The Arc of Colorado endorses all positions adopted by The Arc of the United States.  Position statements address critical issues related to rights, treatment, services, and programs for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.

Our position statements are the touchstones for The Arc of Colorado and local chapters for advocacy and public policy efforts.  To review The Arc positions, please click on the links below.

QUALITY OF LIFE

Quality of Life Summary

Quality of Life Position Statement

RIGHTS

Rights Summary

Advocacy Position Statement

Criminal Justice Position Statement

Guardianship Position Statement

Human and Civil Rights Position Statement

Inclusion Position Statement

Physician-Assisted Suicide

Protection Position Statement

Self-Advocacy

Self-Determination Position Statement 

LIFE IN THE COMMUNITY

Housing Position Statement

Individual Supports Position Statement

Life in the Community Summary

Aging Position Statement

Behavioral Supports Position Statement

Early Childhood Services Position Statement

Education Position Statement

Employment Position Statement

Family Support Position Statement

Health, Mental Health, Vision, and Dental Care Position Statement
Opportunities for Financial Asset Building Position Statement

Parents w/Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities Position Statement

Sexuality Position Statement

Spirituality Position Statement

Transportation Position Statement

SYSTEMS

Systems Summary

Direct Support Professionals Position Statement

Medicaid

Prevention Position Statement

Research Position Statement
Service Coordination Position Statement

Waiting Lists Position Statement