The Arc – Jefferson, Clear Creek & Gilpin Counties empowers individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) to achieve full and satisfying lives through awareness of their rights, responsibility, and opportunities. The advocacy team provides empowerment through:

• Individual Advocacy for individuals and families who need individual support and information.
• Classes and Training to provide group educational opportunities.
• Legislative and Systemic Advocacy to help shape or change policies and procedures that affect people with I/DD. For more information on each of these areas, please click on the links above.