Resources

The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program pays benefits to disabled adults and children who have limited income and resources. SSI benefits also are payable to people 65 and older without disabilities who meet the financial limits. If you would like to apply for SSI benefits for: An adult with a disability You can now file for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) online but only if Read more...

SSI stands for Supplemental Security Income. Social Security administers this program. We pay monthly benefits to people with limited income and resources who are disabled, blind, or age 65 or older. Blind or disabled children may also get SSI. HOW IS SSI DIFFERENT FROM SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS? Many people who are eligible for SSI may also be entitled to Social Security Read more...

Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid Program) is public health insurance for Coloradans who qualify. Health First Colorado is funded jointly by a federal-state partnership and is administered by the Department of Health Care Policy & Financing. Read more...

The Health First Colorado Buy-In Program for Working Adults with Disabilities lets adults with a disability who qualify to “buy-into” Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid Program). If you work and earn too much to qualify for Health First Colorado you may qualify. If you qualify, you pay a monthly premium. Your monthly premium is based on your gross monthly earned and unearned income after any Read more...

The Colorado Initiative for Inclusive Higher Education (IN!) is a non-profit founded in 2014 by educators, disability leaders, students and families who have a vision for better and more fulfilling career opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Until recently, society’s low expectations coupled with limited opportunities have prevented people with IDD from the benefits associated with a higher Read more...

If you or your child has been diagnosed with autism you may need support from your local Community Center Board, sometimes known as a CCB.  CCB’s serve individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. They support access to long term services and supports through Medicaid waivers for Home and Community Based Services. Specific waivers require CCBs to coordinate services to clients Read more...

The Intelligent Lives Resource Directory provides curated resources from around the world on the following topics: Transition AAC and Assistive Technology Culturally Responsive Practices Disability Rights and History Employment Family Resources Guardianship/Supported Decision-making Inclusive Education Intelligence Testing Postsecondary/Higher Education Relationships & Sexuality Self-determination Take a look! https://intelligentlives.org/resource-library Read more...

Light Art Classes The class we present is an innovative hands-on approach to learning light art in which students take home their original light sculptures upon completing the 4-session class. A person does not need to be an artist to take this course, but will feel more artistic and confident of his/her abilities when the class concludes. A project we have Read more...

DotCom Therapy is the leading teletherapy provider offering hand-matched therapist services in the comfort of your own home. In order to maintain the preservation of sameness, our licensed speech, occupational and behavioral therapists meet you where you are in a face-to-face, online, platform. We work with families to offer strategies, training and at home resources and activities. Our top priority is matching Read more...

Connected Roots is a unique and holistic therapy practice built upon the three pillars of: CONNECTION •  GROUNDING • CONFIDENCE ​We help our clients to: Cultivate a deeper connection with themselves and others Identify and strengthen the roots that keep them grounded Build confidence in their ability to cope with life’s stressors ​ Read more...