Access Day for People with Disabilities
Wednesday, April 16
The Denver Art Museum cordially invites you and your family and friends to a special free viewing of Inspiring Impressionism from 10 am to 12:30 pm.Exciting tours of the museum and collection highlights available—not to be missed! For more information, see the following flyer: here
Lakewood Discovery Club
February 23, March 22, April 26
Presented by the Easter Seals of Colorado. For more information, see the following pamphlet: here
Mark Twain's Road to Freedom...the crossroads of Black and White
May 2
Through the words of Mark Twain, Frederick Douglass, Soujourner Truth, the music of Negro Spirituals, and the voice of the slave girl, this theatrical production dramatically illustrates the universal human quest for opportunity and justice. Plan to attend this entertaining and moving production to benefit the Arc of Colorado.
Who: The Arc of Colorado
What: Mark Twain's Road to Freedom-Music directed by Connie (Sauls) Wilkins with the Mile High Chapter of the American Gospel Workshop-Introduction by Art Jones, of the Spirituals Project.
Where: Cleo Parker Robinson Theatre-119 Park Avenue West-Denver, CO 80205-Parking on the north side of the theater-Handicapped access on the north ramp.
When: Friday May 2, 2008-Silent Auction and Appetizers begin at 6:00 p.m. Curtain at 7:30 p.m. Coffee/Dessert and Silent Auction closing to follow production.
Why: Mark Twain's Road to Freedom embodies the journey toward inclusion and equal opportunity to ensure that we all have "a place at the table."
Tickets:
$40 per person
$75 per couple
$20-children under 12 and self advocates
Reservations: To purchase your tickets online, please go to
rsvp and enter event code: ArcTwain. (All one word, not case sensitive) or send checks to Marijo Rymer, Executive Director, the Arc
of Colorado, 8000 E. Prentice Ave., Suite D-1, Greenwood Village, CO 80111. Make checks payable to The Arc of Colorado.
Seating is limited! Mark your calendars now.
Click here to view the Mark twain Findraiser Invite:
Today!
Activities around the state
Community activities around the state are listed at www.peakparent.org
Thursday - Saturday, June 12-14, 2008
Colorado Assistive Technology Conference of the Rockies
Assistive Technology Partners presents cutting edget "AT" innovations for education, early childhood, rehabilitation, and employment. This event will be held at the Hyatt Regency, Denver Tech Center. For more information, please visit www.assistivetechnologypartners.org.
Friday, June 20, 2008
2008 Arc of Denver Gala: We're All In This Together
Join honorary chair Lt. Governor Barbara O'Brien and the Arc of Denver for another fabulous Gala featuring a spirited live aution, live dance music, and a silent auction featuring local artisans. We will be celebrating the people who work to make our country a more just place. If you like it when everyone gets a fair shake, come and join us for a good time!
TBA (To Be Announced)
Estate Planning Seminar
Having an estate plan can protect your assets and your loved one’s eligibility for services. AMG National Trust Bank, 6501 East Belleview Ave., Suite 400. (West of I-25 on Belleview in the Oracle Building. Free, Buffet served. For updated information, please call Agnes at 303-831-7733.
Transition Training
Various trainings done by metro arcs' on different subject areas and through out the year. For more information, please call Agnes at 303-831-7733.
Ongoing
Arc Advocacy Committee
Open membership. Our current projects focus on training public servants in how to work with folks who have developmental disabilities. We will be meeting at 6:00 pm in the Arc of Denver Offices located at 1905 Sherman Street, Suite 300. RSVP’s are not required, but we do like them. Please check online for meeting dates. You may contact Aileen McGinley at amcginley@arcofdenver.org for more information.
N.O.V.A. Parent Workshops
Workshops aiding Black families whose children have special needs. Locations, dates, and times vary. Please contact Bridgette at 303-371-CARE (2273) or online at Bridgette@novalsm.org.
Parent to Parent Support Groups
Parents whose children have similar medical labels meet to support each other. Locations, dates, and times vary. Please visit www.p2p-co.org/cluster.htm.
Peak Parent Center Trainings
Training is provided for families impacted by a wide array of medical labels. Locations, dates, and times vary. Please visit www.peakparent.org/events.asp.
People First of Denver
Self-Advocates meet on the 4th Saturday of each month at 1420 Logan Street in Denver from 11:00 to 1:30. For more information, please contact Jennifer Tavares online at jtavares@arcofdenver.org or by phone at (303)831-7733.
For the Dads of Kids with Disabilities
On Your Schedule
The Lifelong Responsible Fatherhood Program offers FREE parenting groups and counseling in your home or at their office.
For parenting support in being a more effective parent and improving your relationship with your kids, they offer groups on parenting a child with disabilities and Dad support groups.
For support for relationships among the grown-ups, there is help with improving communication with your partner and improving family life. They offer couples and family counseling, individual counseling, and group counseling / support.
Call for information or to schedule an appointment: (303) 573-0839, extension #4. FREE.
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