FAQs & Hot Topics  

Hot Topics are primarily pdf files answering questions that Parent to Parent    most frequently gets requests for information about.  

   

The majority of the following information is specific to Colorado.  

 

Resources listed alphabetically with Colorado resources listed first  

indicates "Parent Recommended" links   

♦  Parent Wisdom    Hot Topics  ♦  Where Do I Start? (PDF)  ♦  


    General Disability Resources  ♦  Specific Disability Resources  ♦   

  Early Childhood    Transition & Adult  ♦  Parenting  ♦  Childcare  ♦   

 Education & IEPs    IDEA   ♦  Advocacy & Legal Resources  ♦   

 Health Care & Medical Resources  ♦  Mental Health Resources  ♦   

 SSI & Medicaid (including Waivers)  ♦  Financial Planning     

♦  Equipment  & Technology  ♦  Recreation & Toys    Misc Services     


You might also want to check out Parent Wisdom, which comes from postings on our listserv that address specific topics. 
 

Health Care

Answers to Your Healthcare Questions (when you call the number, ask for Family Voices)

Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment (EPSDT)

Parent as Certified Nursing Assistant (sends a request to P2P for the CNA wisdom file to be sent to you via email)

Education

Early Childhood Transition Wisdom

IEP Tips Great website with lots of good information, links and details

How to Request a 1-1 Paraprofessional

 

Medicaid  Also check out the SSI & Medicaid Resource Storeroom

Process to enroll in CES Waiver Services

CES Waiver Application

Find a Provider Agency - Information on agencies providing care services in the home or community for Colorado Medicaid clients.

Medicaid Waiver Chart

Medicaid Waiver FAQ

Medicaid Waiver Info (info on Medicaid Waivers for families who have children with disabilities or high medical needs)

Policy

Calling Your Legislators

Meeting Your Legislator

 

 Employment

Employment Works (brought to you by CP of Colorado)