Targeted mentorship. Personalized goals.
Inspired achievements.
// January 27th, 2010 // What's Happening At Ability Specialists
Congradulations to all Eleven participants who met their goals! Great work everyone! The Western Hoe Down Dance followed the ceremony and a great time was had by all! Check out the photos of the ceremony in our gallery.
// January 27th, 2010 // News That Affects You
30% of Ability Specialists participants have Down Syndrome? The Denver Adult Down Syndrome Clinic is a wonderful resource for Down Syndrome families. Please see the link for further information: http://www.denverdsclinic.org:80/
// January 27th, 2010 // Workshops and Seminars
Guardianship and Options when a Person Turns 18 – A two-part series
Session 1: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm
DDRC: 11177 W. 8th Avenue, Lakewood, CO 80215
This is a panel discussion to learn all about guardianship and answer your questions. What alternatives are available? What are your responsibilities? What does it mean for a person with disabilities?
You must attend Session 1 to attend Session 2
Session 2 (optional): Wednesday, February 17, 2010 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at DDRC
All guardianship paperwork, as required by law, will be provided and step-by-step instructions on completing the forms.
Space is limited. RSVP required to Megan Martin at 303-462-6590
Presented by Developmental Disabilities Resource Center (DDRC) and The Arc in Jefferson County
// January 20th, 2010 // Workshops and Seminars
| Denver Adult Down Syndrome ClinicAGING ISSUES ACTION GROUP FOR FAMILY MEMBERS AND CAREGIVERS OF ADULTS WITH DOWN SYNDROME |
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| Date: | Monday, January 25, 2010 |
| Time: | 9:30am – 11:00am |
| Place: | Alzheimer’s Association Office 455 Sherman Street, Suite 500 Denver, Colorado |
| Topic: | A Special Presentation from Developmental Disabilities Resource Center (DDRC) |
| RSVP: | 303-797-1699 by Thursday, January 21st *This meeting will not be held if there are fewer than four confirmed attendees. |
For more information: http://www.denverdsclinic.org/events.htm
// January 20th, 2010 // News That Affects You
disABLEDperson, Inc. is excited to announce our Spring 2010 nationally based scholarship competition for college students with disabilities! This competition begins on January 11, 2010 and ends on March 1, 2010 for the award of $1000.00 (one thousand dollars)! Click here for more information: http://www.disabledperson.com/scholarships/2
// January 12th, 2010 // News That Affects You
A 
quarter of low-income Americans who have a child with a disability spend over 3 percent of their income to meet their child’s health needs, but how much a family spends can vary greatly depending on the state where they live.
Despite programs like Medicaid and the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), low-income families are reporting significant out-of-pocket health-related expenditures for a child with a disability. A family of four living at the federal poverty level is spending about $1,200 a year out-of-pocket on therapy, home modifications, wheelchairs, diapers and other health-related needs, according to the findings of a study published in the December supplement of the journal Pediatrics. Read more: http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2009/12/08/families-pinched-cost/6383/
// January 12th, 2010 // Feature Articles
TUESDAY, Jan. 5 (HealthDay News) — Highly educated, older parents are more likely to have a child diagnosed with autism, a new study finds.
Using data on about 2.5 million births in California in a five-year period, researchers identified 10 autism clusters, or geographical areas in which there was a higher than usual incidence of children diagnosed with the neurodevelopmental disability that’s marked by impaired social and communication skills, and repetitive behaviors.
The rate of autism in the clusters was about twice that of the surrounding areas. See the full article: http://www.wggb.com/Global/story.asp?S=11772524&nav=menu1460_9514
// January 12th, 2010 // Feature Articles
“For more than a year, I have made the case that these furloughs cost states money, hurt their most vulnerable citizens, and harm hard-working civil servants. California’s furlough of Disability Determination Service (DDS) employees costs the state $849,000 per furlough day in administrative funding. More importantly, each furlough day results in a delay costing California’s disabled citizens over $420,000 in much-needed Social Security benefits. For the sake of the citizens of California, I call on Governor Schwarzenegger to reject his own failed policy and not appeal the court’s ruling.” Click here for the full article.SSA California Furlough — Press Release
// January 12th, 2010 // Workshops and Seminars
February 11-13, 2010
Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center
Denver, Colorado
For more details: http://www.peakparent.org/pdf/2010%20Conf%20Inclusive%20Ed%20Brochure%20PR.pdf
// January 12th, 2010 // News That Affects You
Changes Make it Easier to Qualify for Extra Help
with Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Costs
Michael J. Astrue, Commissioner of Social Security, and Chubby Checker, Grammy Award winner and rock and roll legend, today launched a new campaign to inform millions of Americans about a new “twist” in the law that makes it easier to qualify for extra help with Medicare prescription drug costs. The extra help program currently provides assistance to more than nine million senior and disabled Americans — saving them an average of almost $4,000 a year on their Medicare prescription drug plan costs. To apply for extra help, there is an easy-to-use online application available at www.socialsecurity.gov. To read more click here: SSA- ChubbyChecker and Extra Help
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