We're Jammin' During DD Awareness Month!

Make sure you listen to Jammin 101.5 this month, because our friends at the radio station are once again helping us support people with I/DD. They have graciously produced another Public Service Announcement (PSA) for us—this time, in honor of DD Awareness Month. Amanda Gillenwater, experienced self-advocate from Arvada, is the voice for our latest PSA, which you can listen to by clicking here.

Amanda speaks about why it’s so important for our community to LEARN THE TRUTH about people with I/DD. She says, “We are capable, talented, and have lots to give!” When people realize this truth, there is naturally more respect and inclusion of people with disabilities. At the radio station last week, DJ Slim Rodriguez worked with Amanda to get just the right sound and put the final PSA together. Afterwards, they celebrated by performing a double moonwalk down the hallway. 

Thank you, Slim, Max Media Denver, and Jammin 101.5, for supporting The Arc, and for helping us make our community a more welcoming place for people of ALL abilities! Click here to learn more about DD Awareness Month on our website.

New Teen LifeAbility Program

Help teens with I/DD shine! Your donation during the month of March will support the launch of our new Teen LifeAbility program—fun, free, interactive discussions designed to help high schoolers see all that they can achieve. Read more here and help make it happen this summer by making a donation today!

Registration Open for Wrightslaw Conference - April 25, 2019

Wrightslaw is coming to Northern Colorado for a one day conference on April 25th – you’ll want to register now for this event hosted by The Arc of Larimer County and The Arc of Weld County!

Wrightslaw special education law and advocacy programs help parents understand how they can be effective advocates for their child. This one-day intensive training will go over what your child’s rights are to access a free and appropriate public education. 

Date: April 25th, 2019

Time: 9 AM - 4:30 PM (registration opens at 8 AM)

Location: The Embassy Suites by Hilton Loveland Hotel Conference Center, 4705 Clydesdale Parkway, Loveland, CO 80538

Regular Pricing* -

- Individual Pricing: $215**

- Professional Pricing: $265**

We do anticipate to sell-out, so you won’t want to miss this amazing opportunity!

Click here to register!

Navigating the World of I/DD Services - FREE Event

Join DDRC and Community Partners for this free event on Navigating the World of I/DD on Thursday, April 4 from 4 - 7 PM at DDRC, 11177 W. 8th Ave, Lakewood, CO 80215.

Presentations and panels:

Living Independently: 

Preparation, Housing and Transportation Options, and Supports

 

Consumer Directed Attendant Support Services: 

Things to Know and Is it Right for You? 

Drop-by information stations with subject experts to talk with you one-on-one about:

-   Guardianship 

-   Intake / Determination 

-   Medicaid / SSI Planning 

-   Higher Education 

-   Behavioral Health 

-   And More! 

Most relevant to those 14 years old and up, but all ages are welcome! * 

Interested? Please Click Here. 

* Open to individuals, families, personal representatives, advocates and educators.  

Social Media App Research Recruitment

Adults with Mild Cognitive Disabilities and Care Givers -

Assistive Technology Partners, University of Colorado Denver is looking for adults with mild to moderate I/DD or traumatic brain injury (TBI) to participate in their 'Usability Testing of Mobile Technology Products and Apps' study. They need people to try out tablet apps and smartphone apps.

Individuals must be physically able to manipulate a cell phone or tablet. Participants will be reimbursed for their time and effort at the rate of one $20 Target gift card per app tested.

If You:

You may qualify for this study!!!!

There is no cost to participate in the study. If you are interested, please call Assistive Technology Partners at (303) 315-1280. Leave a message if necessary and they will reply within 48 hours. Or contact Morris Huang at [email protected].