Final Chance to RSVP for The Arc's Holiday Party
!
Join The Arc’s staff, board, and supporters for festive food, live music, and plenty of holiday cheer! Stop by to say hello, meet new people, reconnect with old friends and see what we’ve been up to this year. The open house will be held at The Arc’s office located at 13949 W. Colfax Ave, Bldg 1, Suite 150 in Lakewood on this
Monday, December 9 from 4 to 7 PM.
To ensure we have sufficient amounts of food and holiday cheer, please be sure to RSVP ASAP by
clicking here
, calling (303) 232-1338, or by emailing us at
[email protected]
. See you Monday!
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Colorado Gives Day is Next Tuesday!
On
December 10th
Coloradans will come together to participate in the season of giving. Can we count on you to make a donation?
Our advocates work hard throughout the year. They empower people with I/DD to live full, meaningful lives. They address caregiver concerns. And, our advocates collaborate with community partners to create meaningful change in our community.
Your gift will ensure that The Arc can continue to help families and individuals discover options that make success possible.
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Rockin' LifeAbility
Listening to our favorite music can turn an entire day around. It can make us want to dance, sing, and clap along. Research shows that music is good for us in so many ways, plus it unites us as human beings, no matter what our abilities are.
At our recent LifeAbility Talk, we explored all that music has to offer. Attendees learned about rhythm, songwriting, and how music can impact our mood. Hosts David Eaton and Brent Belisle welcomed the audience and kicked off the event with a few jokes and conversation about their favorite music. Then, with the help of ukulele player Benjamin Tarasewicz, Dan Nusz with Golden Music, and musician Tony Davis, we
rocked
LifeAbility.
Music can be an empowering tool to help us express ourselves—whether that be through songwriting, dance, or sharing our musical tastes. Music can change our day and our world. And, one of the best things about music is that it is for all of us.
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LifeAbility Talks are fun, free, interactive discussions designed to strengthen the abilities of self-advocates with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The talks are led by experienced self-advocates who cover topics that promote more independent, satisfying lives. Did we mention they’re also really fun? Learn more
here
.
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Homemade Art/Crafts by
People First of Jeffco
For Sale Tomorrow
Celebrate the holidays and find gifts for your loved ones with
People First of Jeffco
at tomorrow’s DDRC Holiday Bazaar. This year, People First members have reserved TWO tables to showcase handmade art and crafts, which make fantastic holiday gifts for your loved ones (or for yourself)! We hope that you can come and support the group’s talent and hard work.
People First is an organization of self-advocates with intellectual and developmental disabilities and advisors sponsored by The Arc – Jefferson, Clear Creek & Gilpin Counties. Its focus is
making positive changes in our community, building stronger self-advocates, and members supporting each other.
The money that our members raise at the Holiday Bazaar will go to the People First of Jeffco chapter.To learn more about People First, click
here
.
For 18 years now, our friends at DDRC have been creating a lively Holiday Bazaar complete with live music, a silent auction, and lots of vendors offering all sorts of appealing art and crafts. Join us there, and be sure to browse the People First of Jeffco tables, so that you can help them earn money toward greater empowerment and achievement!
DDRC Holiday Bazaar
11177 W 8
th
Ave, Lakewood, CO
Thursday, December 5
10:00 – 3:00
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Future Planning and Aging Caregivers Webinar
The Arc of Colorado is hosting a webinar for those looking to learn more about future planning and aging caregivers on
Thursday, December 18th, at 6 p.m. MST.
Attendees will learn about and acquire resources regarding future planning and information about state systems. The webinar will be recorded for attendees who would like to listen to the session at a later date.
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University of Washington Research Study - Recruiting Adults With CP Who Use An Orthosis
Researchers at the University of Washington are looking for people who wear braces/orthotic devices on one or both legs for walking, to participate in a study. These braces are often referred to as "AFOs" or "KAFOs." The study involves an online survey and a 60-90 minute telephone interview, scheduled at a convenient time for you, to discuss activities you do while using your brace(s). After the discussion, you will receive a $50 check by mail. If the list below describes you, then this study may be a good fit:
- 18 yrs of age or older
- Able to read, write, and understand English
- Prescribed a brace that extends from the foot to a level above the ankle (AFO, KAFO, or HKAFO)
- At least 6 months of experience using the brace most of the time
If you are interested in participating, please contact us at 1-800-504-0564 or
[email protected]
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