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July 7, 2022

Disability Policy Marches On

by Kaley Day

Policy Perspective

Colorado’s 2022 legislative session came to a close on May 11th. In a year where continued COVID recovery and an upcoming midterm election loomed, legislators across the aisle came together and championed efforts to advance inclusion, options, and services for individuals with disabilities. Thanks to the exhaustive work of self-advocates, families, community advocates and policymakers alike, five key bills made their way to the governor’s desk and will be highlighted below. 

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Article by Kaley Day / Filed Under: Legislation, News, Policy Perspective - Interviews with Policy Makers

July 8, 2021

Legislative Wins and a Brighter Future

By Kaley Day and the Arc of Colorado

Policy Perspective

The 2021 Colorado legislative session began with uncertainty. Amid COVID protocols that required distancing and virtual testimony, economic concerns, and fear that any bill with a fiscal note may not make it to the governor’s desk, advocates and community members were unsure how far their efforts to promote legislation for the disability community would go. In the end there was cause for celebration as the session closed officially on June 8th and the state saw major legislation, some years and decades in the making, passed in order to support and advance the rights of Coloradoans with disabilities.

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Article by Kaley Day / Filed Under: Legislation, News, Policy Perspective - Interviews with Policy Makers

May 7, 2021

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.

[Read more…] about AdvocacyDenver to DPS: Current Compensatory Services Plan is Failing Students with Disabilities

Article by AdvocacyDenver / Filed Under: Education, News

October 6, 2020

2020 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 All

Article by AdvocacyDenver / Filed Under: Legislation, News

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.

[Read more…] about Latest COVID-19 Information by and for People with Disabilities

Article by AdvocacyDenver / Filed Under: AdvocacyDenver News, Health Care, News

May 22, 2018

Arc of Colorado Executive Director Hails Wins of 2018 Sessions

Christiano Sosa, Executive Director of the Arc of Colorado
Christiano Sosa, Executive Director of the Arc of Colorado

Seven months ago, Christiano Sosa took over the helm of the Arc of Colorado. During that time, he united the state’s 14 Chapters around the 2018 legislative agenda. That agenda produced five prioritized bills that all successfully passed.

In an interview with Catherine Strode, Christiano reflects on this legislative progress and offers his vision moving forward. Part of that vision includes a statewide listening tour he will kick off this June.

[Read more…] about Arc of Colorado Executive Director Hails Wins of 2018 Sessions

Article by Catherine Strode / Filed Under: Adults, Disabilities Rights, Health Care, Individual Advocacy, Interview, Juvenile Justice, News, Policy Perspective - Interviews with Policy Makers

April 12, 2018

Funding of the Colorado Civil Rights Commission Faces Final Vote

Colorado State Senator Rhonda Fields
Colorado State Senator Rhonda Fields

An Interview with Catherine Strode

The State Senate Judiciary Committee is holding a hearing next week on a bill to reauthorize funding for the Colorado Civil Rights Commission (CCRC.) Funding the CCRC is being called one of the most contentious issues of the 2018 Legislative Session with opinions being drawn down party lines. In February, Republicans on the Joint Budget Committee voted to withhold the funding.

In an interview with Catherine Strode, Senate Judiciary Committee member Rhonda Fields voices her strong support of the reauthorization. She says the pending Supreme Court case, Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission of a Colorado baker refusing to make a wedding cake for a same-sex couple is driving the partisan debate.

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Article by Catherine Strode / Filed Under: Disabilities Rights, Interview, News, Policy Perspective - Interviews with Policy Makers

July 10, 2017

Self-Advocates Join Medicaid Protest Rally

Colorado State Representative Dave Young (D), House District 50
Colorado State Representative Dave Young (D), House District 50

An Interview with Catherine Strode

AdvocacyDenver Board Member and Self-Advocate Mitch McKinney was one of over 400 individuals to protest the proposed cuts to Medicaid in the GOP health bill in a rally held in front of Senator Cory Gardner’s downtown office. Several Colorado legislators also participated in the Medicaid Protest Rally, including State Representative Dave Young. Representative Young spoke at the rally calling the proposed cuts to Medicaid a ‘civil rights issue.’

Mitch McKinney, AdvocacyDenver Board Member/Self-Advocate
Mitch McKinney, AdvocacyDenver Board Member/Self-Advocate

In an interview with Catherine Strode, Representative Young who serves on the Joint Budget Committee said Colorado would not be able to accommodate the cost shift from federal to state funding.

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Article by Catherine Strode / Filed Under: Disabilities Rights, Health Care, Health Care Advocacy News, Interview, Medicaid, News, Policy Perspective - Interviews with Policy Makers

February 24, 2017

Coming Events: Protecting Children’s Futures, a Presentation by Betty Lehman of Lehman Disability Planning

AdvocacyDenver and Denver Public Schools invite Parents, Special Education Teachers and Community Providers to:

Protecting Children’s Futures

a Presentation by Betty Lehman of Lehman Disability Planning

Lehman Disability Planning Logo

March 14, 2017
6-8:00 p.m.
DSST Stapleton High School
2000 Valentia Street

Topics: Disability and Financial Planning and Legal Considerations, ABLE Accounts Update!

Information: Pamela Bisceglia
Pbisceglia@advocacydenver.org
(303) 974-2526

 


AdvocacyDenver y las Escuelas Públicas de Denver invitan a padres, maestros de educación especial y proveedores comunitarios a

Proteger el Futuro de los Niños

una presentación de Betty Lehman de Lehman Disability Planning

Lehman Disability Planning Logo

14 de marzo 2017
6-8 p.m.
DSST Stapleton High School
2000 Valentia Street

Temas: La Discapacidad y Planificación Financial y las Consideraciónes Legales, Cuentas de la Ley “ABLE”

información: Bob McGill
bmcgill@advocacydenver.org
(303) 974-2532

Article by Catherine Strode / Filed Under: Individual Advocacy, Juvenile Justice, News, Parent/Family Support

December 30, 2016

Recorded Webinar: Adolescent Suicide Prevention

Recorded Webinar: Adolescent Suicide PreventionOne of Colorado’s long term policy goals is to be the healthiest state in the nation. The Medicaid expansion is making quality health care available to more of the state’s residents.  However, one ailment often goes undiagnosed before it kills: suicide. Suicide rates in Colorado have been rising for the past seven years. Currently, Colorado is at the top of the list for suicides, ranking seventh highest nationwide. In this post you can view a recorded webinar discussing what is being done to prevent suicides among our state’s population.

[Read more…] about Recorded Webinar: Adolescent Suicide Prevention

Article by Sally Tanner / Filed Under: News

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