Wondering what happened with the election? What passed and how will it affect you? You’re not alone. At DP, we have worked to create a comprehensive Election Recap guide summarizing what has passed, how it will affect you and where you can go to find out more. Download it below! We will know more about […]
Playgrounds are a pivotal place for children to develop social, physical, emotional and cognitive skills. They’re also a place where kids can get out some energy – a win for both them and their parents. As many of our parents know, it’s tough to find an inclusive playground that meets their kid’s adaptive needs. We
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KNOW YOUR OPTIONS TO CAST YOUR VOTE Written by Kim Tenure, Associate Director of I/DD Policy In Colorado, there are different ways that you can vote, so it is important to make a plan. Elections are conducted by your county, so there may be some small differences depending on which county you vote in. Watch this short video that provides a step-by-step guide on casting your vote: As discussed in the
Helpful Resources to Navigate Voting Written by Kim Tenure, Associate Director of I/DD Policy There are many Federal and State laws that protect your rights to vote. The United States divides power between different levels of government; this system is called federalism. One impact of federalism is that states can make laws addressing the specific needs and concerns of their residents. Consequently, elections
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Learn what’s on the Ballot Written by Kim Tenure, Associate Director of I/DD Policy Do you feel like you don’t know enough about the issues in our state to vote? You’re one of many, if so. There may be other obstacles to voting depending on who you are; we’ll talk more about those in a future blog post. For now, we at Developmental Pathways want to empower
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Jenny Chase, a program manager here at Developmental Pathways, traveled to Abu Dhabi with her friend Jeremy for the 2019 Special Olympics World Games. She graciously offered to share their amazing experience with us. A Trip to Abu Dhabi for the Special Olympics In March, I had the wonderful honor of traveling to Abu Dhabi
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Check out these community events for adults and children with developmental disabilities and delays and their families. Who to Contact: Social Security or Medicare? Sometimes it’s confusing to know who to contact and for what. Social Security and Medicare offer related services, so people aren’t always certain who does what. This “cheat sheet” can help.
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Check out these events for adults and children with developmental disabilities and delays and their families. Updated ABLE Account Information The new Colorado ABLE plan helps individuals save, while preserving their SSI and Medicaid. Enjoy tax-advantaged saving without impacting your current benefits. View the updated information here Spring Break will be here before you know
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Check out these events for adults and children with developmental disabilities and delays and their families. Highlands Ranch Therapeutic Recreation Resources Stay in shape in 2019 and start your New Year’s resolutions with TR. In January, the Therapeutic Recreation Department has plenty of programs to keep you busy. Take a look and see what they
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Our Early Intervention Program helps overwhelmed families care for their small children (ages 0-3) with developmental disabilities Our partner organization, SUN Foundation, recently held a breakfast highlighting the need for respite funding. We had the pleasure of listening to two parents speak about their journey caring for a loved one with a developmental disability and
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