The Arc of Colorado

02/16/2026

📚 Don’t miss Human Library: Being Me in Fort Collins.
Come “unjudge” a Book, listen to real lived experiences, and connect through open, respectful conversations.

🗓 February 22 | 2–5pm
📍 Fort Collins Museum of Discovery
🎟 Free to attend — register at fcmod.org/human-library

📚✨ Discover powerful stories from our community at the Human Library: Being Me in Fort Collins.

Come “unjudge” a Book, listen to lived experiences, and connect through open, non‑judgmental conversations.

February 22 | 2–5pm | Fort Collins Museum of Discovery

Free to attend — please register at fcmod.org/human-library.

02/12/2026

Disability rights and racial justice are deeply connected. 🖤 Disability Rights Florida highlights 17 Black disability advocates who helped shape the fight for equity and change. Read the full article here: https://disabilityrightsflorida.org/blog/entry/impactful_black_disability_advocates_and_advocates?fbclid=IwY2xjawP7RtZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETJRblc1eUw4MnVPRzFrZ3NKc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHkL8u33HmgzhzR9uu8QR_0r4xrhBi8xF_jQPxIM6dY-2J0AMHtARo_ir6TRR_aem_6dLqTwv_7_D6DuMeMF-XXQ

Disability rights and racial justice are deeply connected.

Black people with disabilities experience higher rates of discrimination in education, health care, housing, and the criminal justice system. These barriers don’t exist in isolation. They are shaped by history, policy, and long-standing inequities.

Disability Rights Florida wrote an article about 17 Black disability advocates who shaped the fight for disability rights. Read full article to learn how these leaders paved the way for change.

Celebrating Black history means telling the full story, including disability. 🖤

Link in comments.

02/10/2026

Imagine being told you can never have more than $2,000 in assets or you lose important benefits.

That’s the reality for millions of people with disabilities who rely on Supplemental Security Income (SSI). The asset limit is over 30 years old, and outdated SSI rules often make it difficult for people to save money and break free from poverty.

Congress can fix this. Take action and urge your lawmakers to support raising the SSI asset limit: https://bit.ly/3LStZLs

02/04/2026

Tax Planning, Guardianship, and Estate Planning Overview presented by The Arc of Adams County.

📅 Friday, February 6
📍 Northglenn City Hall, 10701 Community Center Drive, Northglenn, CO 80233 - Community Center Room
⏰ Sessions: 9:30 - 11:30 and 1:30-3:30

This informative session will help individuals and families plan ahead with confidence.

02/04/2026

02/02/2026

Students with disabilities have the right to a free, appropriate public education and federal law protects that right. 📚
Right now, those protections are at risk. Staff who enforce special education laws are being laid off and programs are moving away from education experts.
Without strong enforcement, students could lose critical support and families could lose a place to turn when schools break the law.
🖊️ Sign the petition to protect students’ rights today by clicking the link:

Sign the Petition to Protect Special Education.

01/27/2026

🚨 Registration closes soon — don’t miss your chance to join the upcoming Know Your Rights: K–12 Dispute Resolution training.

🚨 Registration closes Monday — don’t miss your chance to join our upcoming Know Your Rights: K–12 Dispute Resolution training.

This free, in-person session covers special education rights and dispute resolution options for K–12 students and families.
🔗 Register today: https://bit.ly/4j22oDu

01/13/2026

Join us at 2026 Disability Rights Advocacy Day, on Thursday, February 12th!

Register HERE: https://tinyurl.com/s87r76sd

We hope to see you there!

01/08/2026

🌟Colorado IDD Awareness Day Award Nominations are OPEN!🌟

Nominate an outstanding DSP, Case Manager, or Advocate by Jan 23 at 5pm!

🏆 2026 DSP of the Year (Including Host Home Providers and Family Caregivers)
🏆 2026 Case Manager of the Year (Including EI Service Coordinators)
🏆 2026 Advocate of the Year

👉 Submit nominations here: https://forms.office.com/r/kzvbw5012z

🎥 Finalists announced via webinar in February

JFK Partners The Arc of Colorado

01/08/2026

There is still time to register and join Disability Law Colorado for our upcoming Know Your Rights training focused on K–12 dispute resolution. This session will walk through special education rights and practical options for resolving disputes within elementary and secondary schools.

📍 Denver | 🗓 January 28 | ⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM MST
🎟 Free and open to families, students, and advocates

Register here:
https://bit.ly/4j22oDu

01/05/2026

The Colorado Division of Vocational Rehabilitation is anticipating a waitlist beginning in January, and they would like to answer your questions about what to expect for Youth and Transition Students.

Join them on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. to learn more and ask your important questions.

Register HERE: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/yQMn5VeoSvqW-qafvwzz1w #/registration