The Arc Pikes Peak Region

A nonprofit organization

More than 62 years of assisting individuals with disabilities to navigate the criminal justice system, to help students receive the resources they need to succeed, and to ensure local programs are consistent with laws, regulations and standards of quality, in El Paso, Park & Teller Counties.

Testimonials

Raising a person with a disability is hard, it's challenging. You many feel alone, not know what to do or where to go, and lose hope. In our family we had those feelings, and still do on occasion, but finding The Arc and the wonderful staff that will stand by your side and help you navigate through rough waters was and remains today a blessing. The Arc staff is compassionate and knowledgeable and I don't have the words to tell you how much their support has meant to me and my family.
Russ- Parent of a child with a disability.

Mission

To promote and protect the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively support their full inclusion and participation in the communities of the Pikes Peak region throughout their lifetimes.

Background Statement

Organized in 1955 by a group of parents of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, The Arc Pikes Peak Region is a local chapter of a national organization of parents, professionals and interested citizens. Together, the more than 700 state and local chapters of The Arc form the largest volunteer organization in the U.S. devoted solely to the welfare of the more than seven million people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.

The Arc works on the local, state, and national levels to ensure that the rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are being respected and met.

Develop and promote quality services;

Educate the pubic about the rights and needs of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities;

Create awareness about prevention of intellectual and developmental disabilities in newborns and young children; and

Encourage research, progressive legislation and policy.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

The Arc Pikes Peak Region

other names

The Arc PPR

Year Established

1955

Tax id (EIN)

84-0530067

Category

Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy

Organization Size

Large Organization

Address

12 North Meade Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80909

Service areas

El Paso County, CO, US

Phone

3015653842

Other

719-471-4800

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