Autism
Education Action Group
7875 Deer Hill Grove
Colorado Springs, CO
80919
(719) 955-3767; (719) 955-3768 (fax)
Email: info@aeag.org
Web: www.aeag.org
Autism
Recovery Education
Michelle Cheney
4208 County Road 311
Ignacio,
CO 81137
(970) 563-0132
Email:
autismrecovery@frontier.net
Web: www.autismrecovery.com
Two-pronged approach to autism recovery addressing individual dietary and environmental
needs. Worldwide online and telephone support and assistance. Handbook, resources,
recovery photos and more.
Autism
Society of Colorado
Bridget Cessar
550 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Ste. 100
Lakewood, CO 80226
(720) 214-0794; (877) COLO-ASD; (720) 274-2744 (fax)
Email: bridget@autismcolorado.org
Web: http://autismcolorado.org
ASC has four main programs: Information and Referral, Education,
Policy, and Community Enrichment.
Autism
Society of the Pikes Peak Region
Alison Seyler
P.O. Box 7802
Colorado Springs, CO 80933
(719) 630-7072
Email: alisonseyler@mac.com
Web: http://www.asappr.org
Provide support and information regarding autism spectrum disorders
to families, educators, and other professionals in the Pikes
Peak Region.
Biomedical
Approach to Autism Discussion Group
For information, call The ARC of Arapahoe
/ Douglas County
Botha
Family Chiropractic
159 Madison Street
Denver, CO 80206
(303)
321-2252; (303) 321-0663 (fax)
Email: bothachiro@yahoo.com
Web:
http://www.bothachiropractic.com
We have experience working with adults and children with disabilities.
Boulder
Tutor
Michelle Thomas
1742 Linden St.
Longmont, CO 80501
(303)
772-3561
Email: admin@bouldertutor.com
Web: www.bouldertutor.com
Tutoring
and educational services. Specializing in remedial Reading, Writing and Math as
well as alternative education for students with ADD, ADHD, and Bi-Polar disorder.
Louise
Bouzari, Esq.
Attorney at Law
7887 E. Belleview Ave, Suite 1100
Englewood, CO 80111
(303) 228-1616; (303) 771-1288; (303) 771-0460 (fax)
Email: louise@bouzarilaw.com
Web: http://bouzarilaw.com
Firm specializes in representation of families in special education,
discipline matters, and juvenile criminal defense. Has a special
education advocate for families needing advocacy services.
Boylan
Education Services
Heather Boylan, PhD
1020 15th St. #16H
Denver,
CO 80202
(303) 638-0333
Email: heather@heatherboylanphd.com
Web: http://heatherboylanphd.com
Creating education solutions and advocating for children, parents, and families
with a variety of unique goals, needs, and challenges within the arenas of public,
private, home-school, and higher education.
Brain
Injury Association of Colorado
4200 W. Conejos Place, Suite 524
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 355-9969; (800) 955-2443 (in CO only)
Email: prevention@biacolorado.org
Web: http://www.biacolorado.org/
Mary
M. Braud, MD
8089 South Lincoln Street, Suite 203
Littleton, CO 80122
(303) 721-2901; (303) 721-2905 (fax)
Email: mbraud@earthlink.net
Web: http://www.doctorbraud.com
I provide mental health treatment primarily using sound nutrition,
rather than medications. I am board certified in child, adolescent
and adult psychiatry.
Nancy
Cason, Psy.D., Clinical Psychologist
4155 E. Jewell Ave, Suite 1005
Denver,
CO 80222
(303) 935-5307
Email: nkcason@comcast.net
Assessment,
therapy and consultation for individuals of all ages with autism spectrum disorders.
Center
For Hearing, Speech and Language
Beth O'Brien
4280 Hale Parkway
Denver,
CO 80220
(303) 322-1871; (303) 399-3411 (fax)
Email: beth@chsl.org
Web: http://www.chsl.org
CHSL
is a non-profit agency serving individuals with speech, hearing, language, auditory
processing &/or learning disabilities.Services include: diagnostic assessment,
individual therapy,advocacy, parent education.
Client
Assistance Program
Contact Protection and Advocacy Agency
(800)
288-1376 (In CO)
College
Living Experience
1391 Speer Blvd, Suite 400
Denver, CO 80204
(800) 486-5058
Email: sroth@esa-education.com
Web: http://www.cleinc.net
College Living
Experience is a post-secondary academic program that provides intensive assistance
with academic, independent living and social skills to college students with special
needs as they transition to become independent responsible adults.
Colorado
Advocacy Website
Website:
www.coloradoadvisory.org
Colorado
Assistive Technology Project (CATP)
University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, The Pavillion
1245 E. Colfax Avenue, Suite 200
Denver, CO 80218
(303) 315-1280; (303) 837-8964 (TTY); (800) 255-3477 (in CO
only)
Web: www.uchsc.edu/atp
Colorado
Department of Education: Special/Gifted/Pre-K
Welcome to the Special/Gifted/Pre-K
page. As the name implies, this page encompasses much more than special education.
It also includes information on Pre-K/Early Childhood programs and services, Gifted
and Talented programs and services, and a link to the Colorado School for the
Deaf and the Blind.
Web: http://www.cde.state.co.us/index_special.htm
Colorado
Options for Inclusive Child Care
Colorado Office of Resource and Referral
Agencies (CORRA)
7853 E. Arapahoe Court, Suite 3300
Englewood, CO 80112
(303) 290-9088 ext. 201
Email: aconner@corra.org
Web: http://www.corra.org/
Colorado
Parent Information and Resource Center
Clayton Foundation
3801 Martin
Luther King Blvd.
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 820-5631; (303) 820-5656
Colorado Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
7859 West 38th Avenue
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 420-7820; (888) 225-8234
Email: co_office@pta.org
Web: http://www.copta.org
Colorado
Reading Center
Lloyd Lamouria
450 West Jefferson Ave
Englewood, CO
80110
(303) 781-9800
Email: lloydl@coloradoreading.com
Web:
http://www.ColoradoReading.com
We
provide evaluation and one-to-one remediation for reading, comprehension, writing,
spelling and learning problems. We use research-based programs.
Colorado
Speech-Language-Hearing Association
P.O. Box 261460
Littleton, CO
80163-1460
(720) 733-9097; (720) 733-9044 (fax)
Email: cshassoc@aol.com
Web: http://www.cshassoc.org/
Colorado Spina Bifida Association
P.O. Box 22994
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 797-7870
Web: http://www.coloradospinabifida.org/
Colorado
Springs Down Syndrome Association
Julie Harmon
PO Box 2364
Colorado
Springs, CO 80901
(719) 633-1133
Email: info@csdsa.org
Web: www.csdsa.org
CSDSA offers a monthly
newsletter, meetings, social activities and a scholarship fund to help members
with medical, recreation or educational needs.
Colorado
Tutor for Reading and Math
Yael Cohen, M.A.
4800 Osage Dr. #30
Boulder, CO 80303
(303) 444-3393
Email: coloradotutor@aol.com
Web: http://www.coloradotutor.com
Is your child struggling with reading or math? Individualized
research-based reading/math lessons that work. 25+ years experience.
Kids with multiple challenges welcome.
Consultants for Children, Inc.
Germaine Seufert, MA, NCC, LPC
265 South Harlan Street
Lakewood, CO 80226
(720) 272-1289; (303) 237-0137 (fax)
Email: germaine@consultantsforchildren.com
Web: http://www.consultantsforchildren.com
Personalized consulting service. Flexible, caring staff. Affordable
rates.
Creative
Tutors
Sheila Siffermann
1493 Red Cedar Dr.
Highlands Ranch, CO 80126
(303) 521-6495
Email: sheilas@creativetutors.com
Web: http://www.creativetutors.com
We offer one-on-one expert tutoring services in your home.
Our service is centered around your child's specific needs
and no contracts are required.
Denver
Metro Community Parent Resource Center
Yvette Plummer
14501 E. Alameda Avenue, Suite 205
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 365-2772; (303) 365-2778 (fax)
Email: info@denvermetrocprc.org
Web: http://www.denvermetrocprc.org
The mission of the Denver Metro CPRC is to inform and empower
low-income, culturally and linguistically diverse families
as advocates for their children with disabilities, ages birth-26,
to achieve meaningful participation in their schools and communities.
Developmental
Disability Consultants, PC
Dr. Paul Spragg
1211 South Parker Road,
Suite 200
Denver, CO 80231
(303) 337-2210; (303) 337-4147 (fax)
Email:
pspragg@ddconsultants.org
Web:
http://www.ddconsultants.org
Mental
health, home-based behavior support, counseling, parent training and skills training
for children with developmental disabilities, autism and brain injury.
Dore
Center
Christine Stampnick
8461 Turnpike Drive, Suite 100
Westminster,
CO 80031
(303) 681-7755
Email: Christine.Stampnick@doreusa.com
Web: http://doreusa.com
The Dore Program
is a home based, clinically proven, medication-free, permanent solution for AD/HD,
dyslexia, Asperger’s and other learning differences. Discover Dore, developing
skills for life.
DREAM
Melinda Suits
3800 Automation Way Suite 200A
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 226-4058; (970) 266-1036 (fax)
Email: info@idreamofrespite.org
Web: http://www.idreamofrespite.org
Respite Care, Education and Advocacy for Children's Mental Health
Early
Childhood Connection/Part C
Center for Independence
1600 Ute Avenue,
Suite 100
Grand Junction, CO 81501-4647
(970) 245-6357; (970) 255-1981
Email: eccmesa@juno.com
Easter
Seals Colorado
5755 W. Alameda Avenue
Lakewood, CO 80226
(303)
233-1666 (V/TTY); (800) 875-4732
Email: steerst@cess.org
Educational
Consulting and Advocacy
Lynda Block, M.Ed.
8000 E. Prentice Ave. B-12
Englewood, CO 80111
(303) 868-0382; (303) 741-8657
Email: lyn3792@aol.com
Specializes in the evaluation of learning disabilities in children, teenagers,
and adults. Identifies cognitive strengths and limitations and recommends effective
strategies. Also specializes in advocacy for appropriate school and community
services.
EMPOWER
Colorado
2200 S. Jasmine Street
Denver, CO 80222
(866) 213-4631
Email: info@empowercolorado.com
Web: www.empowercolorado.com
EMPOWER Colorado (Educational Movement: Parents Offering Wisdom Encouragement
& Resources) Offers support, education and advocacy for families of children
and adolescents with mental health needs.
Epilepsy
Foundation of Colorado, Inc.
234 Columbine Street, Suite 333
Denver,
CO 80206-4711
(303) 377-9774; (888) 378-9779 (in CO)
Email: efco@msn.com
Web: http://www.epilepsycolorado.org/
Exceptional
Families of Boulder County
P. O. Box 2086, Boulder, CO 80306
(303)
441-4546 Ext. 8053; (303) 926-1058
Email: wandsmckee@earthlink.net
Family
Connectors Support Group of Aurora
(303) 365-0891
(303) 693-9597
*Families for Hands & Voices
P. O. Box 371926
Denver, CO 80237
(303) 300-9763; (866) 422-0422
Email:
parentadvocate@handsandvoices.org
Website: http://www.handsandvoices.org
Deaf/hard
of hearing family support without communication bias.
Family
Solutions for Dyslexia, LLC
Susan Yost
7251 S. Rome St.
Aurora,
CO 80016
(303) 766-7135; (303) 550-6489
Email: syost@DyslexiaAnswers.com
Web: http://www.DyslexiaAnswers.com
Providing diagnosing and tutoring for dyslexic children and adults. Educating
parents and teachers about dyslexia through free group presentations(small fee
for handouts).
Fast
Focusing Center
Debera Jensen
9285 Teddy Lane, Suite 125
Lone
Tree, CO 80124
(303) 708-8817
Email: ffcenter1001@qwest.net
Web: http://www.fastfocusingcenter.com
Elimination of almost all learning challenges, i.e., problems with auditory processing
and sequencing, writing, reading, dyslexia, etc., plus the most effective programs
for ADD/ADHD.
Federation
of Families for Children's Mental Health Colorado Chapter
901 W. 14th
Avenue, Suite 1
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 572-0302; (888) 569-7500
Web:
http://www.coloradofederation.org/
Fetal
Alcohol / Drug Exposed Children
Support Group for Parents
(303) 936-2063
Leo
L. Finkelstein, Esq.
Attorney at Law, P.C.
111 East Dale Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 633-7200; (719) 634-7173 (fax)
Email: leofinkelstein@hotmail.com
Attorney specializing in special education law and education
discrimination representing parents of children with special
needs regarding IDEA, Section 504, suspension, expulsion,
and FERPA issues.
Flatirons
Behavior Services, LLC
Tawnya Fraizer
P.O. Box 270606
Louisville, CO 80027
(720) 877-1012; (888) 821-4158 (fax)
Email: tawnyafraizer@gmail.com
I am a Board Certified Behavior Analyst providing services
to both children and adults with disabilities.
D.
R. Gammons & Associates, Inc.
Deneen R. Gammons, Ph.D.
23752 E. Alabama Drive
Aurora, CO 80018
(720) 324-8195; (720) 324-8194
Email: drgammonsandassociates@comcast.net
Web: http://www.drgammonsandassociates.com
Mental health, home-based behavior support, counseling, parent
training and skills training for children with developmental
disabilities, workshops dealing with IDEA, Section 504, and
FERPA issues.
Good
Beginnings Educational Consulting /Advocacy
Lisa Counterman
6209 Brooks
Drive
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 463-1799
Email: Redfeather03@aol.com
Educational consulting and advocacy for children with special needs and their
families. I work with all ages, especially birth through 6th grade.
Gray
Neuropsychology Associates, P.C.
18695 Shilhoh Ranch Drive
Colorado
Springs, CO 80908
(719) 487-1760; (719) 487-1755 (fax)
Email: gray.matter@mindspring.com
Web: http://www.grayneuro.com
Dr.
Gray helps youngsters overcome a wide array of brain-based and emotional disorders.
Dr. Gray identifies root problems and helps parents find solutions.
Havern
School
Nancy Mann
4000 S. Wadsworth
Littleton, CO 80123
(303)
986-4587
Email: nmann@haverncenter.org
Web:
http://www.haverncenter.org
Havern
School has established a nationally recognized legacy of educating children with
learning disabilities to become successful learners with positive attitudes and
increased confidence.
Humanex
Academy
Tracy Wagers
2700 S. Zuni St.
Englewood, CO 80110
(303) 783-0137; (303) 783-9159 (fax)
Email: twagers@esa-education.com
Web: http://www.humanexacademy.com
Humanex Academy is an alternative middle and high school which
provides a structured, supportive environment for students
with a variety of learning and emotional needs.
ICI
Assistive Technologies
Scott Hedlund
1208 Florida Rd Apt C105
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 385-0616
Email: ICIAssistiveTechnologies@hotmail.com
Giving persons the tools they need to succeed in overcoming
obstacles in learning. Assistive technology service provider,
independent evaluations and assistive technology training.
Will attend IEP meeting.
IDEA
Services
Jeff Konrade-Helm
9017 Grove St.
Westminster, CO 80031-3362
(720) 275-0053; (720) 379-3977 (fax)
Email: jeff@SpEd-HELP.com
Web: http://www.SpEd-HELP.com
Colorado Non-Lawyer Advocate - specializing in serving individuals
with autism and their families obtain appropriate educational
and related services as well as file DD appeals.
IJAM
(I'm Just A Mother) - Advocate for Dyslexia
Anne Spence
595 E 7th
Avenue
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-4027; (970) 759-3308; (970) 259-7504
(fax)
Email: anneinamerica@hotmail.com
For the San Juan BOCS district (Durango, Pagosa Springs, Bayfield, Ignacio,
Silverton), I can help advocate, or put you in contact with the right people.
The
International Dyslexia Association - RMB
PO Box 46-1010
Glendale,
CO 80246
(303) 721-9425
Email: ida_rmb@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.dyslexia-rmbida.org
The IDA-RMB serves and supports individuals and families dealing with Dyselxia
and related disorders. We provide teacher education, training and family support.
Interpersonal
Communication Options
Susan L. Blumberg, Ph.D.
2020 S. Oneida St,
#16
Denver, CO 80224
(303) 475-1886; (303) 756-4702 (fax)
Email: susan.blumberg@gmail.com
25 years experience as a child, family & couple psychologist;
providing consultation and advocacy for families of children
with special needs in the Denver area.
Jewish
Disabilities Network
c/o SHALOM Denver
2498 W. 2nd Ave.
Denver, CO 80223
(303) 623-0251; (303) 620-9584 (fax)
Email: akrausz@jewishfamilyservice.org
Web: http://www.jewishfamilyservice.org
The JDN is a collaboration of several Jewish organizations
dedicated to addressing the needs of Jewish people with disabilities
and their families.
K12
Advocates
Beverly Jones
4550 Wyandot Street
Denver, CO 80211
(720) 542-8850
Email: K12advocates@gmail.com
Web: http://K12advocates.com
K12Advocates provides services to parents of disabled students
& students that are experiencing educational challenges
in school. We provide direct advocacy & 2nd opinion IEP
analysis nationwide.
KID
Foundation
Marie Verrett
1901 West Littleton Blvd.
Littleton,
CO 80120
(303) 794-1182; (303) 798-2526 (fax)
Email: Marie@KIDFoundation.org
Web: www.KIDFoundation.org
Serves
children with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) by INCREASING awareness; by PROVIDING
information and resources; and by SUPPORTING advocacy for and research on SPD.
Kimberly's
Special Needs Advocate for Children and Family
2070 South Fairplay St.
Aurora, CO 80014
(720) 222-0962
Email: Unik1kcl@gmail.com
We Help your family life become functioning again. In CO only please. Reach by
e-mail best way.
LEAD
Foundation
Salle Howes
21 Newport Circle
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 659-0517; (719) 473-1446
Email: sallehill@adelphia.net
Web: http://www.leadcolorado.org
The LEAD Foundation (Learning and Educating about Disabilities) is a non-profit
organization which offers support to the community on issues related to LD and
AD/HD.
Learning
Disabilities Association of Colorado
4400 E. Illif Ave
Denver, CO 80222
(303)
894-0992; (303) 830-1645 (fax)
Email: info@ldacolorado.com
Web:
http://www.ldacolorado.com
Legislative
Summary of Education-Related Action Taken by the Colorado
General Assembly
Web: http://www.cde.state.co.us/cdedepcom/
Life
Support Behavioral Institute, Inc.
7500 E. Arapahoe Rd. Suite 100
Centennial, CO 80112
(303) 990-9034
Email: info@lifesupportinstitute.com
Web: http://www.lifesupportinstitute.com
Mental health services that includes individual, marital and
family therapy. Intensive Home Based Family Preservation,
Intensive Drug/Alcohol OutPatient Treatment for adolescents
and adults, Services for Developmental Disabilities and home
studies for adoption.
Lindamood-Bell
Learning Processes
Amy Vogt
6059 S. Quebec #100
Englewood, CO 80111
(720) 528-8404; (720) 528-8445 (fax)
Email: lblpdenver@lblp.com
Web: http://www.lindamoodbell.com
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes is dedicated to helping
students learn to their potential. Our research-driven instruction
is recognized as being effective for individuals with learning
difficulties.
Mental
Health America of Colorado
1385 S. Colorado Blvd, Ste 610
Denver,
CO 80222
(720) 208-2220; (800) 456-3249; (720) 208-2250 (fax)
Email: mentalhealth@mhacolorado.org
Web: http://mhacolorado.org
Provides
mental health and wellness information, resources and referrals for parents and
families. Fact sheets about mental health issues are available at the website.
Mile
High Down Syndrome Association, Inc.
P.O. Box 620847
Littleton, CO 80162-0847
(303) 797-1699
Email: mhdsa@aol.com
Web: http://www.mhdsa.org/
Karen
Moore, MS, LPC
476 South Lincoln Street
Denver, CO 80209
(720) 231-2459
Email: karenwise66@hotmail.com
Counseling, advocacy and lifeskills training for children,
adolescents and adults with disabilities (Sensory, ADD, Physical
Disabilities, Learning Disabilties, Mental Health Issues etc.).
Mothers
of Asperger's Syndrome Kids (Denver, Boulder)
Email: maskas99@aol.com
Mumbling
Marmot Tutoring
Yvonna
Graham, Director
200 Riverview Drive
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 382-9128;
(970) 903-7498
Email: tutoring@mumblingmarmot.com
Web:
http://www.mumblingmarmot.com
One-on-one
tutoring by professional educators. Home visits available. We match the learning
style and individual needs of each student with the appropriate tutor.
Music
Therapy
Cathy Jackson, RMT
P.O. Box 1205
Monument,CO 80132
(719) 487-8420; (719) 360-8420; (719) 487-2866 (fax)
Email: jacksonranchmt@netzero.com
Music Therapy is a non-threatening, universal way to work
with clients with any disability, in physical therapy skills,
speech and communication skills, and occupational skills.
NAMI
Colorado, National Alliance on Mental Illness
1100 Fillmore St.
Denver, CO 80206
(303) 321-3104
Email: snowtammy@msn.com
Web: http://www.namicolorado.org
Education class for parents and caregivers to help better
understand, communicate and work with behaviors of children
with mental illness.
*National Center on Low-Incidence Disabilities
at UNC
Sheryl Muir
Campus Box 146, McKee Hall
University of
Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO 80639
(800) 395-2693; (970) 351-1061 (fax)
Email: sheryl.muir@unco.edu
Web:
http://nclid.unco.edu/newnclid/
The National Center on Low-Incidence Disabilities addresses the challenges
of school-age students who are blind/visually impaired, deaf/hard of hearing,
or have significant support needs/cognitive.
National
Sports Center for the Disabled
Invesco Field at Mile High
1801 Bryant
St # 1500
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 293-5711; (303) 293-5448 (fax)
or
Winter Park
PO Box 1290
Winter Park, CO 80482
(970) 726-1540; (970)
726-4112 (fax)
Email:
info@nscd.org
Web: www.nscd.org
The NSCD is one of the largest outdoor therapeutic recreation programs of its
kind in the world, teaching a variety of winter and summer sports to individuals
with almost any mental or physical disability.
Bobbi
Neiss
Parent/Student Advocate
800 Pennsylvania #100
Denver, Colorado
80203
(303) 588-7625
Email: bobbi_neiss@yahoo.com
Denver
Metro Area Special Education Advocacy Services for Parents of students with LD/ADHD:
Emphasis on Eligibility issues and IEP planning.
The
Open Window
Natalya Walsworth, Ed.S.
2045 Juniper Way
Erie, CO 80516
(303)
775-5732; (303) 635-0545 (fax)
Email: newopenwindow@yahoo.com
I
am a school Psychologist and I offer full service Evaluations (cognitive, academic,
social/emotional, & behavioral); In home Functional Behavior Assessments;
Consulting; Advocating; Love and Logic training
Parent
Community Advocacy Network
Jefferson Center for Mental Health
Shelli
Benson
(303) 432-5719
Email: childadvocate@jcmh.org
Web: www.jeffersonmentalhealth.org
Advocacy for children and families in Jefferson County that have mental health
or behavioral challenges
Parent
Professional Partnership in Boulder Valley School District
(303) 447-5176
Web: www.bvsd.k12.co.us
Parent
to Parent of Colorado
Dianne McNamara
801 Yosemite Street
Aurora, CO 80230
(877) 472-7201
Email: mail@p2p-co.org
Web: http://www.p2p-co.org
Connecting and supporting parents of children with disabilities
and/or special health care needs in communities throughout
Colorado.
Parents
Advocating for Student Success
Mimi Thurston
12995 US Hwy 550
Durango, CO 81303
(970) 759-1778
Email: weaselskin@gmail.com
I provide advocacy services for families and children with
Specific Learning Disabilities. I will attend IEP meetings.
Advocating successfully for my own son, and many others, over
the past 10 years within the Public School System.
PEAK Parent Center, Inc.
611 N. Weber St. Suite 200
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 531-9400; (800) 284-0251
Email: info@peakparent.org
Web: www.peakparent.org
PlayDate,
Inc
Christina Hansel
PO Box 13695
Ft Carson, CO 80902
(719) 271-9975; (719) 375-3516 (fax)
Email: cmhms@hotmail.com
Web: http://www.myplaydate.org
Non-profit org providing social skills groups, sports instruction,
and respite programs for children with disabilities up to
18 years of age.
Positive
Access to Community Transition (PACT)
Center for Independence
1600
Ute Avenue, Suite 100
Grand Junction, CO 81501-4647
(970) 241-0315; (970)
241-8130 (TTY)
Email: pactgj@juno.com
Web: http://www.cfigj.org/PACT.htm
Programs
for Child & Family Development (PCFD)
P.O. Box 7887
Pueblo West,
CO 81007
(719) 547-7478
Email: pcfdinfo@msn.com
PCFD provides behavior support to families and school district. Services include:
Free parent support groups, assessments, ABA program development, sibling groups,
staff & family training, conferences & more.
Programs for Children with Disabilities: Ages 3 through 5
Colorado
Department of Education
201 E. Colfax Avenue, Room 305
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 866-6712
Email: Amundson_j@cde.state.co.us
Web: http://www.cde.state.co.us/
Programs
for Children with Special Health Care Needs
Department of Public Health
and Environment
4300 Cherry Creek Drive South
Denver, CO 80222-1530
(303) 692-2370
Programs for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities: Ages Birth through 2
Early Childhood Initiatives
Department of Education
201 E. Colfax
Avenue, Room 305
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 866-6709
Email: Smith_s@cde.state.co.us
Web: www.cde.state.co.us/earlychildhoodconnections
Protection
and Advocacy Agency
The Legal Center for People with Disabilities and Older People
455 Sherman Street, Suite 130
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 722-0300; (800) 288-1376 (in CO only)
Email: tlcmail@thelegalcenter.org
Web: http://www.thelegalcenter.org/
Recording
for the Blind & Dyslexic
Betsy Boudreau
1355 S Colorado Blvd., Ste. C-406
Denver, CO 80222
(719) 460-0738; (303) 758-1092 (fax)
Email: kellyrfbd@qweswtoffice.net
Web: http://www.rfbd.org/Denver_Unit.htm
Since 1951, the Rocky Mountain Unit of RFB&D has been
producing audio textbooks for students and professionals with
print impairments need for the academic and career success
that lead to lifelong self-sufficiency and self-fulfillment.
Regional ADA Technical Assistance Agency
Rocky Mountain Disability
and Business Technical Assistance Center
Meeting the Challenge, Inc.
3630
Sinton Road, Suite 103
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 444-0268 (V/TTY);
(800) 949-4232 (V/TTY)
Web: http://www.ada-infonet.org/
Relationship
Roots, Inc.
575 Union Blvd. Suite 105
Lakewood, CO 80228
(303)
423-1026; (303) 462-1330 (fax)
Email: wiseways@relationshiproots.org
Web: http://www.relationshiproots.org
We provide trainings and classes for parents, teachers and others who work
with children. We also provide a relationship & emotional skills program to
schools & families.
Respite
Care by Beverly Seemann
1704 Columbine Rd
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 659-6344
Email: cmbev@hotmail.com
I currently provide respite to families that have children with special needs
as well as their typical siblings.
Results
Learning, LLC
Cyle Feingold
6001 S. Willow Drive, Ste 175
Greenwood
Village, CO 80111
(303) 378-8811
Email: cfeingold@results-learning.com
Web: http://www.results-learning.com
We provide a combination of professional expertise and personalized attention,
with an emphasis on programs that are customized to each student’s learning
style (including but not limited to ADD, ADHD, dyslexia, etc.).
Jack
Robinson, Esq.
Spies, Powers & Robinson, P.C.
1660 Lincoln Street
Suite 2220
Denver, CO 80264
(303) 830-7090; (303) 830-7089 (fax)
Email:
Robinson@sprlaw.net
Attorney specializing
in special education law and education discrimination representing parents of
children with special needs regarding IDEA, Section 504 and FERPA issues.
Rocky Mountain Branch of the International Dyslexia Association
Elenn Steinberg, President
P.O. Box 46-1010
Glendale, Colorado 80246
(303) 721-9425
Email: Ida_rmb@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.dyslexia-rmbida.org
Promoting literacy through research, education and advocacy. The organization
has a conference each year. Come to our website to find additional information
on dyslexia.
Rocky
Mountain Stroke Association
5666 S. Bannock Street
Littleton, CO 80120
(303) 730-8800; (877) 630-7444
Gerald
Russell, Esq.
Attorney at Law
7945 W. Geddes Place
Littleton, CO 80128
(303) 973-2604
Email: gvrussell4178@msn.com
Development, implementation and monitoring of Special Education
and 504 programs.
School
to Work Alliance Program
Lori Mitchell
822A Wooten Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80915
(719) 337-9261; (719) 570-7474 Ext. 4008
Email: lmitchell@ppboces.org
SWAP assists young adults with mild to moderate disabilities,
ages 16-25, with finding and succeeding at employment at no
cost to the client.
Scottish
Rite Language Disorders Clinic
Memorial Hospital
Pediatric Rehabilitation
1400 East Boulder Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80901
(719) 365-5000
Scottish
Rite Language Disorders Clinic
The Children’s Hospital
Dept. of Audiology,
Speech Pathology and Learning Services
1056 East 19th Avenue, B-030
Denver,
CO 80218
(303) 861-6800; (303) 861-6886 (fax)
Scottish
Rite Language Disorders Clinic
Community Rehab Connections
Children’s
Speech Therapy Center
225 W. Oak Street
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970)
419-0486; (970) 221-5751 (fax)
Web: http://www.fortnet.org/cstc/
Scottish
Rite Language Disorders Clinic
St. Mary’s Rehabilitation Center
Speech
Language Pathology
1100 Patterson Road
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970)
244-6158
Scottish Rite Language Disorders Clinic
Montrose
Memorial Hospital
800 South Third Street
Montrose, CO 81401
(970)
240-7369; (970) 240-7306 (fax)
Scottish Rite Language Disorders Clinic
Parkview Episcopal Medical Center
56 Club Manor Drive
Suite 101
Pueblo,
CO 81003
(719) 584-4872
Special
Education and Disability Advocacy, LLC
Stephanie James, JD
110 Buttermilk Lane
Bailey, CO 80421
(303) 816-0264
Email: slrj9557@q.com
Web: http://www.spedda.net
I provide special education advocacy services for children
throughout the states of Nebraska and Colorado.
Special
Education Guide Sue Watson
Email: specialed.guide@about.com/
Newsletter: http://specialed.about.com/gi/pages/mmail.htm
Web: http://specialed.about.com/
*Special
Kids - Special Families
741 Cache La Poudre
Colorado Springs, CO
80903
(719) 329-1717; (719) 481-8545; (719) 481-8543 (fax)
State
Department of Education: Special Education
Colorado Department of
Education, Exceptional Student Services Unit
201 E. Colfax Avenue
Denver,
CO 80203
(303) 866-6694
Email: connolly_t@cde.state.co.us
Web: http://www.cde.state.co.us/cdesped/index.asp
State
Developmental Disabilities Planning Council
777 Grant Street, Suite 304
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 894-2345
State
Developmental Disabilities Planning Council
3333 Quebec, Suite 6009
Denver, CO 80207
(720) 941-0176
Email: cddtc@state.co.us
State
Education Agency Rural Representative
Special Education/Department of
Education
201 East Colfax
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 866-6681
State Mediation/Dispute
Resolution for Special Education
Colorado Department of Education
Exceptional Student Services Unit
201 E. Colfax Avenue
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 866-6685
Email: masner_c@cde.state.co.us
Web: http://www.cde.state.co.us/spedlaw
State
Mental Health Agency
3824 W. Princeton Circle
Denver, CO 80236
(303) 866-7400
Email: tom.barrett@state.co.us
State Mental Health Representative for Children and Youth
Children's Health and Rehabilitation
Department of Human Services
3824 W. Princeton Circle
Denver, CO 80236
(303) 866-7400
Email: bill.bane@state.co.us
State Mental Retardation Program
Developmental Disabilities
Services
3824 W. Princeton Circle
Denver, CO 80236
(303) 866-7450
Web: http://www.cdhs.state.co.us/ohr/dds/DDS_Center.html
State
Services to Children with Deaf-Blindness
Colorado Department of Education
201 E. Colfax Avenue
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 866-6681
Email:
Anthony_T@cde.state.co.us
State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency
Division of Vocational
Rehabilitation
Department of Human Services
2211 W. Evans Avenue, Building
B
Denver, CO 80223
(720) 884-1228
Email: voc.rehab@state.co.us
Stepping
Stone Educational Services
Julie Good PhD
7050 W 120th Ave, suite 15
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720) 209-7741; (720) 596-4133 (fax)
Email: julie@steppingstoneonline.org
Web: http://www.steppingstoneonline.org
We provide individualized academic and behavioral learning
programs for children who are struggling, as well as consultations
and workshops for parents.
Summit
Reading Center LLC
Mary M. Peltier, M. Ed.
4730 Table Mesa Dr. A-100
Boulder, CO 80305
(303) 499-9729
Email: information@summitrc.com
Web: http://www.summitreadingcenter.com
Offering individualized instruction using multi-sensory,
research-based programs for students of all ages who struggle
with reading, spelling, and language comprehension.
"Teaching
the Kids with High-Tech Ears: Meeting the Unique Needs of Students with Cochlear
Implants in the Real World of Public Education" (Video) Follow the experiences
of a large metropolitan school district that studied and implemented an innovative
program for this special population. What they learned can help not only kids
with CIs but all students who are deaf or hard of hearing in mainstream classrooms.
Video produced by Leanne Seaver, Hands and Voices.
(303) 300-9763
Email:
parentadvocate@handsandvoices.org
Tetra
Academy
Carmen Senter
2081 Youngfield St.
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 730-7691
Email: tetra.academy@comcast.net
Web: http://www.tetraacademy.org
Students with learning differences no longer have to struggle
when they understand themselves as learners and are given
the educational tools which complement their learning styles.
Tourette
Syndrome Association
Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada and Wyoming
500 9th Avenue, Suite 2
Longmont, Colorado 80501
(303) 774-7707; (303) 77407873 (fax)
Email: tsarmr@att.net
Web:
www.sensiblenet.com/tsa/home.htm
Towers
Behavior Services LLC
Sam Towers
P.O. Box 11
Otis, CO 80743
(303) 803-0045; (888) 652-7001 (fax)
Email: sam@towersbehavior.com
Web: http://www.towersbehavior.com
I provide ABA behavior and education consultations. I also
provide trainings for parents. See the “Public Courses”
page on my website for those trainings.
Turning
Point Learning Center
Kristi Thompson
P.O. Box 117
Walsh, Colorado
81090
(719) 324-9256; (719) 324-9256 (fax)
I'm a licensed Davis Facilitator
with Davis Dyslexia Association International. I work with children and adults
who need help with reading, writing, math, and ADD/ADHD.
University
Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities
JFK Partners
University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
4200 E. 9th Avenue, Suite C-221
Denver, CO 80262
(303) 864-5266
Web: http://www.jfkpartners.org/
United
Cerebral Palsy of Colorado, Inc.
2200 S. Jasmine Street
Denver, CO 80222-5708
(303) 691-9339; (800) 881-UCPA
Email: JHAM@ucpco.org
Desiree
Vandelac, Advocate
7887 E. Belleview Ave, Suite 1100
Englewood, CO 80111
(303) 228-1616; (303) 833-9216; (303) 833-9217 (fax)
Email: desiree@bouzarilaw.com
Web: http://bouzarilaw.com
Special Education Advocate for families needing advocacy services
in lieu of, or in addition to, legal representation.
Vision
Consulting Services
Martin Monson, M.Ed.
1610 34th Avenue
Greeley,
CO 80634
(970) 301-4305
Email: martin.monson@gmail.com
Provision of consultative or direct service to families, school districts, or
organizations concerning children with vision impairments.
Vocational Education for Students with Disabilities
Special Populations
and Guidance
Community Colleges of Colorado
1391 N. Speer Boulevard,
Suite 600
Denver, CO 80204-2554
(303) 595-1577
VSA
arts Colorado
2256 Larimer Street
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 777-0797;
(303) 777-0798 (TTY)
Email: co@vsarts.org
Web: http://co.vsarts.org/
Western
Slope Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health/EMPOWER
Janice
Curtis
2840 No. Forest Ct.
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 257-0891
Email: jcurtis@frontier.net
Kayla Wiebold
Resource Manager
Resources for Young Children & Families, Inc.
1120 N Circle Dr., Ste 19
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 577-9190; (719)
577-9482 (fax)