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Who We Help
Supporting Individuals with IDD, Families, and Caregivers Across Larimer County
Arc Larimer supports:
• Children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Parents and family members
• Guardians and caregivers
• Individuals transitioning from school to adulthood
• Adults seeking employment, housing, and greater independence
Our advocacy is person centered. The goals and preferences of the person with IDD guide every step.
Individual Advocacy Services
Helping You Understand Your Rights and Access the Services You Need
Individual advocacy means working directly with a trained advocate who can:
• Help identify your goals
• Explain your rights
• Identify barriers to services
• Prepare for meetings
• Attend meetings when appropriate
• Support eligibility questions and appeals
We provide advocacy for individuals of all ages in Larimer County. Our services are free. We provide non-attorney advocacy and education. If legal representation is required, we will connect you with appropriate resources.
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Areas of Support
Disability Services We Help You Navigate
Education Support
• IEP and 504 Plan guidance
• Special Education rights under IDEA
• Early Intervention services
Medicaid and Benefits Navigation
• Health First Colorado Medicaid
• HCBS Waivers including SLS, CES, DD, and EBD
• SSI and SSDI
• Family Support Services
Employment and Adult Services
• Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
• Supported employment services
• Benefits planning
Family and Community Supports
• Housing resources
• Guardianship and less restrictive options
• Respite care
• Services through Foothills Gateway
What to Expect
A Simple and Supportive Process
Content:
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Submit an advocacy request form.
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An advocacy specialist contacts you within 5 to 7 business days.
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We schedule an intake meeting.
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We work together to identify goals and next steps.
There is no cost for services and no limit to how long we can support you.
Ask a Disability Advocate
Second and Fourth Wednesday of each month
10:00 am to 11:00 am
1721 W. Harmony Road, Suite 101
Fort Collins, Colorado
No appointment required.
Phone: (970)204-6991 extension 0
Ask a Disability Advocate
Have a question about disability rights, accessibility, or available support? Submit your question below:
Systems Change
Improving Systems for the Disability Community
In addition to one on one advocacy, Arc Larimer works to improve policies and systems that affect people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
We collaborate with:
Policymakers
The Arc chapters
Government agencies
Community partners
Current priorities include:
Civil Rights
Criminal Justice
Community Inclusion
Transportation
Employment
Mental Health
Access to Care
Financial
Housing
Systems change creates lasting improvements for the entire disability community.
Mission:
To promote equity, self determination, and full community inclusion so people with disabilities can live the lives they choose.
Meets the last Friday of each month
4:30 pm to 6:00 pm
Contact:
Jessica Grady, President
Self Advocates Leading Change
People First of Larimer County
What Is An Intellectual Or Developmental Disability?
Improving Systems for the Disability Community
An intellectual or developmental disability, also called IDD, is a condition that begins before age 22 and significantly affects:
Learning
Problem solving
Reasoning
Independent living skills
Conditions may include:
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Autism
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Down syndrome
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Cerebral palsy
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Epilepsy
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Developmental delay
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Fragile X syndrome
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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
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Prader-Willi syndrome
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Related neurological conditions
If you are unsure whether you qualify for services, contact us. We will help determine the appropriate next steps.
Crisis Information
Emergency Resources
Arc Larimer is not a crisis center.