The Arc of Colorado

Over the last 65 years, The Arc of Colorado has grown from a small movement focused on access to services for children and adults to a statewide network of 15 chapters directed by 3,500 members. Our mission is to provide leadership opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families to achieve their goals by influencing public policy, promoting integration through public awareness and community engagement, and showcasing best practices of the chapter network. We accomplish this mission by amplifying the voice of individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their families, focusing our legislative and policy efforts on high impact efforts, leveraging the power of our Arc chapters, and working in collaboration with national, state, and local organizations sharing the same values. The Arc of Colorado is a membership organization governed by a voluntary board of directors. Members are parents, family members, persons with disabilities, professionals, and interested citizens.