Eleos Services

04/29/2026

We’re looking forward to being part of the 2026 Fort Collins Autism Resource Fair hosted by our friends at the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery! 💚

Stop by to explore local resources, connect with community organizations, and enjoy a sensory-friendly, welcoming space for all.

📅 May 3
🕚 11 AM–4 PM
📍 Fort Collins Museum of Discovery
🎟️ Free entry

We hope to see you there!

04/29/2026

UPDATE: Good news! Shane has been located and is safe. Deputies are reuniting him with his family. We appreciate everyone spreading the word!
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4/28/26: MISSING ENDANGERED PERSON
We're looking for Shane, 19, who left home this morning and hasn't returned. He has developmental disabilities and his family is concerned for his safety. Shane was last seen on Tuesday, April 28 around 11 a.m. in the Masonville area. He was wearing blue jeans, several dark/faded sweatshirts, and was riding a black bicycle. Shane is 5'0, 90 lbs, has brown/dark blonde hair, and blue eyes. If you see him or know where he may be, please call 970-416-1985 immediately so we can reunite him with his family.

04/27/2026

💡 Planning for the future doesn’t have to be overwhelming.

Join The Arc of Larimer County, Colorado Able & MKP Law for a FREE Financial Planning Workshop designed for people with disabilities and their loved ones. Learn about savings options, future planning, and how to protect public benefits—plus get your questions answered by experts.

🗓 Friday, May 15 | 10:30 AM–1:00 PM
📍 The Wine Cellar at Ginger & Baker | Fort Collins
🍽 Lunch provided | 🇪🇸 Spanish translation available
⚠️ Space is limited—registration required!
➡️ Scan the QR code on the flyer to sign up.

04/24/2026

💙 April is Stress Awareness Month.

In healthcare—especially in IDD care—stress isn’t just common. It’s systemic. Nearly half of physicians continue to report burnout, driven by high workloads, administrative burden, and the emotional weight of caring for complex patient needs.

At AADMD, we know this:
Supporting patients starts with supporting providers.

That’s why we’re committed to:
✔️ Interdisciplinary collaboration
✔️ Education that builds confidence
✔️ Systems-level change that makes care more sustainable

Because better care for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities depends on a workforce that is supported, prepared, and well.

👉 Read more: https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/physician-health/us-physician-burnout-hits-lowest-rate-covid-19

04/24/2026

Advocates for disabled people and those who care for them said they were insulted by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s allegations that the programs are "rife with fraud."

04/23/2026

We are BIG Disney Fans! This is Fantastic news!

Disney is releasing new versions of musical sequences from "Frozen 2," "Encanto" and "Moana 2" in an effort to better connect with the disability community.

04/15/2026

Thank you Melinda!

✨ Thank you, Melinda Hodge✨

A heartfelt thank you to Melinda for her dedicated service to the Northern Colorado Down Syndrome Association!

Melinda took the initiative to create and lead the “We Belong” community group, planning fun and engaging events for teens and young adults with Down syndrome. We Belong has be an essential group for our community that has brought so much joy and connection. She also served on the NoCo Down Syndrome Walk team for several years, supporting fundraising and planning efforts. Melinda also served as Fundraising Chair on the leadership team. Your passion, creativity, and hard work have made a lasting difference in our community.

Please join us in thanking Melinda for her dedication to NCDSA! 💛💙

Learn more about our leadership team here:
https://nocodownsyndrome.org/our-team/

04/13/2026

ROCK STAR!!! With rocks to prove it!

Our meet the team series continues! ⭐️Meet Christina, who treats patients at our Fort Collins clinic⭐️

04/12/2026

At our house this week we were discussing defiance and then took a look at what was truly being communicated.

He is not refusing. He may be anxious.

Behavior is often misunderstood in healthcare and support settings.

For people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, what looks like refusal or defiance can actually be a response to anxiety, fear, pain, confusion, or sensory overload.

When staff take a step back and look deeper, they can better understand what someone is communicating. With the right training and awareness, escalation can decrease, and support can improve.

Understanding behavior starts with listening and looking beyond the surface.

04/06/2026

✨ You’re Invited! ✨
Join us for The Arc of Larimer County’s 2026 Annual Meeting on May 8, 2026—an evening of connection, updates from the past year, and an inspiring keynote.

🕠 Doors open: 5:30 PM
🗳️ In‑person member voting: Available until 5:55 PM
🕕 Program begins: 6:00 PM
📍 The Northside Aztlan Community Center
112 E. Willow St., Fort Collins, CO

This FREE, public event includes dinner, highlights from 2025, and time to celebrate our shared commitment to advancing inclusion and advocacy in Larimer County. Registration is required and space is limited—don’t miss it!

🌟 Featured Keynote Speaker: Alycia Anderson 🌟
We’re honored to welcome Alycia Anderson, international keynote speaker, disability advocate, TEDx speaker, CEO, and host of Pushing It Forward with Alycia. Alycia brings powerful insight, lived experience, and a bold vision for disability leadership and change.

🔗 Learn more about Alycia:
• Website: https://alyciaanderson.com/
• Podcast: https://alyciaanderson.com/podcast/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alyciaranderson/

📅 Save the date: May 8, 2026
💜 We can’t wait to see you there!