Meet Todd Todd was first introduced to Developmental Pathways when his son began receiving Early Intervention services. It was not his plan to work for the program or company at the time, but as he dug deeper into what DP was about, he decided to be part of the work. Throughout his family’s journey in […]
Planning for the future is important for every family, but especially if you have a child with special needs. It can also be a scary process. For parents and caregivers, it means imagining a world where you may not be there to take care of your loved one. We understand there are so many aspects
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Early Intervention It can feel like Early Intervention has its own language. You might have wondered, what is an “IFSP,” “SC,” and “SLP”? Well, you are not alone. This handy acronym guide will fill you in on all the lingo we use for babies and toddlers in the Early Intervention Program. The Early Intervention program
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by Donna Nylander, shortened for readership. Read the full article here. Recent research has taught us that everyone benefits when children with special needs learn alongside their typically developing peers. Inclusive settings should be the first option to be considered for young children with disabilities. But what should parents look for as they seek quality
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Case Management If you’re new to the I/DD realm, you have probably noticed we use various acronyms. To help you navigate all of them, we’ve created a guide of frequently used acronyms and terms used by specific departments or programs. Today we’re sharing the Case Management portion of the guide. The Case Management Department is
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Click for English Version ¿Cómo se conectó usted Developmental Pathways? ¿Todavía recibe servicios y ayuda de ellos? Bueno, yo les conocí a ustedes debido que cuando le dieron el primer diagnóstico a mi hija y asistí a una junta de del Grupo Vida. También, con algunos folletos en ferias de recursos que encontraba. En estos
Community Outreach and Family Support We have updated our list of acronyms to ensure the terms you need to know are accessible to you! This portion of the guide will introduce you to frequently used terms related to our Community Outreach and Family Support programs. The Community Outreach Program supports individuals of all ages with
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During our Board meeting on May 25th at 5:00 p.m., we will solicit public comment around our DP Annual Report FY 19-20. Please click here to find details on the meeting. If you are unable to attend the virtual meeting, please send any comments or questions about the report to g.kennedy@dpcolo.org.
Community Engagement On top of I/DD acronyms, we use several terms that sound a bit foreign to you—self-advocate, service provider, advisory group. In this handy guide, you will find acronyms and terms frequently used by our community engagement team. The Community Engagement Department at DP creates and facilitates connections to engage the broader community in
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Each year the Colorado Legislature creates a state budget for state services like education, roads, and programs supporting people with disabilities. Colorado must maintain a balanced budget meaning the state cannot spend more than its revenue, unlike the Federal government. The process of creating the budget happens throughout the year, not just during the legislative
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