Who We Are
Mission Statement
The Arc of Larimer County protects the rights of all individuals with developmental disabilities through advocacy and education.
The Arc of Larimer County is an advocacy agency dedicated to protecting the rights of all individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.
The Arc of Larimer County works to ensure that all individuals have access and increased inclusive opportunities in educational, social and employment settings.
The Arc of Larimer County believes that everyone gains when people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are fully included in their communities.
The Arc serves individuals and their families by providing direct advocacy services and training. The Arc of Larimer County is also involved in creating systemic change on both local and state levels.
Core Values
All individuals are entitled to full participation in integrated work within their communities, thereby providing them with choices and opportunities for:
- Access to a better standard of living
- Gainful employment
- Greater economic independence
- Less dependence on governmental assistance
- Making a contribution to society
- Develop to their fullest potential
- Gain respect, dignity and self-esteem
All individuals are entitled to develop a sense of ones self and values. Education enables individuals to participate fully in all aspects of life within their communities.
Employment and education are integral components of a range of experiences and relationships that contribute to an individual’s happiness and success.
All individuals are entitled to full participation in community-based services providing them with choices and opportunities for:
- Integrated recreation
- Quality medical services
- Occupational, physical and speech therapies
- Religious activities
Living options provide individuals with:
- Opportunities to develop and exercise choices in their living environments
- Opportunities to develop relationships with family members and friends
- Opportunities to gain dignity, respect and self-esteem
The Arc of Larimer County, Inc. shall serve as a catalyst for change and support innovative approaches to best support Larimer County’s citizens with developmental disabilities and their families.