March Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month Week 4: Focus on Past-Present-Future

We hope that you will utilize (by participating, exploring, and sharing) these events and resources during Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (DDAM 2023).

The focus includes some mental health resources, some community collaborations and participation, and some research.

 

Colorado Developmental Disabilities Council

LEGISLATIVE PUBLIC POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING

3/20/2023

Legislative Public Policy Committee Meeting

Monday from 11 AM until 1 PM.

Join Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 458 897 508

Passcode: 589372

Dial by your location +1 719 359 4580

 

Developmental Disabilities Resource Center

Board of Directors Meeting

Date:03/22/2023

From 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Visitors are welcome at all Board of Directors meetings. There are two places on the agenda for anyone wishing to address the board. Board of Directors meetings begin at 5:30 pm. Some meetings include a special item during which a specific topic is delved into more comprehensively.

Location: DDRC Administrative Building, Twin Lakes Conference Room, 11177 W. 8th Ave., Lakewood, Contact Number:303-462-6508

 

A list of agencies for anyone seeking support & resources for anyone with disabilities.

 

Easter Seals Colorado

Easterseals Colorado is thrilled to offer the Disability Inclusion Program (DIP). Through Disability Etiquette Trainings and Business Consultations, we help businesses and organizations better understand the disability system and how to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) in the community and workplace.

 

Ablelight Events & Resources

From virtual concerts to weekly devotions, our events and resources help the people we serve stay connected.

 

Jefferson Center for Mental Health Developmental Disability Resources

 

Developmental Disabilities Waiver (DD)

A waiver is an extra set of Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid Program) benefits that you could qualify for in certain cases. These benefits can help you remain in your home and community. Waivers have extra program rules and some programs may have waitlists.

 

Colorado Developmental Disabilities Council 

PLANNING AND GRANTS COMMITTEE MEETING

Monday March 27, 2023 from 10:00 AM until 12 PM.

Join Zoom Meeting:

Meeting ID: 628 526 116

Passcode: 069757

Dial by your location: +1 719 359 4580

The Arc ColoradoAllianceCU JFK PartnersDevelopmental Pathways,

 

Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities Awareness Day

Community collaborations with several network partners and organizations in planning March 2023 advocacy events and activities. The next important event is scheduled at the Colorado State Capitol:

March 29, 2023

Full day. In-person & Virtual options