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In This Issue:
- The Arc in the Community: JPEP Conference
- Poems from Our Community Members: It's National Poetry Month!
- "Here's Looking at" Lights... Camera... Costumes!
- Give Feedback on Details for New Caregiver Cap
- Support The Arc's Work by Donating Items to arc Thrift
- Sensory-Friendly Things to Do This Summer
- What's Happening Next Month?
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The Arc in the Community: JPEP Conference
Last week, our advocates presented at the second annual Jeffco Parents Encouraging Parents (JPEP) conference! Planned by parents and a team of experts, including our Director of Child & Family Advocacy, Dr. Sally Carruthers, this event invites parents to bolster their advocacy skills through learning. We had a wonderful time connecting with parents and can't wait to do it all again next year!
JPEP has been held annually since 2025. To learn more about JPEP, click here.
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Poems from Our Community Members: It's National Poetry Month!
April is National Poetry Month! This year, we're recognizing the 30th anniversary of this annual observance. To celebrate, we’ve invited all in our community – people with IDD, their family members, and all other supporters – to share an original poem with us. Now, we’re so excited to showcase the submissions we’ve received!
Explore the poems using the button below and join us in celebrating the creativity of our community members.
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"Here's Looking at" Lights... Camera... Costumes!
“The hills are alive with the sound of” our upcoming film fandom party! Lights… Camera… Costumes! is coming your way this June, and it’ll make you say, “I’ve had the time of my life!”
Swing by to say, “you’ve got a friend in me” and catch up with friends new and old. RSVP and join us for an evening of free movie-themed fun complete with community, music, and more. Use your “pure imagination”! We invite you to dress up and represent your favorite movie.
June 4 from 6pm - 9pm
Jefferson County Fairgrounds - Exhibit Halls
15200 W 6th Ave, Golden, CO 80401
Is this “an offer you can’t refuse”? Let us know you’re coming or learn more by clicking the button below:
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Please register by May 22.
"Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it." Don’t miss out on Lights… Camera… Costumes!
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Are you in need of some film-themed fashion? Start the search for the perfect costume at arc Thrift! With a coupon for The Arc-JCC&GC community, you can receive $10 off any arc Thrift purchase of $30 or more.
Swing by and find the items you need to bring your favorite movie character to life. Click the button below to access the coupon.
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Give Feedback on Details for New Caregiver Cap
The Colorado legislature has approved multiple reductions to Medicaid in the coming years. One of these reductions is a new cap on the number of hours that a caregiver for a Health First Colorado (Medicaid) member can be reimbursed for. These budgeted changes now go to Governor Polis for his signature.
- The new weekly limit will be 56 hours per caregiver for a single member across Personal Care, Homemaker, Health Maintenance Activities (HMA), Long-Term Home Health (LTHH)-Home Health Aide, and LTHH-Nursing Services
- Members will not experience cuts to their authorized service hours or budgets as a result of new caregiver limits.
- The reduction will be implemented in stages. The limit will go down to 84 hours/week on July 1, 2026; 70 hours/week on Jan. 1, 2027; and 56 hours/week on July 1, 2027.
- There will be an exceptions process for members who meet exceptions criteria.
Give Your Feedback
The Department of Health Care Policy & Financing is seeking feedback on the proposed rule. While the 56-hour limit cannot be changed, the department seeks feedback about the exceptions process, enforceability language, and more.
After reading the proposed rule here, submit your comments via this feedback form.
You can also give feedback at the upcoming Zoom meetings listed below.
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Support The Arc's Work by Donating Items to arc Thrift
The season for spring cleaning is here. If you’re ready to part with household items, books, toys, clothing, or furniture, consider donating these items to arc Thrift. The arc Thrift Stores provide funding to Arc chapters across Colorado, including ours—so when your donated items are sold at an arc Thrift store, those proceeds go directly toward efforts to offer advocacy and support for people with IDD.
arc Thrift has stores and drop-off locations across the state. Learn more here.
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Sensory-Friendly Things to Do This Summer
Planning for family fun or time with friends this summer? Many Denver-area destinations will be offering sensory-friendly time slots over the summer for those with sensory needs, including:
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Butterfly Pavilion: Sensory-Friendly Afternoons
May 27th, June 24th, July 15th, Sept 16th
3:00pm-5:00pm
6252 W. 104th Avenue, Westminster, CO 80020
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Denver Botanic Gardens: Low-Sensory Mornings
May 23rd, June 27th, July 25th, Aug 22nd
8:00am-9:00am
1007 York St, Denver, CO 80206
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Children’s Museum of Denver: Low-Sensory Evenings
May 6th, July 28th, Sept 22nd
4:30pm-7:30pm
2121 Children's Museum Drive, Denver, CO 80211
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History Colorado Center: Low-Sensory Mornings
May 9th, July 11th, Sept 12th
8:00am-10:00am
1200 N Broadway, Denver, CO 80203
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