Disability-Specific Resources Archives - AdvocacyDenver https://www.advocacydenver.org/resource_category/disability-specific/ Health Care Advocacy and Education | Providing active voice and supporting civil rights for people with disabilities Thu, 09 Jan 2025 20:48:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 https://www.advocacydenver.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/cropped-AdvoDen_SocialNtwk_Button-32x32.png Disability-Specific Resources Archives - AdvocacyDenver https://www.advocacydenver.org/resource_category/disability-specific/ 32 32 Autism Society of Colorado https://www.advocacydenver.org/resource/autism-society-of-colorado/ https://www.advocacydenver.org/resource/autism-society-of-colorado/#respond Thu, 05 Aug 2021 19:26:34 +0000 https://www.advocacydenver.org/resource/autism-society-of-colorado/ Information referral and advocacy organization for people with autism and their families and caregivers.

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]]> https://www.advocacydenver.org/resource/autism-society-of-colorado/feed/ 0 Brain Injury Alliance of Colorado https://www.advocacydenver.org/resource/brain-injury-alliance-of-colorado/ https://www.advocacydenver.org/resource/brain-injury-alliance-of-colorado/#respond Thu, 05 Aug 2021 19:26:34 +0000 https://www.advocacydenver.org/resource/brain-injury-alliance-of-colorado/ Provides case management, support groups, workshops, classes, adaptive recreation, utility assistance and public policy efforts for people with brain injuries and their families.

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]]> https://www.advocacydenver.org/resource/brain-injury-alliance-of-colorado/feed/ 0 National Federation of the Blind Colorado https://www.advocacydenver.org/resource/national-federation-of-the-blind-colorado/ https://www.advocacydenver.org/resource/national-federation-of-the-blind-colorado/#respond Thu, 05 Aug 2021 19:26:34 +0000 https://www.advocacydenver.org/resource/national-federation-of-the-blind-colorado/ National Federation of the Blind improves blind people’s lives through advocacy, education, research, technology, and programs encouraging independence and self-confidence.

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]]> https://www.advocacydenver.org/resource/national-federation-of-the-blind-colorado/feed/ 0 Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder https://www.advocacydenver.org/resource/children-and-adults-with-attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder/ https://www.advocacydenver.org/resource/children-and-adults-with-attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder/#respond Thu, 05 Aug 2021 19:26:34 +0000 https://www.advocacydenver.org/resource/children-and-adults-with-attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder/ Sign up on meetup.com to get updates on meetings. Offers resources and information for parents/caregivers of youth with ADD/ADHD. First hour of the meeting is a guest speaker. Second hour is two small break out support groups, one for parents & caregivers & one for adults & couples.

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]]> Sign up on meetup.com to get updates on meetings. Offers resources and information for parents/caregivers of youth with ADD/ADHD. First hour of the meeting is a guest speaker. Second hour is two small break out support groups, one for parents & caregivers & one for adults & couples.

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]]> https://www.advocacydenver.org/resource/children-and-adults-with-attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder/feed/ 0 National Multiple Sclerosis Society – Colorado/Wyoming Chapter https://www.advocacydenver.org/resource/national-multiple-sclerosis-society-colorado-wyoming-chapter/ https://www.advocacydenver.org/resource/national-multiple-sclerosis-society-colorado-wyoming-chapter/#respond Thu, 05 Aug 2021 19:26:37 +0000 https://www.advocacydenver.org/resource/national-multiple-sclerosis-society-colorado-wyoming-chapter/ Chapters encourage personal empowerment with employment counseling, family programs, volunteer opportunities, and advocacy issues

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]]> https://www.advocacydenver.org/resource/national-multiple-sclerosis-society-colorado-wyoming-chapter/feed/ 0 Colorado Association of Blind Students https://www.advocacydenver.org/resource/colorado-association-of-blind-students/ https://www.advocacydenver.org/resource/colorado-association-of-blind-students/#respond Thu, 05 Aug 2021 19:26:37 +0000 https://www.advocacydenver.org/resource/colorado-association-of-blind-students/ CABS, the state chapter of the NFB’s National Association of Blind Students, provides support through peer group meet ups, information, and encouragement to blind college students and to high school students who are looking forward to college.

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]]> CABS, the state chapter of the NFB’s National Association of Blind Students, provides support through peer group meet ups, information, and encouragement to blind college students and to high school students who are looking forward to college.

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]]> https://www.advocacydenver.org/resource/colorado-association-of-blind-students/feed/ 0 Rocky Mountain Dyslexia Association https://www.advocacydenver.org/resource/rocky-mountain-dyslexia-association/ https://www.advocacydenver.org/resource/rocky-mountain-dyslexia-association/#respond Thu, 05 Aug 2021 19:26:37 +0000 https://www.advocacydenver.org/resource/rocky-mountain-dyslexia-association/ Information and referral as well as educational conferences are available to people with dyslexia/reading disorders and to the general public.

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]]> Information and referral as well as educational conferences are available to people with dyslexia/reading disorders and to the general public.

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]]> https://www.advocacydenver.org/resource/rocky-mountain-dyslexia-association/feed/ 0 Rocky Mountain Down Syndrome Association https://www.advocacydenver.org/resource/rocky-mountain-down-syndrome-association/ https://www.advocacydenver.org/resource/rocky-mountain-down-syndrome-association/#respond Thu, 05 Aug 2021 19:26:37 +0000 https://www.advocacydenver.org/resource/rocky-mountain-down-syndrome-association/ Provides Down syndrome education, resources and support in partnership with individuals, families, professionals, and the community. Facilitates a Higher Visions for Education program in English to support independent living for self-advocates with Down syndrome of transition age and above (21+).

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]]> https://www.advocacydenver.org/resource/rocky-mountain-down-syndrome-association/feed/ 0 Colorado Commission for Deaf and Hard of Hearing https://www.advocacydenver.org/resource/colorado-commission-for-deaf-and-hard-of-hearing/ https://www.advocacydenver.org/resource/colorado-commission-for-deaf-and-hard-of-hearing/#respond Thu, 05 Aug 2021 19:26:37 +0000 https://www.advocacydenver.org/resource/colorado-commission-for-deaf-and-hard-of-hearing/ CCDHH provides state mandated, essential resources and services: information and referrals, including a resource directory; distribution of telecommunications equipment and accessories; sign language interpreting and Communication Access Real-time Translation (CART) services for state courts, court-ordered treatment programs, and allied internal functions; outreach and consultative services; annual distribution of grants to eligible, qualified grantees; community access […]

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]]> CCDHH provides state mandated, essential resources and services: information and referrals, including a resource directory; distribution of telecommunications equipment and accessories; sign language interpreting and Communication Access Real-time Translation (CART) services for state courts, court-ordered treatment programs, and allied internal functions; outreach and consultative services; annual distribution of grants to eligible, qualified grantees; community access program, including support service providers and orientation and mobility specialists for deaf-blind individuals, and systems advocacy.

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]]> https://www.advocacydenver.org/resource/colorado-commission-for-deaf-and-hard-of-hearing/feed/ 0 International Hearing Dog https://www.advocacydenver.org/resource/international-hearing-dog/ https://www.advocacydenver.org/resource/international-hearing-dog/#respond Thu, 05 Aug 2021 19:26:31 +0000 https://www.advocacydenver.org/resource/international-hearing-dog/ Provides hearing dogs free of charge to deaf or hard-of-hearing individuals.

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