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Aurora, Colorado
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The Arc of Aurora is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to supporting and advocating for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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For people with developmental disabilities (DD), living independently can be the first step to a life of dignity and fulfillment. But, unfortunately the barriers to achieving stable housing can seem almost insurmountable.
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The Direct Support Professional (DSP) shortage is very real with 83% of providers turning away new referrals, 63% discontinuing new programs, and 71% of case managers struggling to find providers, nationally in 2022.
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All new, free online training course is out now!
From THINK+change, understand what mental illness, developmental disability, and dual diagnosis is and why getting correct diagnoses and specific treatment is so important!
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Check out this new project from @THINKchangeTTT, with support from the @CODDCouncil!
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Happy National NonProfit Day from our small but mighty team! facebook.com/photo/?fbid=685…
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Ready to put the FUN in FUNdraising?! Purchase a discounted ticket or season pass to Elitch Gardens Theme & Water park and part of the proceeds will be donated to The Arc of Aurora!
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Many people with disabilities immigrate to the United States. They may have needs not being met in their country of origin, face discrimination, or become disabled on the journey here. And, those challenges only continue once past the border.
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📣 Attention Needed! 🆘Millions of people with #disabilities rely on #SSI, but outdated rules push them into poverty. It's time for a change! Support the SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act! Let's raise asset limits and end marriage penalties! action.thearc.org/nh5jqpz?p2…
📣 Advocacy Call! 💪💙 action.thearc.org/IMaKxXu?p2…
We must fund HCBS to help people with disabilities thrive! Over 650,000 people in the US are on waiting lists. Let's ensure benefits and independence! #StandUpForChange #FundHCBS #NoMoreWaiting #DisabilityRights #HCBS
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The Arc of Aurora is a membership organization! There are different types of membership and different benefits that come with each!
Want to find out more about those benefits? Check out this fun video from our advocacy team!!!
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Have you ever just wanted someone to give you a “say this, not that” guide to using respectful language? Well, it’s not that simple!
Click for more!
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We're super excited to share with you this new TALKS series about immigration and disability!!
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Only a few days left to get your bids in! Click to place your bids and help us raise funds!
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The bidding has begun! Check out our Online Auction fundraiser!
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