The Arc of Adams County

06/10/2026

We invite you to participate in an important survey focused on understanding how current and potential changes to Medicaid are impacting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), their families, and service providers across Adams County.

Medicaid plays a vital role in supporting access to healthcare, services, and daily supports for people with IDD. As policies and funding structures evolve, it is critical that the voices and experiences of our community are heard. Your feedback will help us better understand real-world impact in order to advocate for policies and resources that meet the needs of those we serve.

Your responses will remain confidential and will be used to inform local planning, advocacy efforts, and decision-making related to Medicaid services. We encourage you to take a few minutes to complete the survey found here:
https://ow.ly/WqQh50Z9Z4f

If you support or work with individuals with IDD, we also welcome you to share this survey with others in your network.

06/08/2026

SFO is a group run by adults living with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (IDD). They help each other learn how to use their voices to express what is important to them & help their community. They meet on the 3rd Saturday of each month at The Arc of Adams County from 10 am - 12 pm. All adults with IDD are invited to join!

This month, SFO also invites adults with IDD to a special event on Sunday, June 14th at Boondocks. 🎳✨

For more information or to RSVP, call 720-646-2583 or email [email protected]
Please note: This event is 18+ only and you must RSVP to attend. There is no cost to attend.

05/20/2026

Join The Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF) for a webinar on upcoming federal Medicaid work requirements (community engagement) and what they could mean for Health First Colorado members, providers, counties, and community partners.

📅 Tuesday, June 2, 2026
⏰ 2:30–3:30 p.m.
📍 Virtual via Zoom

Register in advance or at the start of the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DfljiHW0SIOwbd5HBuxpeQ #/registration

Learn what’s changing, what’s known so far, next steps, and how to stay involved. Live Spanish and ASL interpretation will be available, and a recording will be posted afterward.

05/18/2026

The Arc of Colorado is hitting the road to hear from community members around the state in in more rural and mountain areas.

Please share with folks you know who may be interested, and stay tuned for upcoming events here in Adams County with The Arc of Adams County 👀

We hope to see YOU soon! Spread the word!

You’ll notice that this year’s locations place a strong emphasis on rural outreach, particularly in communities not currently represented by a local Arc chapter. That said, if you are interested in The ArcCO hosting a session near you and/or in collaboration with your local Arc chapter - either along our current route or later this summer (mid-July through mid-August) - we’d love to hear from you!

Additional details for each location will be shared approximately two weeks prior to each session. Be sure to check back HERE for more information!

05/09/2026

Hispanic Support Group | The Arc of Adams County

May is Mental Health Awareness Month 💚

We had the opportunity to hear from Ana Bell Marquez-Crooks with Blue Channel Therapy, where we shared strategies and focused on self-care for the moms in our group.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to the conversation.

Our next meeting will be on June 2nd at Cherry Park (11500 Birch Dr, Thornton, CO 80233) at 10:00 a.m.

Please share this information with any families who may benefit.

05/08/2026

The Arc of Adams County would like to send a big ✨ THANK YOU ✨ to the Commerce City Police Department for their generous donation in honor of Autism Awareness Month in April. Your gift of funds raised by the Benevolent Badges program will help create more opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families right here in our community.
We were also grateful to be invited to participate in your Cops for Inclusion event and to see firsthand the strong partnership between CCPD and families of children with diverse abilities. Your support helps ensure people with IDD can be valued, contributing members of their community, and it strengthens the inclusive community we all want for Commerce City and Adams County.

05/04/2026

⏰ Recordatorio: mañana se reúne Familias Guiando a Superhéroes con Amor.

🗓️ Martes, 5 de mayo | 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
📍 The Arc of Adams County

¡Te esperamos!

05/01/2026

🌟 Familias Guiando a Superhéroes con Amor se reúne el próximo martes.

🗓️ Martes, 5 de mayo | 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
📍 La oficina de The Arc of Adams County
641 E 112th Ave, Northglenn, CO 80233

Te invitamos a conectarte con otras familias, compartir experiencias y encontrar apoyo en comunidad.

04/24/2026

Spend a nice, cool spring day outside with us tomorrow at Cops for Inclusion at the Commerce City Police Department 🌻

TOMORROW!

Every child should feel safe contacting the police.

That’s why for the third year in a row, we can’t wait to host you at our annual “Cops for Inclusion” event, a meet and greet with our police officers designed especially for families with children on the Autism Spectrum.

You’ll sign up here for a block of time: https://www.c3gov.com/Public-Safety/Police-Department/CCPD-in-the-Community/Cops-for-Inclusion, then rotate through half a dozen stations where you’ll try on our uniforms, climb in our police vehicles, see our drones in action, pet our pups, race our motorcycle cops, and experiment with fingerprinting with our Crime Scene Investigators!

We have an incredible group of volunteer licensed behavioral therapists with The Arc of Adams County who will spend the day with us, ensuring every family feels comfortable!

Cops for Inclusion is TOMORROW outside the Civic Center beginning at 10am. Sign up (for free) for your spot and join us for this unique experience meant to build relationships with every member of our diverse community!

And happy Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month, Commerce City!

04/13/2026

Join The Arc of Adams County on Saturday 4/25 at the Commerce City Police Department 's annual Cops for Inclusion event!