The Arc of Adams County

09/04/2026

📅 Community Honors 2026 is October 22 at Westminster City Park Recreation Center.
🎟️ Tickets are $75, and EARLYBIRD pricing (save $10) ends September 22. Grab yours before it's gone.

Who inspires you? 💜 Nominations for Community Honors 2026 are open in four categories, and tickets are on sale now! https://ow.ly/N7KE50ZJBYn

Nominate someone today, nominations close Wednesday, September 16.

🟢 Advocate in Action Award — for individuals with IDD who demonstrate outstanding self-advocacy. Self-nominations encouraged!
🔵 Arc of Excellence: Program — for a program that fosters independence, personalized support, and belonging
🟠 Arc of Excellence: Professional (educator, therapist, advocate, etc.) — for someone making a lasting impact for people with IDD
🟡 Arc of Excellence: Company — for a company that champions inclusion

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📅 Community Honors 2026 será el 22 de octubre en Westminster City Park Recreation Center.
🎟️ Los boletos cuestan $75, y el precio EARLYBIRD (ahorre $10) termina el 22 de septiembre. Consiga el suyo antes de que se acabe.

¿Quién le inspira? 💜 Las nominaciones para Community Honors 2026 están abiertas en cuatro categorías, y los boletos ya están a la venta. https://ow.ly/N7KE50ZJBYn

Nomine a alguien hoy, las nominaciones cierran el miércoles 16 de septiembre.

🟢 Premio Defensor en Acción — para personas con discapacidades intelectuales o del desarrollo que demuestran una autodefensa sobresaliente. ¡Se alientan las autonominaciones!
🔵 Arc de Excelencia: Programa — para un programa que fomenta la independencia, el apoyo personalizado y el sentido de pertenencia
🟠 Arc de Excelencia: Profesional (educador, terapeuta, defensor, etc.) — para alguien que ha tenido un impacto duradero para personas con discapacidades intelectuales o del desarrollo
🟡 Arc de Excelencia: Compañía — para una compañía que promueve la inclusión

09/03/2026

September is National Preparedness Month, and emergency plans aren't one-size-fits-all, especially for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. 🧡

Here's something worth remembering: your disability rights don't get suspended during an emergency. You have the right to accessible shelters, effective communication, your service animal by your side, and reasonable accommodations.

Want to build a plan that actually works for you or someone you support? Center for People With Disabilities and Xcel Energy are hosting free workshops in Boulder (Sept 12) and Broomfield (Oct 17). You'll walk away with a go-bag, a plan, and a shot at winning a backup generator.

📍 Boulder: https://ow.ly/zOop50ZIZKG
📍 Broomfield: https://ow.ly/LTq150ZIZKF

More resources: Red Cross and CDC both have solid guides on inclusive emergency preparedness. Links in comments 👇

08/26/2026

Say hello to What's Happening Wednesdays! 👋

Every week, we're rounding up free and low-cost events happening in and around Adams County, all in one place. Recreation, food resources, info sessions, community events, and more, delivered straight to your inbox every Wednesday. Available in English and Spanish!

Check out this week's issue here: https://ow.ly/pYQT50ZFGls

Want it delivered directly to your inbox? Sign up here: https://ow.ly/9Kn350ZFGlq

We're in your corner. 🧡

¡Le presentamos Qué Está Pasando los Miércoles! 👋

Cada semana, reunimos eventos gratuitos y de bajo costo en el Condado de Adams y sus alrededores, todo en un solo lugar. Recreación, recursos alimentarios, sesiones informativas, eventos comunitarios, y más, directamente en su bandeja de entrada cada miércoles. ¡Disponible en inglés y español!

Vea la edición de esta semana aquí: https://ow.ly/GEYy50ZFGlu

¿Quiere recibirlo directamente en su correo? Regístrese aquí: https://ow.ly/9Kn350ZFGlq

Estamos de su lado. 🧡

08/25/2026

Who inspires you? 💜 Nominations are now open for Community Honors 2026!

We're looking for individuals, programs, professionals, and businesses in Adams County who are making our community more inclusive. Nominate someone in one of four categories:

🟣 Advocate in Action Award — for individuals with IDD who demonstrate outstanding self-advocacy. Self-nominations encouraged!
🔵 Arc of Excellence: Program — for a program that fosters independence, personalized support, and belonging
🟠 Arc of Excellence: Professional — for a professional making a lasting impact for people with IDD
🟡 Arc of Excellence: Business — for an Adams County business championing inclusion

Nominate today: https://ow.ly/orW850ZFncS
Nominations close Wednesday, September 16.

📅 Save the date: Community Honors 2026 is October 22 at Westminster City Park Recreation Center.

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¿Quién le inspira? 💜 Ya están abiertas las nominaciones para Community Honors 2026.

Buscamos a personas, programas, profesionales y negocios en Adams County que están haciendo de nuestra comunidad un lugar más inclusivo. Nomine en una de estas cuatro categorías:

🟣 Premio Defensor en Acción — para personas con discapacidades intelectuales o del desarrollo que demuestran una autodefensa sobresaliente. ¡Se alientan las autonominaciones!
🔵 Arc de Excelencia: Programa — para un programa que fomenta la independencia, el apoyo personalizado y el sentido de pertenencia
🟠 Arc de Excelencia: Profesional — para un profesional que ha tenido un impacto duradero para personas con discapacidades intelectuales o del desarrollo
🟡 Arc de Excelencia: Compañia — para un compañia de Adams County que promueve la inclusión

Nomine hoy: https://ow.ly/BebO50ZFncR
Las nominaciones cierran el miércoles 16 de septiembre.

📅 Reserve la fecha: Community Honors 2026 será el 22 de octubre en Westminster City Park Recreation Center.

08/17/2026

Join Speaking For Ourselves for a bake sale fundraiser on Saturday, August 22, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Arc Thrift Store in Northglenn.

Their group. Their voice. Their community. 🧁
Speaking For Ourselves is a self-advocacy group led by adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, with support from The Arc of Adams County. Members set the agenda, lead the conversations, and build a community where every person belongs.

Stop by, grab some treats, and support their work!


Acompaña a Speaking For Ourselves en su venta de pastelillos el sábado 22 de agosto, de 11 a.m. a 1 p.m., en la tienda Arc Thrift Store en Northglenn.

Su grupo. Su voz. Su comunidad. 🧁
Speaking For Ourselves es un grupo de autodefensa liderado por adultos con discapacidades intelectuales y del desarrollo, con el apoyo de The Arc of Adams County. Los miembros deciden los temas, dirigen las conversaciones y construyen una comunidad donde cada persona pertenece.

Pasa por unos dulces y apoya el trabajo del grupo.

08/03/2026

Join us for our next Spanish-speaking Parent Support Group!
If you are a parent or caregiver of a child or adult with a disability, we invite you to connect with other families in a welcoming and supportive environment. This group is a place to share experiences, ask questions, learn about resources, and build community with others who understand the journey.

Our next meeting will be:
Tuesday, August 4
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Thornton Community Connections - Pine Forest Room
9471 Dorothy Blvd, Thornton, CO 80229

Please note: This support group is intended for parents and caregivers only so everyone has a comfortable space to connect and share openly.

We hope to see you there!

¡Acompáñenos en nuestro próximo Grupo de Apoyo en Español para Padres!
Si usted es padre, madre o cuidador de un niño o adulto con una discapacidad, le invitamos a acompañarnos para conectar con otras familias en un ambiente de apoyo y confianza. Este grupo es un espacio para compartir experiencias, hacer preguntas, conocer recursos y crear una comunidad con personas que entienden este camino.

Nuestra próxima reunión será:
Martes, 4 de agosto
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Thornton Community Connections - Salón Pine Forest
9471 Dorothy Blvd, Thornton, CO 80229

Este grupo está diseñado exclusivamente para padres, madres y cuidadores, con el fin de ofrecer un espacio donde puedan conversar y apoyarse libremente.

¡Esperamos contar con su presencia!

07/28/2026

In 1978, a group of disabled activists known as the Gang of 19 blocked city buses at Colfax and Broadway. They refused to move until RTD agreed to make its buses accessible. That's not far from where The Arc of Adams County does its work today.

The fight continues. And as we have been for the last 64 years - we're in your corner.

Take 20 minutes out of your day to listen to this great story from NPR:

Thirty-six years ago, the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law, guaranteeing civil rights for millions of Americans. But the movement that made that day possible began years earlier. One pivotal victory was won by a small, often-forgotten group of activists in Denver known as the "Gan...

07/26/2026

July 26 marks the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Easy to think it came from Washington, but part of its roots trace right back to Denver.

In 1978, nineteen disability activists blocked two RTD buses at Colfax and Broadway. They wanted something simple: buses they could actually ride. That protest became known as the Gang of 19, and it's considered one of the founding moments of the disability rights movement.

The fight didn't stop with buses. It grew into ADAPT, a national organization that spent over a decade pushing for accessibility, and helped lay the groundwork for the ADA in 1990.
So when we talk about disability pride this month, we're not just celebrating a law. We're celebrating the people who fought for it. Some of them right here in Colorado.

Thirty-six years later, the work isn't finished. But it started with people who refused to
accept ""no.""

07/25/2026

🚨ACTION ALERT: A new federal rule could put Medicaid coverage at risk for people with disabilities. Not because they're ineligible. Because of paperwork.

The rule requires many adults on Medicaid to prove 80+ hours a month of work, school, or volunteering to keep their coverage. People with disabilities are supposed to be exempt. But the new rule makes that exemption harder to prove, and it also narrows the definition of "medically frail."

The public comment period closes July 31. Every comment becomes part of the official record. You don't have to start from scratch. The Arc has a sample letter you can edit - find it here: https://act.thearc.org/campaign/164015/

📣 Speak up before July 31!

07/14/2026

Burritos with a purpose.
Join us Saturday, July 18th from 4 to 8 PM at Chipotle in Thornton for a fundraiser benefiting Speaking For Ourselves (SFO), a support group for adults with IDD hosted by The Arc of Adams County.
25% of event sales go straight to SFO. All you have to do is eat.

Order online for pickup using code E99F8YF, or just show this flyer in the restaurant.
📍 951 E 120th Ave Unit A, Thornton, CO 80233
🕐 Saturday, July 18th, 4-8 PM
🌯 Code: E99F8YF

Come hungry, and help us support adults with IDD in our community.


Burritos con propósito.
Acompáñanos el sábado 18 de julio de 4 a 8 PM en Chipotle en Thornton, en una recaudación de fondos para Speaking For Ourselves (SFO), un grupo de apoyo para adultos con discapacidades intelectuales y del desarrollo, organizado por The Arc of Adams County.
El 25% de las ventas del evento se destinan directamente a SFO. Solo tienes que venir a comer.
Ordena en línea para recoger usando el código E99F8YF, o simplemente muestra este volante en el restaurante.

📍 951 E 120th Ave Unit A, Thornton, CO 80233
🕐 Sábado 18 de julio, 4-8 PM
🌯 Código: E99F8YF

Ven con hambre, y ayúdanos a apoyar a los adultos con discapacidades intelectuales y del desarrollo en nuestra comunidad.