RSVP Now For The Arc's Holiday Open House December 10
 
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 Monday, December 10 from 4 to 7 PM. 
 
To honor the tradition of holiday giving, each year we provide a unique opportunity for our guests to donate gift cards at the holiday party. The Arc distributes a variety of gift cards to the people we support and the volunteers who support us. Please consider bringing with you a gift card of any value for groceries, household goods, gas, movies or clothing. There will be a wrapped “deposit” box at the check-in table where you can drop off your gift card donation.
 
To ensure we have sufficient amounts of food and holiday cheer, please be sure to RSVP by November 30 by clicking here, calling (303) 232-1338, or by emailing us at [email protected]. See you in December! 
It's Not Too Early!

You can now support The Arc’s advocacy services by scheduling your Colorado Gives Day donations.

The $1 million Incentive Fund Boost and FirstBank cash prizes still apply for donations that are scheduled early. Thank you!

You can make things happen for people with disabilities with your Colorado Gives Day gift. Click here to schedule today !
Free Homeownership and Renting Webinars
Join Easterseals, a leading service provider for people with disabilities and veterans, and Freddie Mac, a leader in the housing industry and key source of financial education, in understanding the advantages and disadvantages of homeownership and renting. Learn more about your rights, potential pitfalls, and what your affordable housing options are. Make an informed decision about your future housing needs.

This is a free on-demand webinar series. Register today!

Webinar 1: Tuesday, November 13th at 4:00 p.m. EST
• Advantages and disadvantages of renting and buying a home
• Affordable housing options for people with disabilities, their families and caregivers

Webinar 2: Thursday, November 15th at 4:00 p.m. EST
• Ways to prepare for mortgage and credit requirements
• Know all the various players in the home buying market

Easterseals and Freddie Mac will address the unique financial questions of caregivers, people with disabilities and veterans, and give you the chance to ask questions about what’s top of mind for you.

Applications Now Open for 6 PAID Fellowships for Self-Advocates!
What is a Fellowship?

A fellowship is a one-year project. You design a project that:
• Is about self-advocacy
• Helps solve problems that many people have

Fellows work on their projects about 6 hours each week. The Self Advocacy Resource and Technical Assistance Center (SARTAC) will pay Fellows $5,000 to complete their projects. Find an organization near you to work with you on your project. Your project must end with a report or products others can use. Six Fellows will be chosen this year. This is the 3rd year SARTAC has had Fellowships.

Deadline to apply: Thursday, December 20, 2018 by 6 PM (Mountain Standard Time)
 
 
Want to learn more first to decide if you want to apply?
• Check out other self-advocates who are SARTAC Fellows here.
• Join this webinar - “How To Apply for a SARTAC Fellowship” on Monday, November 26, 2018 at 1:00 PM (Mountain Standard Time). You can also join by phone by calling +1 (855) 282-6330 US Toll Free or +1 (415) 655-0003 US Toll.
Family Perspectives on Engaging with Adult Support Services Research Study
Are you willing to share your perspective on engaging with adult support services? If so, you should consider participating in the “Family Perspectives on Engaging with Adult Support Services” research study!

The purpose of this study is to understand the factors that influence parents/guardians of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to access Medicaid Waivers for their family member. 

The study is being conducted by the sister of an adult with Down syndrome. Because of her family’s experience, she is interested to learn about the experiences other families have encountered when accessing Medicaid Waivers.

If you decide to participate in this study, the researcher will schedule an interview at a time convenient for your schedule. Completing the interview will take approximately thirty minutes to one hour of your time. Although participating will not benefit you directly, this study will provide the field with valuable information about supporting families as they engage with adult support agencies.

If you have any questions about the study or if you are interested in participating, please email Sarah R. Carlson at [email protected].
Junk Your Jalopy and Raise Money for The Arc!
Is it time to finally let go of your old car? We know, you had a good run. You got far more mileage out of it than you thought you would. It was a good car right up until the end. But now the necessary repairs to get it back on the road just don’t make financial sense and it’s not worth nearly as much as you thought it might be as a trade-in. It’s time. 

Don’t worry. Your old car is still valuable … in fact, it’s worth the world to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). You see, The Arc can take your old car as a donation and turn it into cash to directly help people with I/DD with such needs as employment, education, housing and advocacy to ensure they are treated with dignity and respect.

The Arc doesn’t care if your old car has some blemishes, a little rust, a dead battery or worse. Vehicles for Charity can take your clunker and turn it into cash at auction. To ensure your donation benefits our chapter, simply designate The Arc - Jefferson, Clear Creek & Gilpin Counties as the recipient, and the proceeds will come directly to us.

It’s easy to get started. Donate online or call 1-866-628-CARS, arrange your free pickup, and claim your tax deduction. To donate and for more information, click here.
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