WEEK FOUR ACTION ITEMS
Create Your Own Action Item
Do you have an idea that can help build belonging and/or promote awareness about people with intellectual and developmental disabilities? Do it and share the outcome with us by emailing it to info@arcjc.org. Who knows, maybe your idea will be featured on our list next week.
Volunteer at The Arc – JCCGC
The Arc – Jefferson, Clear Creek & Gilpin Counties is interested in your time, talent and resources. We are an organization of people for people. We welcome, and are thankful for, any assistance you can provide us.
As our volunteer needs change frequently, please email us at info@arcjc.org for information on current volunteer opportunities.
Learn and Share Information About Disability Basics
Read our Disability Basics: Connect with Me brochure.
Take just a few minutes to share this information with others to help encourage greater understanding about IDD.
Follow The Arc-JCCGC on Social Media - and Ask Your Friends to Follow Us, Too.
Acknowledge IDD Advocates and Thank Them
Do you know anyone who makes a difference in the lives of people with IDD? Take a moment to share your appreciation with them. Some people like to express their gratitude with gifts. Oftentimes, gestures that cost nothing - drawings, handwritten notes, handmade thank you cards, heartfelt emails, or simply saying thank you - can brighten someone’s day.
Attend the IDD Awareness Day Events at the Capitol on March 29 or Watch Online
Intellectual & Developmental Disability Awareness Day will be commemorated at the Colorado State Capitol on March 29.
The event’s focus is to provide information to legislators about the challenges and opportunities facing people with IDD in Colorado and the community-based system that supports them.
Speakers include Representative Mary Young: 2022 Alliance Legislator of the Year and Deborah Rose: 2022 award recipient for Direct Support Professional of the Year.
The event is hosted by The Arc Colorado, Alliance, and JFK Partners.
Both in-person and virtual options to attend are available.
Check out the schedule by clicking here.
Watch A Ted Talk from a Person With Disabilities
Pick any Ted Talk of your choice or check out: I got 99 problems...palsy is just one from comedian Maysoon Zayid. She shares her adventures as an actress, stand-up comic, philanthropist and advocate for the disabled. To view the video, click here.
