The Arc - Jefferson, Clear Creek & Gilpin Counties

A nonprofit organization

$535 raised by 5 donors

11% complete

$5,000 Goal

The Arc promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community. We rely on the generosity of donors like you to support our programs!

Your support helps change the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) by supporting the work The Arc—JCCGC does year-round:

  • Empowering people with disabilities to build the skills and confidence required to advocate for themselves
  • Educating families on how to navigate complicated systems and support their loved one’s needs and desires
  • Expanding access to the systems that provide critical supports for people with IDD
  • Erasing misperceptions about people with IDD 

 


What does our work look like? The answer is many things. We work with individuals and their families to achieve their goals from birth to end of life.  That means that each individual gets support tailored to their specific situation.

In our last fiscal year alone, we have served 541 unique individuals with IDD, 47% of whom are adults and 53% children in areas like housing, schooling, and employment. Each person is typically connected to others–like parents, siblings, or professionals–so with an average of 3 additional people per advocacy request, we provided support to 1,623 people.

We hope you will join us in uplifting people with IDD and breaking down barriers.


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Mission

The Arc promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes.

Background Statement

The Arc- Jefferson, Clear Creek & Gilpin Counties began in 1960 with a meeting of local parents of children with developmental disabilities. These parents wanted to create opportunities to raise their children at home instead of institutions, for their children to have access to education, and for their children to be valued in the community.

From that initial meeting, the parents voted to form an affiliated chapter of the National Association for Retarded Children. We were granted 501(c)(3) status in 1961 and finalized our incorporation in 1963. Over the years we have gone through numerous name changes, especially as the stigma of the r-word increased. In 1996, our members voted to change our name to "The Arc in Jefferson County," aligning with the naming standards of our national affiliate.

For nearly 50 years, the core values of our founding members have continued to inform all of our organization's activities. We have promoted reform in schools, the workplace, residential life, and in the broader community, all with the intent to promote independence and inclusion for people with developmental disabilities.

The Arc- Jefferson, Clear Creek & Gilpin Counties promotes inclusion for people with developmental disabilities through advocacy, education, resources, community-building, policy change, and family support. We serve individuals of all ages who reside in Jefferson, Clear Creek and Gilpin Counties. We assist individuals and their caregivers with issues related to education, health care, residential options, employment, legal concerns, and systems navigation, as well as social, recreational, and religious inclusion.

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Summary

Organization name

The Arc - Jefferson, Clear Creek & Gilpin Counties

other names

The Arc in Jefferson County, Association for Community Living in the Foothills, Association for Retarded Citizens of Jefferson County, Jefferson County Association for Retarded Citizens, Jefferson County Association for Retarded Children

Year Established

1963

Tax id (EIN)

23-7162049

Category

Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy

Organization Size

Large Organization

Address

13949 W. Colfax Ave Building 1, Suite 102
Lakewood, CO 80401

Service areas

Jefferson County, CO, US

Gilpin County, CO, US

Clear Creek County, CO, US

Phone

3032321338x0

Other

303-232-1338

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