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August 5, 2021

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Accessibility Center

Provides screening, support and accommodations for students with disabilities.

Contact Info

  • View Website
  • Phone: 303-556-3300
  • Fax: 303-352-3003
  • Community College of Denver, Auraria Campus, S. Classroom Building, Room 134, PO Box 173363, Campus Box 400
    Denver CO, 80217

Languages

  • English

Categories

  • Education and Training

Immigration Status

  • U.S. Citizen
  • Legal Permanent Resident (5 or more years)
  • Legal Permanent Resident (Less than 5 years)
  • Temporary Protective Status (TPS)
  • Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
  • Refugee
  • Asylee
  • V-Visa
  • U-Visa
  • T-Visa
  • Undocumented

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August 5, 2021

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McLain Adult High School

Offers one-to-one tutoring for adults who need to improve their reading, writing, and math comprehension skills. Applicants are accepted throughout the year. Fees are charged for each “Hexter” youth enrolls in — $6 (18 – 21 years) $51 (21+ years). Parking passes for each quarter are $31.25. School is on the RTD 17 Bus Line.

Contact Info

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  • Phone: 303-982-7462
  • Fax: 303-982-7494
  • 13600 W. 2nd Place
    Lakewood CO, 80228

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Categories

  • Education and Training

Immigration Status

  • U.S. Citizen
  • Legal Permanent Resident (5 or more years)
  • Legal Permanent Resident (Less than 5 years)
  • Temporary Protective Status (TPS)
  • Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
  • Refugee
  • Asylee
  • V-Visa
  • U-Visa
  • T-Visa
  • Undocumented

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August 5, 2021

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Arapahoe/Douglas Youth in the Works!

Career counseling, GED prep, financial help for education, job placement assistance, job fairs and job search workshops, work and life prep (including mock interviewing, résumé writing, applications, training, budgeting, and life skills), mentoring, referrals to schools and agencies

Contact Info

  • Phone: 303-636-1260
  • Fax: 303-636-1250
  • 6974 S. Lima St
    Centennial CO, 80112

Categories

  • Education and Training
  • Employment and Career

Immigration Status

  • U.S. Citizen
  • Legal Permanent Resident (5 or more years)
  • Legal Permanent Resident (Less than 5 years)
  • Temporary Protective Status (TPS)
  • Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
  • Refugee
  • Asylee
  • V-Visa
  • U-Visa
  • T-Visa

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August 5, 2021

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Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD)

International, multicultural organization of professionals committed to full participation in higher education for persons with disabilities. Promotes excellence through education, communication, and training.

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  • Send an Email
  • Phone: 704-947-7779
  • Fax: 704-948-7779
  • 107 Commerce Center Drive, Suite 204
    Huntersville NC, 28078

Languages

  • English

Categories

  • Advocacy
  • Education and Training

Immigration Status

  • U.S. Citizen
  • Legal Permanent Resident (5 or more years)
  • Legal Permanent Resident (Less than 5 years)
  • Temporary Protective Status (TPS)
  • Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
  • Refugee
  • Asylee
  • V-Visa
  • U-Visa
  • T-Visa
  • Undocumented

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August 5, 2021

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Open Book at Focus Points Family Resource Center

Contact Info

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  • Phone: 303-292-0770
  • Fax: 303-293-9386
  • 2501 E. 48th Ave
    Denver CO, 80216

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Categories

  • Education and Training

Immigration Status

  • U.S. Citizen
  • Legal Permanent Resident (5 or more years)
  • Legal Permanent Resident (Less than 5 years)
  • Temporary Protective Status (TPS)
  • Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
  • Refugee
  • Asylee
  • V-Visa
  • U-Visa
  • T-Visa
  • Undocumented

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August 5, 2021

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CO Department of Education (CDE) – Exceptional Student Services Unit

Website provides information and resources on special education, school/district programs and community partnerships.

Contact Info

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  • Send an Email
  • Phone: 303-866-6694
  • TTY: 303-860-7060
  • Fax: 303-866-6767
  • 1560 Broadway, Suite 1175
    Denver CO, 80202

Languages

  • English
  • Interpretation for other languages available on request

Categories

  • Education and Training

Immigration Status

  • U.S. Citizen
  • Legal Permanent Resident (5 or more years)
  • Legal Permanent Resident (Less than 5 years)
  • Temporary Protective Status (TPS)
  • Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
  • Refugee
  • Asylee
  • V-Visa
  • U-Visa
  • T-Visa
  • Undocumented

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August 5, 2021

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Emily Griffith Opportunity School – Disability Support Services

Disability support services provides assistance to prospective students to determine necessary accommodations, schedule classes and provide general advising. Call ahead to schedule an appointment.

Contact Info

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  • Phone: 720-423-4702
  • 1860 Lincoln Street, 6th Floor
    Denver CO, 80205

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Interpretation for other languages available on request

Categories

  • Education and Training
  • Employment and Career

Immigration Status

  • U.S. Citizen
  • Legal Permanent Resident (5 or more years)
  • Legal Permanent Resident (Less than 5 years)
  • Temporary Protective Status (TPS)
  • Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
  • Refugee
  • Asylee
  • V-Visa
  • U-Visa
  • T-Visa
  • Undocumented

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August 5, 2021

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Learning Ally

Offers a wide selection of audio-books.

Contact Info

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  • Send an Email
  • Phone: 303-757-0787
  • 1355 South Colorado Boulevard, Suite C-406
    Denver CO, 80222

Languages

  • All languages served

Categories

  • Education and Training
  • Independent Living

Immigration Status

  • U.S. Citizen
  • Legal Permanent Resident (5 or more years)
  • Legal Permanent Resident (Less than 5 years)
  • Temporary Protective Status (TPS)
  • Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
  • Refugee
  • Asylee
  • V-Visa
  • U-Visa
  • T-Visa
  • Undocumented

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August 5, 2021

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GED Accommodations – Colorado Department of Education

Provide GED accommodations forms and ultimately, approve accommodations requests. Accommodations can include extra time, oral presentation of questions, use of a scribe for writing, etc.

Contact Info

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  • Send an Email
  • 201 E. Colfax Avenue, Room 100
    Denver CO, 80203

Categories

  • Education and Training

Immigration Status

  • U.S. Citizen
  • Legal Permanent Resident (5 or more years)
  • Legal Permanent Resident (Less than 5 years)
  • Temporary Protective Status (TPS)
  • Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
  • Refugee
  • Asylee
  • V-Visa
  • U-Visa
  • T-Visa
  • Undocumented

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August 5, 2021

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College In Colorado (Website)

College In Colorado is a free service of the Colorado Department of Higher Education, providing Colorado’s only comprehensive online Career and Postsecondary Planning tool. Several resources for students with disabilities and their families are available on the site. Much of the Career/College website is available in Spanish. There is a pre-recorded Webinar available on the site that previews the website’s features specific to students with disabilities.

Contact Info

  • View Website
  • Phone: 720-264-8560
  • Fax: 303-296-1637
  • 1560 Broadway, Suite 1700
    Denver CO, 80202

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Categories

  • Education and Training

Immigration Status

  • U.S. Citizen
  • Legal Permanent Resident (5 or more years)
  • Legal Permanent Resident (Less than 5 years)
  • Temporary Protective Status (TPS)
  • Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
  • Refugee
  • Asylee
  • V-Visa
  • U-Visa
  • T-Visa
  • Undocumented

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