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Where Should I Send My Invoices?

You can find the bill payers for each DVR office here to see as accurately as possible where to submit your invoices and reports.

Happy Veteran's Day

On this day, we pause to reflect and express our utmost gratitude to those who have honorably upheld the promise of protecting the United States. From the bottom of our hearts, we extend our appreciation to the millions of heroes who have selflessly dedicated their lives to serving our great nation.

College Accommodations: Why They Change and What is Commonly Available (or Not)

From the National Center for College Students with Disabilities

November 14, 2023 | 5:30 – 6:30 PM MT | Virtual

Register Here

A focus on college accommodations, which includes a short legal background, an overview of differences between the K-12 model and college model, a longer discussion of what accommodations are and aren’t commonly available, and a walk through of a registration process and form, including information about what students must do after they register and what documentation they must provide.

Native American Disability Education

Jim Warne, MD., shares his work and advocacy for Native Disabilities Education. 

Jim is a Subject Matter Expert in the field of Disabilities among Native populations, and he has advanced specialized programs at the University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine, and the University of Arizona, Sonoma Institute, Native Center for Disabilities. Jim is also the creator of WARRIOR SOCIETY DEVELOPMENT, LLC. 

Practical Information for Social Workers New to Interacting with Older Adults Experiencing Vision Impairment or Blindness, Course #5163

From OIB-TAC 

A free, self-paced, recorded training course for social workers. The course provides an overview of strategies and techniques for working with adults experiencing vision impairment or blindness. This course is approved by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program to be offered by OIB-TAC as an individual course. Social workers completing this course will receive 1 general continuing education credit. 

Colorado Disability Benefits 101

Many people with disabilities fear that if they go to work, they'll lose needed health care and other disability benefits. Disability Benefits 101 (DB101) helps people with disabilities and service providers understand the connections between work and benefits. DB101 will help you make informed choices and show you how you can make work part of your plan.

DB101 provides:

• Information: Learn about benefits programs and rules around work. Get answers to frequently asked questions. Find out how to avoid common pitfalls.

• Estimators: Get results tailored just for you that helps you plan and set goals for work. Get tips for success for your individual situation.

• Experts: Find answers to your questions. Connect to community resources. Read the Next Steps section of each article to learn about expert resources.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Accessible Webpages 

IRS Resources and Services for Visually Impaired Taxpayers and Accessibility Guide have tax forms, instructions, and publications in Braille, large print, and Section 508-compliant PDF formats.

Administrative Assistant III, Colorado Springs, apply by 11.17.23

Business Consultant, Blind Enterprise Program, apply by 11.14.23

Rehabilitation Counselor, Aurora, apply by 11.20.23