PEAK Parent Center

02/25/2026

Educational Surrogate Parent (ESP) Training

🗓 Friday, March 13
⏰ 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
💻 Virtual
💬 Spanish translation available upon request
🔗More info and registration: https://bit.ly/4qJrPfj

02/24/2026

Do you want to be a Regis Ranger next school year?
The deadline to apply for the Regis GLOBAL Inclusive Program is THIS SATURDAY, 2/28! Don’t miss your chance to be part of an inclusive college experience at Regis University.

📅 Application Deadline: Saturday, February 28
Learn more and apply here: https://bit.ly/4kWzLbS



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Do you want to be a Regis Ranger next school year? The deadline to apply for the Regis GLOBAL Inclusive Program is THIS SATURDAY, 2/28! Gather your application materials and visit https://www.regis.edu/academics/inclusive-education/global/ before it's too late!

02/24/2026

Looking for practical ways to support students with language disorders?
Understood.org offers a helpful list of classroom accommodations that can support students who experience challenges with understanding and using language — including both receptive and expressive language needs. Language disorders can affect vocabulary development, sentence completion, storytelling, and understanding directions in class. This resource includes supports that can be used at school and home.

📄 Download and explore the list here: https://bit.ly/4rwlPrr

02/24/2026

Guys’ Night Out – Game Night! 🎲

Join The Arc Pikes Peak Region for an evening of fun, food, and friendly competition! Enjoy trivia, UNO, and more — plus dinner is provided. 🍕♠️

📅 Thursday, February 26
⏰ 5:30 – 7:30 PM
📍 10 N Meade Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80909

👥 For men 18+ with varying abilities
✨ Free with RSVP

👉 RSVP here: https://thearcppr.org/events/guys-night-out-game-night/

🎲 Guys’ Night Out – Game Night! 🎉

Join The Arc Pikes Peak Region for an evening of fun, food, and friendly competition! We’ll have trivia, UNO, and more — plus dinner is provided! 🍕♠️

🗓 Thursday, February 26
⏰ 5:30 – 7:30 PM
📍 10 N Meade Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
This event is for men 18+ with varying abilities.

✨ Free entry with RSVP!
👉 https://thearcppr.org/events/guys-night-out-game-night/

We can’t wait to see you there!

02/24/2026

Defying Gravity Meeting – The Arc of Southwest Colorado
Defying Gravity (formerly Speaking for Ourselves) is a self-advocacy group for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to build leadership skills, share their voices, and connect with others.

📅 Date: Thursday, February 26
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Location: The Arc of Southwest Colorado Office



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Lift voices, build community, and create impact! Defying Gravity (formerly Speaking for Ourselves) will meet at the Arc of SWCO office this Thursday, Feb 26 at 10AM. See you there!

02/24/2026

PEAK was lucky to win L PRO Writing's 10-year anniversary drawing — and the goodies were such a fun surprise that brightened our day. 🍪

We’re especially thankful for LPRO’s partnership in grant writing and their steady behind-the-scenes support. Strong infrastructure helps PEAK keep showing up for Colorado families of children with disabilities and that work wouldn’t be possible without partners like this. 💛

Thank you for the sweet surprise and Congratulations on 10 years!!

02/23/2026

CHILL ACT COLORADO SPRINGS

Colorado Springs’ Largest Autism & Kids’ Activity Expo is happening on March 28th at:

📍 Colorado Springs Event Center

🕙 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
✨ FREE for families

👉 Register FREE here:
🔗 https://www.chillact.com/event-details/chill-act-colorado-springs

02/23/2026

The Arc of Northeast Colorado – 2026 Styles Beyond Stereotypes Model Application

✨ Applications are now open! ✨

Styles Beyond Stereotypes is a powerful runway experience celebrating individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and the confidence, individuality, and joy they bring to the spotlight.

📅 Event Date: October 10, 2026

Interested in modeling? Complete the application to share your story and why you’d like to walk the runway.
➡️ https://bit.ly/3MCTQr5
Selected applicants will be contacted within four weeks for a follow-up meeting (in person or via Zoom).

✨ Model Applications Are Open! ✨

We’re looking for individuals ready to challenge stereotypes, celebrate confidence, and be part of something meaningful. Styles Beyond Stereotypes is more than a fashion show — it’s a movement that centers inclusion, visibility, and self-expression.

If you or someone you know is interested in walking the runway and sharing their story, we invite you to apply.

👉 Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfqtC9XjlS5tg_blmuMCERJRjjsgsm4QQ5wEOjVrZCMpN1Hsw/viewform?usp=header

02/23/2026

Join JFK Partners for a free webinar on autism diagnostic criteria, diverse presentations (with a focus on middle and high school youth), and supporting students through a neurodiversity framework.

Topics include:
• Identifying potential autistic traits in students
• Screening tools for school-based health centers
• Next steps and resources for school teams and families

👥 Intended Audience: School-based health center staff and providers, school personnel, and anyone interested

Registration: https://bit.ly/4rxXX6M
♿ Accommodations (including captioning and Spanish interpretation) may be requested during registration by February 25, 2026.

📧 Questions: Christine.Cook@cuanschutz.edu



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In this webinar, we will present autism diagnostic criteria, including diverse presentations, school-based examples, and a focus on middle/high school youth. We will describe autism from a neurodiversity framework and discuss common misconceptions. We will discuss screening tools that may be helpful in school-based health center settings to determine who may be appropriate for an autism evaluation referral. Finally, we will present next steps and resources for school teams and parents.

Learning objectives:
• Describe potential autistic traits in school-aged and adolescent students who may be appropriate for an autism evaluation referral
• Discuss neurodiversity and how to support students using a neurodiversity framework
• Identify resources and next steps to support students with suspected autism and their families

Intended audience: Staff and providers at Colorado school-based health centers, school personnel, and all others who are interested

Register here: https://secure.touchnet.net/C20369_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=1436

University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine

02/23/2026

Colorado Developmental Disabilities Council – Community Listening Session

Join the Colorado Developmental Disabilities Council for their second Community Listening Session! This interactive session is your opportunity to share ideas and help shape priorities in key areas impacting our community.

💬 Priority Areas:
• Health Care
• Housing
• Employment

📅 Date: Thursday, March 5
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM
💻 Location: Virtual (Zoom)

📝 How to Participate:

1️⃣ Register:
https://bit.ly/4tSqXHZ

2️⃣ Check Your Email:
After registering, you’ll receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link and instructions.

3️⃣ Submit Your Ideas:
https://bit.ly/4avQlfc

4️⃣ Come Prepared:
This is an interactive session — bring your ideas and feedback!

Can’t attend live? You can still submit ideas using the form above.

📧 Need an accommodation or prefer to share feedback directly?
Email Yadiel at yadiel.tesfaye@state.co.us

Please help spread the word and share with your communities!

Join us for our second Community Listening Session on Thursday, March 5th, at 9am!
This is an interactive session and we invite you to attend and discuss ideas in these three priority areas:

1. HealthCare
2. Housing
3. Employment

📝 How to Participate:

1. Register: Using this link or the QR code, register for the session. https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/nr_tT-JySGW41OUHPCfpnA

2. Check Your Email: Once you register, you will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom meeting link and instructions on how to prepare and participate.

3. Submit Your Ideas: Share your ideas at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdnS3opAFa17NI-uvj1YxT25MKUs94pQM59ZxegSTYuCCAi3g/viewform

4. Come Prepared: This is an interactive session where you bring your ideas.
If you are not able to attend live, you can also submit ideas and give feedback at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdnS3opAFa17NI-uvj1YxT25MKUs94pQM59ZxegSTYuCCAi3g/viewform

If you prefer to chat with a staff member or have an accommodation request to provide your feedback, please email Yadiel at yadiel.tesfaye@state.co.us.

Please help us get the word out and share with your communities.

Image description: A flyer for a "Community Listening Session" hosted by the Colorado Developmental Disabilities Council. In the center there is a photo of a group of people sitting around a conference table in a meeting room with a projector screen. The event details: Thursday, March 5, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM, held virtually on Zoom. A QR code and a registration link (tinyurl.com/mrx9rsye) are also included.

02/23/2026

There’s a lot of misinformation out there about disability benefits and long-term planning. The Arc of Aurora wants to help clear it up.

Join them for an informative presentation that debunks the top 20 myths about disability benefits and planning. Hear directly from experts at The Legacy Planning Group, Easterseals Colorado, and T3 Disability Planning.

Get clarity. Get accurate information. Plan with confidence.

📌 Presentation Time:
• 6:15 PM – 7:30 PM
• Q&A until 7:45 PM

📍 Choose from 4 Dates & Locations:

Tuesday, March 4
• Eloise May Library
• 1471 S Parker Rd, Denver, CO 80231

Thursday, March 12
• Southglenn Library
• 6972 S Vine St, Centennial, CO 80122

Monday, March 16
• Smoky Hill Library
• 5430 S Biscay Cir, Centennial, CO 80015

Wednesday, March 18
• Koelbel Library
• 5955 S Holly St, Centennial, CO 80121

👉 RSVP here: https://buff.ly/YgIxmytWed

📎 Find more details in the flyer below!



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Debunking Myths & Misinformation in Disability Planning:

A presentation that debunks the top 20 myths about disability benefits and planning.

Presenters are from The Legacy Planning Group, Easterseals Colorado, and T3 Disability Planning.

Get clarity. Get accurate information. Plan with confidence.

Find more details in the flyer below! And RSVP here: https://buff.ly/YgIxmyt