Health Care Advocacy and Education | Providing active voice and supporting civil rights for people with disabilities
Information and referral as well as educational conferences are available to people with dyslexia/reading disorders and to the general public.
A drop-in youth center that provides health services, support group, counseling and referral, and youth lead events and activities. Hours: Vary, see website
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+).
Provides advocacy, family conference and training, representation at state-level policy committees, and youth leadership and support groups.The Colorado Chapter is a family-driven and family-run non-profit organization
The Denver-Metro Community Parent Resource Center informs and empowers low-income, culturally and linguistically diverse families as advocates for their children with disabilities, age birth to 26, to achieve meaningful participation in their schools and communities in the Denver Metro area. Present trainings to parents and professionals as well as provide parent advising via email, telephone or face-to-face. Spanish translation is available. All services are free of charge.
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.
Provides domestic violence victim services (free), mental health services (paid for through Medicaid or self-pay, sliding scale) and emergency services such as food and clothing banks for residents within the 80211 zip code. Servicios de la Raza offers the Workforce Investment Act case management based program for youth 16-21 years old.
Connects and empowers parents through support groups, 1-to-1 matching, information and resources.
Support for parents and youth to understand their learning and attention issues. Resources to educate other people in their families about their issues and how to support them. Community resource connections and free printed resources available. Daily live chat rooms to discuss common issues with experts in communication, attention and learning. Website has a read-aloud feature for equitable access to the content.
El Grupo Vida is a network of parents and families who have children with disabilities. They offer support, information and community events. Website in English and Spanish.
