Happy Fourth of July!
 
In observance of Independence Day, The Arc will be closed Thursday, July 4 and Friday, July 5 .

We will be reopening on Monday, July 8. 
Celebrate Summer at The Arc's Picnic July 17!
 
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 by clicking 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!
FREE Transition Services Informational Presentation and Networking Event - July 25, 2019

The Transitions Roadshow and Cultivating Supportive Communities event will have everything that you need to know about the new Transition Services Medicaid benefits and Options Counseling available to assist Medicaid members in making informed choices regarding their care. 

When:
Thursday, July 25, 2019 from 1:30 - 3:30 PM

Location:
Blair Caldwell African American Research Library
2401 Welton Street
Denver, CO 80205
 
Itinerary:
  • Transitions 101 Presentation, 1:30 – 2:15 PM
  • Designed for a wider audience including: Medicaid members, family members, community resource agencies and potential providers
  • Building Communities Networking Event, 1:30 – 3:30 PM
  • Networking Event including light refreshments

Who Should Participate?
Community members, organizations, health centers and anyone interested in building a community of resources for individuals with disabilities and/aging populations.

All individuals impacted by or curious about Transition Services are welcome to attend any of the stakeholder meetings. The same information will be shared at each location; therefore, stakeholders do not need to attend multiple meetings. Roadshow and Stakeholder meetings are free and open to the public!  

If you're an organization, there is limited table space to promote and share your information, so please contact [email protected] as soon as possible to reserve space. 
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 J uly 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” 
Empowering People with Disabilities to Make Their Own Health Care Decisions

People with disabilities sometimes need help understanding medical information. That does not mean they need a guardian to make decisions for them. People with disabilities can make their own decisions with support. They can ask for help from family members, friends and other trusted persons (called “Supporters”).

The Arc’s new tool, A Letter for My Doctors, helps people with disabilities describe how and when they want help making health care decisions. 

The letter can be used to explain:
  • How the person acts when he/she is upset, worried, or confused
  • What a health care provider can do if the person is upset, worried, or confused
  • When the person wants help making health care decisions
  • Who the person wants to help them make health care decisions

Can you or someone you know benefit from this new tool? Download the resource now! 
Updates from The Arc US's Capitol Insider
 
Announcements

Education/Technology: NCLD Releases New Report on Inclusive Education Technology

The National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) released a report titled Inclusive Technology in a 21st Century Learning System. The report proposes a framework for considering the needs of students with disabilities in the vision, design procurement, use, and continuous improvement of education technology. Learn more about the report.
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