By: Tonia Nifong “Dancing is surely the most basic and relevant of all forms of expression. Nothing else can so effectively give outward form to an inner experience.” -Lyall Watson Dance is a powerful tool not only for self-expression, but also for holistic well-being, as dance unites all aspects of an individual, mental, physical and [...]
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By: Mary Kate Maloney At 2 o’clock on a Wednesday afternoon, Judy Hess entered The Arc Pikes Peak Region offices sporting a few shades of pink and a flowered handbag held close to her. Charlotte McClanahan, who works for Judy during her day program, followed closely behind. A Colorado Springs native and long-term affiliate of [...]
If you feel like you need a road map to navigate post-high school or transition-age education for students with disabilities, you're not alone! We have created a Post-Secondary Resource Guide for Students with Disabilities that will help you navigate education and career options, starting with pre-K through young-adult. This resource guide will: • Prepare you [...]
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 of their family from the get-go. After an emergency Cesarean section (C-section), the active-duty military family learned how to advocate [...]
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, and how this relates to what matter to The Arc’s consumers and those interested in the mission of [...]
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 over 700 state and local chapters nationwide, making it one of the largest organizations in the United States. How cool is that?! A few [...]
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 field is often defined by several barriers within the actual hospital or doctor’s office. Barriers to Accessing Healthcare for People with I/DD Barriers to accessing healthcare [...]
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 Professionals Recognition week, The Arc Pikes Peak Region is pleased to spotlight the individuals and organizations below, recognizing the incredible value of their contributions to our [...]
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 along the way. We wondered, "How well does The Game of Life® parallel some of the real choices we have to make [...]
