Case Management
Christopher’s Story
by Laura A., Christopher’s mother (edited for content and clarity) At two years old, our son Christopher was diagnosed with Fragile X Syndrome. When we began our path of learning and therapy, it was hard and very different from how it is now. In the beginning, I remember Developmental Pathways being the only ones who…
Read MoreAcronyms Guide: Case Management
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…
Read MoreSaraly’s Story
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…
Read MoreDP Teams Adapt to COVID: Case Management / Program Quality
One truth that’s come of working in COVID times: we all get a little more creative. From professional sports to human services, ways of doing business have changed to accommodate the new reality we find ourselves in. Here at Developmental Pathways, each team has adapted a bit differently to continue serving people living with intellectual…
Read MoreWhy Is the U.S. Census Important to the I/DD Community?
Written by Kim Tenure, Associate Director of I/DD Policy The United States Constitution requires the government to conduct the U.S. Census every ten years. While some people may see the Census as a minor inconvenience, it is vital for states and communities across the country to count everyone, and we want all Coloradans to be counted!…
Read MoreIntroducing Our Program Navigator: A Handy Video Guide of Our Programs by Age Group
My child has a developmental disability, and we need support. Where do I start? Developmental Pathways is a Community Centered Board that serves people of all ages with developmental disabilities and delays who live in Arapahoe and Douglas Counties and the city of Aurora. At DP we have three programs to help people find funding…
Read MoreMeet Abi Hammer! She Loves Her Job at Best Buddies Bakery and Cafe
After the Hammer family shared their inspiring story with us, I wanted to meet their daughter Abi and find out more about her experience with the Wellspring Community and her job at the Best Buddies Bakery and Cafe, a delicious bakery at The Emporium in Castle Rock. I have to say–Best Buddies has customer service…
Read MoreConnecting People: Meet the Hammer Family
We are so grateful when the people and/or families we support want to share their story with us and with the community. We love to hear how we’ve helped support someone with developmental disabilities or delays, their family, or even other organizations, but that’s not our motivation in asking folks to share. Even though we…
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