In This Issue:

• Curious About Our Work? Attend Our Annual Meeting!
• You'll Fit Right in at Lights... Camera... Costumes!
• The Arc in Teen Vogue Pushing Back on the R-Word
• Webinar: Learn About Medicaid Work Requirements
• Free Summer Meals Program Returning to Jeffco Locations
• Job Accommodation Questions? JAN Can Help
• What's Happening Next Month?

Curious About Our Work? Attend Our Annual Meeting!

It's that time of year again: time to learn what The Arc has been up to at our Annual Membership Meeting!

During this brief and informative online gathering, the President of the Board will deliver the State of The Arc address, which will help you understand what The Arc is doing and why. Members of The Arc-JCCGC and individuals from our community are welcome to join us!

We will also be asking members* of The Arc-JCCGC to vote on the following matters:

• Election of new Board members and Reelection of Current Board members beginning a new term.
• Approval of minutes from our 2025 Annual Membership meeting.

When: Wednesday, June 24th from 6:00pm-6:30pm

Where: Virtual via Zoom

Please register by June 22nd.

If you are a member and you cannot attend the meeting but want to vote on the matters listed above, please print this ballot, mark your votes, and mail to the address shown on the ballot by June 17th, 2026.

*Not sure if you’re a member? Anyone who donates to The Arc is considered a member for one year from the date of their last donation. Anyone who expresses interest in membership during or after the advocacy process is also considered a member. Learn more about membership status here.

You'll Fit Right in at Lights... Camera... Costumes!

Join us next week for a night of cinematic fun that will have you smiling the rest of the summer. Whether you are a film fanatic or just looking for a casual evening filled with great activities (and even better people), you’ll want to be in attendance.

We hope to see you there for an unforgettable evening starring music and dancing, activities galore, food inspired by the movie theater, great company, and more!

Come as you are or dress up as your favorite movie character—all are welcome and admission is free!

June 4th from 6pm-9pm

Jefferson County Fairgrounds - Exhibit Halls

15200 W 6th Ave, Golden, CO 80401



The Arc in Teen Vogue Pushing Back on the R-Word

Unfortunately, use of the r-word is becoming increasingly popular on social media and elsewhere—but The Arc is pushing back. After four of the first six episodes in season 3 of HBO’s hit show, Euphoria, included the r-word in dialogue, Katy Neas of The Arc US published an op-ed in Teen Vogue illuminating how much pain the r-word causes for people with disabilities. The op-ed is gaining traction on social media, and it’s since been picked up by MSN and Yahoo Entertainment.

Read the full op-ed! You can click here to read the story in Teen Vogue.

Webinar: Learn About Medicaid Work Requirements

Next week, the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing (HCPF) will hold a free webinar about upcoming work requirements that may be applicable to some Health First Colorado (Medicaid) members.

During the webinar, HCPF representatives will explain in more detail what work requirements will look like and how they could impact members, counties, providers, and communities. Presenters will also detail next steps and how to stay involved.

When: Tuesday, June 2nd, 2:30pm-3:30pm

Click here to sign up or learn more.

Free Summer Meals Program Returning to Jeffco Locations

Throughout the summer, youth ages 1-18 can receive a free nutritious lunch every day Monday-Friday through the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP).

The program will begin operating at four Jeffco Schools locations on Tuesday, June 2nd. Sites will be open from 11:30am-12:30pm on weekdays.

Youth do not have to be a Jeffco Public Schools student to receive a free meal. Additionally, adults can purchase a meal for $5.75. Please note that meals must be eaten on-site.

Click here to view locations for the 2026 SFSP program.

For more summer meal sites across Colorado, click here.

Job Accommodation Questions? JAN Can Help

Did you know? You can access free resources about requesting job accommodations, your rights under the law, and more through the Job Accommodation Network (JAN).

Funded by the US Department of Labor, JAN’s online resources for individuals with disabilities cover a variety of helpful subjects that can help you navigate requesting an accommodation. From lists of accommodation ideas to sample letters to employers, this one-stop shop is a free resource to help you secure the support you are entitled to as an employee.

Interested in learning more? Click here to explore JAN’s online resources for people with disabilities.

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