Advocacy
As a recipient of services
Advocacy for Children and Families
- What is Legislative Advocacy?
- Be informed
- Read the Parent and Advocate Agreement
- Know your rights under State and Federal law
- Talk to your advocate ahead of time
- Do your homework: know what you want and why
Advocacy for Adults
- Be informed
- Know your rights under State and Federal law
- Talk to your advocate ahead of time
- Do your homework: know what you want and why
Systemic Advocacy
It is a goal of The Arc of Adams County to work with educational entities and providers of services for adults to create and maintain quality services to people with developmental disabilities. To that end we monitor services, research new ways to provide supports and work to assure that all entities keep the best interest of the people they support in the forefront.
What is Legislative Advocacy or How Do I Influence Public Policy
Influencing public policy is not as intimidating as many think. Your legislators are there to represent the people from their district. If you are prepared and know your basics it will become easier. Here is information and some tips about doing advocacy in this arena.
- To contact your legislators go to www.vote-smart.org. Put in your zip code and this web site will tell you the name of your Colorado and U.S. Senators and Representatives including their telephone number and addresses. You can also call (303) 920-7050 if you live in Adams County.
- Read the following articles
- If you want to be included for action alerts, please complete the mailing list registration form and indicate legislative advocacy as an interest area.