By: Carol Meredith, Executive Director Colorado’s state legislative session ended on May 11 this year – here’s a cheat sheet that provides key highlights from each bill we monitored and the subsequent outcome. Each year, chapters of The Arc in...
More infoBy Cg LaScala, Director of Advocacy Nope, it’s not too early to start getting your mindset together for next school year. You can make lists and copies and plan your August schedule for visits to your child’s current or new school. And...
More infoBy Jonah Berger Last week, the Two-Way Street Project ventured out into the community once again to share our time and hearts with non-profits who are doing great things. This time, we partnered with Habitat for Humanity and volunteered at the...
More infoBy Carol Meredith, Executive Director It’s hard to believe we are nearing the end of March and already in the middle of the 2016 legislative session in Colorado. During each session, your local chapters of The Arc meet with lobbyists at Mendez...
More infoThis month, The Arc Arapahoe & Douglas Counties’ Two-Way Street Project ventured out once again to support non-profits in the community. During this particular outing, we partnered with Project C.U.R.E., a nationwide non-profit that collects...
More infoDifficulty of Care Payments and Shared Living Guidance If you are a parent/caregiver receiving Medicaid waiver payments (e.g., Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS)) for providing care to your loved one with a disability in your home, you may...
More infoBy Cg La Scala, Director of Advocacy Wow! One half of the school year has already gone by. Time goes so quickly and we know every minute is so important for our children with disabilities. Every part of every year can be uncertain. Wondering...
More infoBy Jonah Berger This month, the Two-Way Street Project ventured out to volunteer with Project Angel Heart. The Denver-based non-profit prepares and delivers meals to over 900 area clients with Cancer, HIV, and other illnesses that prevent them...
More infoBy Jonah Berger On Sunday, January 3rd, the Two-Way Street Project ventured out yet again to volunteer in the community, share our unique spirit, and learn. This month we traveled to Urban Peak, a wonderful organization that provides shelter...
More infoBy Jonah Berger On the 21st of November, The Two-Way Street Project self-advocates ventured out to the Denver Rescue Mission. Our goal was to help feed those dealing with homelessness, and learn about the challenges that these Denverites face. ...
More infoBy Carol Meredith, Executive Director A couple of years ago, Colorado learned from our federal partners (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) that personal care services should be provided through the State Plan under Early Periodic...
More infoBy Pam Bailey, Office Manager, The Arc Arapahoe & Douglas Counties As a long time employee of The Arc Arapahoe & Douglas, it’s always nice to take some time to learn something new. Last month, I decided to sneak away from my desk to...
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