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Aging and Disability Resources Colorado

Statewide

Colorado has a network of twelve Aging and Disability Resources Colorado (ADRC) offices that provide information and help with accessing resources in these areas of need. Call the number below and enter your zip code. You'll be routed to the ADRC for your area of the state. It's that easy! They are assisting individuals in planning for their future long-term service and support needs, providing options counseling in a person-centered, interactive decision-support process, providing coordinated and streamlined access to information and assistance, and providing personalized and consumer-friendly assistance to empower individuals to make informed decisions

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Brain Injury Alliance of Colorado

1325 South Colorado Boulevard, Suite B-300, Denver CO 80222

Statewide

Denver

The Brain Injury Alliance of Colorado is THE go-to resource for help and services for survivors of an injury to the brain, their families and providers. BIAC has a Re-entry Specialist who works with justice-involved individuals in Denver County. The Re-entry Specialist helps survivors understand their brain injury by identifying their symptoms and suggesting appropriate accommodations. In addition to resource navigation, BIAC has other programs that can aid clients in skill-building, peer mentorship, mental health therapy, and more. These programs are free and available statewide to Colorado clients. BIAC's Mental Health Counseling Program accepts Medicaid and Medicare because many survivors are insured under these plans. Valor on the Fax, a Permanent Supportive Housing Program, is the housing program offered by BIAC. They can provide housing to individuals with justice involvement as long as they have no prior conviction for methamphetamine manufacturing or are on the sex offender registry.

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Colorado Cross Disability Coalition

1385 S. Colorado Blvd., Suite 610-A, Denver CO 80222

Statewide

CO Cross Disability Coalition is a nonprofit organization that works on policies for people with disabilities in Colorado. You can call their advocacy line at (303) 839-1775 if you have any questions about finding help. They ask you to call ahead for an appointment.

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Colorado Fund for People with Disabilities

1355 S Colorado Blvd., Suite 920, Denver CO 80222

Representative Payee Info

Statewide

Denver

CFPD serves individuals with disabilities by providing representative payee services. A representative payee receives Social Security benefits on an individual’s behalf and budgets, disperses money for personal needs and food, pays bills, monitors account balances for public benefits eligibility, and saves money for the individual. CFPD charges the Social Security Administration’s approved representative payee monthly fee (in 2022, this amount is $48/month) and has a standing waitlist for services, typically six months from the time a completed application is received to the start of services. CFPD does not require that you receive other services such as therapy or case management in order to be your representative payee.

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Colorado Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC)

Statewide

SILC helps people find an independent living center for people with a disability. Their website has a list of every Colorado Center for Independent Living with links to websites and contact information. Centers provide connections to housing options and other resouces.

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Community Centered Boards

Statewide

There are 20 Community Centered Boards throughout Colorado. Click on the website for a complete list with links to their websites and contact information. These agencies provide case management for people with an intellectual developmental disability. Case Management Services assist a person in accessing necessary services and supports to meet his or her needs. Services include intake, eligibility determination, service plan development, arrangement for services, delivery of services, service and support coordination, monitoring, any safeguards necessary to prevent conflict of interest between case management and direct service provision, and termination and discharge from services. You will need to call the board in your area and talk to them to see if you qualify for their help.

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Disability Law Colorado (Denver Office)

455 Sherman Street, Suite 130, Denver CO 80203

Statewide

Disability Law Colorado is a nonprofit that provides legal representation when there is discrimination around civil rights and discrimination issues.

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Disability Law Colorado (Grand Junction Office)

322 North 8th Street, Grand Junction CO 81501

Statewide

Disability Law Colorado is a nonprofit that provides legal representation when there is discrimination around civil rights and discrimination issues.

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Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

Statewide

Division of Vocational Rehabilitation helps people with a disability prepare for and find employment. Offices are located throughout Colorado, so click on the website to see the complete list of locations and phone numbers. Call to make an appointment. Many of the offices are located inside Workforce Centers. Click on Success Stories on their website to learn more about the services they provide.

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SSDI Social Security Disability Insurance & SSI Supplemental Security Income

Statewide

SSDI is insurance for people who are disabled and who qualify due to working and paying Social Security taxes. You apply for SSDI at a Social Security Administration office. The SSDI program pays benefits to you and certain family members if you are “insured.” This means that you worked long enough – and recently enough - and paid Social Security taxes on your earnings. The SSI program pays benefits to adults and children who meet our requirements for a qualifying disability and have limited income and resources. SSI is a benefit for people who are disabled and low income without many resources. You apply for SSI at a Social Security Administration office. While these two programs are different, the medical requirements are the same. If you meet the nonmedical requirements, monthly benefits are paid if you have a medical condition expected to last at least one year or result in death.

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Studypool

Statewide

Studypool provides a directory of resources for parents who have a child with a learning disability. Their innovative live learning platform combines video chat, interactive tools, and collaborative workspaces to create a rich, rewarding one-on-one session with exactly the right tutor for you—no matter where you are.

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The Arc of Colorado

Statewide

The ARC of Colorado is an advocacy organization that helps people with an intellectual or developmental disability. There are 14 chapters across the state. You can call The Arc of Colorado at 303-864-9334 if you’re not sure where to start to get help . The website has a list of all of the ARC chapters with addresses and phone numbers.