Disclaimer: While The Arc of Aurora acknowledges these as potentially helpful resources for the community, it does not endorse any content from these websites as these resources are solely for navigational purposes. The Arc of Aurora does not promote or exclusively favor any of these community resources.
Americans with Disabilities Act
Information and Technical Assistance on the ADA
Employment
Adams County Works
Arapahoe/Douglas County Works
Arapahoe/Douglas County Works Website
Contact an Applicant Services Representative
303-636-1160
Colorado Department of Labor and Employment
Colorado Department of Labor and Employment Website
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Website
Education
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
- The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a law ensuring services to children with disabilities throughout the nation. IDEA governs how states and public agencies provide early intervention, special education, and related services to more than 6.5 million eligible infants, toddlers, children, and youth with disabilities. IDEA Website
WrightsLaw: Parent/System IDEA advocacy
Early Intervention
Parent Resources & Support
Additional Advocacy Organizations
Citizens for Patient Safety Website
Colorado Developmental Disabilities Council Website
Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition Website
Disability Law Colorado Website
Support Groups
Focus Points Family Resource Center Website
Parent To Parent of Colorado Website
PAD-CO: Parents of Adults with Disabilities in Colorado Website
Groups for Children
Scouts BSA Troop 5280 | Serving Scouts with Special Needs
Self Advocacy
Self Advocates Becoming Empowered Website
Speaking for Ourselves Colorado Website
Services & Funding
Community Centered Boards (CCBs)
- Offer Case Management Services to assist a person in accessing necessary services and supports to meet his or her needs. Services include intake, eligibility determination, service plan development, arrangement for services, delivery of services, service and support coordination, monitoring, any safeguards necessary to prevent conflict of interest between case management and direct service provision, and termination and discharge from services.For statewide information visit:
Colorado.gov Community Centered Boards Website
Primary CCBs in Aurora
Developmental Pathways (DP) Website
Rocky Mountain Human Services (RMHS) Website
County Services
Arapahoe County Services Website
Funding and Waivers
- Colorado has twelve Medicaid waiver programs- four of which are specifically for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Medicaid Waiver.org Colorado Website
PASA’s
- A wide range of qualified individuals and agencies provides services for the Division for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (DIDD). Staff at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) recommend Program Approval for qualified providers. Follow the link below to get to the most updated list of Program Approved Services Agencies on the CDPHE website. Also, find and compare facilities and services. Colorado.gov Find and Compare Facilities Website
Supported Decision Making
Colorado Advanced Directives Medical Proxy Website
National Resource Center for Supported Decision-Making Website
Colorado Advanced Directives Power of Attorney Website
Transportation
Access-a-Ride Paratransit Services
Additional Options and Paratransit Contractors
RTD Access-a-Ride Contractors Website
Denver Region.co Disability Transportation Resources Website
RTD
Transportation Resources
Denver Regional Mobility and Access Council: Getting there Guide Website
Travel
Victim Services
Aurora Victim Services and Rights Website
Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault Website
National Center for Victims of Crime with Disabilities Website