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Community Advocacy and
Social Change

Advocacy
is about acting and"
communicating in support of a
"policy, idea or concern
:The Arc of Weld County Strives to
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improve and expand the involvement of people with
developmental disabilities at all levels of the Arc in order to promote
leadership. |
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Foster community and grass roots activism to improve
inclusion and develop new opportunities for people with developmental
disabilities. |
Current opportunities for involvement:
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Consumer advisory committee meets quarterly at the Arc of Weld County.
Contact Larry at 353-5219 if interested. |
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People First meets on the last
Thursday of the month from 6:30pm - 8:00pm at Aims Community College.
Contact Bill Hirsch at 539-4960 if interested. |
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The Arc of Weld County is inviting self-advocates to
consider serving on a committee sponsored by the Arc's Board of Directors.
Contact Jill Leiker at 353-5219 if interested. |
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The Arc participates in a variety of other
coalitions and committees e.g. Commission on Disabilities, Transportation and Employment subcommittees etc.
If interested in learning more about those opportunities please contact
the Arc at 353-5219. |
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