IN THIS ISSUE...
  • Disability Scoop article: Autism Severity Can Evolve Markedly During Childhood
  • Valuable videos for loved ones & caregivers of people with I/DD
  • Understanding intersectionality with resources on our website
  • Scholarships for NextStep’s online COVID-19 caregiver certification
  • Virtual karaoke with a fellow chapter of The Arc!

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Autism Severity Can Evolve Markedly During Childhood
 
For a long time, experts have thought that the severity of autism symptoms did not change much over a person’s lifetime, but new research suggests otherwise.

A  study  looking at 125 kids on the spectrum finds that nearly half had a significant change in the level of their symptoms between the ages of 3 and 6. CLICK HERE to read the full article on Disability Scoop.
Valuable Videos for Loved Ones & Caregivers of People with I/DD


Easterseals Colorado (with funding from Denver Human Services) is offering videos of presentations designed to help people navigate disability systems and community supports. These videos cover important and relevant topics and are geared toward loved ones and caregivers of people with I/DD.

Topics include:


More presentations on additional topics will be available in the coming months.
CLICK HERE to access the presentations.
Understanding Intersectionality
Important Resources on www.arcjc.org

The reason intersectionality is important for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), is that many people fall into additional minority categories related to race, gender, sexual orientation, etc.

When trying to promote and protect someone's rights, and when trying to understand that individual's experiences, it's necessary to consider the many aspects of that person and how those intersect, not just whether the person has I/DD or not.

Because The Arc is committed to understanding how intersectionality affects the people we serve, we have created an intersectionality page on our website filled with eye-opening information and helpful resources. CLICK HERE to visit!
Scholarships for NextStep’s Online COVID-19 Caregiver Certification

The Colorado Respite Coalition is offering scholarships for NextStep’s online COVID-19 caregiver certification, which covers standard precautions, use of PPE and how to reduce risk during the pandemic. CLICK HERE for an overview of National COVID-Ready Caregiver Certification.

This training has been endorsed by the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing and is appropriate for providers supporting caregivers and vulnerable populations across all skill levels. We are offering scholarships for professionals and family caregivers, even if agencies are not currently providing traditional services.  The training must be completed by June 30, 2020 . If you are interested, please contact  [email protected] .
THE ARC IS OPEN - OUR OFFICE IS CLOSED (UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE)

In an effort to protect our clients, staff, board, volunteers and community members, The Arc – Jefferson, Clear Creek & Gilpin Counties physical offices will be closed effective immediately (Friday, March 13) until further notice due to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns. Please note that services will continue to be provided, as staff will be working remotely and communicating via phone, text and email. All in-person meetings, events and scheduled trainings will be canceled or postponed. When our physical offices reopen, our website and social media platforms will provide such information. CLICK HERE   for more information.