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The Arc PPR Office Renovations
To accommodate office renovations, The Arc Pikes Peak Region’s office at 12 N. Meade Ave. is closed from Tuesday, May 22, through Friday, June 8. The Arc PPR staff is available during this time....
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2018 Springs Spree
WHAT: The Arc Pikes Peak Region is pleased to participate in the 2018 Springs Spree at America the Beautiful Park, hosted by Jon Eddy Productions! Come out for a day jam-packed with FREE family...
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Educational Advocacy: A Parent’s Perspective
“Teachers and community members need to be educated about the fact that people with autism have triggers. They (teachers and community members) need to be educated on what to do to avoid an escalation...
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Welcome New Staff Members!
The Arc Pikes Peak Region is pleased to welcome three talented individuals to our staff team! We invite you to “meet” them below. Emily Price, training specialist at The Arc Pikes Peak Region Emily...
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Shop with a Purpose, Work With a Purpose: arc Thrift Stores
By: Tonia Nifong “I love my job, because I’m making a difference. I like to look to the future. I have two sons and always thought about a place for them to work that’s as good as where I work,” Marty...
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Genetic Testing Workshop for Families
WHAT: Are you seeking more answers regarding your child’s developmental care? The Arc Pikes Peak Region, in partnership with Lineagen, is proud to bring you renowned developmental genetic expert, Dr....
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Shop With a Purpose, Work for a Purpose: arc Thrift Stores & The Arc Pikes...
By: Tonia Nifong “I love my job, because I’m making a difference. I like to look to the future. I have two sons and always thought about a place for them to work that’s as good as where I work,” Marty...
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Disability Rights are Human Rights Rally
Colorado Springs Citizens! Let’s rally to tell our elected officials that disability rights are human rights! We will deliver paper plates to our elected officials that emphasize the importance of...
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Playing the Game of Life® with a Disability
By: Maria Cortner The Game of Life®, a.k.a., Life, is a board game that simulates a person’s travels through his or her life, from college to retirement, with jobs, marriage, and possible children...
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2018 Halloween Dance
Join us for a SPOOKtacular evening at The Arc Pikes Peak Region’s 2018 Halloween Dance! Wear your most creative costume, and BOOgie down to the music of DJ Marc! We’ll have pizza, soda, and a fun...
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Direct Support Professional Recognition Week: With Gratitude
By: Rowan Frederiksen September 9-14, 2018 is Direct Support Professional Recognition week! We are grateful for our Direct Support Professionals! The Arc Pikes Peak Region appreciate all that you do...
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Building Community through Direct Support
By: Tonia Nifong Direct Support Professionals are an integral part of the foundation that helps people with disabilities to actively participate in the community. As part of Direct Support...
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Healthcare Access for People with I/DD
By: Maria Cortner Equal access to healthcare means more than just equal access to health insurance. The experience of someone with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) in the healthcare...
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A Helping Hand: Ron Rubin
By: Rowan Frederiksen Since 1950, The Arc has been supporting people and families with intellectual and developmental disabilities to ensure that their human rights are respected and met. The Arc has...
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Include USA: Why Self-Advocacy?
By: Maria Cortner As The Arc Pikes Peak Region (The Arc PPR) continues to raise funds for its capital campaign Building for Change, it is important to recognize what is it that matters to The Arc PPR,...
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12th Annual Legislative Town Hall: Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
The Resource Exchange and The Arc Pikes Peak Region, along with all of our service agency partners, invite you to participate in the 12th Annual Community Legislative Town Hall on Intellectual and...
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Dreaming Big with Major Mize and His Family
By: Tonia Nifong In anticipation of the birth of their first child, Evan and Necie Mize were full of excitement and dreams for the future – that positive energy proved to be a defining characteristic...
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2018 Indy Give! Events
The Arc Pikes Peak Region looks forward to hosting fun events throughout our 2018 Indy Give! campaign! When you attend the events below, you help benefit people with disabilities and their families!...
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Guardianship at The Arc Pikes Peak Region
By: Rowan Frederiksen Here at The Arc Pikes Peak Region, we have a variety of services that we provide to our community, free of charge. Our services range from advocacy to outreach events to...
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GRATI-Tuesday: Maggie Scivicque & arcThrift
By: Rowan Frederiksen Rusty the taxidermy dog In 1955, parents of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities got together and started The Arc chapters of Colorado. Over a decade later,...
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