What disability resources are available in Colorado. How can families access support services for children with special needs. Where to find educational resources for students with disabilities. What programs exist for individuals with physical or developmental disabilities in Colorado.
Overview of Disability Resources in Colorado
Colorado offers a wide range of resources and support services for individuals with disabilities and their families. These resources aim to promote independence, provide educational opportunities, and enhance the quality of life for people with special needs across the state. This comprehensive guide explores the various disability resources available in Colorado, from educational support to healthcare services and community programs.
Educational Resources for Students with Disabilities
Ensuring access to quality education for students with disabilities is crucial for their development and future success. Colorado provides several educational resources to support these students and their families:
- Wrightslaw – An online educational resource offering information on special education law and advocacy
- Colorado Department of Education Family Information and Resources – Provides links to family, school, and community partnerships, as well as special education resources
- Early Intervention Colorado – Offers services and supports for families with children from birth to age three who have disabilities or developmental delays
- PEAK Parent Center – Colorado’s Parent Training and Information Center, providing education and training on the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
- Denver Metro Community Parent Resource Center – Promotes meaningful participation in schools and communities for linguistically and culturally diverse families in the Denver/Boulder area
How can parents access educational support for their child with special needs?
Parents can start by contacting their local school district’s special education department or reaching out to organizations like PEAK Parent Center for guidance on navigating the educational system. These resources can help families understand their rights, develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), and access appropriate accommodations for their children.
Health and Insurance Resources for Individuals with Disabilities
Accessing appropriate healthcare and insurance coverage is essential for individuals with disabilities. Colorado offers several resources to help families navigate these complex systems:
- Family Voices – An advocacy organization providing assistance with health insurance plans, Medicaid navigation, and individual health insurance counseling
- Community Centered Boards (CCB) – Manage and deliver services to individuals with developmental disabilities throughout Colorado
- Division for Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (DDD) – The state office overseeing community-based services for persons with developmental disabilities in Colorado
How can families find appropriate health insurance coverage for a child with disabilities?
Families can contact Family Voices Colorado for personalized assistance in navigating health insurance options. They offer guidance on Medicaid, private insurance plans, and help with the appeals process if needed. Additionally, reaching out to local Community Centered Boards can provide information on available services and supports in specific regions of Colorado.
Support Programs for Physical and Developmental Disabilities
Colorado provides various programs and waivers to support individuals with physical or developmental disabilities. One such program is the Brain Injury Waiver (BI):
Brain Injury Waiver (BI)
The BI waiver is designed to provide home or community-based alternatives to hospital or specialized nursing facility care for persons with brain injuries. Eligibility criteria for this program include:
- Must be 16 years of age or older (brain injury must have occurred prior to age 65)
- Must have a brain injury as defined in the Colorado Code of Regulations with specific diagnostic codes
- Be currently residing in, or at risk of being institutionalized in a nursing facility or hospital
- Have an income less than 300% (3 times) of the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefit rate
How can individuals apply for the Brain Injury Waiver program?
To apply for the BI waiver, individuals or their families should contact their local Single Entry Point (SEP) agency. These agencies can provide information on eligibility requirements, assist with the application process, and help determine which services may be most appropriate for the individual’s needs.
Community Engagement and Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities
Community engagement and advocacy play crucial roles in improving the lives of individuals with disabilities. As stated by Indivisible, “Persons with disabilities (PWD) have a lot to say about a lot of things. Real and meaningful community engagement must include more than one person and more than one disability.”
Organizations like PACER Center emphasize the importance of parents helping parents and expanding opportunities for children and young adults with disabilities. Their mission focuses on enhancing the quality of life for these individuals and their families through support, education, and advocacy.
How can families become more involved in disability advocacy?
Families can become involved in disability advocacy by:
- Joining local support groups or parent organizations
- Participating in community events focused on disability awareness
- Attending workshops or training sessions on disability rights and advocacy
- Volunteering with organizations that support individuals with disabilities
- Sharing personal experiences and stories to raise awareness
Transition Planning for Young Adults with Disabilities
Planning for the future is crucial for young adults with disabilities. As one parent of two young adults with disabilities living independently with supports shared:
“For a child with a disability, now is the time to start talking to him and to his teachers about life goals. Remember, those goals will change over time but he needs to get used to the idea that he will grow up and he will have a job and a home and friends and things he likes to do independently… The more you can start being enthusiastic and building him up and giving him opportunities to try new things, be independent, have successes, the more those things will build upon each other as building blocks to a fantastic future.”
What steps can families take to prepare for their child’s transition to adulthood?
Families can take several steps to prepare for their child’s transition to adulthood:
- Start discussions about future goals early
- Encourage independence and decision-making skills
- Explore vocational training and employment opportunities
- Research post-secondary education options
- Investigate housing alternatives and independent living supports
- Develop a network of community resources and supports
Military Families with Children with Special Needs
Military families face unique challenges when caring for children with special needs. The Specialized Training of Military Parents (STOMP) program is a National Parent Training and Information Center specifically designed to support military families. STOMP provides guidance on navigating the complexities of military life while addressing the needs of children with disabilities.
What specific resources are available for military families with children with special needs?
Military families can access several specialized resources:
- STOMP program for training and support
- Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) for assignment coordination and support services
- TRICARE’s Extended Care Health Option (ECHO) for additional medical benefits
- Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) schools with special education services
- Military OneSource for information and referrals to various support programs
Evaluating and Choosing Appropriate Services
When considering services or programs for individuals with disabilities, it’s essential to carefully evaluate the options and make informed decisions. As noted by Parent to Parent Colorado:
“As a family member of a person with a disability, your knowledge of your son or daughter’s needs is critical to determining appropriate programs or services. At Parent to Parent, we trust that you will take the time to evaluate the information provided, ask more questions if needed, and ultimately decide what is appropriate for your family situation.”
How can families ensure they’re choosing the most appropriate services for their loved one with a disability?
To choose appropriate services, families should:
- Thoroughly research available options
- Consult with professionals and other families who have similar experiences
- Consider the individual’s specific needs, preferences, and goals
- Visit service providers and ask detailed questions
- Review any available data or outcomes from the programs
- Trust their instincts and knowledge of their loved one’s needs
- Be open to adjusting services as needs change over time
Remember that while recommendations and information from various sources can be helpful, they should not replace professional consultation or individualized assessment of a person’s needs.
Accessing Additional Information and Support
Navigating the world of disability resources can be overwhelming, but numerous organizations and agencies in Colorado are available to provide guidance and support. Families are encouraged to reach out to these resources for more detailed information about specific programs, eligibility requirements, and application processes.
Where can families find up-to-date information on disability resources in Colorado?
Families can access current information on disability resources through:
- The Colorado Department of Human Services website
- Local Community Centered Boards
- Disability-specific organizations (e.g., The Arc of Colorado, Autism Society of Colorado)
- Parent support groups and networks
- Social media groups and online forums focused on disability issues in Colorado
- Local libraries and community centers
By utilizing these comprehensive resources and support systems, individuals with disabilities and their families in Colorado can access the services they need to thrive and achieve their full potential. Remember that advocacy, community engagement, and ongoing education are key components in ensuring that the needs of persons with disabilities are met and their voices are heard in shaping policies and programs that affect their lives.
Disability Resources | Ability Connection Colorado
“For a child with a disability, now is the time to start talking to him and to his teachers about life goals. Remember, those goals will change over time but he needs to get used to the idea that he will grow up and he will have a job and a home and friends and things he likes to do independently…The more you can start being enthusiastic and building him up and giving him opportunities to try new things, be independent, have successes, the more those things will build upon each other as a building blocks to a fantastic future.”
~ Mom of two young adults with disabilities (living independently with supports!)
In this section, you will find information and resources on the following topics. Just click each topic to see the resource pages.
THESE ARE SOME OF OUR MOST HELPFUL’QUICK’ RESOURCES
EDUCATION RESOURCES
Wrightslaw – An online educational resource which includes the Wrightslaw Yellow Pages for Parents of Kids with Disabilities where you can find educational consultants, specialists, therapists and more.
Colorado Department of Education Family Information and Resources has links to family, school
and community partnering, special education resources and state and local advisory committees.
Early Intervention Colorado – Colorado’s system of services and supports for families who have
children from birth to age three with disabilities or a condition associated with delays in their development.
One-Stop-Shop to Access School & District Data
PEAK Parent Center – Colorado’s Parent Training and Information Center offering education and training on IDEA
Denver Metro Community Parent Resource Center – Promotes meaningful participation in schools and communities through outreach to linguistically and culturally diverse families. Serves families in the Denver/Boulder area.
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, HEALTH & INSURANCE RESOURCES
Family Voices – Advocacy organization providing help with health insurance plans, navigating Medicaid and individual health insurance counseling (such as in benefits decision or help with the appeals process).
1-800-881-8272
Community Centered Boards (CCB) manage and deliver services, in partnership with private service providers, to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families throughout the state of Colorado. The services are delivered through 20 regional Community Centered Boards.
Division for Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (DDD) – State office that provides leadership for the direction, funding and operation of community based services to persons with developmental disabilities within Colorado.
Military Families with Children with Special Needs – STOMP (Specialized Training of Military Parents) is a National Parent Training and Information Center for military families providing support and advice to military parents.
PACER Center – The mission of PACER Center (Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights) is to expand opportunities and enhance the quality of life of children and young adults with disabilities and their families, based on the concept of parents helping parents.
Persons with disabilities (PWD) have a lot to say about a lot of things. Real and meaningful community engagement must include more than one person and more than one disability.
~ Indivisible
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As a family member of a person with a disability, your knowledge of your son or daughter’s needs is critical to determining appropriate programs or services. At Parent to Parent we trust that you will take the time to evaluate the information provided, ask more questions if needed, and ultimately decide what is appropriate for your family situation. An opinion by posters or references in The Resource Storeroom to any specific product, service, therapy or company does not constitute a recommendation by Parent to Parent of Colorado. Information/advice in this document should not be substituted for professional consultation.
Programs for Individuals with Physical or Developmental Disabilities
Snapshots are informational only.
You must apply to find out what programs or waivers you qualify for.
If you are not looking to find coverage for individuals with physical or developmental disabilities, please choose another category.
Brain Injury Waiver (BI)
The BI waiver is a program to provide a home or community-based alternative to hospital or specialized nursing facility care, for persons with a brain injury.
Who Qualifies?
- Must be 16 years of age and older (brain injury must have occurred prior to age 65)
- Must have a brain injury as defined in the Colorado Code of Regulations with specific diagnostic codes
- Be currently residing in, or be at risk of being institutionalized in a nursing facility or hospital
- Have an income less than 300% (3 times) the Supplemental Security Income allowance per month
- Have countable resources less than $2,000 for a single person or $3,000 for a couple.
Benefits and Services(see program information page for full list)
- Adult day services
- Behavioral Management
- Home Modifications
- Respite Care
- Supportive Living Services
What Does It Cost?
Co-pay costs vary. Learn more in the program information page
Children With Life Limiting Illness Waiver (CLLI)
The Waiver for Children with Life Limiting Illness provides a home or community-based alternative to children with a life limiting illness.
Eligibility Requirements:
Children who are:
Ages 18 and younger
Receiving hospital level of care
Determined by case manager to be safely served in the community
Receiving at least one CLLI waiver benefit per month while enrolled in the waiver
Meet the medical criteria:
Physician-certified diagnosis of a Life Limiting Illness
Disability determination by the Social Security Administration
Meet the financial criteria:
Income is less than 300% the Supplemental Security Income allowance per month
Countable resources less than $2,000
Top Benefits: (see program information page for full list)
Counseling/Bereavement Services
Expressive therapy
Palliative/Supportive care
Respite Care Services
Co-pay Costs:
Children 18 and younger do not pay co-pays.
Children’s Extensive Support Waiver (CES)
The Children’s Extensive Support Waiver (CES) provides supports and services to children with developmental disabilities or delays who have a complex behavioral or medical condition and who require near constant line of sight supervision.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Children 18 years of age and younger with intensive behavioral or medical needs who are at risk of out-of-home placement and have been determined to have a developmental delay/disability through a Community Centered Board
- Child must be institutionalized or at risk of being institutionalized in an Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF/IID)
- Children’s income must be less than 300% (3 times) the Supplemental Security Income allowance per month and countable resources less than $2000
Top Benefits: (see program information page for full list)
- Respite Care
- Behavioral Services
- Homemaker
- Specialized Medical Equipment and Supplies
- Assistive Technology
Co-pay Costs: There are no copays for Waiver Services.
Children’s Habilitation Residential Program Waiver (CHRP)
This waiver provides services for children and youth who have an intellectual or developmental disability and extraordinary needs that put them at risk of, or in need of, out of home placement.
Who Qualifies?
In order to apply for this waiver you must:
- be 20 years of age or younger
- have an intellectual or developmental disability or developmental delay if under five (5) years of age, and extraordinary service needs
- be at risk of, or in need of, out of home placement
- be institutionalized or at be at risk for being institutionalized in an Intermediate Care Facility for individual with intellectual Disabilities (ICF-IID)
Top 5 Benefits:(see program information page)
- Habilitative Services (24-hour residential out of home)
- Respite Services
- Community Connection Services
- Intensive and Transition Support Services (wraparound)
- Professional services (such as hippotherapy, massage, and movement therapy)
Co-pay Costs:
Co-pay costs vary, learn more in the program information page
Children’s Home and Community-Based Services Waiver (CHCBS)
The Children’s Home and Community-Based Services Waiver(CHCBS)provides a home or community based alternative to children with significant medical needs who are at risk for acute hospital or skilled nursing facility placement.
Who Qualifies?
- Medically fragile children ages 17 and younger who are in the home and at risk of nursing facility or hospital placement
- Child must be institutionalized or at risk of being institutionalized in a nursing facility or hospital level of care
- Children’s income must be less than 300% (3 times) the Supplemental Security Income allowance per month and countable resources less than $2,000
Benefits and Services(see program information page for full list)
- Case management
- In-Home Support Services (IHSS) [Health Maintenance only]
What Does It Cost?
Children ages 18 and younger do not pay co-pays.
Family Support Services Program (FSSP)
The Family Support Services Program (FSSP) provides support for families who have children with developmental disabilities or delays with costs that are beyond those normally experienced by other families.
Eligibility Requirements:
The program is for families who have eligible children living at home or who are interested in having their child return from an out-of-home placement.
Top Benefits: (see program information page for full list)
- Medical and Dental Expenses
- Additional Insurance Expenses
- Respite Care and Sitter Services
- Special Equipment, Clothing and Diets
Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid program)
Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid program) is a public health assistance program for Coloradans who qualify. Children, pregnant women, parents and caretakers, people with developmental, intellectual, and physical disabilities, and adults can all potentially qualify.
Every Health First Colorado member has a primary care provider. Members and primary care providers belong to aregional organization that helps make sure Health First Colorado members get the health care and services they need.
Regional organizations can also help members understand and manage physical and behavioral health benefits, find specialists or other providers, and connect members with transportation, food assistance or other social services, if needed.
Note: When you apply for Health First Colorado, you are applying for both Health First Colorado and Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+). You do not need to turn in more than one application for you or your family.
Who Qualifies?
You may be eligible if you meet one of these requirements:
- Children ages 0-18 whose household income does not exceed 142% Federal Poverty Level (FPL)
- Pregnant Women whose household income does not exceed 195% FPL
- Parents and Caretaker Relatives (applicant must have a dependent child) whose household income does not exceed 133% FPL
- Adults without dependent children whose household income does not exceed 133% FPL
Eligibility requirements can be complex.
See the program information page for more information or visit PEAK to see if you qualify.
Top 5 Benefits: (see program information page for full list)
- Doctor visits
- Prescriptions
- Mental health services
- Dental
- Lab work and x-rays
- Much more (see program information page for additional benefits)
Co-pay Costs:
You might have to pay a small co-pay. If you are age 18 and younger, pregnant or are an American Indian or Alaska Native, you don’t pay co-pays. If you are 19 and older and not pregnant, you are responsible for small co-pays. If you reside in a nursing facility you typically do not have to pay co-pays. Co-pays vary depending on the service. See the Health First Colorado Benefits and Services Overview for the list of co-pays per service.
Health First Colorado Buy-In Program for Children with Disabilities
The Health First Colorado Buy-In Program for Children with Disabilities allows families who make too much to qualify for Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid program) and Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+) to buy into Health First Colorado coverage for their child with a disability by paying a monthly premium based on the family’s income.
Who Qualifies?
- Children age 19 and under, with a qualifying disability per the Social Security Administration (SSA)
- A determination of disability by the SSA is accepted as proof of disability
- Children not certified through the SSA can still be determined disabled by the State by completing the Health First Colorado Disability application
- Family income must be below 300% of Federal Poverty Level (FPL), after income disregards are calculated
Benefits and Services (see program information page for full list)
If your child is enrolled in the Children’s Buy-In program, they will receive full Health First Colorado benefits. Benefits include:
- Doctor visits
- Prescriptions
- Mental Health services
- Dental
- Lab work and x-rays
- Much more (see program information page for additional benefits)
What Does It Cost?
Children ages 18 and younger do not pay co-pays.
Brain Injury Waiver (BI)
The BI waiver is a program to provide a home or community-based alternative to hospital or specialized nursing facility care, for persons with a brain injury.
Who Qualifies?
- Must be 16 years of age and older (brain injury must have occurred prior to age 65)
- Must have a brain injury as defined in the Colorado Code of Regulations with specific diagnostic codes
- Be currently residing in, or be at risk of being institutionalized in a nursing facility or hospital
- Have an income less than 300% (3 times) the Supplemental Security Income allowance per month
- Have countable resources less than $2,000 for a single person or $3,000 for a couple.
Benefits and Services(see program information page for full list)
- Adult day services
- Behavioral Management
- Home Modifications
- Respite Care
- Supportive Living Services
What Does It Cost?
Co-pay costs vary.
Learn more in the program information page
Colorado Indigent Care Program (CICP)
The Colorado Indigent Care Program (CICP) provides discounted health care services to low income people and families. CICP is not a health insurance program. Services vary by providers.
Who Qualifies?
- You must be 18 and older
- You must be at or below 250% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL)
- You must be lawfully present in the United States and a legal resident of Colorado
- You cannot be eligible for Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid program) or Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+)
Benefits and Services (see program information page for full list)
- Discounted health care services provided by participating Colorado hospitals and clinics
- No premium costs
- You are allowed to have primary health insurance or have Medicare
- CICP ratings are good for a full year, see program information page for exceptions
What Does It Cost?
Co-pays are based on your ability to pay.
This is determined by the CICP facility.
Community Mental Health Supports Waiver (CMHS)
The Community Mental Health Supports Waiver (CMHS) provides a home or community-based alternative to nursing facility care for people with major mental illness.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be age 18 or older
- Must have a diagnosis of major mental illness from a medical or psychiatric professional
- Must be institutionalized or at risk of being institutionalized in a nursing facility
Top 5 Benefits: (see Fact Sheet for full list)
- Adult day services
- Consumer Directed Attendant Support Services (CDASS)
- Personal Emergency Response System
- Non-medical transportation
- Homemaker services
Co-pay Costs:
Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid program) members who reside in a nursing facility do not pay co-pays.
Developmental Disabilities Waiver (DD)
The Waiver for Persons with Developmental Disabilities provides people with developmental disabilities services and supports that allow them to continue living in the community.
Who Qualifies? To qualify for the DD waiver, you or the person applying must:
- Be 18 or older
- Need extensive supports to live safely, including access to 24-hour supervision, and do not have other resources to meet those needs
- Meet the medical criteria:
- Residing in or at risk of residing in an Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF/IID)
- Determined to have a developmental disability
- Meet the financial Criteria:
- Income must be 300% the Supplemental Security Income allowance per month
- Countable resources less than $2,000 for a single person or $3,000 for a couple
Benefits and Services(see program information page for full list)
- Group and Individual Residential Services and Supports
- Day Habilitation services
- Supported Employment
- Behavioral Services
- Specialized medical equipment and supplies
- Non-Medical Transportation
What Does It Cost?
There are no copays for Waiver Services.
Elderly, Blind, and Disabled Waiver (EBD)
Waiver For Persons Who Are Elderly, Blind, or Disabled (EBD) is a program to provide an alternative to nursing facility care for elderly, blind, or physically disabled persons, as well as individuals living with HIV/AIDS.
Eligibility Requirements:
In order to be enrolled in EBD you must:
Top 5 Benefits:(see program information page for full list)
- Adult day services
- Community Transition Services
- Consumer Directed Attendant Support Services (CDASS)
- Home Modification
- Supplies, equipment, and medication management
Co-pay Costs:
Co-pay costs vary, learn more in the program information page
Family Support Services Program (FSSP)
The Family Support Services Program (FSSP) provides support for families who have children with developmental disabilities or delays with costs that are beyond those normally experienced by other families.
Eligibility Requirements:
The program is for families who have eligible children living at home or who are interested in having their child return from an out-of-home placement.
Top Benefits: (see program information page for full list)
- Medical and Dental Expenses
- Additional Insurance Expenses
- Respite Care and Sitter Services
- Special Equipment, Clothing and Diets
Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid program)
Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid program) is a public health assistance program for Coloradans who qualify. Children, pregnant women, parents and caretakers, people with developmental, intellectual, and physical disabilities, and adults can all potentially qualify.
Every Health First Colorado member has a primary care provider. Members and primary care providers belong to a regional organization that helps make sure Health First Colorado members get the health care and services they need. Regional organizations can also help members understand and manage physical and behavioral health benefits, find specialists or other providers, and connect members with transportation, food assistance or other social services, if needed.
Note: When you apply for Health First Colorado, you are applying for both Health First Colorado and Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+). You do not need to turn in more than one application for you or your family.
Who Qualifies?
You may be eligible if you meet one of these requirements:
- Children ages 0-18 whose household income does not exceed 142% Federal Poverty Level (FPL)
- Pregnant Women whose household income does not exceed 195% FPL
- Parents and Caretaker Relatives (applicant must have a dependent child) whose household income does not exceed 133% FPL
- Adults without dependent children whose household income does not exceed 133% FPL
Eligibility requirements can be complex. See the program information page for more information or visit PEAK to see if you qualify.
Top 5 Benefits: (see program information page for full list)
- Doctor visits
- Prescriptions
- Mental health services
- Dental
- Lab work and x-rays
- Much more (see program information page for additional benefits)
Co-pay Costs:
You might have to pay a small co-pay. If you are age 18 and younger, pregnant or are an American Indian or Alaska Native, you don’t pay co-pays. If you are 19 and older and not pregnant, you are responsible for small co-pays. If you reside in a nursing facility you typically do not have to pay co-pays. Co-pays vary depending on the service. See the Health First Colorado Benefits and Services Overview for the list of co-pays per service.
Health First Colorado Buy-In Program for Working Adults with Disabilities
The Health First Colorado Buy-In Program for Working Adults with Disabilities allows adults who earn too much income to qualify for Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid program) to buy into Health First Colorado coverage by paying a monthly premium based on their income.
Who Qualifies?
Adults who are 16 through at least 65 years of age, employed, and have a qualifying disability
Disability determination is based on:
- If you are a current Social Security Disability beneficiary, or
- If you have been determined disabled by the State after completing the Health First Colorado Disability application
- Disability determination excludes individual Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA)
- Income must be below 450% of Federal Poverty Level (FPL)
- Some deductions to your income are applied
- About half of earned income is disregarded
- There is no resource limit
Benefits and Services (see program information page for full list)
If you are enrolled in the Working Adults Buy-In program, you will receive full Health First Colorado benefits. Benefits include:
- Doctor visits
- Prescriptions
- Mental Health services
- Lab work and x-rays
- Much more (see program information page for additional benefits)
Also, if you meet the criteria for the Elderly, Blind and Disabled Waiver or the Community Mental Health Supports Waiver, you can receive Home and Community-Based Services through this program.
What Does It Cost?
Co-pay costs vary. Learn more in the program information page.
Health Insurance Buy-In Program (HIBI)
The Health Insurance Buy-In Program (HIBI) is a premium assistance program for Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid program) members who qualify. If you qualify, HIBI will send monthly payments to you for all or a portion of the cost of your commercial health insurance premiums, and in some cases also reimburses you for deductibles, coinsurance, and co-pays.
Who Qualifies?
- Being eligible for HIBI does not affect your Health First Colorado eligibility.
- You must be eligible for Health First Colorado and have access to commercial health insurance
- The annual cost of your commercial health insurance must be less than the estimated total cost of your annual medical expenses, out-of-pocket costs, and administrative costs
- Your employer must allow you to enroll in their group insurance within 60 days of when you are found eligible for HIBI, even if this occurs outside of the group insurance’s usual open enrollment period
- You may choose to enroll in a health insurance policy after applying to the HIBI program
Benefits and Services (see program information page for full list)
- HIBI participants receive monthly payments for a portion of the cost of their commercial health insurance premiums.
- Program participants receive benefits from both the HIBI program and Health First Colorado at the same time.
- Program participants may also receive reimbursements for payments made toward deductibles, coinsurance and co-pays, whether visiting a Health First Colorado enrolled provider or a provider within the network.
- In some cases, COBRA continuation health insurance is offered to recently terminated employees for up to 18 months. For more information, contact your benefits coordinator.
What Does It Cost?
Health First Colorado co-pays vary depending on the service. If you are age 18 and younger, pregnant, or living in a nursing facility, you don’t have to pay co-pays. See the program information page for the list of co-pays per service.
Participant Directed Programs
Participant-directed services are home and community-based services that help people of all ages, across all types of disabilities, maintain their independence and determine for themselves what mix of personal assistance supports and services work best for them. Participant direction empowers each program participant to expand his or her degree of choice and control over decisions made about his or her long-term services and supports in a highly personalized manner.
Our Programs:
Medicare Savings Program – Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB)
Medicare Savings Program – Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB): pays for your Part A and B premiums, and your Medicare deductibles, coinsurance, and co-pays
Who Qualifies?
In order to be enrolled in QMB you must meet monthly income and resource limits
Benefits and Services (see program information page for full list)
- Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid program) benefits for QMB include any service Medicare covers, except prescriptions.
- Health First Colorado will pay its share after Medicare pays theirs
What Does It Cost?
Health First Colorado will pay for your Medicare co-pays. You are still responsible for small Health First Colorado co-payments, unless you are living in a nursing facility. Health First Colorado co-pay costs vary. Learn more in the program information page.
Medicare Savings Program – Qualifying Individual (QI-1)
Medicare Savings Program – Qualifying Individual (QI-1) pays for your Part B premium
Who Qualifies?
In order to be enrolled in QI-1 you must meet these requirements:
- You must meet monthly income and resource limits
- QI is granted on a first-come, first-served basis, with priority given to people who got QI the previous year
Benefits and Services (see program information page for full list)
- Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid program) pays for your Medicare Part A or Part B premiums and Medicare co-pays
- You are responsible for any remaining amounts left over after Medicare pays their portion
- You may also be able to get extra Help paying for your Medicare prescription drug coverage (Part D)
What Does It Cost?
Health First Colorado will pay for your Medicare co-pays. You are still responsible for small Health First Colorado co-pays, unless you are living in a nursing facility. Health First Colorado co-pay costs vary. Learn more in the program information page.
Medicare Savings Program – Qualified Disabled and Working Individual (QDWI)
Medicare Savings Program – Qualified Disabled and Working Individual (QDWI) pays for your Part A premium
Who Qualifies?
In order to be enrolled in QDWI you must:
- Be a working disabled person under age 65
- Not be getting medical assistance from your state
- Meet monthly income and resource limits
Benefits and Services (see program information page for full list)
- Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid program) pays for your Medicare Part A or Part B premiums and Medicare co-pays
- You are responsible for any remaining amounts left over after Medicare pays their portion
- You may also be able to get extra Help paying for your Medicare prescription drug coverage (Part D)
What Does It Cost?
Health First Colorado will pay for your Medicare co-pays. You are still responsible for small Health First Colorado co-pays, unless you are living in a nursing facility. Health First Colorado co-pay costs vary. Learn more in the program information page.
Medicare Savings Program – Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB)
Medicare Savings Program – Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB)pays for your Part B premiums
Who Qualifies?
In order to be enrolled in SLMB you must meet monthly income and resource limits
Benefits and Services (see program information page for full list)
- Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid program) pays for your Medicare Part B premiums
What Does It Cost?
Health First Colorado will pay for your Medicare Part B premiums only. You are still responsible for any deductibles, co-insurance and co-pays
Spinal Cord Injury Waiver (SCI)
The Waiver for Persons with Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) provides a home or community based alternative for people with a spinal cord injury.
Who Qualifies?
- People ages 18 and older, with a medical diagnosis of spinal cord injury
- Must reside in the Denver Metro Area:
- Adams
- Arapahoe
- Denver
- Douglas
- Jefferson
- Must be institutionalized or at risk of being institutionalized in a nursing facility
- Income must be 300% (3 times) the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) allowance per month
- Countable resources must be less than $2,000 for a single person or $3,000 for a couple
Benefits and Services (see program information page for full list)
- Adult day services
- Alternative therapies: acupuncture, chiropractic, massage therapy
- Home modifications
- Medication reminder
- In-Home Support Services (IHSS)
What Does It Cost?
Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid program) members who reside in a nursing facility do not pay co-pays.
Supported Living Services Waiver (SLS)
The Supported Living Services Waiver (SLS) is a program to provide supported living in the home or community to persons with developmental disabilities.
Who Qualifies?
In order to be enrolled in SLS you must:
- Be 18 years of age and older
- Be able to live independently with limited supports or, if you need extensive supports, are already receiving that high level of support from other sources, such as your family
- Be currently residing in, or be at risk of being institutionalized in an Intermediate care facility
- Have income less than 300% (3 times) the Supplemental Security Income allowance per month
- Have countable resources less than $2,000 for a single person or $3,000 for a couple.
Benefits and Services (see program information page for full list)
- Assistive Technology
- Behavioral Services
- Day Habilitation Services
- Personal Care Services
- Respite Services
- Supported Employment
What Does It Cost?
There are no copays for Waiver Services.
Transition Services
Transition Services is a program to help transition Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid program) members out of nursing homes and long-term care facilities and into home and community-based settings. As a member of the CCT program you would also receive enhanced-services designed to promote independence.
Who Qualifies?
- You must be a Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid program) member
- You must be 18 years of age or older
- You must qualify for an HCBS waiver
- You must reside in a qualified institution, which is:
- a nursing home, or
- an intermediate care facility for people with intellectual disabilities
- You may also receive expanded HCBS services if you reside in the community and have a qualifying life event
Benefits and Services(see program information page for full list)
See Transition Services Members page
What Does It Cost?
Co-pay costs vary. Learn more in the program information page
Great Colorado Camps for Kids with Special Needs
These summer camps offer accessible experiences for Colorado kids.
Courtney Drake-McDonough •
Summer camp helps kids discover all of the things they can do—testing limits, discovering new abilities, and gaining confidence. These camps create accessible experiences for kids with a variety of differences, whether they’re physical, emotional, developmental, or intellectual.
Intensive therapy and recreation for children and adults with a variety of special needs.
Various Denver-Metro locations, Colorado Springs, and Granby
The Early Start Therapy Program, for ages six months through four years, offers half-day intensive play-therapy sessions throughout the year. Overnight Adventure Camps for ages nine and up include weekend getaways in the Metro area, four-day road trips, and weeklong camps at Snow Mountain Ranch in Granby where campers go ziplining, sailing, horseback riding, and swimming. Programs are designed and delivered by trained therapists.
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Registration: Camps fill up fast but waiting lists are available. Contact: Lesley at 303-563-8290, [email protected].
Recreation opportunities and programs to expand social, cognitive, affective, and physical abilities.
Aurora
A.R.I.S.E. day camps are held Monday through Thursday, for age 13 and up. Camp experiences include cooking classes, swimming, museum visits, behind-the-scenes tours, and attending plays, water parks, and farms. There are two overnight weekend camps for age 18 and up.
Registration: Begins on April 10. Register online, in person at any Aurora recreation center, or by phone at 303-326-8650. Waiting lists are also available.
Camp for kids age seven and up on the autism spectrum, offering opportunities to get outdoors.
Roaring Fork Valley
Incorporating a Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Intervention approach—the use of natural settings to teach developmental skills—the staff at Ascendigo creates individualized lesson plans to help provide unique experiences for campers. Activities include sports, horseback riding, wakeboarding, rafting, and climbing.
Registration: Registration and scholarship applications are available online. If a particular week or sport is full, a waiting list will be started.
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Outdoor adventure camps for a variety of ages, disabilities, and special needs.
Breckenridge, Arkansas River, and Buena Vista
Overnight camps provide experiences with camping, rafting, rock climbing, fully accessible high ropes course, canoeing, and kayaking depending on the type of camp. Kids live, work, and play with supervision by BOEC staff and, in some camps, specialized therapists from Children’s Hospital Colorado, Brain Injury Alliance of Colorado (BIAC), and other specialty organizations.
Registration: Begin the registration process on the BOEC website to learn more about specific camps.
Sports and leisure day camp for people ages six to 25 with various cognitive or developmental disabilities and diagnoses.
Lakewood
Staff trained to assist in Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including grooming, feeding, and other daily tasks. Campers are divided into small groups with one staffer for every four kids for activities that include swimming and other sports, arts and crafts, hiking, drama, and music.
Registration: A preregistration process must be completed before signing up for classes. Campers will be automatically placed on a waiting list when they select their desired sessions, until their profile is complete and verified.
Twelve-week day camps for children age two and up with motor disabilities.
Arvada, Aurora, and Loveland
Children at CFCE summer camp work on gross and fine motor skills, increase their flexibility and strength, and practice life skills, such as dressing, transferring, and eating in groups of similarly-
abled peers. Campers also spend time outside, make arts and crafts, bake, and play games.
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Registration: Set up a free assessment by emailing [email protected] before registering. Download the registration form to get dates and fees online.
Day camps for kids of all ages with various special needs, but especially designed for those with cognitive or developmental disabilities.
Glenwood Springs and Basalt
iCan Bike day camp, through the iCan Shine program, helps kids age eight and up with disabilities learn to ride a conventional two-wheel bicycle using adapted bike equipment. A second camp, The Magic of Music and Dance, is a weeklong (Monday through Friday) day camp for all ages to practice dance, movement, singing, and acting while creating and performing a production. Activities also include swimming, rafting, and a family barbecue.
Registration: Register online at challengeaspen.org/summer-camps. If camps are full, call 970-923-0578.
Provides summer programs for people with special needs, ages eight to adult.
Pike National Forest, 30 minutes west of Colorado Springs
These weeklong (Sunday through Friday) summer camps are geared toward people with a variety of special needs, including blind and vision impaired, deaf and hearing impaired, Down syndrome, Asperger’s syndrome, sensory processing disorders, and mental disabilities. Working in a 1:4 staff to camper ratio, activities include archery, arts and crafts, a ropes course, talent show, sports, and nature activities.
Registration: Register online. Names will be placed on a waiting list if camps are full.
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Children ages six to 13, with academic challenges and developmental disabilities, gain socialization while exploring Denver metro communities.
Denver
This camp starts in a classroom setting, where campers work on targeted IEP goals or individual skills at their level. Afternoons are spent on daily field trips around the metro area related to the theme of the week, in supported, small ratios.
Registration: Complete the online application. Discounts are available for multiple weeks. A meet-and-greet will be scheduled prior to camp to aid in the transition and personalize the experience.
Sports and science camps for kids with a variety of needs.
Highlands Ranch
A variety of programs are run by Therapeutic Recreation staff and assisted by volunteers. Camps include teaching balance and coordination; skills to play a variety of sports, emphasizing teamwork; a STEM challenge with engineering with Legos; and training for a kids triathlon in August.
Registration: Register online, by phone at 303-471-7043, or email Summer Aden at [email protected]. Waiting lists are available. Contact Summer for availability of classes of interest.
Respite care and summer camp for children with disabilities, ages three to 18.
Wheat Ridge and YMCA of the Rockies: Snow Mountain Ranch
In addition to activities and field trips at their Wheat Ridge location, a select number of children attend the sleepaway YMCA camp which includes archery, paddling, fishing, swimming, and summer tubing. Many of the staff are trained on seizures, g-tubes, catheters, injections, and medication administration. All staff are CPR/first-aid certified.
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Registration: Begins on April 1. Call Kristin at 720-427-1979 to set up a tour and meet with staff to make sure camp will be a good fit. Paperwork is available online.
Adaptive lessons for athletes with any physical, emotional, behavioral, or cognitive diagnosis.
Snow Mountain Ranch, Granby
Four-day overnight camps for individuals age 10 and up include cookouts and tent camping. Campers learn how to tend to and ride horses, practicing skills in the arena and on daily trail rides. Campers who are not independent in self-care require a personal care provider.
Registration: Registration and waiting lists are available online. If the minimum number of campers is not met 7 days prior to the camp, it will be canceled. Contact Diane at 303-807-5722.
Sleepaway camp in the mountains for people, age six and up, with any kind of physical and/or developmental disabilities.
Empire
Campers at Rocky Mountain Village enjoy horseback riding, zip lining, climbing, swimming, arts and crafts, music, drama, and fishing while gaining outdoor living skills. Counseling staff works in low ratios with campers, often providing one-on-one care. Two nurses are on-site all summer.
Registration: Register online and create a profile. If a camp session fills up, the camper will automatically be put on the waiting list. Contact [email protected] or call 303-569-2333 for more information.
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Half-day camps for kids ages three to 17 with sensory processing challenges and other diagnosed disorders.
Centennial/DTC
Camps through STAR Institute include School Readiness Boot Camp, Superhero in Training Summer Camp, and Bike Camp. Social skills, language, and engagement are developed through games, sports, crafts, and cooking with guidance from occupational therapists trained to assist with sensory processing and integrated skills.
Registration: Visit the website to select the desired camp and complete the intake registration form. Once received, parents will be contacted with next steps to either pay a deposit or be placed on the waiting list.
Students with autism spectrum disorder are exposed to hands-on activities that are enjoyable but also lead to skilled trades.
Denver
Camp classes are geared toward specific age groups and include guidance in hands-on activities such as learning how to make musical instruments, sewing, furniture-making, and an introduction into the trades that includes carpentry, electronics, fiber arts, and auto mechanics.
Registration: Visit the website to register. Camps fill up fast due to their small size. Contact Becky at [email protected] for questions.
This article appeared in the April 2020 issue of Colorado Parent.
Courtney Drake-McDonough
Courtney Drake-McDonough is a Denver native, writer, editor, and mom of four.
Children with Special Needs | Northeast Colorado Health Department
Healthcare Program for Children and Youth With Special Needs (HCP)
HCP supports children with special health care needs, from birth through age 20, and their families. Through care coordination, HCP assists Northeast Colorado families in understanding and coordinating the resources available for care and support including:
-Medicaid
-Social Security Income (SSI)
-Early Intervention Colorado (EI)
-Special education and developmental disabilities services
-Access to health care providers
-Durable medical equipment
Specialty Clinic Dates
Neurology Clinic
April 1, 2021 – Sterling
May 6, 2021 – Sterling
June 29, 2021 – Fort Morgan
July 8, 2021 – Sterling
September 2, 2021 – Sterling
November 4, 2021 – Sterling
December 9, 2021 – Fort Morgan
Orthopedic/Rehab Clinic
April 28, 2021 – Sterling
October 27, 2021 – Sterling
Services from NCHD’s specialty clinics are scheduled by appointment only. Clinics are held at NCHD’s District Headquarters in Sterling, or in our Fort Morgan office. To make an appointment at one of our clinics, please contact Sherri Yahn, (970) 522-3741 x1242
HCP Also:
Connects families with available resources;
Provides assistance with locating and applying for appropriate insurance programs for our youth;
Ensures that all children born in our region are screened for hearing loss and followed up with;
Provides nutrition education and screening by a registered dietitian;
Provides social and familial screenings by a licensed clinical social worker to provide referral for treatment;
Facilitates access to medical care by addressing your individual case and the barriers you face.
Below is a list of our team of experts that run this program and help run the neurology and orthopedic clinics held throughout the year:
Sherri Yahn – Health Integration Manager
Kandi Jamison, RN – HCP Nurse
Christine Covelli, RN – HCP Nurse
Tina Kohl- Community Health Navigator
Respite Program
NCHD’s Family Recess Respite is a grant funded program that provides temporary care on a scheduled basis to families of children with special needs. Respite days are held during the school year, one Saturday a month in Sterling and one in Fort Morgan, for eight hours. During those times, families can bring in their child with special needs and any siblings for a day of crafts, games, and recreation.
Care is provided by nursing students from Morgan Community College and Northeastern Junior College, under the supervision of a registered nurse. These respite days are an opportunity for home caregivers to relax, and for the children to have fun.
Any child, age three through 21 years of age who has a disability and lives in a family unit in one of our six counties is eligible for this program.
NCHD has received grant funding in their Respite Program through Easter Seals Colorado. For more information about Respite please visit Colorado Respite Coalition or download NCHD’s brochure.
If you’d like more information about our HCP or Respite Programs, please contact our Prevention Services Manager:
Sherri Yahn
(970) 522-3741 x1242
[email protected]
For more information about resources for special needs children consider one of the following resources:
Colorado Responds to Children with Special Needs
Colorado Responds to Children with Special Needs (CRCSN) is the birth defects monitoring and prevention program at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. The program began in 1989 under the guidance of an advisory board of parents, physicians, advocates, and representatives from state agencies.
The mission of CRCSN is to characterize the prevalence of birth defects and related disabilities and provide epidemiologic information for prevention and research. It is the most comprehensive source of information on the occurrence of birth defects for entire state of Colorado. Hospitals, health care facilities, and laboratories are required to report birth defects, developmental disabilities, and chromosomal abnormalities diagnosed prenatally and up to age three. The program has several additional surveillance and prevention projects that focus on specific conditions including fetal alcohol syndrome, autism, muscular dystrophy, and neural tube defects recurrence prevention.
Birth defects surveillance programs throughout the country vary in disease reporting requirements. CRCSN took a broad view in establishing its criteria, comprising a larger range of conditions and a longer age range than is seen in many other surveillance programs. Colorado’s approach, including developmental disabilities and risk factors, ensures that a greater proportion of children are identified for special services they may require and that decision makers and service providers have more complete information on the potential needs of Colorado’s children.
CRCSN primarily uses passive case ascertainment for case identification. Data sources submit case reports of medical conditions to the program. Over many years, CRCSN has developed data quality improvement procedures to address accuracy and timeliness. Staff is continuously working to improve data collection and perform ongoing quality control.
To be included in CRCSN a child must be a Colorado resident diagnosed prenatally to three years of age with an eligible condition. About 8,000 children each year are identified because they meet CRCSN eligibility criteria. About 5% of all births in Colorado are reported with major congenital anomalies.
CRCSN is active in the National Birth Defects Prevention Network (www.nbdpn.org) and Colorado data have been contributed to a variety of multi-state collaborative projects.
CRCSN contributes birth defect data to the National Environmental Public Health Tracking Program ( http://www.cdc.gov/nceh/tracking ). CRCSN also provides a public queriable dataset for selected years and birth defects occurring in Colorado resident live births at http://www.chd.dphe.state.co.us/cohid/Default.aspx.
Since 1989, a component of CRCSN has been the Community Notification and Referral Program. CRCSN collaborates with local agencies to connect children and families with services and resources in their own communities. The local agencies include public health departments, community nursing services, early intervention programs, and Family Voices Colorado. The confidentiality of information collected for CRCSN is protected by Colorado state law, Board of Health regulations and strict procedural safeguards.
More specific inquiries about CRCSN are welcome and can be addressed to:
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Colorado Responds to Children With Special Needs
4300 Cherry Creek Drive South
CHED-CRC-A1
Denver, CO 80246
Fax: 303-697-7821
Best Special Education Private Schools in Colorado (2021-22)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2700 S Zuni Street
Englewood, CO 80110
(303) 783-0137
Grades: 6-12
| 35 students
4000 South Wadsworth
Littleton, CO 80123
(303) 986-4587
Grades: K-8
| 90 students
3131 Indian Road
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 554-7363
Grades: 6-12
| 18 students
1501 Albion St
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 399-4890
Grades: 6-12
| 56 students
320 E. 1st Ave.
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720) 420-9266
Grades: 5-12
| 17 students
28071 State Highway 109
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-5981
Grades: 5-12
| 39 students
8405 Church Ranch Blvd
Broomfield, CO 80021
(303) 438-2281
Grades: 5-12
| 111 students
2695 S Jersey St
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 759-1192
Grades: PK-K
| 48 students
17 Farragut Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 636-2122
Grades: 3-12
| 41 students
437 Windchime Place
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
(719) 576-3840
Grades: 1-8
| 10 students
421 Zang Street
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 989-4357
Grades: 6-12
| 31 students
2303 E Dartmouth Ave
Englewood, CO 80113
(303) 758-7171
Grades: PK-12
| 43 students
7415 Lookout Rd
Longmont, CO 80503
(303) 494-1468
Grades: 1-11
| n/a students
3107 Western Avenue
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 385-4834
Grades: 2-8
| 28 students
4159 Lowell Blvd
Denver, CO 80211
(303) 458-7220
Grades: 1-7
| 42 students
325 King St
Denver, CO 80219
(303) 225-4060
Grades: 6-12
| 17 students
125 W Palmer Lake Dr
Pueblo, CO 81007
(719) 547-8803
Grades: Inquire with school
| 23 students
2950 Tennyson St
Denver, CO 80212
(303) 433-2541
Grades: 1-12
| 80 students
Denver Special Needs Trust Lawyer
Thousands of Colorado citizens live with a mental or physical disability that seriously impairs their ability to manage their daily affairs. Their medical needs and other long-term care needs become a constant source of concern for parents and other family members who care about them. There are concrete steps you can take to ensure the immediate and long-term well-being of your disabled loved one.
At the Denver elder law firm of Chayet & Danzo, LLC, we provide thoughtful legal advice and guidance for disabled adults, children and their family members. To learn more about long-term planning in response to illness or disability, contact us to arrange a free consultation.
Highly Experienced In Special Needs And Disability Planning
The attorneys at Chayet & Danzo, LLC, have extensive experience in special needs and disability planning. Attorneys Marco Chayet and Frank Danzo have each lectured in this area. The attorneys co-authored the “Estate Planning for the Child with Special Needs” chapter which was featured in the “Colorado Handbook of Elder Law,” published by the Colorado Bar Association. When you choose our firm for help with disability special needs planning, you can rest assured that you are working with highly experienced lawyers who care about helping you.
Public And Private Benefits
You or your family member may be eligible for a variety of private or public benefits to assist with funding for medical care, nursing services and general living expenses. This may include private health insurance, long-term care insurance, SSI, Medicare or Medicaid.
Medicaid frequently becomes the primary source of payment for long-term care, but Medicaid has many rules that govern eligibility that change frequently. While providing essential support, Medicaid benefits tend to meet subsistence needs; rarely is it an adequate solution to address all of an incapacitated person’s needs. There are a variety of trusts available to make life more comfortable. These include:
- Special needs trusts
- Income trusts
- Medicare set-aside accounts (MSA)
- Third-party discretionary trusts
- Pooled trusts
A Special Needs Trust
The special needs trust is designed to promote an individual’s comfort and happiness without sacrificing Medicaid eligibility. Special needs trusts can be used to pay for:
- Medical and dental expenses
- Annual independent checkups
- Necessary or desirable equipment (such as specially equipped vans)
- Training and education
- Insurance
- Transportation
- Essential dietary needs
If the trust is sufficiently funded, the beneficiary can also receive electronic equipment and appliances, computers, vacations, movies, payments for a companion, clothing and other self-esteem enhancing and quality-of-life expenses.
Special needs trusts need not be inflexible or generic; they can be customized to your loved one’s particular needs. However, in order to fine-tune a special needs trust, it needs to be a revocable trust, not an irrevocable trust.
We regularly work with families to create special needs trusts. We understand how trusts operate over time. This allows us to craft trusts that will grow with the client, allowing for evolving needs to dictate the trust’s provisions. Some types of special needs trusts require a government “pay-back” provision so that any money remaining in the trust is paid to the government upon the person’s death. This is not always the case, however, as some trusts can go to other family members. We know the difference and can save families hundreds of thousands of dollars.
We Can Help You Plan For Funding Long-Term Care
Our goal is to help you understand all of your options for funding long-term care. We ease the process of applying for disability benefits and ensure your care choices are implemented.
We can advise you on how to obtain care in your home or long-term care that does not jeopardize other public or private benefits. We also provide counsel to trustees of special needs trusts to ensure that the trusts are administered properly from funding to distribution, including seeking approval of the trust entity by the governing state or federal agency.
Perhaps you have been diagnosed with a degenerative illness such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, dementia or Alzheimer’s. You can begin long-term care planning now to ensure your care needs are met and medical treatment is in line with your wishes.
Attorneys at our firm are members of the Academy of Special Needs Planners, the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and the Denver Estate Planning Council, with extensive experience in special needs planning.
Contact Us For A Free Consultation
If you are interested in learning more about financial planning for disability care through a special needs trust or other mechanism, call 303-872-5980.
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90,000 What a family with a special child needs
Article:
If you ask parents: “What do you want for your children?”, The answer will be something like this: “Happiness, or at least well-being.”For families with children with disabilities, disabilities or severe chronic illness, this is also true, but their path to well-being is much more difficult.
Having a child with a disability dramatically changes the life of a parent. A special child is not at all what they were waiting for, what they were preparing for and what they dreamed of. The conflict between a picture drawn in the imagination and reality is sometimes very sharp.
Six basic needs
Whether the family will be able to withstand depends on the severity of the child’s disorders, on external circumstances and on the new expectations that have replaced the old ones: for example, parents begin to dream that the disease will recede, the child will recover and catch up with peers.And so the needs of a family with special children are partly different from what other families with children need.
1. Support from family and friends, environment
Parents experience severe stress upon learning about their child’s condition and diagnosis. At this moment, they can blame themselves for what happened, experience grief and a feeling of isolation from the rest of the world: between them and the outside world there is unhappiness with their child. They have to overcome this feeling and return to other people.At this moment, they really need the support of family members and friends – emotional and practical, conscious and unconditional, in which there is no place for voluntary or involuntary condemnation, disgust, prejudice, fear.
2. Psychological assistance to the family
Acceptance of the diagnosis and characteristics of the child develops in different ways. Someone goes through the stages of grief faster and adapts better, someone lingers in a state of anger, bargaining or depression for a long time. The way the parents go through these stages determines the situation in the family, and the care of a special child, and his condition.The available help of psychologists is very necessary at such moments for the mother, father, brothers and sisters of a special child.
3. Skilled medical care for a child
Many parents of special children admit that it was difficult for them to find qualified health professionals. As a rule, difficulties lie in the lack of competence of doctors in relation to rare diseases or in their lack of attention to the symptoms of a progressive disease that requires early intervention.
Moms and dads often complain that it is not always possible to receive free specialized medical care at the place of residence, that some doctors do not treat special children too carefully and carefully, they are not sufficiently informed about the child’s condition, do not consider parents as allies in the fight against the disease, they prefer a paternalistic approach, rather than constructive cooperation with the family.
4. State (financial and informational) family support
When a family’s life changes, it also needs material support.Treatment, care products, medical and rehabilitation procedures, and special equipment cost money that the parents of a special child may not have. Benefits, adequate pensions, free services, provision of everything you need – these are what families with special children need every day.
Sometimes parents find it difficult to navigate the system of receiving a particular service, someone does not know about their rights. Lack of awareness makes life difficult for families with special children.
5.Parent’s respite
Parents of special children need rest and replenishment of their resource, which quickly ends. Constant involvement in the needs of the child, which does not stop at night or on weekends, undermines the health of mothers and fathers, becomes the reason for the social isolation of relatives who cannot afford to meet with friends or go on vacation.
Parents need a break – the opportunity at least sometimes to go outside the family circle, to take care of themselves.To make this possible, we need care specialists, nannies who could help families with special children.
6. Future options for a special child
Every parent is concerned about the future of their child. For parents of special children, this issue is especially acute. Where will he study? Will it be able to and how? Is higher education accessible to him? Will he be able to live independently? What will happen to him when the older relatives are gone? Most families with special children still cannot find answers to many of these questions.
If everything becomes clear over time with educational opportunities – you can choose individual education, a special school, an inclusive class, then for grown-up children with disabilities or with disabilities, employment, relative independence is not always possible. Therefore, in the life of parents, there is always a fear for the future of their children.
The main thing is to preserve your dignity
According to surveys and research, nowadays few people send children with disabilities to specialized institutions for children with disabilities, preferring to raise them on their own.For this, families with children with disabilities need more than usual help and a well-built support system. Moreover, support that would cover all aspects of family life.
But the main thing that such families need is the opportunity to preserve their dignity, says Anna Bitova, director of the regional charitable public organization Center for Curative Pedagogy: “A parent must retain human dignity. He should not think that his child is somehow worse than the rest of the children. Parents of special children have the same rights as everyone else, maybe even more, because they have more responsibilities to their children. “
Gradually, society is moving towards preserving the dignity of both parents and children. For example, before, for children with mental and neurological disorders after the death of their parents, there was only one prospect – moving to a neuropsychiatric boarding school (PNI). Now options are possible: training apartments, workshops and entire communities are being created, where children who have grown up could live and work as best they can, accompanied by specialist curators. It was the parents who initiated the creation of alternatives to PNI for special adults.
The main experts on your child are the parents. From birth they understand the signals, states, desires, interests and capabilities of a son or daughter, they understand better than anyone else. It is the parents who bear the main responsibility for how the life route of a child with special needs will be built and adjusted as they grow up.
According to experts, the ideal system for working with a family with a child with disabilities or disabilities looks like this:
- all medical, educational and rehabilitation decisions are discussed with the parents;
- parents make the final decision;
- A team of specialists working directly with the child includes the interests of other family members in the process of setting specific tasks and forming recommendations.
Parents of special children have rights
The Right to Human Dignity is also on the list of Twelve Parental Rights compiled by Kay Ferrell, director of the National Center for Severe Sensory Disorders at the University of Northern Colorado, Colorado. This is what Kay Ferrell believes is the essence of this right.
- You don’t need to be pitied or admired, but you deserve to be listened to and supported without judgment.You deserve equal treatment whether your child has a disability or not.
- You deserve the truth from the doctors, educators, social workers, and therapists who help you.
- You deserve that your friends, neighbors, relatives see you not only as a “parent of a disabled child”.
- You deserve to know why a doctor examines a specific part of a child’s body. If you are not told the reason, then ask.
- You deserve to be on time for your appointments.
- You deserve to be spoken to like an adult. If you think that a teacher or therapist is talking down to you, then tell them about it openly.
- At times, parents of a child with a disability have to take risks and behave aggressively, sometimes even rudely, in order to maintain the human dignity to which they are entitled.
Sources:
Anna Bitova’s speech at the conference “Family in the modern world: transformation of psychotherapy” (Moscow, September 28-29, 2019)
I.S. Morozova, K.N. Belogay, T.O. OTT “Forms of complex socio-psychological support for families raising a child with special needs” (Bulletin of the Kemerovo State University, 2015)
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| Detailed Description | Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are at high risk of developing clinically significant anxiety. Communication is markedly interfered with by peers, family functioning, and participation in academic programming. Yuzhey with ASD shows significant reductions in anxiety after engaging in treatment, evidence-based practice (EBP), such as cognitive behavior therapy (CBT).The Facing Your Fears (FYF) treatment program is one such EBP. To what extent there are significant differences in access to mental health services, especially for young people from minorities and / or low-income families. Schools may be an ideal location to access these services because they represent one of the only consistent resources Available to many resource-constrained families. The current proposal is innovative for several reasons: (1) Very few published studies examine the effectiveness of treatment of children with ASD and anxiety in schools, and none that have focused on forced communities; (2) there are no known studies that have identified students for an intervention program according to specific Education Eligibility Criteria, in conjunction with other inclusion criteria, an approach that is likely to serve more students, and in turn potentially enhance the feasibility of FYF -SB; (3) The “Train Trainer” model will increase the capacity for low resource schools to serve under-reporting of youth; and (4) finally, the current study is one of the first to explore Organizational constructs that are potentially associated with FYF-SB adoption, the results of which will help identify critical next steps in implementation studies.Review of Facing Your Fears (FYF): FYF Clinical Version is a 14-week, family-focused CBT group intervention (1 ½ hour each session) aims to manage anxiety in children Ages 8-14 with highly functional ASD.fyf consists of three books (eg facilitators, parents and children) and a digital versatile disc (DVD). The 14 weeks are divided into two, Seven session intervention blocks: (1) An introduction to anxiety symptoms with an emphasis on the individual expression of anxiety symptoms, as well as an introduction to general CBT Strategies, and (2) a focus on the use of specific tools and strategies (I.e.deep Harding, Positive Comping Operators and Evaluated Impacts – Facing concerns a little at a time) improve Emotion Regulation and Anxiety Symptom Management. LADY FYF was originally developed for Youth with ASD, there is no mention of ASD in the curriculum as the focus is solely on Anxiety Management. Henceforth, careful attention has been paid to delivering the core of the Concept, taking into account the social, communication and cognitive challenges of youth with ASD (Moree & amp; Morey & Davis, 2010).Using Writing Sheets, Multiple Choice Lists, Emphasis on Creativity and Diverse Outlets for Expression, Use of Video Modeling, and Focus on Strengths and Talents Make FYF ideal for students with special learning needs. Facing Your Fears: School (FYF-SB): The FYF-SB will be very similar to FYF, but will be Modified for delivery in school settings. Completion 1 research, currently in finalization, will include input to be obtained from school staff, district leaders, and parents as a way to determine the best ways to adapt the intervention for schools.These are logistical details. How the intervention will be proposed to students in each participating school district was discussed in detail with each of the 3 leaders and key staff of the participating districts. Research Methods: AIM 1: Implement FYF-SB in school settings and evaluate the effectiveness of train teams School trainers to deliver FYF-SB to students and then train other professionals. Interdisciplinary school providers will be selected by District Administrators for the School Trainers ministry (“trainers”).Trainers (10 per district will be recruited into Account for attrition) will be trained to deliver FYF-SB to small groups of 2-4 students with ASD or special training needs and concerns during the initial pilot intervention study. These school professionals will become “trainers” for their individual Districts once they have completed their own learning activities. Becoming a school trainer for the project will include: (1) attendance of a two-day interactive workshop focused on the principles of CBT and the main components of the FYF-SB.Training will take place during non-academic periods. The workshop will be Interactive and Dynamic (PER BECKER & amp; STORMMAN, 2011), including group discussion, experimental exercises, Small group activities and sample videos. (2) engaging in ongoing consultations and technical assistance for at least one academic year with the research team; (3) Meeting fidelity expectations on the intervention (mean fidelity score> 80% based on a minimum of 3 observations).school based trainers who do not meet the fidelity requirements will be encouraged to participate in additional training to continue this role. School trainers can always decide to become school providers (delivering student intervention, but not teaching others) instead of and / or can always decide to participate in the project or not, as their participation is purely voluntary. AIM 2 – Randomize Schools in three districts to FYF-SB or Regular Service (UC) and evaluate the results. The second part of the implementation phase is to assess the effectiveness of the FY-SB; Thus, a small randomized controlled trial will be conducted at the District school.Totrainers will participate in a “training coach” to prepare them for training their own school teams in the delivery of FYF-SB.TEN schools through each district will be randomized to FYF-SB or regular service. Five schools (and their school Coaches and school providers) that are randomized to FYF-SB will receive training and Consultation from trainers and school providers will deliver FYF-SB to the Target Students.Schools cohort that are randomized to routine care will identify students who meet Inclusion criteria for research and will take data from previous and sequential evaluation.UC Sites will have the option to deliver FYF-SB next semester if they so choose. Investigators anticipate 60 providers will be trained throughout the districts. The FYF-SB will be delivered to elementary and high schools in three main areas: Cherry Creek School District (CCSD), Denver Public Schools (DPS) and Littleton Public Schools (LPS). All three districts have economically and ethnically diverse student bodies. Largest district of three, with 93 primary schools. The student population in DPS Over 56% are Hispanic and 14% African Americans.ccsd has 42 primary schools and LPS has 13 primary schools; All three districts also have racial and ethnically diverse schools and low-income populations. All districts have large populations of students with ASD. Districts all expressed strong interest in this project and were actively involved in Phase 1. The results of this study will provide information on the feasibility and acceptability of implementing a school cognitive behavioral intervention aimed at reducing the impact of anxiety on school functioning for students with ASD.If this method of delivery of treatment proves feasible and potentially effective, it could improve access to Mental Health Support for young people who do not have ready access to specialists in the medical language Community and for whom mental health support is provided mainly in educational settings. Successful completion of this study will lead to a sustainable educational treatment program for anxiety management in students with ASD or other special learning needs.The results of implementation and treatment will lead to improved internal capacity of schools to treat significant and interfering anxiety symptoms in unrestrained students with ASD or other special learning needs. Precautions in interfering symptoms of anxiety at high risk, Oversized students with ASD or other special learning needs may result in improvements in school performance. The results of this study will also help identify Factors that may affect the implementation of FYF-SB (E.g., organizational constructs, Core Leadership), which can help identify critical next steps in implementing Research in School Settings. Refusal |
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Project “Integration” | Jewish Agency
Joint project of the Jewish Agency for Israel and the Joint Charitable Foundation for the integration of children with special needs into the Jewish community of Moscow, with financial support from the UJA-Federation of New York and the Russian Jewish Congress.
Integration is a joint project of the Jewish Agency for Israel and the Joint Charitable Foundation, which is one of the largest non-governmental integration projects. The project brings together the efforts of three state educational institutions of the city of Moscow, the Jewish Community Cultural Center (MEOD), as well as various NGOs working in the field of education of children with special educational needs.
The Special Education Program “Integration”, which has been operating since 2006, aims to develop the social skills of children with special needs and to promote the development of friendships between children, both special and ordinary.In addition, the project is aimed not only at helping children with special needs, but also at supporting parents who receive both formal (professional counseling and training) and informal (identification of existing community resources; assistance in family-school interaction and other community organizations) support.
The project program includes:
- Assistance in integrating children with special needs into the school system
- Accompanying each child in the learning process
- Working with educational institutions to provide staff with a unique experience of inclusive education for children with special needs
- Non-formal education for children and their parents in community centers in Moscow: circles, an art therapy program, classes in creative studios in acting, ceramics, choreography, music, festive Jewish events, trips, hikes
- Additional education: master classes, classes with psychologists and defectologists, studying Hebrew
- Joint classes in parent-child groups, meetings with specialists
- Summer family integrative camp
The project team includes psychologists, specialists working with children with special needs, art teachers, madrihs, a specialist and a volunteer assigned to each “special” child
The best results of the project’s many years of work are parental reviews:
“Within the framework of the“ Integration ”program, psychologists and teachers of the Center were intensively engaged with my daughter.With their submission, she successfully mastered art therapy and theater classes. As a result, not only were her serious corrective medications canceled, but her communication with her family and peers at school improved as well.
My son Pavel, as a result of hard work with him a speech therapist, psychologist, art therapy courses, as well as preparation for school, will be able to easily adapt and study in a regular school. ”
Sophia, mother of Veronica and Pavel, participants of the “Integration” project
“It should be noted that after the first visit to the camp this week of the year for our son and for us is very long-awaited! Yashenka remembers for a whole year, looks at photos and videos of previous camps and endlessly asks when the camp will be again! ”
Elena, mother of Yasha, participant of the summer family integrative camp “Zvezda-Shalom”
All Around Mobility RU – AG.digital
Task
When you develop websites and applications, it is not often the opportunity to create a product that can really help people improve their lifestyle. That is, not just updating your phone or buying a more expensive car, but really qualitatively changing life for the better.
Therefore, we were very excited when we were approached by the California company Allaroundmobility, which sells products for people with disabilities. The company already had an offline store in California, and the owners wanted to expand their audience by creating a platform for buying and selling goods.
The company wanted to create a platform for buying and selling online not only their own products, but also those of other market leaders. The site had to take into account the special needs of future customers, be understandable to any category of users, and also focus on those characteristics of products that are important to customers.
Our goal was to make the site as simple as possible – so that users at every step would feel cared for and supported by their needs. We had to do a lot of work to improve the usability of the site and abandon design delights in favor of brevity and convenience.
Strategy and Vision
The first task was to find market leaders in this area and conduct a SWOT analysis of existing resources.Understanding competitors’ problems helped shape the first iteration of prototypes. Typically, prototyping ends at this stage, but we wanted to understand the needs of the store’s real customers. How can we determine who our target audience is?
We asked Allaroundmobility to analyze the existing customer base and find out who our real customers are. The result was impressive: we had three user portraits:
- close relatives of people with disabilities (35-45 years old)
- older generation of users (people with disabilities from 50 to 70 years old)
90 260 young people with disabilities (ages range from 25 to 50) 90 200
Also from conversations with customers Allaroundmobility managed to find out that the main role in the purchase of goods is played not by the price, but by the specified characteristics of the goods.We are not talking about a new modification of the iPhone, but about a product that allows you to radically improve the quality of life, such products are purchased with a long-term perspective and will be used for many years.
This is how the second iteration of prototypes appeared, with which we came to the focus group for criticism.
Communication with the focus group helped to understand the main fears of customers:
- Incorrect or inaccurate product characteristics
- service and warranty support
- the ability to quickly and painlessly change the product for a more suitable option, if during the initial use the user realized that the product does not quite fit
The focus group test result led us to the third iteration of prototypes.They became the optimal solution we were striving for.
Usability
After several iterations, the prototypes were approved by the client. The next step was to think over a calm color scheme with our designers and define functionality that would cover all the fears and needs of customers.
During a series of brainstorms, we determined the answer to an important question: what characteristics to show for each category of goods.The challenge was that, for example, electric and mechanical wheelchairs have different key characteristics, but belong to the same product category. What to do in such cases?
We divided all products into groups and subgroups and managed to form key characteristics that will play a key role in customer satisfaction.
Work plan
Over the course of three iterations of low-fi prototypes, we precisely defined the sitemap.
After discussing the work within the team and conducting several interviews with potential clients, we were able to develop the style of the site and the necessary functionality.
Having all the data on hand, it was not difficult for us to form a clear project plan:
- design
- front-end
- back-end
- testing the site before launching
- final testing after launch
- follow-up support and optimization of the project
Project execution
We always create a responsive design that reads equally well both on the desktop and on any mobile devices, including mobile phones for iOs / Android, as well as iPad and Android tablets.In addition, we carefully monitor that the created site is displayed in all modern browsers: Chrome, Opera, Firefox, Safari, Internet Explorer 11, as well as in all operating systems: Windows, Mac OS and Linux.
Back-end development
In the course of the back-end development, we created a convenient solution that allowed customers to quickly get access to the desired products and options, and store owners – quick automatic updating of the product database, updating marketing campaigns and creating promotions and offers for service customers.
Results
In addition to the existing offline business, the customer received a modern, easy-to-use online solution, which made it possible to increase the sales market dozens of times, as well as to increase the company’s sales many times over.
The scoring system allowed the company to improve interaction with final customers and gain a deeper understanding of their problems and needs.Integration with analytics services helped the customer build the right sales funnel that fully met the expectations of the customers.
Customer Reviews
“AAM has become a new trading platform for our company”
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New York.
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Erica Moore
Buffalo, NY
“AAM responds quickly to questions.You do not need to take risks and make tough choices when buying. ”
Clifford Bailey
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“AAM is extremely easy to use. Offline shopping is no longer an option, I can now find over 300 power wheelchair options in the AAM Online Store
Deborah Kay
Los Angeles, CA
90,000 For Customers – Jefferson Center
We are here for you, when you need us, the way you need us.
Jefferson Center provides customer-focused services designed to meet your individual mental health, substance use and wellbeing needs. We are committed to meeting you where you are on your journey and working together to help you live fulfilling and hopeful lives.
How to access services: To make your first appointment for yourself, your child, or a family member, contact our Access Team at 303-425-0300 .
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Telemedicine Stations and Technical Assistance: We know that many people have technical limitations that make it difficult to participate in video sessions. Come to our Independence and West Colfax offices and connect to any virtual provider through our telemedicine stations.
This is how telemedicine stations work:
- You will register at the front desk and be escorted to the office set up for their virtual visit.
- The front desk will make sure you connect to the provider and then leave the room.
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The Jefferson Center Navigation Team is ready to assist current customers with any queries by calling 303-432-5130 . If you are not a customer of the Jefferson Center, please contact our primary phone number for information. 303-425-0300 .
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| Consumption | $ 140 |
| Brief therapy (16 – 37 minutes) | $ 70 |
| Individual therapy (38 – 52 min) | $ 90 |
| Individual therapy (53 min and>) | $ 135 |
| Family therapy | $ 110 |
| Group therapy | $ 37 |
| Med. Initial estimate 90,247 | $ 155 |
| E&M – low difficulty | $ 115 |
| E&M – moderate | $ 135 |
| E&M – Hard | $ 150 |
| Psychological assessment | $ 85 / hour |
Please feel free to call our team today with any specific questions you may have regarding coverage or out-of-pocket expenses.We will be happy to help you even before you start your treatment.
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LIGHT IT UP BLUE | Community of special families “We are together!”
This is great! We hope that every year more and more countries, cities, organizations, people will join such bright and inspiring actions!
PROMOTION “LIGHT IT UP BLUE”. Material from the site https: // www.autismspeaks.org
Posted by Kyiv u Blakytny on March 18, 2015
PROMOTION “LIGHT IT UP BLUE”. Watch the Light It Up Blue video from Autism Speaks, the world’s largest public autism organization. You can also participate by highlighting your website, office, building, or even your social media profile picture. On the evening of April 2, about 3,000 iconic buildings and landmarks in over 600 cities and 45 countries will be highlighted in blue to signify their affiliation with Autism Speaks.Attractions participating in the Light It Up Blue project – Empire State Building in New York, Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum in New York, Wrigley Building in Chicago, Aspen Mountain in Colorado, Graceland Elvis Presley in Memphis, Tokyo Tower in Japan , the Christ the Redeemer statue in Brazil, and the Sydney Opera House in Australia – as well as airports, bridges, museums, concert halls, schools, universities, restaurants and retail stores around the world. Anyone can actively participate by visiting LightItUpBlue.org. This site provides a number of interesting and creative ideas: downloads of the Light It Up Blue IOS or Android App, themed meetings, the Autism Speaks puzzle, and purchasing LED lights specially marked with a blue light bulb (sold exclusively at Home Depot) to make whole neighborhoods blue.
