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.
Denver Metro Community Parent Resource
Center - Provides information
and resources to low-income, culturally
and linguistically diverse families who
have children, age birth-26, with
disabilities. Serving Denver, Arapahoe,
Adams, Jefferson and Douglas
Counties.
Disaboom!
For people with disabilities or
caregivers
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 Intervention Colorado - 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.
Family Voices
-
Provides help with health insurance
plans, communicating with service
providers, navigating Medicaid or other
public systems, individual health
insurance counseling (such as in
benefits decision or help with the
appeals process). 1-800-881-8272
Find a Provider Agency - Information on agencies
providing care services in the home or community for
Colorado Medicaid clients.
Military Families with Children with Special Needs -
Special Needs Parent Toolkit with comprehensive information
geared towards helping military families navigate the maze
of medical and special education services, community support
and benefits and entitlements.
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.
One-Stop-Shop to Access School & District Data
Paying the Bills -
Tips for families on
financing health care for children with
special needs.
PEAK
Parent Center - Colorado's Parent
Training and Information Center offering
education and training on IDEA.
P2P and CP of Colorado Resources
Where Do I Start? Disability Specific
Wrightslaw - Yellow
Pages for Parents of Kids with
Disabilities
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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 parent-friendly
organizations.)
