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Mission

The Arc of Pueblo is the advocacy arm of Pueblo’s services to Individuals with developmental disabilities. It's important and essential function is to promote equal opportunities for developmentally disabled persons to be contributing citizens in their community. The Arc’s advocacy services reflect its mission which is to ensure conditions which promote their rights, opportunity and dignity of each individual with developmental disabilities.

History and Background

Established in 1958, The Arc has been effectual in progress seen in the education system, refinement of therapies, case management, community awareness and advocacy that has contributed to the success of many developmentally disabled citizens in Pueblo.

The Arc of Pueblo relies heavily on willing and able volunteers. Parents, professional and interested citizens give countless hours of service to help meet the needs of persons with developmental disabilities and their families.

The Arc of Pueblo is one of 1,300 state and local chapters of the Arc of The United States with 160,000 members nationwide. Together working toward high quality services, education, prevention, research, technology and encouraging progressive legislation and policy.

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Please note that the directory information here is TENTATIVE - posted by PuebloServes, based on the Arc’s 2007 web site, and offered as a courtesy here until information can be verified.

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Location and Contact Information

The Arc of Pueblo Colorado
2705 Vinewood Ln.
Pueblo, CO 81005
(719) 545-5845

stephanie @ arcofpueblo . org

Arc of Pueblo’s Full Web Site:

www.arcofpueblo.org

Board of Directors • Staff

BOARD
(for June 2001 to June 2003)

Sandy Carrillo, President

Melanie Osterman, Vice President

Shirley Salvatore, Secretary

Janet Hatton, Treasurer

Diane Winkley, Immediate Past President

Lunette Linno

Carol Burry

Glenn Jordan

Doug Carscallen

Walter Mauro

Monica Morris

Al Gurule

Cynthia Mauro

Zelma Nielson

Guillermo Garibay

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STAFF:

Stephanie Garcia, Executive Director

Marie Duran, Guardianship Coordinator

Leslie Kammeier, Hope for Children