For People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
The Arc Arapahoe, Douglas & Elbert Counties uses advocacy and education to include all children and adults with disabilities in their communities.
Resources
Visit our resource library to locate information related to topics and issues that affect individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).
Self-Advocates
The Arc Arapahoe, Douglas & Elbert counties cultivates self-advocacy by offering programs and workshops created for and by our members.
Advocacy
Our local chapter provides advocacy for adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) who reside in Arapahoe, Douglas, and Elbert Counties Counties, excluding the city of Aurora.
Who We Are
Since 1955, The Arc Arapahoe, Douglas & Elbert Counties has provided services that promote the general welfare of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) including:
- Advocacy
- Public Awareness
- Training
- Community Organizing and Outreach
- And more
As a local chapter of The Arc of the United States, a nationwide organization of 140,000 parents, consumers and professionals in the field, we are active in pursuing services and supports that promote the rights and welfare of people with disabilities.
Our Staff

The Arc Thrift Connection
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