Developmental Pathways
What Excites Us About Voting?
Voting season is here! To kick us off, we want to share what gets us excited about voting! What excites you about voting? What questions do you have? Connect with…
Read MoreMonique’s Story
For some individuals with disabilities, independence can feel uncertain and often comes with challenges. But in Monique’s experience, it has been nothing less than fantastic. Monique has been receiving services…
Read MoreFacts, Opinions & the Importance of Being Informed
Recently, we shared a video about making choices and decisions. Making choices is an important right that all people have. Before deciding something or making a choice, you need information about the…
Read MoreVoter Engagement 2021 Kick-Off
This August, after reviewing numerous applications, Developmental Pathways hired two self-advocate interns to join our 2021 Voter Engagement campaign! The campaign seeks to inform, educate, and empower people of all…
Read MoreBrad’s Story
Brad and his parents first found Developmental Pathways when he was in preschool. He loved school and socializing with his classmates but needed more support than a neurotypical student. Once…
Read MoreChristopher’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…
Read More2021 Session Recap
On Tuesday, June 8th, the Colorado State Legislature adjourned. Though session has ended there is still much work to do. In this recap we’ll talk about some of the bills…
Read MoreAlternatives to Guardianship
While Guardianship is the most well-known decision-making option, there are alternatives available. You can explore these alternatives before pursuing guardianship. Since guardianship is a legal process, it can often take…
Read MoreSupported Decision-Making
Supported decision-making is often presented as an alternative to guardianship. Though this framework can be used as an alternative to guardianship, it can still be valuable while someone has a…
Read MoreFact or Fiction: Myths About Guardianship
There are many myths about guardianship that can impact an individual and/or family’s decision to pursue it. In this blog, we’ll examine several statements and use data to determine if…
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