Resources

Welcome to the Arc of Weld County's Resources Page—a dedicated space designed to empower and support our community.

The Arc@School

Do you find the special education process confusing?

We are excited to share with our community The Arc@School, an online self-paced curriculum to assist anyone supporting a child with IDD in special education.  Topics include advocacy skills training, IDEA, IEPs, 504s, procedural safeguards and so much more.  An interesting fact is that several chapters of The Arc, from all across the country, participated in the development of this curriculum, including us!  We are so proud of this work and believe it to be an invaluable tool for everyone.

If you work in the special education system, in any capacity, or support a child with IDD, please click the link below and learn more about this opportunity.  There is a cost associated with this curriculum, however, if you use the promo code thearc2688, you will receive a $5 discount courtesy of our chapter.

Families

Learn to advocate for the services and supports your child needs.

Educators & Service Providers

Understand what is required by law to support your students with IDD.
Get the information you need to better serve your students with IDD and build relationships with their families.

Curriculum Components

The Arc@School’s Advocacy Curriculum includes eight modules on the topics below. Each module is about an hour long and includes a pre-test, a listening guide, narrated videos, a post-test, and additional resources.

What do I get once I complete it?

Once you have completed the entire curriculum, you will receive a certificate of completion and you will be given online access to all of the curriculum materials. Please note that the certificate of completion does not guarantee earning of continuing education credits, because every state, school district, and professional organization has its own standards and requirements. Contact your state education agency, local school district, or professional organization to determine whether the curriculum will be accepted for professional development.

Need more information?

Click here to check out the brochure

Inclusive Technology Access

Tech Coaching Workshop Instructions

Windows

Gmail

Prescription Filling & Refilling Tips

Google

Word

Telehealth Tips

How -To Video Galleries

Success Stories

Cindy & Miguel Chavez

Anthony Dorsey- Kountz

Community Partnership Fund

The Arc of Weld County as a collaborative partner in Weld and Northeastern Colorado, is pleased to provide funding considerations for community organizations or groups committed to providing inclusive opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Interested parties should apply to The AWC Board of Directors. Applications will be reviewed in the order in which they are received, with every effort to review applications the month post receipt. Requesting organization’s may be invited to a Board meeting to present their application, as requested by the Board on a case-by-case basis. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Attached is the Application Form and Final Report Form and photo releases. Questions and applications must be submitted via email to Amelia Koehmstedt, Executive Director, at amelia@arcweldcounty.org or 970-353-5219 ext. 2. 

Community Partnership Fund Application

Community Partnership Final Report

Photo/Video/Information Release Form

Previously Fund Projects

A Chance to Dance, A Starry Night Disability Prom, Sterling, CO
Adaptive Inclusive Recreation with the City of Greeley 
Assocation for Community Living Disaster Relief Fund for Marshall Fire Victims 
Eastern Colorado Services
Envision's "In My Shoes" 5-k
Expanded Core Curriculum Academy with D6 
Greeley Central Best Buddies  
Greeley Culture Park and Recreation 
Greeley/Evans School District 6 
Integrated Therapy of Northern Colorado 
Kids at Heart 
Northern Colorado Down Syndrome Association 
Parents Who Need Parents 
Union Colony Children’s Music Academy

Legislative Resources

Voting Rights Fact Sheet here
Find your legislators here.
Find your bill tracker here.
Click here for more information on how to participate in the process.

Other Ways to Get Involved

Informal Rules for legislative advocacy here
Testimony tips for legislative session here
Learn about and participate in the Govenor's Task Force Related to the Rights of Coloradans with Disabilities. here
Why was this task force established? Learn more about HB23-1296 here

See the Colorado "Bill-to-Law" flow chart here.

How a Bill Becomes a Law in Colorado

Affordable Connectivity Program

What is it?

The Affordable Connectivity Program is an FCC benefit program that helps ensure that households can afford the broadband they need for work, school, healthcare and more. The ACP helps you afford the internet. You could get a discount for your internet service bill. You could also get a discount of up to $100 to buy a computer or tablet. The Affordable Connectivity Program was created by the FCC to help households struggling to pay for internet service. As part of that effort, the FCC is mobilizing people and organizations to help raise awareness about the ACP. The materials below are available for public use, and you can download and customize them to meet your needs. Eligible households can enroll in the ACP through an approved provider or by visiting GetInternet.gov.

What's the latest news on ACP?

Please review this ACP Wind-Down Fact Sheet, also found at: www.fcc.gov/acp. We want to make sure all enrolled households are informed about the program ending and can navigate next steps as they explore alternative ways to stay connected.

Important Dates:

Starting late January 2024: Households that are currently receiving a monthly ACP benefit will start to receive notices from their internet companies with information about the end of the ACP benefit. This information will include timing of the end of the program and the impact of the loss of the benefit on the household’s bill and service.
February 7, 2024 at 11:59 PM ET: This is the last day that the ACP will accept new applications and enrollments. Eligible households must be approved and enrolled with an internet company by 11:59 PM ET on February 7th to receive the ACP benefit until the program ends. Starting February 8, 2024, there will be no more enrollments into the ACP.
April 2024: The timeframe the FCC anticipates ACP funding will run out if Congress does not provide additional funding. Currently, the FCC expects consumers that are enrolled in the ACP to continue to receive their full benefit on their internet service through at least April 2024.

Who can enroll?

If you are enrolled in any of these programs, you should apply for the ACP program:

SNAP
Medicaid
Federal Public Housing Assistance
SSI
WIC
Lifeline

Steps to Enroll

Go to Getinternet.gov to apply or print a mail-in application.
Contact your internet company to get the discount on your bill.

Web Resources

Consumer FAQ - Questions and answers on eligibility, how to apply, participating service providers, connected device benefits, Tribal benefits, and more.

Companies Near Me Tool - Find internet service providers offering the Affordable Connectivity Program discount in your state or territory.

Affordable Connectivity Program Consumer Information

GetInternet.gov - The website where consumers will be able to enroll.

Submit an ACP Complaint - File an informal consumer complaint against your provider involving the ACP.

Need more information or assistance? We are here to help!

Contact Leticia Arguello at leticia@arcweldcounty.org or (970) 353-5219 ext. 1

ACP Fact Sheet

"ACP" Hoja Informativa

More information

Call the FCC : 1-877-384-2575

Visit: fcc.gov/ACP

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