Farewell, Genni
After 13 wonderful years with The Arc, we say farewell to Genni Williams, our Communications & eContent Director. Genni has had a long and varied career with us, gradually taking on additional responsibilities as the organization grew and had new needs. Starting as a grant writer, she soon dove into areas like setting up our first computer network and doing our bookkeeping, as well as designing all of The Arc’s materials. In more recent years, Genni led our fundraising efforts, facilitated our Mobilizing Families program, and has been instrumental in our website development.
Genni’s last day in the office will be Friday, November 2nd, although she will facilitate the last two sessions of the Mobilizing Families Series after that date. Though we will miss her, we wish her the very best as she moves into this new opportunity. Genni will be working at the Denver office of a California-based communications firm that contracts with global technology companies. As she said, she’ll be “organizing, writing and designing,” all of which are things she loves to do. She will miss us too, so don’t be too surprised if you see her at the Holiday Open House or Annual Picnic!
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Get Out the Vote!
We are just six days from Election Day on Tuesday, November 6! This is your chance to make your voice heard on issues that are important to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Please use the resources in this article to ensure everyone can exercise their right to vote.
Accessing the polls: If you have any questions about the voting process as a person with I/DD, check out the
Voters with Disabilities FAQs page from Colorado Secretary of State website.
Voting Guidance: You can also read the
2018 Blue Book from the Colorado General Assembly to learn more about the thirteen statewide measures on the ballot. Click here to see the
2018 Ballot Guide from Colorado Cross Disability Coalition for more information on voting rights, this election’s candidates, and ballot initiatives.
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Help Those Affected by the Hurricanes
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You can help Arc chapters affected by the most recent hurricanes today! As in previous years, your gift will help chapters make building repairs, replace equipment and materials, provide operating support for chapters unable to deliver and be reimbursed for services. 100% of your donation will be distributed to chapters, the people they serve and their families.
Click here to go to The Arc US’s Disaster Relief Fund.
If you’d like to make a donation to a
specific chapter please visit the chapter’s website. The Arc of North Carolina has established the
Florence Relief Fund to assist NC chapters.
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Navigating Local Disability Services Event Nov. 14
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Do you have questions about government services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD)? Our local community-centered board, the Developmental Disabilities Resource Center (DDRC) will be hosting an event on how to qualify for, access and use I/DD services.
This event is focused on individuals 14 years-old and older and their families, but all ages are welcome. Anyone connected to people with I/DD including: individuals, families, teachers and transition coordinators are encouraged to participate.
The event will be held
Wednesday, November 14, from 4:30 – 7 PM at DDRC (11177 W 8th Ave, Lakewood, CO 80215).
Click here for more information on the event, including descriptions of the sessions and support stations on DDRC’s website.
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Submit Your Application for Inclusive Higher Education Now
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Are you or someone you know interested in inclusive higher education services for the 2019-20 school year? Each school offering these services has their own application process. Students interested in enrolling in these schools and receiving inclusive supports should submit an application to the service provider on each campus (listed below).
Elevate at Arapahoe Community College: The application will be available in January. It consists of an application packet gathering general information, an essay about why the student wants to attend college, two letters of recommendation (one personal, one professional), and documentation of an intellectual or developmental disability. Qualified candidates will be invited to campus for an admissions interview and all finalists will also participate in a full day on campus experience (sit in on two classes, participate in a campus life activity, etc).
University of Northern Colorado GOAL: Students/families can ask for an application at any time by emailing
[email protected]. Applications should be submitted by the end of January. The application consists of a student application, parent application, student living questionnaire, teacher recommendation form, transcripts, disability documentation, and interview.
Office of Inclusive Services at University of Colorado at Colorado Springs: The application, which can be found on the Office's website, will be available in November. Along with the application, the following is required: documentation of related services the student receives, the most recent Individualized Education Plan (IEP), most recent educational/behavioral evaluations, and a letter of recommendation from a teacher or service provider. Interviews will be set up once applications are received.
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Beginning tomorrow, November 1, you can 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!
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Are You on Social Media? Connect with The Arc Today!
Stay up to date with what’s happening at The Arc by connecting with us on social media! Click
here to find us on Twitter, click
here to find us on Facebook, and click
here to find us on Instagram!
Want to be even more connected? Check out our website
here!
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