The Resource Storeroom  

Our resources are sorted by categories for ease of finding what you need.

In each category,

     Colorado resources can be identified by the flag next to the resource. 

     indicates "Parent Recommended" links.

 

♦   Parent Wisdom  ♦  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  ♦   

♦  Medicaid, Waivers & SSI  ♦  Financial Planning  ♦   

♦  Equipment  & Technology  ♦  Recreation & Toys  ♦  Misc Services  ♦   

 

Here are some resources that you may need right away.

Partnering with Your Child’s School: A Guide for Parents (information and resources for families of children with health and/or mental health care needs).

CSEAC is a state level committee mandated by federal and state law. Members are interested in the education of children/ youth with disabilities.  We include parents of, and individuals with disabilities, educational service providers, administrators and representatives from a variety of related agencies. Participation is statewide and representative of diverse disabilities.

Community Centered Boards manage and deliver services, in partnership with private service providers, to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families throughout the state of Colorado.

Colorado Developmental Disabilities Council - The mission of the CDDC is to advocate in collaboration with and on behalf of people with developmental disabilities for the establishment and implementation of public policy which will further their independence, productivity and integration.

 Definition of Developmental Disability

Division for Developmental Disabilities (DDD) - State office that provides leadership for the direction, funding and operation of community based services to persons with developmental disabilities within Colorado.

Early Childhood Connections - Colorado's system of services and supports for families who have children from birth to age three with disabilities or a condition associated with delays in their development.

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

NICHCY compiles disability-related resources in each state, and creates State Resource Sheets. This handy resource sheet will help you locate organizations and agencies within your state that address disability-related issues.

Paying the Bills - Tips for Families on Financing Health Care for Children with Special Needs

P2P and CP of Colorado Resources

Got a problem with Social Security?  Worried about Medicaid and the possible imminent loss of EPSDT? Block granting? Having trouble with Tricare? Any agency administered and/or funded by the federal government is responsible to the federally elected officials - and to you who elected them - for accountability.  If you want to contact a federal senator from Colorado or your congressperson easily, make your voice heard by using the Family Voices Legislative Action Center.

Reference in this website to any specific product, service, or company does not constitute a recommendation by Parent to Parent of Colorado (although we do our best to support other parent-friendly organizations).