From the Desk of Pamela Bisceglia
When the Stay at Home orders were issued all persons, including AdvocacyDenver and community centered board staff transitioned from in-person to a remote workforce. We learned that for the day-to-day business or staff meetings we did not need to travel into the office, rather business could be conducted virtually. We became experts learning to access and the new social norms when meeting via Zoom, Google Meets, etc. We also learned lessons in relation to access and equity.
[Read more…] about The New Norm?Legislative Wins and a Brighter Future
By Kaley Day and the Arc of Colorado
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.
[Read more…] about Legislative Wins and a Brighter FutureLa elegibilidad de inmigrantes para beneficios públicos
Este seminario corto aborda el problema del acceso a algunos beneficios públicos necesarios para ciertos inmigrantes con discapacidades en Colorado.
You can also view this presentation in English.
[Read more…] about La elegibilidad de inmigrantes para beneficios públicosImmigrant Eligibility for Public Benefits
This five-minute webinar addresses the problem of access to some necessary public benefits for certain immigrants with disabilities in Colorado.
También puedes ver esta presentación en español.
[Read more…] about Immigrant Eligibility for Public BenefitsAdvocacyDenver 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 DisabilitiesCOVID 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
[Read more…] about COVID Vaccine Clinic April 23rdConsejos para hablar Sobre Sexualidad
‘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.
[Read more…] about Consejos para hablar Sobre SexualidadTips 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.
[Read more…] about Tips for Talking (for Parents and Caregivers)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.
[Read more…] about Cortos de Educación Sexual: Lugares Públicos y PrivadosSexuality 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.
[Read more…] about Sexuality Education Shorts: Public and Private Places