A Letter to Parents with Children On IEPs
We understand that many of you have questions as schools release plans for the fall. With the stress and uncertainty of the future, it can be difficult to process your options. We wanted to say…
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Disability Advocates to Businesses: It’s Possible to Follow Mask Orders and the ADA
Masks keep everyone safe and reasonable accommodations still provide access. PDF Flyer for Businesses: Face Masks and People with Disabilities (Opens in New Tab) FORT COLLINS, COLO. (JULY 27th, 2020) – The Arc of Larimer County and…
Read MoreA message from Patrick Hackney about our Community
June 2nd, 2020 As Executive Director of The Arc of Larimer County, I wanted to express our heartbreak at recent events. The senseless deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and too many others…
Read MoreMay 19th, 2020 The state budget crisis prompted by COVID-19 has the potential for serious negative impacts for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. For that reason, The Arc of Larimer County joined 143 diverse…
Read MoreAction Alert: Tell Congress No Waivers under IDEA or Section 504 are Needed
Our Thanks to AdvocacyDenver for putting this action alert together April 21, 2020, Letter to Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos, Senators Christopher S. Murphy and Bill Cassidy, M.D. stated: We write to you regarding the…
Read MoreThe Arc of Larimer County Signs on to Letter Opposing additional waivers to IDEA or the Rehabilitation Act.
April 10th, 2020 The Arc of Larimer County has joined over 100 other advocacy organizations from around The United States to fight for the protections created by IDEA and the Rehabilitation Act during the crisis…
Read MoreThe Arc of Larimer County Postpones their 8th Annual Film Festival
March 12th, 2020 The Arc of Larimer County, we have been closely monitoring Coronavirus and are striving to play our part in reducing and preventing community spread. In an abundance of caution, we have…
Read MoreFrom The Arc of The United State: “The Arc Deeply Troubled by Affordable Care Act Ruling”
Published Dec. 19th, 2019 Read in full from The Arc of The United States here: https://thearc.org/the-arc-deeply-troubled-by-affordable-care-act-ruling/ The Arc is deeply troubled by Wednesday’s Federal Appeals Court ruling in Texas v. United States jeopardizing the health…
Read MoreThe Basics of IEPs – from Melissa Welch
September, 2019 Do you feel overwhelmed and out of your depth when it comes to your child’s IEP? Don’t fret – you’re not alone! The bulk of my work here at The Arc of Larimer…
Read MoreStudy Finds That arc Thrift Stores Has $2.3 Billion Impact on Colorado Economy
Lloyd Lewis Announces Statewide Economic Impact Sent out on Business Wire – read at original source here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190702005410/en/ July 02, 2019 10:10 AM Eastern Daylight Time DENVER–(BUSINESS WIRE)–arc Thrift Stores might be a great place…
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