Last Chance to RSVP for The Arc's Picnic! Deadline is TODAY! -
 
Summer time at The Arc means one thing: it’s time for our annual summer picnic! This fun and festive social event will be held Wednesday, July 17 from 4:30 to 7 PM at Clement Park , located at 7306 W Bowles Ave in Littleton.
 
The Arc’s annual picnic is FREE to everyone in our community, so you are welcome to bring a friend. This is a unique opportunity to come together and connect with people with disabilities of all ages, other families, and a variety of our community professionals. This fun social event features something for everyone: live music, a delicious and exciting menu, a magic show, balloon art, face painting and more! We're also expecting visits from the Littleton Fire Department (and a couple of their fire trucks)!

To ensure we have enough food for all of our guests, please RSVP online TODAY, July 10 by clickin g here , or call (303) 232-1338 and let the receptionist know you want to RSVP for the picnic. Please be sure to include your full name, where you can be reached, and the number of adults and children that will be attending with you.  
 
We truly hope that you can join us, and we look forward to seeing you there!
The Arc Welcomes Newest Advocate Lasette Brown

The Arc is pleased to welcome Lasette Brown, who joined our Advocacy Team as an Adult Advocate in June. This new position expands our adult advocacy team. 
 
Born and raised right here in Colorado, Lasette joins our team from the ACL, which is the Arc chapter of Boulder and Broomfield Counties. She has been serving people with disabilities since 2015, and feels honored to be able to continue to serve people in Jefferson, Clear Creek and Gilpin Counties. She strongly believes that all people deserve respect, dignity and inclusion.

Lasette is a self-proclaimed nerd who spends her free time enjoying graphic novels, Dungeons and Dragons and ballroom dancing. Lasette is grateful to join The Arc’s incredible team!
Important Meeting for Medicaid Clients

Do you have Medicaid? Facing barriers to care? Can't find a mental health provider? Have questions about dental benefits? Need help coordinating your care?

Come meet your Medicaid coordinators with Colorado Community Health Alliance, provide feedback and get information about your care.

This meeting is for any members in Jefferson, Clear Creek, Gilpin, Broomfield and Boulder Counties

When: July 25, 2019 from 5:30 - 8:00 PM

Where: Arc Thrift Store Headquarters, 12345 Alameda Pkwy, Lakewood, CO 80228

RSVP REQUIRED by July 22, RSVP for any accommodations by July 15

Please RSVP to Shannon Secrest at [email protected].
Get Ready for National Disability Voter Registration Week!

Did you know the voter turnout rate for people with disabilities is 6 percent lower than that of people without disabilities? Let’s work to change that! Each year, the REV UP campaign, through the American Association for People with Disabilities, organizes National Disability Voter Registration Week to promote registration and civic engagement among people with disabilities.

This year’s campaign is next week, July 15-19. So — are you ready to get involved and increase our community’s voting power?

Here are a few easy ways: 
  • Make sure YOU are registered to vote. 
  • Encourage your friends and family to register!
  • Find out if your local chapter of The Arc is hosting any events during the week that you can support. 
  • Spread the word on social media by sharing this post during the week: “Are you registered to vote? Support National Disability Voter Registration Week by registering today at vote.gov! #REVUP” 
Support The Arc While Shopping at Amazon
 
Amazon Prime Day is July 15-16! This is the first year that it'll be a 2-day event. Prime members should be sure to check it out for some amazing deals.

Did you know that using AmazonSmile is a great way to support The Arc? Simply click here to shop and Amazon will donate to The Arc - Jefferson, Clear Creek & Gilpin Counties!

Each eligible purchase you make will result in a donation to The Arc. Donations are made by the AmazonSmile Foundation and are not tax deductible by you.
 
For more information please see the complete AmazonSmile program details . 
No News Is Good News
 
Please note that due to The Arc's Picnic next week there will be NO eUpdate on Wednesday, July 17 .
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