State Representative Sue Schafer (House District 24) is leaving her seat after representing her district at the Capitol since 2009. In the next edition of Policy Perspective, she discusses what she hopes will be her legacy in an interview with the Health Care Advocacy Program’s Policy Consultant, Catherine Strode.
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Legislator Says State Reform Of Long Term Care Gaining Momentum
An Interview with Catherine Strode
Legislator Says State Reform Of Long Term Care Gaining MomentumState Representative Dave Young (House District 50) is a recently appointed member of the Community Living Advisory Group. The Group, created by Governor Hickenlooper through an Executive Order, is designed to review the needs of people with disabilities and aging adults for long term services and supports.
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Happening this April!
The Health Care Advocacy Program is excited to introduce a separate monthly newsletter edition, “Policy Perspective”, which will feature in-depth interviews with state policy makers on health care and social policy issues which affect our Program’s advocacy efforts. The interviews will be conducted by Catherine Strode, the Program’s former Health Care Advocacy Coordinator.[Read more…] about Happening this April!
Coming up this March…
These interactive classes will teach people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) how to understand and manage exercise and nutrition in their day-to-day lives! Classes will begin this March at a Denver area day program.[Read more…] about Coming up this March…
2014 Health Care Day of Action
Colorado Consumer Health Initiative’s Health Care Day of Action is an opportunity for consumers and advocates from all over Colorado to discuss important health policy issues and engage with their legislators on current health policy. There’s a lot going on in Colorado to improve our health systems so that all Coloradans can get the care they need, when they need it. Come join us for a fun and exciting day! This event is free, breakfast and lunch will be provided. Email Tiffany Carlyon at tcarlyon@cohealthinitiative.org with any questions. Register here.Accepting applications for Advocate for Transition Services, Juvenile Justice, and Policy Development
AdvocacyDenver is now accepting resumes for our Advocate for Transition Services, Juvenile Justice, and Policy Development position
Job Description
- Work with the courts, education system, and providers to develop positive plans for individuals with disabilities residing in Denver who are involved with those systems.
- Provide individual advocacy for children and young adults with disabilities in Denver between the ages of 15 and 22.
- Take the lead on initiating and participating to improve services for these individuals and maximize their civil rights.
- Analyze and advise the Board of Directors and Staff on Legislative initiatives or rule changes in regard to these issues.
- Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.
Position requirements
- Must have the ability to work flexibly with various individual circumstances and have the judgment necessary to establish appropriate limits, as necessary.
- Knowledge of the juvenile justice, education, Developmental Disability, and Mental Health systems.
- Demonstrated conflict resolution skills.
- Relevant degree, certification, or 5 years of experience; parent and client training experience is a plus.
- Being bilingual is not required, but will be taken into consideration
Compensation
Salary range to start at $32-34k annually. Benefits include health, dental, vision, paid time off, paid holidays, 401k, and more available.
To apply:
Please send your resume to advocacy@advocacydenver.org before 12/31/13. Interviews will be held in January.
New bilingual education laws in DPS
Sensory-Friendly Family Film Screenings!
From the AMC website:
“The program provides a special opportunity for families to enjoy their favorite films in a safe and accepting environment. The auditoriums dedicated to the program have their lights up, the sound turned down and audience members are invited to get up and dance, walk, shout or sing!”
Upcoming Screenings
Locations
Achieve With Us Film Festival
AdvocacyDenver says goodbye to past board member, dear friend
The staff of AdvocacyDenver sends its deepest condolences to the family and friends of the late Mrs. Frances Verhulst, who, along with her husband Joe, was a long-time member, past board member, and ally of the organization. Both Frances and Joe previously received the Shenkein award, an honor presented annually to a person or organization who has made a significant contribution to AdvocacyDenver.
In the words of executive director Aileen McGinley, “She will be sorely missed.”
Follow this link for information regarding services for Mrs. Verhulst.