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AdvocacyDenver to DPS: Current Compensatory Services Plan is Failing Students with Disabilities

To:      Denver Public Schools Board of Education

The following concerns and recommendations are submitted on behalf of students with disabilities who are enrolled in the Denver Public Schools.  Concerns, opinions and recommendations were provided to the Department of Special Education and Student Equity and Opportunity but the staff has been firm forwarding procedures and timelines.

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COVID Vaccine Clinic April 23rd

In PartnershipAtlantis Community, AdvocacyDenver, The Arc of Colorado and theColorado Department of Public Health and Environmenthave scheduled a vaccine clinic!

The Moderna, a two-dose vaccine, will be offered on Friday, April 23 for the first dose and Friday, May 21st for the second dose, from 1 PM – 4 PM at 201 South Cherokee, Unit 100, Denver, CO 80223

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Consejos para hablar Sobre Sexualidad

Consejos para hablar Sobre Sexualidad (Para Padres Y Cuidadores)

‘Consejos para hablar’ ayuda a los padres y cuidadores a sentirse mejor preparados y más cómodos cuando hablan con los niños y jóvenes sobre sexualidad. ¡Iniciar estas conversaciones de forma temprana y frecuente prepara a los niños para lo que está por venir y los llena de una confianza duradera y habilidades de autodefensa!

You can also view this presentation in English.

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Tips for Talking (for Parents and Caregivers)

Tips for Talking (for Parents and Caregivers)

‘Tips for Talking’ helps parents and caregivers feel better prepared and more comfortable with talking to children and youth about sexuality. Initiating these conversations early and often prepares kids for what’s ahead and instills life-long confidence and self-advocacy skills!

También puedes ver esta presentación en español.

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Cortos de Educación Sexual: Lugares Públicos y Privados

Cortos de Educación Sexual: Lugares Públicos y Privados

Los cortos educativos sobre sexualidad ofrecen información accesible e inclusiva para padres y autogestores sobre cuerpos y relaciones saludables en menos de 10 minutos.

Comprender lo que debe hacer en un lugar público y las reglas que debe seguir en público puede hacer que usted y sus queridos se sientan seguros. En este corta presentación exploramos lo que está permitido en diferentes lugares.

You can also view this presentation in English.

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Sexuality Education Shorts: Public and Private Places

Sexuality 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.

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