Disease Control and Environmental
Epidemiology
Autism Advocacy and Support Resources
Arcs of Colorado
1-800-333-7690
Family advocates; website with list of statewide Arcs
Autism Society of America - Pike's
Peak Chapter
918 Crown Ridge Dr.
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
719-630-7072
Supporting access and opportunities for families in Southern Colorado.
Autism Society of Boulder
County
194 Mesa Ct.
Louisville, CO 80027
720-272-8231
Boulder County parent group that provides information, educational
support, and community resources.
Autism Society of Colorado
701 S. Logan St., Ste. 103
Denver, CO 80209
720-214-0794
State-wide parent group that advocates for families. Provides education,
referrals, and support programs.
Autism Society of Larimer
County
6221 Treestead Ct.
Ft. Collins, CO 80528
970-377-9640
Larimer County group that provides information, as well as online and
local support groups.
Colorado Cross-Disability
Coalition (CCDC) www.ccdconline.org
655 Broadway, Suite 775
Denver, Colorado 80203
303.839.1775 (voice)
Offers legal representation, advocacy, training, and youth internships.
Colorado
Department of Education - Exceptional Student Services Unit
303-866-6694
Offers resources for disability, gifted and talented, early childhood,
and English Language Learners. Also gives descriptions of laws and
regulations affecting exceptional children.
Colorado Developmental Disabilities
Council
Stapleton Plaza Office Center
3401 Quebec St., Ste. 6009
Denver, CO 80207
Advocates for public policy on behalf of people with developmental
disabilities. Provides information and resources.
Early Childhood
Connections
1-888-777-4041
Support and services, including referrals and an e-newsletter, for
infants, toddlers, and their families.
El Grupo Vida
P.O. Box 16347
Denver, CO 80216
303-904-6073
Spanish language support group for parents of children with
disabilities.
EMPOWER Colorado
2200 South Jasmine Street
Denver, CO 80222
1-866-213-4631
Run by families. Offers support, education, advocacy, and resources to
families of children with developmental and mental health challenges.
Family Voices
1-800-881-8272
Local chapter of national organization that provides information and
referrals for healthcare providers, as well as advocacy and support in
the healthcare system.
Federation of Families
for Children's Mental Health
303-572-0302
Promotes mental health for children. Website has articles, advocacy
information, support group links, and links for youth.
Hands and Voices
Health Care
Program for Children with Special Needs (HCP)
4300 Cherry Creek Drive South, A-4
Denver, CO 80246
303-692-2370
Information, referrals to services and support including screenings,
financial assistance, and support groups.
Learning Disabilities
Association of Colorado
4400 Iliff Ave.
Denver, CO 80222
303-894-0992
Advocacy and education for individuals with learning disabilities.
M.A.S.K. (Mothers
with Asperger's Syndrome Kids)
The Aspen Center for Autism
2695 S. Jersey Street
Denver. CO 80222
Resources and support group for parents of children with Asperger's
Syndrome
Parent to Parent Colorado (P2P)
2200 S. Jasmine Street
Denver, CO 80222
1-877-472-7201
Quarterly newsletter, internet discussion groups, support group
referrals, 1-1 parent matching.
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