Advocacy and Support Resources |
Listed Alphabetically:
Arcs of Colorado
1-800-333-7690
www.thearcofco.org
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
www.asappr.org
Supporting access and opportunities for families in Southern Colorado.
Autism Society of Boulder County
194 Mesa Ct.
Louisville, CO 80027
720-272-8231
www.autismboulder.org
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
www.autismcolorado.org
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
www.autismlarimer.org
Larimer County group that provides information, as well as online and local support groups.
Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition (CCDC)
655 Broadway, Suite 775
Denver, Colorado 80203
303.839.1775 (voice)
www.ccdconline.org
Offers legal representation, advocacy, training, and youth internships.
Colorado Department of Education – Exceptional Student Services Unit
303-866-6694
www.cde.state.co.us/cdesped/index.asp
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
www.coddc.org
Advocates for public policy on behalf of people with developmental disabilities. Provides information and resources.
Early Childhood Connections
1-888-777-4041
www.earlychildhoodconnections.org
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
www.elgrupovida.org
Spanish language support group for parents of children with disabilities.
EMPOWER Colorado
2200 South Jasmine Street
Denver, CO 80222
1-866-213-4631
www.empowercolorado.com
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
www.familyvoicesco.org
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
www.coloradofederation.org
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
www.cdphe.state.co.us/ps/hcp/index.html
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
www.ldacolorado.com
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
www.p2p-co.org
Quarterly newsletter, internet discussion groups, support group referrals, 1-1 parent matching.
More specific inquiries about these data or CRCSN are welcome and can be addressed to:
to write or call:
Colorado Responds to Children with Special Needs
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
4300 Cherry Creek Drive South, DCEED-CRC-A3
Denver CO 80246-1530
Phone: (303)692-2700
Fax: (303)782-0904