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February 8, 2021

Webinar: 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.

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Article by AdvocacyDenver / Filed Under: Español, For Children, Webinars

November 12, 2020

Sexuality 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.

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Article by AdvocacyDenver / Filed Under: English, Sex Education, Webinars

January 15, 2021

Cortos de Educación Sexual: Consentimiento (para todos!)

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.

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Article by AdvocacyDenver / Filed Under: Español, Sex Education, Webinars

August 18, 2020

Sexuality Education Shorts: Anatomy and Body Awareness

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.

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January 15, 2021

Cortos de Educación Sexual: Anatomía y Conciencia Corporal (para Padres y Cuidadores)

Cortos 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.

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Article by AdvocacyDenver / Filed Under: Español, Sex Education, Webinars

August 11, 2020

Denver Public School’s Education and COVID-19 FAQs for Parents and Children with Disabilities

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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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August 12, 2020

Preguntas Frecuentes de los Padres de Niños con Discapacidades con respecto a la Educación y el COVID-19

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AdvocacyDenver ha recibido muchas preguntas por parte de los padres/tutores de niños con discapacidades con respecto a qué esperar a partir de agosto de 2020. Sabemos que las Escuelas Públicas de Denver anunciaron que la educación a distancia se ha extendido del 24 de agosto al 16 de octubre.

AdvocacyDenver mantiene un registro de preguntas y ha estado trabajando con el director de educación especial, Robert Frantum-Allen, para definir las respuestas. A continuación, se refleja lo que el distrito piensa actualmente. Esto es un comienzo en términos de preguntas y respuestas específicas para los niños con discapacidades.

Este documento se modificará e incluirá preguntas y respuestas adicionales relativas a los planes de intervención del comportamiento, los servicios de adquisición del idioma inglés, los programas de los centros, las tecnologías de apoyo y los niños elegibles conforme a la sección 504 de la Ley de Rehabilitación.

Si tiene una pregunta que no esté comprendida en este documento, lo animamos a llamar (303-831-7733) o enviar un correo electrónico: Pbisceglia@advocacydenver.org. 

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March 20, 2020

Latest COVID-19 Information by and for People with Disabilities

Due to COVID-19, AdvocacyDenver office will be closed to outside visitors until further notice. Our staff will be working in the office and/or remotely and will be able to participate in meetings virtually. We recognize that there is still important work to do, and we’re striving to perform those vital services while helping stop the community spread of COVID 19.

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November 18, 2019

Webinar: Protecting the Rights of Students with Disabilities

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Griffin Newell LLC and AdvocacyDenver are proud to partner in this webinar designed to provide parents with an understanding of their child’s educational rights.

This webinar was presented on November 15th, 2019. You can view a full recording and download a PDF of the slides below.

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November 4, 2019

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