This page has a section of links to information about the vaccine itself which can be easily accessed by clicking on the hyperlinks in this article. Though AdvocacyDenver cannot provide you with a definitive answer to the question, we can provide you with the tools you need to make the best decision possible for yourself or the person in your life with a disability.
[Read more…] about Decision Making Regarding the COVID-19 VaccineWebinar: Home and Community Based Services Waivers for Children
Community Based Services Waivers are extra benefits offered by Colorado’s Medicaid Program, Health First Colorado, that your child could qualify. In this two-part webinar, Christy Blakely with Family Voices provides parents with information about finding and applying for these children’s Medicaid waivers.
[Read more…] about Webinar: Home and Community Based Services Waivers for ChildrenWebinar: Exenciones de servicios para Niños con base en el Hogar y la Comunidad
Las Exenciones de Servicios Comunitarios son beneficios adicionales ofrecidos por el programa Medicaid de Colorado, Health First Colorado, que su hija/a podría recibir. En este seminario web de dos partes, Christy Blakely de Family Voices proporciona a los padres información sobre cómo encontrar y solicitar las exenciones de Medicaid para estos niña/os.
[Read more…] about Webinar: Exenciones de servicios para Niños con base en el Hogar y la Comunidad2020 Colorado Voter Guide for All
How to Vote
- Election Day is November 3, 2020! All registered voters should get a ballot in the mail in October.
- You can check your registration status here: https://www.vote.org/am-i-registered-to-vote/
- If you are not registered to vote, you can register up until Nov. 3rd and vote in-person that same day.
- Mail-in ballots must be received by Nov. 3rd to be counted. Mail back your ballot as soon as possible before October 24th.
- You have until 7pm on Nov. 3rd to drop-off your ballot or vote in-person.
- Drop-off boxes and polling centers can be found at: www.govotecolorado.gov or on your ballot
Accessible voting machines for people with disabilities are available at every polling center! Remember you must provide ID to vote in person. For a list of acceptable identification go to: https://www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/elections/vote/acceptableFormsOfID.html
[Read more…] about 2020 Colorado Voter Guide for AllSexuality Education Shorts: Public and Private Places
Sexuality Education Shorts offer accessible and inclusive information for both Parents and Self-Advocates on healthy bodies and relationships in under 10 minutes.
Understanding what you can do in a public place and rules that need to be followed in public can keep you and the people around you feeling safe. In this short we explore what is allowed in different places.
También puedes ver esta presentación en español.
[Read more…] about Sexuality Education Shorts: Public and Private PlacesSexuality Education Shorts: Consent (for Everyone!)
Sexuality Education Shorts offer accessible and inclusive information for both Parents and Self-Advocates on healthy bodies and relationships in under 10 minutes.
Consent for Everyone provides a quick and easy understanding of consent and boundaries for kids, caregivers, and self-advocates. Viewers will learn what consent is, understanding safe and unsafe touch, and ways to practice using consent every day. We will talk about how to protect our bodies and help others stay safe too.
También puedes ver esta presentación en español.
[Read more…] about Sexuality Education Shorts: Consent (for Everyone!)Cortos de Educación Sexual: Consentimiento (para todos!)
Los cortos educativos sobre sexualidad ofrecen información accesible e inclusiva para padres y autogestores sobre cuerpos y relaciones saludables en menos de 10 minutos.
“El consentimiento para todos” proporciona una comprensión rápida y sencilla del consentimiento y los límites para los niños, los cuidadores y los autogestores. Los espectadores aprenderán qué es el consentimiento, comprenderán el contacto adecuado y no adecuado, además de las formas de practicar el uso del consentimiento todos los días. Hablaremos sobre cómo proteger nuestros cuerpos y ayudar a otros a mantenerse seguros también.
You can also view this presentation in English.
[Read more…] about Cortos de Educación Sexual: Consentimiento (para todos!)Sexuality Education Shorts: Anatomy and Body Awareness
Sexuality Education Shorts offer accessible and inclusive information for both Parents and Self-Advocates on healthy bodies and relationships in under 10 minutes.
Anatomy and Body Awareness gets parents comfortable teaching and talking about accurate anatomy for youth with disabilities. In this video parents and caregivers will learn the importance of and how to talk to youth with disabilities about accurate sexual anatomy. We will talk about body parts, teaching tools, and other tips for having big conversations at home!
También puedes ver esta presentación en español.
[Read more…] about Sexuality Education Shorts: Anatomy and Body AwarenessCortos de Educación Sexual: Anatomía y Conciencia Corporal (para Padres y Cuidadores)
Los cortos educativos sobre sexualidad ofrecen información accesible e inclusiva para padres y autogestores sobre cuerpos y relaciones saludables en menos de 10 minutos.
El programa de “Anatomy and Body Awareness” hace que los padres se sientan cómodos enseñando y hablando sobre anatomía precisa para jóvenes con discapacidades. En este video, los padres y cuidadores aprenderán la importancia y cómo hablar con los jóvenes con discapacidades sobre la anatomía sexual precisa. ¡Hablaremos sobre las partes del cuerpo, las herramientas de enseñanza y otros consejos para tener grandes conversaciones en casa!
You can also view this presentation in English.
[Read more…] about Cortos de Educación Sexual: Anatomía y Conciencia Corporal (para Padres y Cuidadores)Denver Public School’s Education and COVID-19 FAQs for Parents and Children with Disabilities
AdvocacyDenver has received many questions from parents/guardians of children with disabilities regarding what to expect beginning in August 2020. We know that Denver Public Schools announced that remote instruction has been extended from August 24 through October 16.
AdvocacyDenver has kept a record of questions and has been working with the Special Education Director Robert Frantum-Allen to define a response to questions.
The following reflects the current thinking on the part of the District. This is a start in terms of questions and answers specific to children with disabilities.
This document will be amended and will include additional questions and answers in relation to Behavior Intervention Plans, English Language Acquisition services, facility programs, assistive technology and children eligible under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. If you have a question that is not included in this document, you are encouraged to call (303-831-7733) or email: pbisceglia@advocacydenver.org.
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