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Promoting & protecting the civil rights of people living with intellectual & developmental disabilities.

04/09/2025

Starting TONIGHT! We're kicking off another 8-week workshop series on healthy relationships, taught by the SAVA Center & RSEI.

This workshop will take place every Thursday (starting 9/4) from 4:00-5:00pm, at The Arc of Larimer County office located at 1721 W Harmony Rd. Unit 101, Fort Collins, CO.

Register online at www.fcgov.com/recreator or call the City Recreation Centers at 970-221-6644.

We look forward to seeing everyone there!

01/09/2025

Our office will be closed today 9/1 in observance of Labor Day. So, kick your feet up! Take a load off! And know that normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, 9/2.

From everyone on our staff - Happy Labor Day!

29/08/2025

PSA for all Poudre School District Transition Pathways students & their families!!!

Starting in September, we're piloting a small program to explore what young adults with intellectual & developmental disabilities need to make smooth and successful transitions into adulthood, building their own paths to become active and included members in their communities.

We'll work with six young adults to:
🔸 Understand the transition process
🔸 Set meaningful goals
🔸 Get regular check-ins for support

All PSD Transition Pathways students aged 18-21 are eligible. Scan the QR code to complete the pilot interest form now!

For more information, contact us at advocacy@arclc.org or 970-204-6991.

29/08/2025

We're kicking off our Community Feedback Friday series with a review from the Loveland Public Library about our Disability Acceptance & Inclusion Training!

"We have received so much positive feedback from your training today! I've had three or four staff seek me out at the desk or email to thank me for having you here and saying that you did a great job presenting. I am so grateful for your time and the additional time you gave us this morning. I hope you have an amazing day and a great start to the 2025-2026 school year!"

26/08/2025

We are wishing a warm farewell and thank you to our former bilingual advocate on staff, Nereida Perdigon! Nereida, your hard work and dedication to serving the bilingual community is so appreciated and we will miss you. Best of luck in your future endeavors!

21/08/2025

Mark your calendars for the upcoming Paralympic Program & Equipment Expo on September 10th at the Fort Collins Senior Center from 4:30-6:30pm!

Test out adaptive equipment and participate in Paralympic sports. Experience a GRIT Freedom Chair (for hiking), adaptive cycles (including handcycles), Wheelchair Rugby, Paralympic Boccia, Wheelchair Tennis, Adaptive Pickleball, Wheelchair Racing, Wheelchair Lacrosse, Cardio Boxing and Drumming.

Adaptive Recreation Opportunities (ARO) will debut brand-new adaptive sports equipment made possible by a generous grant from The Hartford during the Grant Ceremony at 4:45 p.m.

15/08/2025

Wishing a warm farewell & big thank you to one of our amazing former advocates, Nami Novak!

Nami served as a Youth & Adult Advocate specializing in special education during her time with The Arc of Larimer County. Nami assisted many families in navigating the special education process and ensuring parents understood their rights under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Thank you, Nami, for your service and dedication to advocating for the rights of children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Though we are sad to see her go, we are thrilled about Nami's next adventure in Denver as we know she will continue to be a bright light within her new community!

12/08/2025

It's Client Testimonial Tuesday!

Today we are featuring the following testimonial from a former Arc of Larimer County special education advocacy client:
“Getting advocacy services from The Arc really helped my children. My advocate was extremely helpful with getting more robust IEP services in place, and even helped my child get transportation as a related service, which we were desperately needing. If I had not worked with an advocate, I would never have known what questions to ask, what my parental rights are, or how to appropriately advocate for my children’s needs.”

11/08/2025

You might not feel the impact yet, but big cuts to Medicaid are in the new budget bill, and the timeline to implement is on the way.

This isn’t just about numbers in a budget. It means states will have less money for Medicaid programs, fewer people getting the care they need, and fewer families getting the support they rely on to stay afloat. People with disabilities rely on services such as home and community-based services, which are optional for states to fund. States are going to have to face budget choices in the coming years.

People with disabilities and their families are watching closely because these decisions will shape lives for years to come.

Once programs are cut, it’s hard to bring them back. The long-term effect will be felt by millions.

07/08/2025

We are wishing a warm farewell and big thank you to our former Peer Advocate on staff, Julian Wang! Julian started his journey with The Arc of Larimer County through a SARTAC Fellowship and was officially hired as a Peer Advocate in 2020. Julian served a total of five years with The Arc of Larimer County, assisting and advocating on behalf of his peers with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in a variety of ways. Not only was Julian a dedicated Self Advocate, but he also served as the Interim President of People First, an Arc of Larimer County-sponsored group of adults with IDD advocating for change and inclusion, during the years of 2022-2024. Aside from his term as President, Julian has been and remains a member of People First since 2011.

Julian, THANK YOU for your years of dedicated service and activism on behalf of the IDD community. Though sad to see you go, we are thrilled about your upcoming fellowship opportunity as we know you will continue to effect change and impact hearts for years to come! Best of luck in your endeavors!

04/08/2025

We are hiring for two available positions on our advocacy team!

Are you passionate about disability awareness, accessibility, and inclusion? Are you someone who has experience living with an intellectual or developmental disability (I/DD), or possess experience working with individuals with I/DD?

We are looking for a Youth & Adult Advocate as well as a Peer Advocate to join our team!

If you, or someone you know is interested, please email all resumes and direct all questions to advocacy@arclc.org. We can't wait to meet you!

31/07/2025

We're ending July with a big THANK YOU to our affiliate thrift stores for allowing our team to come a volunteer at both the Fort Collins & Loveland locations! We had a blast!!

For anyone wanting/needing to donate used goods with some more life left in them, please consider donating to our affiliate arc thrift stores! arc Thrift is one of the largest employers of folks with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the state of Colorado! We couldn't be more proud to be associated with such an incredible social enterprise & ethical employer of adults with IDD.

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The Arc of Larimer County’s vision is that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families are embraced by their community to be included in every aspect of community life as valued, contributing, successful and equal members of society. Navigating complex systems of support can leave families and individuals feeling frustrated and alone. The Arc of Larimer County provides free advocacy services throughout the lifetime of an individual living with an intellectual and/or developmental disability.

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