:
thinkchange.info/CommPGTOOL-SOC

To access the full package go to: thinkchange.info/VictimizationPACKAGE-SOC



Image one 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.

Image two 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.

Join Parent to Parent of Colorado!
04/20/2026

Join Parent to Parent of Colorado!

04/20/2026

We joined hundreds of national, state, and local organizations calling on Congressional leadership to oppose any further cuts or harmful changes to Medicaid through any budget reconciliation bills or other legislation.

Medicaid is a lifeline for our community. is already suffering after the passage of HR-1 and the cascading impacts of nearly $1 trillion in reductions accross the nation, the largest cuts in history.

Be sure to follow our friends at Family Voices Colorado for the most current information on upcoming changes to Colorado...
04/17/2026

Be sure to follow our friends at Family Voices Colorado for the most current information on upcoming changes to Colorado's HCBS system.

Lawmakers don’t know your lived experience and they need you to speak up to make their work better! This THINK+change co...
04/14/2026

Lawmakers don’t know your lived experience and they need you to speak up to make their work better! This THINK+change course is here to help you take the first steps to making your voice heard.

Head to: https://buff.ly/UeNmcEg



Image description: Think Change Storytelling Talks logo with Talks Trainings Tools written below it. Text reads Policy & Power for People with Disabilities. Below are graphics of a government building with two people in silhouette walking up to it, one pushing the other in a wheelchair. Made possible through support from Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition, Colorado Developmental Disabilities Council, Developmental Pathways, and The Arc of Aurora.

38 million people with disabilities are eligible to vote in the U.S., making voters with disabilities one of the largest...
04/14/2026

38 million people with disabilities are eligible to vote in the U.S., making voters with disabilities one of the largest voting blocs! Your vote matters and we want to equip you with the information you need!

Take this course to get it all simplified: https://thinkchange.info/VotingTCA



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Did you know that there is a specific set of Medicaid benefits that can help people with disabilities live in their comm...
04/14/2026

Did you know that there is a specific set of Medicaid benefits that can help people with disabilities live in their communities? Delivered meals, home & vehicle modifications, personal care, therapies, and more can be accessed through a Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) waiver!

Take this course to figure out if HCBS is the right path for you:
https://thinkchange.info/EntitlementsTCA



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Caregiving goes beyond the day-to-day! In this TALKS series, these caregivers fight hard to advocate for their loved one...
04/07/2026

Caregiving goes beyond the day-to-day! In this TALKS series, these caregivers fight hard to advocate for their loved ones, to make sure they get what they need.

Watch this mini-documentary series to learn how they do it!
🔗 https://thinkchange.info/CaregiverTALKS



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The perspective of someone with a disability is unique and valuable. These documentary shorts share first-hand perspecti...
04/07/2026

The perspective of someone with a disability is unique and valuable. These documentary shorts share first-hand perspectives on how to fight bias and increase inclusion!

Find the full series here: https://thinkchange.training/disability-bias/



Image description: A stick figure with a walker is walking away from a group of figures laughing at them. At the top corner is the Think Change Storytelling Talks album cover. Text reads Breaking the Barrier of Disability Bias.

Some people are born with a disability. And, others acquire a disability later on in life. So, how does that change your...
04/07/2026

Some people are born with a disability. And, others acquire a disability later on in life.
So, how does that change your perspective?

Find out more in our TALKS series, “Living with Disability”: https://buff.ly/iFH7Dyh



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Address

1342 S Chambers Road
Aurora, CO
80017

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+17202131420

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