History
History of The Arc Pikes Peak Region
Organized in 1955 by a group of parents of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, The Arc Pikes Peak Region is a local chapter of a national organization of parents, professionals and interested citizens.
Together, more than 600 state and local chapters of The Arc form the largest volunteer organization in the U.S. These chapters are devoted solely to the welfare of the more than seven million people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.
The Arc works on the local, state, and national levels to ensure that the rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are being respected and met.
I/DD is the term given to describe a wide range of intellectual and developmental disabilities. Keep reading below to learn more.
- Develop and promote quality services;
- Educate the pubic about the rights and needs of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities;
- Create awareness about prevention of intellectual and developmental disabilities in newborns and young children; and
- Encourage research, progressive legislation and policy.
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Intellectual disabilities occur before age 18. Individuals with intellectual disabilities experience limitations in two main areas:
- Intellectual functioning
- Adaptive behavior
These limitations effect the person’s everyday activities and social and conceptual skills. Many people with intellectual disabilities are mildly affected; this makes the disability hard to notice with visual cues alone. Intellectual disability is diagnosed through standardized tests of intelligence and adaptive behavior.
Peggy Marshall, Co Founder of The Arc Pikes Peak Region
Many children receive a diagnosis or learning disability, developmental delay, behavior disorder, or autism instead of the intellectual disability. This makes it challenging to determine how many individuals have intellectual disabilities.
With support from family, friends and agencies including The Arc, over time many adults with intellectual disabilities can live independent, dynamic lives in their community.
I/DD is the term given to describe a wide range of intellectual and developmental disabilities. Keep reading below to learn more.
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