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Save the Date: Viva Southwest Mariachi

AdvocacyDenver and The Arc Arapahoe, Douglas & Elbert Counties are excited to be sponsors of Viva Southwest Mariachi, featuring Lupita Infante and Mariachi Estelares de Colorado at Levitt Pavilion Denver.
Sunday, September 14, 2025
4:00 PM Doors | 5:00 PM Show
Levitt Pavilion Denver – 1380 W Florida Ave, Denver, CO
URGENT: Act Now to Protect Medicaid and SNAP!

A dangerous budget bill is moving fast, and we need to act now!
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People with disabilities need access to health care and other disability services and food assistance to live independent lives.
Medicaid and SNAP make this possible.
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The Latest on Protecting the Rights of Students with Disabilities
The U.S. Department of Education plays a critical role in ensuring students with disabilities receive the support and services they need in schools to be successful. Now, that role is under threat. Recently, we shared with our chapters a short video update on what is going on with the Department. Now, The Arc has stepped up by filing a declaration in support of a major lawsuit challenging the federal government’s plans to dismantle the Department. This fight is about protecting the rights of children with disabilities to receive an appropriate education.
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On March 20th, the Trump administration released an executive order aiming to close the U.S. Department of Education and transfer special education. The U.S. Department of Education is crucial for students with disabilities. Here’s why:
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