Thank you to everyone who joined our recent virtual town hall. During the session, Developmental Pathways (DP) shared updates from the State of Colorado, including potential service reductions, possible impacts, and what these changes may mean for people receiving services. A recording of the town hall (excluding the Q&A portion) and the presentation slide deck are […]
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If you’re enrolled in Health First Colorado (Colorado Medicaid), you must complete your renewal each year to keep your benefits. Missing your deadline could result in loss of coverage, including waiver and/or Community First Choice (CFC) services. How Renewals Work Renewal notices are sent by mail, to your Colorado PEAK account, or via the Health First Colorado Mobile
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By Matt VanAuken, DP Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director In the previous Policy Pulse posts, we’ve shared updates about Colorado’s budget process, the federal government shutdown, and proposed changes to Medicaid. These policy conversations can feel confusing at times, and for individuals with disabilities and their families, they raise very real questions about services,
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Developmental Pathways (DP) is honored to present Dr. Michaela McDonnell, departing board member, with the Developmental Pathways Board of Directors Lifetime Achievement Award. This award celebrates a board member whose lifelong commitment has meaningfully supported people with disabilities through DP and the wider community. Dr. McDonnell served three full terms on the board from 2016
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By Matt VanAuken, DP Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director Each year, Colorado’s state budget shapes the essential services and supports that thousands of people rely on, from education and transportation to programs that support individuals with disabilities. On October 31, 2025, Governor Polis released his proposed budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. This
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By Matt VanAuken, DP Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director As you may have heard, the federal government has entered a shutdown. With so much information available, we aim to provide a clear and factual update on what this could mean – especially for the disability community. Why is the federal government shutting down? The
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Did you know that if voters with disabilities cast ballots at the same rate as those without, 2 million more voices would help shape our democracy? Your voice has power — and your vote matters. “People with disabilities are often disproportionately affected by government decisions and continue to vote at lower rates,” said DP’s Associate
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Thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s contest! Over 650 votes were cast to determine the winners in each category. From the 76 entries received, the winners are… Solo Superstars 1st place: “Old man smoking pipe” Description: Retired Old man in glasses breaking his back celebrating his 100Th Birthday! 2nd place: “Young Witch”
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By Matt VanAuken, DP Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director At DP, we are here to support individuals with disabilities. Autism has long been part of the communities we serve, and we are committed to sharing clear information and resources to help individuals and families navigate care, policy, and inclusion. With ongoing research and frequent
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By Matt VanAuken, DP Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director A lot is happening at the state and federal levels around disability policy. With this Policy Pulse series, our goal is to make sense of the noise, providing clarity, context, and resources for our community. This post focuses on two things: A quick primer
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