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 ComunidadSexuality 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.
[Read more…] about Denver Public School’s Education and COVID-19 FAQs for Parents and Children with DisabilitiesPreguntas Frecuentes de los Padres de Niños con Discapacidades con respecto a la Educación y el COVID-19
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.
[Read more…] about Preguntas Frecuentes de los Padres de Niños con Discapacidades con respecto a la Educación y el COVID-19Action Alert: Extend Retainer Payments for Home and Community-Based Services
Action is needed & time is of the essence!
Please call your local Representative and Senator to ask them to sign onto a letter supporting the extension of retainer payments to Calder Lynch, Deputy Administrator and Director, Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services by Wednesday, July 22nd.
[Read more…] about Action Alert: Extend Retainer Payments for Home and Community-Based ServicesDay Program Services Expected to Reopen July 20, 2020
In June, Health Care Policy and Financing provided Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Day Program service providers and Case Management Agencies (CMAs) of required provisions for additional reopening of Day Program services in congregate settings.
[Read more…] about Day Program Services Expected to Reopen July 20, 2020Finding That Inspire Elementary School Principal Discriminated Against a Student Based on Race
From The Desk of Pamela Bisceglia
On February 6, 2020, a complaint of discrimination was filed by a member of Denver Public School (“DPS”) staff against the Principal of Inspire Elementary School. The complaint was filed in accordance with DPS Board of Education policy AC. The complainant alleged that the Principal discriminated against the student based on race (Black) and disability. AdvocacyDenver appreciates the staff that stood firm advocating for the appropriate treatment of the student and forwarded the complaint of discrimination.
[Read more…] about Finding That Inspire Elementary School Principal Discriminated Against a Student Based on Race