As a parent or caregiver of a person with intellectual/developmental disabilities, it is important to have the most current information on treatment, caregiving, and other supports. The following is a partial list of national, state, and local disability specific resources:
General/Advocacy
- ABLE coloradoABLE, 1888-609-3468
- Parent to Parent of Colorado, www.p2p-co.org, 877-472-7201
- Colorado Developmental Disabilities Council, www.coddc.org, 720-941-0176/720-772-9396/800-772-1213
- Family Voices – Colorado Resource Directory, www.coloradoresourcedirectory.net, 855-877-1747
- Colorado Statewide Independent Living Council, www.coloradosilc.org, 303-902-5897
- Colorado Cross Disabilities Council, www.ccdconline.org, 303-839-1775
- Assistive Technology Partners, www1.ucdenver.edu/centers//center-for-inclusive-design-and-engineering, 303-315-1280
- National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD), www.rarediseases.org, 617-249-7300
- The Legal Center for People with Disabilities and Older People, http://www.disabilitylawco.org, 303-722-0300
- To file a complaint with the State – Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment visit www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/health-facilities-complaints
- Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. Assists individuals whose disabilities result in barriers to employment. https//dvr.colorado.gov, 303-866-2500
- Denver ABS http://www.denverabc.org/ Free assistance for filing taxes
- Teaching Your Child About Peers With Special Needs, care.com
- Retail Savings Guide for People with Disabilities, couponchief.com
- Bedding for people with I/DD Best Mattress Reviews
- The Initiative, For People w/ IDD Who Have Experienced Abuse Theiniativecolorado.org
- DRMAC Rides, https://drmac-co.org,303-243-3113
ADD/ADHD
- Creating An Optimal Environment For A Kid with ADHD, homeadvisor.com
Autism/Asperger Syndrome
- Autism Society of Colorado, www.autismcolorado.org, 720-214-0794
- Autism Society of America, www.autism-society.org, 800-328-8476
- National Autism Center, http://www.nationalautismcenter.org/resources/for-families/, 877-313-3833
- Accommodation Resources, washington.edu
- Teaching Tips, https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/?pageId=601, 812-855-6508
- Firefly Autism, fireflyautism.org, 303-759-1192 (Denver) 970-335-9727 (Grand Junction)
- National Fragile X, https://fragilex.org/, 800-688-8765
- GRASP, grasp.org, info@grasp.org
- Ascendigo, https://www.ascendigo.org/, 970-927-3143
- Autism Service Dogs For Children, Rover.com
- Sleep Guide for Children W/ Autism Spectrum Disorder, Happy Sleehttps://happysleepyhead.com/sleep-guide-for-children-with-autism-spectrum-disorder
Brain Injury/TBI
- Brain Injury Association of Colorado, www.biacolorado.org, 800-955-2443
- Brain Injury Association of America, www.biausa.org, 800-444-6443
Cerebral Palsy
- Cerebral Palsy Guidance. www.cerebralpalsyguidance.com, or contact them at www.cerebralpalsyguidance.com/contact/
- Cerebral Palsy Association of Colorado Springs, www.cpappr.org, 719-638-0808
- CerebralPalsy.org, cerebralpalsy.org , 800-692-4453
- Cerebral Palsy at Children’s Hospital, https://www.childrenscolorado.org/conditions-and-advice/conditions-and-symptoms/conditions/cerebral-palsy/, 720-777-5692
Chromosomal Disorders
- Genetic Alliance, www.geneticalliance.org, 202-966-5557
- National Human Genome Research Institute, www.genome.gov, 303-402-0911
- March of Dimes, www.marchofdimes.org/find-support/topics/planning-baby/genetic-and-chromosomal-conditions, 888-663-4637
Down Syndrome
- Colorado Springs Down Syndrome Association, www.csdsa.org, 719-633-1133
- Mile High Down Syndrome Association, http://www.rmdsa.org/, 303-797-1699
- National Down Syndrome Congress, http://www.ndsccenter.org, 800-232-6372
Education
- Higher Education for Students With Disabilities, accreditedschoolsonline.org
- National Down Syndrome Society Scholarship, National Down Syndrome Society
- Resource Guide For Students With Disabilities, Affordable Colleges
- Scholarship Guide For Students With Disabilities, Affordable Colleges
- College Resources For Students With Disabilities, College Choice
- List of Helpful Resources for Students With Disabilities, EduBirdie
- Resources for Students With Disabilities: Education USA
- Digital Resources for Students with Autism: Teach.com
- The Complete Guide to College for Students with Disabilities (collegeconsensus.com)
Epilepsy
- Epilepsy Foundation of Colorado, www.epilepsycolorado.org, 303-377-9774, or 888-378-9779
- Epilepsy Foundation, www.epilepsy.com, 800-332-1000
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
- FASD United, www.fasdunited.org
- Illuminate, www.illuminatecolorado.org, 303-413-3460
Hearing and Vision Impairments
- Anchor Center for Blind Children, www.anchorcenter.org, 303-377-9732
- Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind, www.csdb.org, 719-578-2100
- National Federation of the Blind of Colorado, www.cocenter.org, 303-778-1130, or 800-401-4632
- Hearing Health Complete Guide for Deaf & Hearing Impaired College Students
Learning Disabilities/Dyslexia
- Learning Disability Association of Colorado, www.ldaamerica.org
- LD Online, http://www.ldonline.org
- National Center for Learning Disabilities, www.ncld.org, 888-575-7373
- Rocky Mountain Branch of International Dyslexia Association, www.dyslexia-rmbida.org, 303-721-9425
Mental Health
- Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health-Colorado, www.coloradofederation.org, 888-569-7500
- National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, Colorado, www.namicolorado.org, 888-566-6264
- Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, www.dbsalliance.org, 800-826-3632
- The Balanced Mind Parent Network, The Balanced Mind Parent Network
- Colorado Statewide Mental Health Crisis Hotline. Mental Health Professionals available 24 hours/day 1-844-493-8255
- Consultants For Children, Inc. consultantsforchildren.com, 720-272-1298
Respite
Social Security Disability Benefits
- The Simple Dollar, http://www.thesimpledollar.com/disability-benefits-guide/
- The Simple Dollar, Social Security Disability Benefit Calculator
Tourette Syndrome
- Tourette Syndrome Association, www.ts-stories.org, 718-224-2999
Community Activities
2020 Camps
- Respite Camps
- DP Online Summer Camp Guide
- Rocky Mountain Village Summer Camp
- HRCA Summer Classes/Events
- Revel Lounge
Community Trainings/Workshops