The Arc of Pueblo

Mission Statement The Arc of Pueblo advocacy services work to ensure conditions which promote the rights, opportunities, and dignity of each individual with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our Vision People with intellectual and developmental disabilities will live the lives they choose as valued and respected members of the community. Empowers individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) to achieve full and satisfying lives through awareness of their rights, responsibility, and opportunities. The advocacy team provides empowerment and confidence. We Stand For Advocacy, Guardianship, Classes and Training that Support Well-Being Individual Advocacy: for individuals and families who need individual support and information. Guardianship: for individuals that may require more formal protection and assistance from a legally empowered adviser acting upon their behalf or simply support from a knowledgeable staff to assist family members in obtaining their own legal guardianship Classes and Training: to provide group educational opportunities. Public Policy or Systematic Advocacy: to help shape or change policies and procedures that affect people with I/DD.