Services that Help Individuals with Disabilities in Getting and Staying Employed The Consumer Navigator role supports individuals with disabilities in receiving the appropriate services in order to obtain and maintain employment while also building collaboration in the local community among service providers. (You must have Acrobat Reader to pull up this document. Scroll down this page and click on the Acrobat Reader icon to download.)
By: Colorado Legal Services
Southwest Center for Independence Offers housing resources for people that have disabilities, also provides advocacy and legal resources, peer support, independent living-skills and support for visually-impaired and blind seniors.
Housing Discrimination and People with Disabilities Providing help with housing discrimination and people with disabilities and with other types of housing issues.
By: The Legal Center for People with Disabilities and Older People
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Labor's Community Agency, Inc.
(Separate Website)
This organization provides services to union members, their families and the community in the areas of employment assistance, housing, and mental health counseling.
By: Community Services Arm of the Colorado AFL-CIO
Benefits for Children with Disabilities (Social Security)
(Separate Website)
This booklet is written for the parents and caregivers of children with disabilities and adults disabled since childhood. It describes the kinds of Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits a child with a disability might be eligible for and explains how they evaluate disability claims for children.
By: Social Security Administration
Medicare Information and Help
(Separate Website)
This group provides education, advocacy, and legal assistance to help elders and people with disabilities obtain necessary healthcare, focusing on the needs of Medicare beneficiaries, people with chronic conditions, and those in need of long-term care. The organization is involved in writing, education, and litigation activities of importance to Medicare beneficiaries nationwide.
By: The Center for Medicare Advocacy
Social Security and SSI Disability Benefits for People with HIV Infection
(Separate Website)
Social Security can provide a lifeline of support to people with HIV infection.
By: Social Security Administration
A Guide for People with Disabilities Seeking Employment
(Separate Website)
This website has information for people with disabilities who want to work and meet specific qualifications to work.
By: Social Security Administration, EEOC and U.S. Department of Justice
Assistance for People with Disabilities who are Seeking Employment
(Separate Website)
People with disabilities who are seeking employment can get help from others who will provide services and supports needed to find a job.
By: Colorado WIN Partners
Information, Resources and Research about Work and Disability Issues
(Separate Website)
The purpose of this center is to identify factors that enhance or inhibit businesses from tapping into a pool of potential employees. This is a gateway to information, resources, and services regarding the employment of people with disabilities. (Note: There may be a fee to use services or to attend trainings that are available through this site. Please read carefully.)
By: National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR), Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), U.S. Department of Education
Plan for Achieving Self-Support for People with Disabilities
(Separate Website)
Information about developing a plan to go back to work, get a job or to start your own business.
By: Social Security Administration
Mental Illness and the Workplace
(Separate Website)
Experts increasingly acknowledge that employment provides many factors that promote mental wellness and ward off its reverse - mental illness.
By: The Center for Reintegration
Children and Family Services News and Resource Letter
(Separate Website)
This resource provides online newsletter information about DDRC programs, as well as other agencies, supports and resources.
By: Developmental Disabilities Resource Center (DDRC)
Help with Homeownership for People with ADA Disabilities
(Separate Website)
This group provides education, resources, and assistance for people with disabilities who seek homeownership opportunities in Colorado.
By: The Hero Alliance
Resources for the Critically Ill
This document has information about life insurance policies, critical care transport, free prescriptions, resources for those with disabilities, and more.
By: Colorado Legal Services
Legal Rights of the Deaf
(Separate Website)
ADA requirements for attorneys; Links to: effective advocacy, finding a lawyer, use of communication access funds to access legal services.
By: National Association for the Deaf
Helping to Ensure Rights of People with Disabilities
(Separate Website)
The Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition is the statewide organization run by and for people with disabilities. Members work together to support disability rights.
By: Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition
Community Resources
(Separate Website)
If your needs go beyond healthcare, here are some other community resources to consult for assistance.
By: Colorado Access
Comprehensive Resource of Information on the Americans with Disabilities Act
(Separate Website)
Call toll free at 1-800-949-4232 (V/TTY) for the MOST complete and experienced services available to American businesses, government entities and the public. They provide information and answer questions regarding architectural access and other issues for employers, individuals with disabilities, and government officials. Also available are news feeds on recent ADA activity and ADA related publications/documents.
By: ADA & IT Technical Assistance Centers (DBTACs*)
Connecting Employers Looking for Employees Who Have Disabilites
(Separate Website)
Offers disability employment information including tools and resources, advantages in hiring people with disabilities, and job recruiting services.
By: EarnWorks
Denver Mobilizes Families - A Six Part Training Program for Families of Children with Special Needs Mobilizing Families of Denver connects, empowers and educates Denver families raising children with disabilities
By: Denver Mobilizes Families
Disability Accomodation Solutions for Employers
(Separate Website)
Job Accommodations Networks can help employers find specific accommodation solutions. Go online or call 800-ADA-WORK (800-526-7234 v/tty) for resources and advice on accommodation questions. Other disability information is also available including disability awareness, legal information, assistance for those seeking jobs and other resources.
By: Job Accommodations Networks
Federal Government's Web Site For People With Disabilities
(Separate Website)
DisabilityInfo.gov is the federal government's Web site for people with disabilities, their families, employers, veterans, workforce professionals and many others. The website provides access to ADA information, job accommodations, Social Security benefits, and vocational rehabilitation. Also accessible is information and other resources regarding employment, education, housing, and health for those with a disability.
By: The Official U.S Government Site for People with Disabilities
Hearing Loss: How to Get Help
(Separate Website)
Learn about hearing aid technology, hearing conditions, learn where to find support, how to advocate for those with loss of hearing and more.
By: Hearing Loss Association of America
Information on the American's with Disabilities Act (ADA) for those in the Rocky Mountain Region
(Separate Website)
Call toll free at 1-800-949-4232 (V/TTY) for information regarding the American's with Disabilities Act. Online publications are available on a variety of topics including employment, transportation, and government. The center also offers training on ADA and also provides numerous resources for people with disabilities.
By: DBTAC Rocky Mountain ADA Center
Medicare Rights Center
(Separate Website)
Medicare Rights Center helps older adults and people with disabilities get high-quality, affordable health care.
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