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Overview
Community Agencies
Community Agencies
Developmental Pathways (DP)
CMA for Araphoe, Douglas and Elbert County
Helps families access disability services and complete eligibility steps
Coordinates assessments and creates annual service plans (ISP)
Connects individuals to community providers, therapies, funding, and resources
Supports long-term planning from childhood through adulthood
Rocky Mountain Houman Services (RMHS)
CMA for Adams and Denver County
Helps families access disability services and complete eligibility steps
Coordinates assessments and creates annual service plans (ISP)
Connects individuals to community providers, therapies, funding, and resources
Supports long-term planning from childhood through adulthood
When to Contact
Place information here
Contact Info
Place information here
Website
Place information here
Advocacy
Advocacy
The Arc of Aurora
The Arc of Aurora is a private, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization.
They support and advocate for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
They also provide guidance and resources for families.
El Grupo Vida
Network of Hispanic/Latino parents
Provides mutual support
Supports individuals with disabilities or special needs
Supports parents, families, and guardians of what they do (with agency logo at the right)
When to Contact
At Any Age
Website
Family Voices
Employment/Work
Employment/Work
A/D Works!
Summer Youth Readiness Events
Job Fairs
In-school Youth
Can access career exploration opportunities.
Can participate in paid internships.
Can receive supportive services.
Out-Of-School Youth
Funding assistance for occupational training
When to Contact
Ready to pursue post-secondary job training, employment, and career exploration.
Needing assistance with supportive services, paid internships, employment attainment and retention.
Contact Info
Phone: 303-636-1260
Email: futureu@arapahoegov.com
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR)
We believe that anyone with a disability who wants to work, can work, regardless of the type or severity of their disability.
We provide a wide variety of individualized services for people with disabilities.
These services may allow you to reach your employment goals and live independently.
When to Contact
15-24 years of age
Contact Info
Website
SWAP
The School to Work Alliance Program (SWAP) supports young adults with mild to moderate needs in employment.
SWAP helps youth build the skills they need to become competitively employed.
The program focuses on preparing students for successful outcomes in their jobs and communities.
When to Contact
15-24 years of age
SWAP Coordinator
Becky McDermott
720-271-2874
Project Search
Project SEARCH is a school-to-work program for young adults who want to build employment skills.
Participants complete hospital-based internships and receive classroom instruction in communication, advocacy, and other workplace skills.
Each participant is supported by a job coach and receives help finding a job after completing the program.
The program runs August–May, Monday–Thursday, and is designed to be the final year of public education with the goal of competitive employment.
When to Contact
Students must apply before their final transition year, as eligibility ends when they age out at 21.
Health/Mental Health
Health/Mental Health
Aurora Mental Health & Recovery- The Autism & IDD Counseling Center- Youth (AICC-Y)
Program Services Include:
Individual, Family & Group Therapy
Clinical Assessments & Consultation
Case Management Services
Coordination/Collaboration with Community Partners, Primary Care Providers & Psychiatrists
Psychoeducation
Life Skills Training
We take the following insurance: Medicaid, Medicare, Aetna, Blue Cross/Blue Shield (Anthem), Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, United Health Care (UHC), Optum
When to Contact
Specialized and adapted for youth with Autism or an intellectual or developmental disability who are experiencing difficulties with their mental health and/or regulating behavior who are between the ages of approximately 6-21.
Phone: 303-617-2300
Location: Hampden Center; 14301 E Hampden Ave, Aurora, CO 80014
Hours: Monday-Friday 8am to 6pm
Website: auroramhr.org/get-help/services/autism-idd-counseling-center/
Referrals:
aicc-yreferrals@auroramhr.org
OwnPath
Colorado Lift (Linking Individuals and Families To Servcies) is a new way to connect people in Cxolorado with a statewide, connected network of mental health, substance use, and crisis support and care navigation.
When to Contact
When you are
Who
Anyone in Colorado- no matter where you live or if you have insurance
Website: ownpath.co]
Recreation
Recreation
Special Olympics
Special Olympics believes that individuals with intellectual disabilities can learn, grow, and thrive through sports.
Athletes of all ages have opportunities to train, compete, and participate for a lifetime.
Through sports, athletes discover confidence, joy, and new abilities.
Their accomplishments inspire communities to recognize and celebrate a wider range of human talents and potential.
When to Contact
Young Athletes Program (2-7years old)
Athletes 8-Adulthood
Phone
(720) 359-3129
Additional Info
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