Resources

PRENATAL:

• • Down Syndrome Prenatal Testing Pamphlet By Global Down Syndrome Foundation and the National Down Syndrome Congress

ASSOCIATIONS:

• Linda Crnic Institute for Down Syndrome
• Global Down Syndrome Foundation
• National Down Syndrome Adoption Network
• National Association for Down Syndrome
• National Down Syndrome Congress
• National Down Syndrome Society

GENERAL RESOURCES:

• Arc of Colorado
• Thrive Parent Center
• Disability.gov
• Disability is Natural
• Effective Interaction: Communicating With and About People with Disabilities
• JFK Partners
• The Hero Alliance
• Center for Parent Information and Resources
• Parent to Parent of Colorado
• NDSS Information on Sexuality
• Dentably

GOVERNMENT (STATE/LOCAL):

• Benefit/Assistance Programs Screening & Application: Colorado PEAK
• Colorado Early Intervention Services: Child Find
• Division of Developmental Disabilities
• Community Centered Boards (CCBs) services for individuals with disabilities in Colorado are provided through Community Centered Boards (CCBs). Visit the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing CCB Directory which includes phone numbers and site links for the CCBs of Colorado and a map of their locations. For more detailed information about Community Centered Boards please visit www.alliancecolorado.org

EDUCATION:

• Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center
• Colorado Talking Book Library
• Higher Visions for Education – Adult Education Classes
• Success by Design Education Advocacy Tutoring, consulting, assessments
• Common Excuses Given During IEPs and How to Respond
• Laureate Learning Systems Software
• Peak Parent Center
• Preschool Services under IDEA Article
• Qualistar Early Learning
• Sandbox Learning Education Tools
• US Office of Special Education
• Colorado Department of Education
• Colorado Department of Education IEP Video

EMPLOYMENT/JOB TRAINING:

• Ability Specialists
• Easter Seals of Colorado
• Colorado Department of Labor & Employment Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
• National Down Syndrome Society Resources for Employers
• Valued, Able & Ready to Work Pamphlet

LEGAL:

• Disability Law Colorado
• The Arc of Colorado
• Rocky Mountain Children’s Law Center
• Directory of Immigration Help Services

MEDICAL:

• The American Academy of Pediatrics Guidelines for Pediatricians Treating Patients with Down syndrome: Parents, have you been looking for information to share with your pediatrician regarding the medical care of your child? Have you heard about a certain test or procedure that you think your child might benefit from and are having a difficult time convincing your pediatrician of the value of such a test/procedure? Do you have difficulty communicating with your doctor about certain medical topics related to your child? Take a look at the AAP Guidelines for information that might be helpful to you and your pediatrician. DO NOT ASSUME your pediatrician knows about these guidelines.
• Pediatric: Anna & John J. Sie Center for Down Syndrome
• Physical Therapy: Pat Winders – Children’s Hospital
• Speech Therapy: Jennifer Gray – GraySpeak Therapy
• RMDSA Parent Referrals: Call us at 303.797.1699 to ask about referrals from other RMDSA families in your local community.

AUTISM/DOWN SYNDROME DUAL DIAGNOSIS:

• Autism Society of Colorado
• Bella Online: Down Syndrome and Autism Dual Diagnosis Article
• Down Syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorder – A Look at What We Know Article

RECREATION:

• Adams Camp
• Assisted Cycle Tours
• ATA Cross Family Martial Arts
• Boy Scouts of America Special Needs District
• Breckenridge Outdoor Center
• Challenge Aspen
• City of Denver – Parks and Rec. Dept. Adaptive Recreation Program
• City of Lakewood Recreation and Inclusion Services for Everyone (R.I.S.E.)
• City of Wheat Ridge Therapeutic Recreation
• Colorado Golden Eagles Hockey
• Developmental Disabilities Resources Center Adult Programs
• Easter Seals Colorado
• Foothills Park & Recreation District Specialty Programs
• Girl Scouts of Colorado
• Highlands Ranch Community Association Therapeutic Recreation
• H.I.L.L.S Travel opportunities for people with disabilities
• Colorado Horsepower Inc
• National Sports Center for the Disabled
• National Parks: Lifetime Access Pass is free for U.S. citizens or permanent residents with permanent disabilities. May be obtained in person at a federal recreation site or through the mail using this application form. The cost of obtaining an Access Pass through the mail is ten dollars ($10) for processing the application (the pass is free). Applicants must provide documentation of permanent disability and residency or citizenship.
• South Suburban Parks and Recreation Star Program
• Special Olympics Colorado
• Sports Made Possible
• STARS Steamboat Adaptive Recreational Sports
• State Parks: Colorado State Parks offer a discounted annual pass for people with disabilities.
• Telluride Adaptive Sports
• The Right Step at Coventry Farms Therapeutic Riding in Littleton, Colorado

INDEPENDENT LIVING:

• College Living Experience
• Connections for Independent Living
• The Center for People with Disabilities

RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY:

• Please call RMDSA office for further questions at 303.797.1699

RESPITE:

• Night Lights Night Lights is a respite care program for children with special needs and their siblings ages 1 month – 12 years
• Specialized Sitters