March Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month Week 2: Focus on Community

From the EDI Office – DDAM 2023: This week’s focus is on the experiences of developmentally disabled community members.

We hope that you will utilize (by participating, exploring, and sharing) these events and resources during Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (DDAM2023).

Servícios de la Raza

The goal of Servícios de la Raza is to provide and advocate for culturally responsive, essential human services and opportunities. Program provides culturally and linguistically relevant services designed to promote and expand insurance enrollment and utilization of healthcare services.

Main Office: 3131 W. 14th Ave, Denver, CO 80204 (Aquí se ofrecen todos los servicios/All services provided at the main location)

Second location: 200 S Sheridan Blvd, Denver, CO

Services offered:

African Leadership Group

African Leadership Group’s mission is to help the African diaspora integrate and prosper by connecting cultures, developing strong community leaders, and advocating for economic, social and educational impact. Their vision is to advocate for the entire African immigrant community across national origin, tribes, and language to ensure continuous improvements to immigrants’ quality of life. Become a member Follow at: Facebook Instagram Twitter Linkedin Youtube

Address: 10700 E. Evans Ave, Aurora, CO 80014

Phone: (303) 862-4062

Email: info@usalg.org

 

APDC Asian Pacific Development Center

Asian Pacific Development Center is powered by its rich heritage of AANHPI advocacy and exists today to serve and support all immigrant, and refugee communities with a whole health, community-based engagement approach through health, education, and advocacy.

​Address: 1537 Alton Street Aurora, CO 80010

​Open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM

Phone: 303.923.2920

Email: info@apdc.org

 

The following services are accommodated throughout the state. Please note that not all of these nonprofit organizations are specific to Assistive Technology but may be helpful in finding the right services and supports in your community for family members with disabilities.

Colorado Developmental Disabilities Council The mission of the Colorado Developmental Disabilities Council is to advocate for systems change by promoting meaningful person-centered participation, self-determination and inclusion for all individuals with developmental disabilities.

Many Coloradans are concerned about the availability and cost of housing. In the Council’s survey of unmet needs, access to affordable, accessible housing ranked in the top three concerns across all survey respondents. Find the position paper on housing to discover the policy and systems changes we support. GetInformed@coddc.org

Contact at 720-941-0176

1120 Lincoln, Suite 706

Denver, CO 80203

Colorado Early Childhood Education (ECE) Office

Stay Connected with CDEC: With the launch of the Colorado Department of Early Childhood and preparation for Universal Preschool Colorado in the 2023-24 school year, there is a lot happening in early childhood! To stay connected sign up to receive our monthly newsletter. You can also follow along on social media. Find us on Facebook (en español), InstagramTwitter and LinkedIn.

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Colorado Department of Education A list of agencies for anyone seeking support and resources for individuals with disabilities

Early childhood mental health consultation Colorado Early Childhood Mental Health Support Line

Helping parents and other caregivers support the wellbeing of young children. Sign up for a consultation | View Service MapPara español haga clic aquí.