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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.