In This Issue:

• See Friends New and Old at Our Holiday Open House
• Spread the Word! Share What The Arc Means to You
• Give Your Feedback on Potential Changes to LTSS
• Join Us for a Relationship Safety Workshop
• Apply to Join The Arc's Sibling Council
• RTD Reduced Fares Available for Low-Income Households
• Custom Adaptive Equipment from May We Help
• Applying for Benefits? Access Free Assistance from CPLP

See Friends New and Old at Our Holiday Open House!

This December 7th marks our Holiday Open House, and we can’t wait to welcome in our entire community to celebrate the holidays. Swing by for light refreshments, seasonal activities, and pictures with Santa!

This free family-friendly event takes place from 4 pm–7 pm at our office, and we’re excited for you to stop by. Gathering together, catching up with friends, and meeting new people is always a highlight of the holiday season—and there's no better place to do so than at our Holiday Open House!

Click the button below to let us know we’ll see you there.

Please RSVP by 11/30

Spread the Word!

It’s Colorado Gives Season! This week, we’re taking action together by spreading the word. Share what The Arc means to you to a friend, family member, or colleague. Letting others know why disability rights are important to you is a great way to inspire them to learn more, get involved, or show generosity.

We also want to hear from you! We’re pulling together a list of words that you, our community, use to describe The Arc. Click here to share your 1-3 words with us!

Keep an eye out in December to see it all come together. In the meantime, click the button below to show your support through a gift on our Colorado Gives Day page.

Donation boosts are live! All gifts now through December 8th are amplified.

Give Your Feedback on Potential Changes to LTSS

Registration is now open for the state Department of Health Care Policy & Financing’s third round of Feedback Sessions regarding upcoming cuts to Long-Term Services & Supports (LTSS).

In addition to cuts announced in 2025, the department is considering further LTSS spending reductions to offset ongoing budget challenges. The department has been gathering public feedback on the potential cost-saving measures that are being considered. The upcoming feedback session will specifically focus on measures related to Nursing Facilities and Intermediate Care Facilities.

Share your feedback and help shape decisions! You can view the proposals that are up for consideration here and use the link below to register for the upcoming session.

When: Tuesday, Nov 17, 11:00am-12:00pm

Where: Virtual via Zoom. Register here.

Additionally, you may provide your written feedback via an online survey. Click here to submit your feedback.

Join Us for a Relationship Safety Workshop

Mark your calendars: We’ll be holding a free relationship safety workshop for self-advocates on January 6th!

Presented by Safetypowers and organized by The Arc-JCCGC, this free workshop is for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The workshop will help you practice skills to build healthy and safe relationships, including:

• How to strengthen your friendships and other relationships
• How to stay safe from abuse both in-person and online
• How to set boundaries and stand up for your boundaries

If you are a person with IDD who would like to learn how to have friendships and other relationships in a safe way, this workshop is for you! You can attend the workshop in-person or online.

When: Wednesday, Jan 6th, 5:30pm-7:00pm

To attend in-person: Join us at The Arc’s office – 13949 W Colfax Ave, Ste 102, Lakewood

To attend online: Attend using Zoom. Register below to receive the meeting link.

Register today! Whether you’ll be attending in-person or online, you can RSVP to let us know you’ll be joining us. Click here to sign up.

Apply to Join The Arc's Sibling Council

Connect with others who are siblings of people with IDD and make the world a more inclusive place by joining The Arc’s Sibling Council!

This nationwide group overseen by The Arc of the United States is an opportunity for siblings of people with IDD to get involved, build their advocacy skills, and find community among others who are advocating with and for their family members with IDD. Click here to apply or learn more.

RTD Reduced Fares Available for Low-Income Households

If you are part of a low-income household, RTD’s LiVE Program can help you save money on transportation. People enrolled in LiVE receive a 50% discount on RTD fares throughout the RTD service area, such as fares for light rail lines, Access-a-Ride, and Access on Demand.

To enroll in the LiVE program, a person’s household income must be at or below 250% of the federal poverty level. More information is available on the website linked below.

Interested in learning more? Click here for more information.

Custom Adaptive Equipment from May We Help

Did you know? May We Help is serving people with disabilities across the country by creating custom adaptive equipment!

The nonprofit takes individualized requests to build adaptive equipment for everyday use that is not already commercially available, supporting people with disabilities in living more independently and pursuing their passions. May We Help can also modify commercially available equipment that does not fully meet a person’s needs.

Interested in learning more? Click here for more information or to request a solution.

Applying for Benefits? Access Free Assistance from CPLP

Are you applying for benefits or looking for support with a benefits-related issue as a person with a disability? The Colorado Poverty Law Project (CPLP) can help.

CPLP offers free, remote assistance to support people with disabilities in applying for benefits, including Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Medicaid, and more. In addition, CPLP can help determine which programs you may qualify for and can assist with benefits questions or issues you may be experiencing.

Assistance is provided free of charge. Click here to learn more or fill out an intake form.