The Arc of Laramie County

04/11/2026

🚗🎸 We are honored to announce that The Arc of Laramie County has been selected as one of four featured nonprofit recipients for the **7th Annual Cars, Ci**rs & Guitars Under the Stars** — Cheyenne's premiere charity classic car show!

This event, presented by AHEPA Cowboy Chapter #211, has raised over $70,000 for local charities in a single year — and this August, a portion of those proceeds will come directly to The Arc to fund programs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Laramie County.

📅 Saturday, August 15, 2026
🕒 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Frontier Park Exhibition Hall, 1312 W 8th Ave, Cheyenne

The evening features classic cars, live music, ci**rs, a raffle for a **2024 Kawasaki MULE PRO-MX LE** (donated by Cheyenne Motorsports), and so much more. This event has even been nationally televised on Motor Trend TV — and now The Arc is part of it.

Come out August 15, enjoy an incredible evening, and know that your ticket supports inclusion right here in Cheyenne. 💙

🎟️ Get tickets and details at carsci**rsguitars.com

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04/11/2026

🌸 Arc Events: April 10th - 17th, 2026

Hello friends!
Your Arc Newsletter for April 10th - 17th is here with some important updates!

Family Picnic Details Coming Soon! - We're excited to share more information about our annual Family Picnic! Stay tuned for all the details, including the date, location, menu, and how to get your tickets. This beloved summer tradition is one you won't want to miss!

Schedule Changes Ahead - Please note that we have some upcoming schedule changes. Check your newsletter for the complete details on what's shifting and when. We want to make sure everyone stays in the loop!

As always, your newsletter has all the information you need about this week's activities and upcoming events.

Thank you for being part of our Arc family, The Arc Team

The Arc Advocate

04/10/2026

💙 Happy National Siblings Day! 💙

At The Arc of Laramie County, we know siblings are often the longest relationships in our lives — the built-in best friends, the fiercest advocates, and the ones who show up no matter what.

For families in the disability community, siblings hold an extra special place. They celebrate the wins, stand up against the world when it isn't kind, and love unconditionally in a way that shapes lives forever. Brothers and sisters of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities are often the lifelong champions, caregivers, and friends who make every day a little brighter.

Today, take a moment to tag, hug, call, or text your sibling and let them know how much they mean to you. 💛

Share a photo of you and your sibling(s) in the comments — we'd love to see the bonds that make our Arc family so strong! 👫👬👭

04/10/2026

Something special is coming to our page. 💛

Starting soon, we're launching a 6-week Disability Awareness Series — six short videos on the ideas that have shaped how we advocate for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Topics include people-first language, presuming competence, the dignity of risk, true inclusion, self-advocacy, and one of my all-time favorites: the 5-to-1 approach.

Whether you're a parent, a professional, or a friend of someone with a disability — or just curious to learn more — I hope you'll follow along. These are conversations that matter.

Follow our page so you don't miss a single one. 💛

04/09/2026

04/09/2026

🎳 There's something special that happens at the Arc Bowling League — and it's not just the strikes.

Week after week, 60+ bowlers show up, lace up, and hit the lanes together. Some are working on their form. Some are there for the trash talk. Most are there because this is their people — and this is their time.

The Arc Bowling League is one of our longest-running programs for good reason. It's more than a sport. It's a place where people with intellectual and developmental disabilities build confidence, develop real skills, form genuine friendships, and have a genuinely great time doing it. Every ability level is welcome. Every bowler belongs.
If you've been looking for a fun, inclusive, low-pressure activity for yourself or someone you love — this is it.

📞 Want to learn more? Call us at 307-632-1209 or visit arcoflaramiecounty.org. The lanes are waiting. 🎳

04/07/2026

📣 Cheyenne businesses — this one's for you.

Mardi Gras Gone Wrong, The Arc of Laramie County's murder mystery dinner fundraiser, is happening August 29, 2026 — and we're looking for sponsors who want to show up for their community in a big way.

This is a night of New Orleans cuisine, live entertainment, a silent and live auction, and an interactive murder mystery at the LCCC Clay Pathfinder Building. We're expecting a room full of engaged community members, and your business will be right in front of them.

Sponsorship tiers start at $150 and go up to $1,500, with benefits including reserved seating, VIP early access, logo placement in the event program and on our website, dedicated social media spotlight posts, and verbal recognition at the event. Every dollar raised goes directly to The Arc's programs supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Laramie County.

This is not just an ad buy. It's a statement that your business believes in inclusion — and Cheyenne notices that.

📩 Ready to get involved? Contact us today.
📞 307-632-1209
✉️ arclaramie@gmail.com
🔗 Full sponsorship details: https://www.arcoflaramiecounty.org/events/murder-mystery-2026/
Spots are limited. Don't wait.

04/05/2026

🐣💙 Happy Easter from The Arc of Laramie County!
Today we're celebrating with the people who make this community what it is — our members, families, volunteers, and friends. Wishing everyone a joyful day full of good food, good company, and a few too many chocolate eggs. 🍫
From all of us at The Arc — Happy Easter, Cheyenne. 💛

04/05/2026

Every person with an intellectual or developmental disability has a unique story, unique strengths, and a unique vision for their own life. At The Arc of Laramie County, that's where we start.

Intellectual and developmental disabilities — including Down syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy, and others — affect how people learn, communicate, and interact with the world. What they don't affect is a person's right to be included, respected, and supported to live the life they choose.

Since 1954, The Arc of Laramie County has been in this community standing alongside people with IDD and their families. We advocate for their rights in schools, workplaces, and government. We connect families to Medicaid, DD waivers, and services that are hard to navigate alone. We build community through events, bowling leagues, self-advocacy groups, and monthly Arc-scursions — because belonging matters as much as benefits.

We see abilities first — because when you lead with what someone can do instead of what they can't, everything changes.

If you or someone you love needs support, we are here.
📞 307-632-1209
🌐 arcoflaramiecounty.org
💙 220+ members strong and growing. Cheyenne's resource for people with IDD and their families since 1954.

04/03/2026

Here's your Saturday night on August 29:

🍤 Authentic New Orleans dinner + hors d'oeuvres
🎭 Interactive murder mystery — YOU solve it
🏆 Silent + live auction
🍹 Cash bar
🎁 Prizes

All for $50. Dress to impress. Doors open 5 PM.

All proceeds support The Arc of Laramie County.
🔗 https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/mardi-gras-gone-wrong-murder-mystery-fundraiser

04/02/2026

April 2 is World Autism Acceptance Day 💙

Awareness asks people to know autism exists. Acceptance asks people to embrace autistic individuals as they are.
1 in 36 children in the U.S. is autistic. They grow into autistic adults—our neighbors, coworkers, friends, and family members.
Today and every day, we advocate for inclusion, understanding, and support that meets people where they are.

04/02/2026

💻 FREE Online Digital Skills Training — and it's for everyone!

The Arc of the United States has partnered with AT&T to offer free online training designed especially for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. 🎉

You can learn things like: ⌨️ How to use a computer, phone, or tablet 🔍 How to search the internet 📹 How to video call friends and family 🔒 How to stay safe online

It's free, it's online, and you can do it from home at your own pace. No travel needed! 🏠

Get started today at 👇 🌐 att.digitallearn.org
https://youtu.be/yTmirKE8v40?si=0NUHxHctq9ZFjCfR

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