Resources
Providing resources, information & support for people with disabilities and their care givers in the Pikes Peak Region.
ADVOCACY & EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
Providing training, information and technical assistance to equip families of children birth through 26 including all disability labels with strategies to advocate successfully for their children.
Informed, experienced and passionate defenders of the rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities providing services throughout life, from birth to death where services are free of charge.
Connecting families of individuals with disabilities or special healthcare needs to emotional and informational supports.
Dedicated to creating an inclusive world for all individuals with autism throughout their lifespan through advocacy, services, supports, research and innovation, and advances in care for autistic individuals and their families.
The nation’s largest news organization devoted to covering developmental disabilities with daily coverage of autism, intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome and more!
Helping parents, family caregivers, and professionals find respite services in their state and local area to match their specific needs.
Providing individual assistance, workshops, publications, and other resources to help families make decisions about education and other services for their child or young adult with disabilities.
Cerebral Palsy Guide provides free educational materials, financial resources, and support options for families affected by this condition and other birth injuries.
MEDICAL & HEALTH RESOURCES
Offering care which focuses on four core services involving addiction, counseling, crisis management, and psychiatric therapy offering a wide range of unique wellness programs and initiatives.
Dedicated to providing exceptional medical and dental care that incorporates behavioral health services in a collaborative team setting for people of all ages.
An advocate for quality, affordable, accessible, and culturally competent health care systems that demonstrate respect and compassion for diverse communities.
Providing cognitive therapy, behavioral therapy, memory care and brain integration offering cutting-edge technology to be able to support local Colorado Springs residents.
DISABILITY INFORMATION & REFERRALS
Promoting progressive policies, sound research, effective practices, and universal human rights for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Enhancing youth success and family stability by providing mentorship, life resources, job opportunities and connecting youth and their families to resources ensuring access to fundamental needs of food, shelter and learning resources for all.
Connecting businesses with work ready job seekers and employer driven services. Helping El Paso & Teller County residents with career transition, providing job search & training opportunities, workshops and job fairs at no cost.
Mountain Metro Mobility is Mountain Metropolitan Transit’s (MMT) complementary ADA Paratransit Service for persons with disabilities who cannot independently use regular MMT’s bus service some or all the time.
EFMP – Exceptional Family Member Program: Managing the care and services for a military family member with special needs — whether it’s a spouse, child or dependent adult offering support needed to manage their care & services.
Advocating for independence and inclusion & partnering with children and adults who have a variety of disabilities, delays, mental health or long-term care needs.
Providing year-round sports training & athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Sibshops Sibling Support Project promotes important roles that siblings play in their families and communities creating opportunities to receive informative resources.
Online SSA services to apply for retirement, disability, Medicare benefits, application or appeal status, replacement Social Security card, print a benefit verification letter, and more!
COLORADO STATE DEPARTMENTS
MISCELLANEOUS HELPFUL RESOURCES
Meet Sesame Street’s Julia and learn what autism is and how to celebrate and support the amazing in all children.
BLOG ARTICLE: Reduce the “Noise”
BLOG ARTICLE: “Creating a Home Where Your Child Can Thrive with a Disability”
BLOG ARTICLE: “Academic Accommodations for for Students With Learning Disabilities”
BLOG ARTICLE: “Retail Savings Guide for People With Disabilities”
BLOG ARTICLE: “What Are Assisted Living & Housing Options for People with Disabilities?”
BLOG ARTICLE: “College Planning Guide for Students with Learning Disabilities”
BLOG ARTICLE: “Substance Abuse In Individuals with Autism”