The Arc - Jefferson, Clear Creek & Gilpin Counties

In this Section

• Educational & Family Advocacy
• Direct Advocacy for Students & Families
• IEP Preparation Tips
• Tips for Successful Parent-Teacher Conferences
• Links and Resources

Educational & Family Advocacy

For the education and family advocates at The Arc - Jefferson, Clear Creek & Gilpin Counties, the primary focus of our advocacy is to empower families of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) to achieve full and satisfying lives for their loved ones through awareness of their rights, responsibilities, and opportunities.

Our advocacy team empowers families through:

• Direct Advocacy for families who need individual support and information;

• Training and Outreach to provide group educational opportunities; and

• Systemic Advocacy to help shape or change policies and procedures that affect people with I/DD.

To learn more about each of these areas, please click on the links above. If you are in need of assistance, please contact The Arc- Jefferson, Clear Creek & Giplin Counties at (303) 232-1338.