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Self-AdvocacyOctober 29, 2024

Empowering Dreams: Karleah Hall

Karleah Hall stands as a beacon of determination, creativity, and advocacy. From her job as a custodian to dreams of opening an Anime Art Studio, she proves that dreams have no limitations.

CommunitySeptember 30, 2024

Andy’s Employment Journey

Last December, Andy Kwiatkowski, who serves on The Arc Pikes Peak Regions Board and has autism, graduated from the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs with a degree in communications and filmaking. When he graduated, he immediately began searchi

EventsSeptember 3, 2024

Ortensia and the Power of Community

Ortensia’s journey as a single mother raising her son, Jesus, who has multiple disabilities, has been marked by many challenges. However, her story is also one of hope and resilience, largely thanks to the unwavering support of The Arc Pikes Peak Reg

Self-AdvocacyAugust 6, 2024

Let’s Cook Up Some Support for Our Self-Advocates

Include U.S.A. (Unique Self Advocates) is The Arc Pikes Peak Region’s chapter of 18+ Self-Advocates. To raise funds for their advocacy work in the community, we are hosting a Pampered Chef Fundraising Party! In the month of August, 30% of all party s

Self-AdvocacyAugust 1, 2024

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 without transitional help. He made countless calls, coordinated all the logistics, and

CommunityJuly 11, 2024

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 challenges. She started talking later than most children and worked hard to

EventsNovember 17, 2020

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 created by our founders – The Marshall family. The Arc PPR began with Mothers Mutual, an organization founded by

EventsDecember 31, 2019

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 an inner experience.” -Lyall Watson Dance is a powerful tool not only for self-expression, but also for h

EventsAugust 21, 2019

Children of All Types Succeeding

Cycling Cooking Siblings M.A.D C.A.T.S CATS in Transition Chillin' Bowling The Arc C.A.T.S. Pack – this packet must be completed to participate in activitieshttps://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/cat-pack-memberships–2025 Spanish C.A.T.S. Pack – thi

CommunityJuly 22, 2019

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 pink and a flowered handbag held close to her. Charlotte McClanahan, who works for Judy during her day program,

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