I recently read an article about students with Communication Disabilities being denied safe access to education. As an advocate, I see this often with children that use assistive technology for communication but also with students that have...
More infoLike many of you, this year brought our chapter opportunities to pivot and adapt in ways we never thought possible. Although we have always been sticklers about health and safety, learning to protect our members, staff, board and the entire...
More infoBy Luke Wheeland, Director of Community Outreach & Education This year, The Arc Arapahoe & Douglas blazed new trails away from our usual camping destination at Peaceful Valley to the Easterseals Rocky Mountain Village. And…we had a...
More infoBy Kelie Kyser, Communications Director, The Arc Arapahoe & Douglas Counties About 15 years ago, I watched my mother physically and mentally implode right before my eyes. I wasn’t sure how to help because she didn’t know what she needed. Mom...
More infoBy Jonah Berger, Two Way Street’s Fearless Leader Last month, our adventurous gang from the Two-Way Street Project returned to Denver’s own…SAME Cafe. The acronym SAME stands for “So All May Eat” and the premise is...
More infoBy Kelie Kyser, Communications Director Maya Harris is a vibrant young woman originally from Aurora, Colorado, who enjoys giving back to her community, spending time with family, cheerleading, playing sports and making new friends. This...
More infoBy Jonah Berger On Saturday July 23rd, The Two-Way Street Project ventured out once again to explore the community and volunteer to those in need. This time we headed back to the Happy Dog Ranch in Littleton Colorado. Bernadette Spillane and the...
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 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 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. ...
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