Arthur Wirth’s Self-Advocacy Journey
Arthur's journey is a true testament to the power of self-advocacy and resilience! 🌟 Arthur recently moved into his own apartment, navigating the complex process [...]
Emily’s Journey of Resilience and Success
Emily Hagerman's life has been a testament to resilience and determination. Diagnosed with high-functioning Autism, Dyslexia, and ADHD at a young age, Emily faced significant [...]
Celebrating 65 Years: Ellen’s Story
As The Arc Pikes Peak Region (The Arc PPR) celebrates 68 years of serving the Colorado Springs community, we are grateful for the legacy [...]
Benefits of Dance and Movement for People with I/DD
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 [...]
Colorado Springs from the Perspective of Judy Hess
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 [...]
Post-Secondary Education Road Map for Students with Disabilities
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 [...]
Dreaming Big with Major Mize and His Family
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 [...]
Include USA: Why Self-Advocacy?
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 [...]
A Helping Hand: Ron Rubin
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 [...]
Healthcare Access for People with I/DD
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 [...]
Building Community through Direct Support
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 [...]
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