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Resource Directory ACCESS AND ABILITY 218 North 2nd Street Unit F La Salle, CO 80645 Phone: 970-737-9031 Website: accessandability.org Email: [email protected] Mission: Our Mission is be an Organization Directed by People with Disabilities that will ensure Access for All People to Education, Employment, Health Care and Community Living. ADEO (formerly Greeley Center for Independence) 2730 28th Avenue Greeley, CO 80634 Phone: 970-339-2444 Website: adeoco.org Mission: Mission: Adeo supports people with disabilities by providing services tailored to meet individual needs. Adeo's services include: affordable housing, a supportive living program for adults with brain injury, home health care, outpatient physical therapy, aquatic (warm water pool) therapy and an athletic center for clients of all fitness levels. AIMS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISABILITY ACCESS CENTER Disability Access Services Office Greeley Campus College Center 5401 W 20th St. Greeley, CO 80634 Phone Number for appointments: 970-339-6251 General Phone Number: 970-339-6388 Texting Phone Number: 970-823-2467 Fax Number: 970-475-2366 Website: aims.edu/student/das Email: [email protected] Mission: Disability Access Services (DAS) at Aims Community College collaborates campus-wide to remove barriers and provide equal opportunities for qualified students with a diagnosis. The office promotes an inclusive learning environment through information, resources, education and direct services to students, faculty and staff. We offer accommodations, such as extended test time, note takers, assistive technology and more. If you believe you qualify for reasonable academic accommodations please contact us at [email protected] or stop by the Information Desk in the College Center to inquire about making an appointment with DAS services. If you do not have documentation, please contact the DAS office to seek support in obtaining the appropriate documentation. ARC OF WELD COUNTY Greeley Location: 5312 West 9th Street Drive, Suite 150 Greeley, CO 80634 Phone: 970-353-5219 Website: arcweldcounty.org Contact: Leticia Arguijo, ext. 105 (about advocacy questions and intakes) Email: [email protected] South Weld County Office: 330 Park Avenue Fort Lupton, CO 80621 Scheduled appointments only. Eastern Counties: Remote office in Sterling, CO Scheduled appointments only. Phone: 970-397-8776 Mission: Through advocacy and support service activities the Arc of Weld County works to safeguard the rights of children and adults with developmental disabilities, facilitate choices and promote independence and inclusion in community life. AUTISM NOW 1825 K Street NW, Suite 1200 Washington, DC 20006 Phone: 1-855-828-8476 Website: autismnow.org Email: [email protected] Mission: The National Autism Resource and Information Center will be a dynamic and interactive, highly visible and effective central point of quality resources and information for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and other developmental disabilities, their families, and other targeted key stakeholders. AUTISM SOCIETY OF COLORADO 550 S. Wadsworth Boulevard, Suite 100 Lakewood, CO 80226 Phone: 720-214-0794 Website: autismcolorado.org Mission: Improve the lives of all affected by autism. This includes families, providers, educators, and members of the community. At ASC, we work to advocate, inform, and share the journey with thousands of Coloradans. AUTISM SPEAKS P.O. Box 1313 Golden, CO 80402 Website: autismspeaks.org Email: [email protected] Staff- Allison Schoenberger, Manager- Field Development Email: [email protected] Phone: 720-492-3731 Colleen Shinn, Manager- Community Outreach Manager Email: [email protected] Phone: 224-277-0233 Mission: At Autism Speaks, our goal is to change the future for all who struggle with an autism spectrum disorder. We are dedicated to funding global biomedical research into the causes, prevention, treatments and a possible cure for autism. We strive to raise public awareness about autism and its effects on individuals, families, and society: and we work to bring hope to all who deal with the hardships of this disorder. We are committed to raising the funds necessary to support these goals. Autism Speaks aims to bring the autism community together as one strong voice to urge the government and private sector to listen to our concerns and take action to address this urgent global health crisis. It is our firm belief that, working together, we will find the missing pieces of the puzzle. AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER SUPPORT GROUP Arc of Weld County 5312 West 9th Street Drive Greeley, CO 80634 Contact: Leticia Arguijo Phone: 970-353-5219 ext.105 Website: arcweldcounty.org BRAIN INJURY ALLIANCE OF COLORADO, INC. Brain Injury Alliance of Colorado 1325 S. Colorado Boulevard, Building B, Suite 300 Denver, CO 80222 Phone: 303-355-9969 Toll free: 1-800-955-2443 Website: biacolorado.org Email: [email protected] Mission: Through guidance, resources support and education, we seek to facilitate lifelong growth of Coloradans affected by an injury to the brain. BRIDGING FAMILY Bridging Family, LLC 1812 56th Avenue, Suite A Greeley, CO 80634 Phone: 970-720-2590 Fax: 970-720-2591 Website: http://www.bridgingfamily.com Email: [email protected] Mission: Bridging Family uses a Person Centered framework to provide services and support to Developmentally and Cognitively Impaired Adults. Support is provided to providers of residential care and through a day program. CHANCE TO DANCE Evans Recreational Center 1100 37th Street Evans, CO 80620 Phone: 970-475-1125 Website: achancetodanceco.org Email: [email protected] Mission: To provide equal opportunities for both mentally and physically disabled children to participate in the elements and benefits of a dance program that is tailored to their special needs and goals, while equipping students to participate in social and cultural experiences. CNS ADAPTIVE DRIVING AND SOLUTIONS 2850 McClelland Dr., Ste. 3000 B Fort Collins, CO 80525 Phone: 970-493-6667 Fax: 970-493-8016 Website: cnsadaptivedriving.com Email: [email protected] Mission: Provides assessment and training for driving to individuals 15 and above with driving challenges due to learning disabilities, physical disabilities, cognitive disabilities, vision or medical changes and aging drivers. Training is available for Adaptive Equipment. COLORADO CROSS DISABILITY COALITION The Empire Building 1385 S. Colorado Blvd., Suite 610-A Denver CO 80222 Phone: 303-839-1775 Fax: 303-648-6262 Website: ccdconline.org Email: [email protected] Contact: Executive Director- Julie Reiskin / [email protected] (training or consultation) Contact: Dawn Howard / [email protected] (volunteering) Mission: To advocate for disability rights. We work with individuals, service providers and government agencies to ensure that people with disabilities have equal rights and equal access. We ensure physical structures are compliant and that policies and procedures decrease barriers. We seek compliance with the ADA and help others to accomplish the same. COLORADO DIVISION OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITIATION SERVICES – DVR Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services Greeley 822 7th Street, Suite 350 Greeley, CO 80631 Phone: 970-353-5409 Fax: 970-353-3367 Fort Morgan WFC (Sterling satellite office) 426 Ensign Street Fort Morgan, CO 80701 Phone: 970-867-9401, Ext. 105 Fax: 970-542-9487 Mission: State agency responsible for assisting persons with disabilities to become gainfully employed. Can help with preparing for, obtaining, and keeping employment eligibility. COLORADO HANDS AND VOICES 730 S 44th Street Boulder, CO 80305 Phone: 720-598-COHV (2648) Website: cohandsandvoices.org Email: [email protected] Mission: Colorado Hands and Voices is dedicated to supporting families with children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing without a bias around communication modes or methodology. We are a parent-driven, non-profit organization providing families with the resources, networks, and information they need to improve communication access and educational outcomes for their children. Our outreach activities, parent/professional collaboration, and advocacy efforts are focused on enabling Deaf and Hard-of- Hearing children to reach their highest potential. COLORADO FUND FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES 1355 S. Colorado Boulevard, Suite 920 Denver, CO 80222 Phone: 303-733-2867 Fax: 303-733-2862 Website: cfpdtrust.org Mission: The Colorado Fund for People with Disabilities (CFPD) seeks to enhance the independence and quality of life for people who are elderly or disabled and their families. CFPD shall actively evaluate, monitor, oversee, coordinate and implement services in partnership with its clients and their families to ensure and maintain their rights, integrity and dignity. COLORADO VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION 6750 West 52nd Avenue Arvada, CO 80002 Phone: 303-698-2121 Website: vnacolorado.org/NoCo Contact: Kim Howard Phone: 303-698-6517 Email: [email protected] Mission: Visiting Nurse Association is committed to a continuum of health care in the home and community supporting optimal well-being, independence, and dignity. We provide home health, hospice and wellness services as an integral part of the health care continuum in collaboration with our partners. We work to ensure that all people have reasonable access to care, regardless of their ability to pay, to the extent of the agency’s resources. CONNECTIONS FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING 1331