In This Issue:
- Why Black Disabled History Matters
- Get Ready - March is Developmental Disability Awareness Month
- Don't Miss Disability Rights Advocacy Day - March 7
- Intellectual & Developmental Disability Awareness Day - March 20
- The Arc-JCCGC Presents Comedy Night With Josh Blue on March 8
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Participate in Our Be A Changemaker Outreach Campaign
- See You at People First On March 6
- Children's Books Honored For Disability Representation
- Support The Arc-JCCGC & Do Good With Your Old Car
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Why Black Disabled History Matters
Nearly six million African Americans live with some kind of disability, the highest rate of all population segments, according to the National Center on Disability and Journalism.
The Arc U.S. recently shared a blog post originally published on the World Institute on Disability’s website: Why Black Disabled History Matters by Dikko Yusuf:
Black disabled history is an aspect of Black history, which informs world history. Black History Month is officially celebrated every year in the U.S., Canada, Ireland, and the UK. During this month, we celebrate the achievements of Black leaders throughout history and while many of these leaders also had a disability, that aspect is often minimized or overlooked. Black disabled people are multiply-marginalized, and more prominent awareness of the accomplishments of Black leaders, who are often also disabled, can help drive and inform systems change for the current and future generations of disabled people around the world.
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March is Developmental Disability Awareness Month
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month starts in just two days! The month will be full of events commemorating and celebrating what the community has achieved and where we are going. Below are some details about what's planned. Join in and help continue building a future where the rights of people with disabilities are upheld and respected!:
Disability Rights Advocacy Day - March 7
Individuals with disabilities have the knowledge, experience, and ideas to inform much-needed policy changes, and the drive to do whatever it takes to make those changes happen. Disability Rights Advocacy Day aims to provide the visibility people with disabilities are often not given and strengthen the advocacy happening around the state to include policy changes at all government levels.
When: March 7 from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Where: The Colorado State Capitol - 200 E Colfax Ave., Denver
Check out the schedule and more by clicking below.
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Intellectual & Developmental Disability Awareness Day - March 20
When: March 20 from 7:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where: The Colorado State Capitol - 200 E Colfax Ave., Denver
Both in-person and virtual options to attend are available
Collaborating with and creating awareness for legislators about the needs of Colorado residents who have intellectual developmental disabilities is among the purposes of IDD Awareness Day at the Colorado Capitol.
Featured speakers will include IDD advocates and people who support our community.
Click below for the event's schedule and more information.
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Comedy Night With Josh Blue Is Next Week
Get your tickets today!
Critics have said Josh Blue is not a cerebral palsy comic; he’s a comic who happens to have cerebral palsy. Josh does more than 200 comedy shows a year. His stand-up routine is in a constant state of evolution and his off-the-cuff improvisational skills guarantee that no two shows are alike.
Following Josh's set, you’ll experience a candid conversation with him and our Executive Director Lori Ropa about what inspires Josh to share his humor with comedy fans worldwide.
Josh's stories spread laughter and break down stereotypes. He encourages moving beyond preconceived notions and engaging with people with disabilities as individuals. Audience members will be given the opportunity to ask Josh questions.
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What: Comedy Night with Josh Blue
The content of this show is "adult-friendly"
When: March 8 at 7 p.m. (doors at 6:30)
Where: Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood
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Ticket Price: $59.00
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Post-Show VIP Party: $119.00 - includes a ticket for the comedy show followed by a reception with Josh. Light food and drinks included at the party.
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Self-Advocate Discounted Ticket: A limited number of $19 tickets are available for self-advocates. These tickets must be coordinated through The Arc.
Want tickets for a self-advocate, or have questions about show content?
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Be A Changemaker
Join in and Participate In The Arc-JCCGC's Developmental Disability Awareness Month Outreach Campaign
The Arc-Jefferson Clear Creek & Gilpin Counties is launching our Be A Changemaker Developmental Disability Awareness Month Outreach Campaign this March to help increase understanding, protect human dignity, encourage belonging, and uphold the rights of all people with IDD.
Be A Changemaker promotes making a positive difference by doing - and encouraging others - to try enhancing understanding, inclusion, and equality in our community and beyond. It features ideas and easy efforts – or action items – to help make the world a better place for people who have IDD and everyone else.
Join The Arc-JCCGC. Advocate. Include. Inspire. Action. Be A Changemaker.
Stay tuned for more information soon!
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See You At People First
In Person or Virtual on March 6
Do you want to be part of an organization whose members work together to strengthen each other’s self-advocacy skills, and ensure people are heard and listened to in any way that they can communicate?
Then, attend the next People First meeting on March 6.
Engagement, collaboration, and community are among the numerous positive benefits of People First - a local chapter of Speaking For Ourselves – Colorado - an inclusive organization that empowers individuals, supports people to speak for themselves, and helps enhance self-advocacy skills.
Interested? People First meetings are scheduled on the first Wednesday of every month from 5:30 – 7 p.m. Attend in person at The Arc-JCCGC's office in Lakewood or virtually on Zoom.
People First
Wednesday, March 6: 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
In Person at The Arc's Office -- 13949 W. Colfax Ave, #102, Lakewood
Or, to join by Zoom.
Check out our website for more information about People First and/or to join the meeting virtually: click here.
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Children's Books Honored For Disability Representation
Several new children’s books have been honored for featuring storylines focused on the experiences of people with disabilities.
The American Library Association named three winners and six honorees of its Schneider Family Book Awards this month, according to Disability Scoop. The annual awards recognize an “author or illustrator for the artistic expression of the disability experience for child and adolescent audiences” and are handed out in three categories targeting various age groups — kids up to age 8, those ages 9 to 12 and teens.
These and other books representing disabilities are available at local libraries by clicking here and here.
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Do Good With Your Old Car
Our partner 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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