The Arc of the Pikes Peak Region works to promote and protect the human rights of people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and actively support their full inclusion and participation in their community. Providing educational, judicial and adult advocacy, educational workshops, guardianship, and social opportunities.We are informed, experienced and passionate defenders of the rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We provide services throughout life, from birth to death. Our services are free of charge.
Advocacy Program
The Arc Pikes Peak Region strives to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD)of all ages and their families to ensure a high quality of life. People with IDD should be able to lead the life they choose, but oftentimes, need help accessing their community. Our advocates are here to help resolve these issues while empowering individuals and their families to be able to advocate for themselves, and ensuring that their voices are heard.
Through consultation by email, telephone and/or personal meetings, our advocates assist individuals with IDD and their families understand their resource options, as well as understand their rights and responsibilities in government-funded systems of care.
Guardianship Program
Our goal is to promote and protect the rights of people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. By appointment of the 4th Judicial District Probate Court, Guardianship Specialists are responsible for oversight of all services received by individuals in our program.
Mark Tankersly, Ty Jarboe, Derek Griffith with William Garret and Guardians Christina Butero and Amber Spinks
When the Probate Court appoints The Arc as legal guardian, staff are named as agents to provide the guardianship services.
As legal guardians, The Arc’s guardian agents act on behalf of individuals who have been declared “incapacitated.” Guardianship services include, but are not limited to:
- Evaluation of client needs and services;
- Attendance at all Individual Plan and special staffings;
- Approval of the Individual Plan;
- At least one monthly visit;
- Emergency services;
- Consent for medical treatment;
- Annual report to Probate Court.
The law presumes a person to be competent at age 18. Whether or not an adult with intellectual and developmental disabilities needs a guardian poses a serious question.
For people who are not capable of making serious decisions about their own well-being, the Guardianship Program offers both protection and enhancement of individual rights.
The Arc does not duplicate services other agencies are required to perform, but works cooperatively with local service providers.
Education
We would love to serve you! To request advocacy, please fill out this form.
To request advocacy, you may also email advocacy@thearcppr.org.
Ensuring that students with disabilities receive the services and accommodations they need, and that parents know their rights in the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process. Our educational advocates work to:
- De-mystify the Special Education process and assist your family in 504 and IEP meetings
- Help you understand your rights under the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) Laws
- Help you navigate education programs for your child with disabilities, from early intervention to transition
- Provide free, monthly parent workshops to explain the best methods and procedures to help your child
- Create inclusive school environments through comprehensive IEPs.
Judicial Advocacy:
Ensuring that individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities navigate the justice system and receive the right to due process.
If you or somebody that you know has an intellectual or developmental disability and needs guidance or support through the judicial system, please contact advocacy@thearcppr.org.
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