As a parent or caregiver of and individual with intellectual/developmental disabilities it is important to have the most current information on treatment, care-giving, and other supports.  Following is a partial list of national, state, and local disability specific resources.

General/Advocacy

• ABLE coloradoABLE, 1888-609-3468
• Parent to Parent of Colorado, www.p2p-co.org, 877-472-7201
• Colorado Developmental Disabilities Council, www.coddc.org,720-941-0176
• Family Voices – Colorado Resource Directory, www.coloradoresourcedirectory.net
• Colorado Statewide Independent Living Council, www.coloradosilc.org
• Colorado Cross Disabilities Council, www.ccdconline.org, 303-839-1775
• Family Caregiver Guide for Services
• Assistive Technology Partners, www.at-partners.org, 303-315-1280
• Parent Center Resource Hub, www.parentcenterhub.org/resources/ 303-365-2772
• National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD), www.rarediseases.org, 800-999-6673 (voicemail)
• The Legal Center for People with Disabilities and Older People, http://www.disabilitylawco.org, 303-722-0300
• To file a complaint with the State – Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment visit www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/health-facilities-complaints
• Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. Assists individuals whose disabilities result in barriers to employment. 303-866-4150
• Denver ABS http://www.denverabc.org/ Free assistance for filing taxes
• Teaching Your Child About Peers With Special Needs, care.com
• Retail Savings Guide for People with Disabilities, couponchief.com
• Bedding for people with I/DD Best Mattress Reviews
• Hippotherapy My Heroes, 678-984-7774
• The Initiative, For People w/ IDD Who Have Experienced Abuse Theiniativecolorado.org
• DRMAC Rides, 720-665-5656

ADD/ADHD

• Creating An Optimal Environment For A Kid with ADHD, homeadvisor.com

 Autism/Asperger Syndrome

• Autism Society of Colorado, www.autismcolorado.org, 720-214-0794 or 866-733-0794
• Autism Society of America, www.autism-society.org, 800-328-8476
• National Autism Center, http://www.nationalautismcenter.org/resources/for-families/, 877-313-3833
• Operation Autism for Military Families, http://www.operationautismonline.org/, 866-366-9710
• Accommodation Resources, washington.edu
• Teaching Tips, https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/?pageId=601, 812-855-6508
• Estate Planning for Parents of Children With Autism, https://www.justgreatlawyers.com
• Firefly Autism, fireflyautism.org, 303-759-1192 (Denver) 970-335-9727 (Grand Junction)
• Colorado Fragile X, coloradofragile-x, 303-770-2914
• GRASP, grasp.org, info@grasp.org
• Ascendigo, 970-927-3143
• Autism Service Dogs For Children, Rover.com
• Water Safety Guide, intheswim.com
• Tuck, Treatment Options for ASD-related Sleep Problems
• Sleep Guide for Children W/ Autism Spectrum Disorder, Happy Sleepy Head

Brain Injury/TBI

• Brain Injury Association of Colorado, www.biacolorado.org, 800-955-2443
• Brain Injury Association of America, www.biausa.org, 800-444-6443

Birth Injuries

•  Birth Injury Resources for Parents & Caregivers

Cerebral Palsy

• Cerebral Palsy Guidance. www.cerebralpalsyguidance.com, or contact them at www.cerebralpalsyguidance.com/contact/
• Cerebral Palsy Association of Colorado Springs, www.cpappr.org, 719-638-0808
• United Cerebral Palsy, www.ucp.org, 800-872-5827
• Cerebral Palsy Guide, www.cerebralpalsyguide.com, 888-908-4261
• Cerebral Palsy Group, https://cerebralpalsygroup.com/, (774) 325-0083
• CerebralPalsy.org, cerebralpalsy.org , 800-692-4453

Chromosomal Disorders

• The XXYY Project, www.xxyysyndrome.org, 303-400-3456
• National Fragile X Foundation, www.nfxf.org, 800-688-8765

Down Syndrome

• Colorado Springs Down Syndrome Association, www.csdsa.org, 719-633-1133
• Mile High Down Syndrome Association, http://www.rmdsa.org/, 303-797-1699
• National Down Syndrome Congress, http://www.ndsccenter.org, 800-232-6372

Education

• Higher Education for Students With Disabilities, accreditedschoolsonline.org
• Scholarships For Students With Autism Guide, usnews.com
• National Down Syndrome Society Scholarship, National Down Syndrome Society
• Resource Guide For Students With Disabilities, Affordable Colleges
• Scholarship Guide For Students With Disabilities, Affordable Colleges
• College Resources For Students With Disabilities, College Choice
• List of Helpful Resources for Students With Disabilities, EduBirdie
• Resources for Students With Disabilities: Education USA
• Digital Resources for Students with Autism: Teach.com
• The Complete Guide to College for Students with Disabilities  (collegeconsensus.com)

Epilepsy

• Epilepsy Foundation of Colorado, www.epilepsycolorado.org, 303-377-9774, or 888-378-9779
• Epilepsy Foundation, www.epilepsy.com, 800-332-1000

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

• NOFAS Colorado, www.nofascolorado.org, 303-692-2620
• National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, www.nofas.org, 800-666.6327

Hearing and Vision Impairments

• Anchor Center for Blind Children, www.anchorcenter.org, 303-377-9732
• Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind, www.csdb.org, 719-578-2100
• National Federation of the Blind of Colorado, www.cocenter.org, 303-778-1130, or 800-401-4632
• Hearing Health Complete Guide for Deaf & Hearing Impaired College Students

Learning Disabilities/Dyslexia

• Learning Disability Association of Colorado, www.ldaamerica.org
• LD Online, http://www.ldonline.org
• National Center for Learning Disabilities, www.ncld.org, 888-575-7373
• Rocky Mountain Branch of International Dyslexia Association, www.dyslexia-rmbida.org, 303-721-9425

Mental Health

• Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health-Colorado, www.coloradofederation.org, 888-569-7500
• National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, Colorado, www.namicolorado.org, 888-566-6264
• Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, www.dbsalliance.org, 800-826-3632
• The Balanced Mind Parent Network, The Balanced Mind Parent Network
• Colorado Statewide Mental Health Crisis Hotline. Mental Health Professionals available 24 hours/day 1-844-493-8255
• Consultants For Children, Inc. consultantsforchildren.com, 720-272-1298

Respite

• Colorado Respite Coalition

Social Security Disability Benefits

• The Simple Dollar, http://www.thesimpledollar.com/disability-benefits-guide/
• The Simple Dollar, Social Security Disability Benefit Calculator

Tourette Syndrome

• Tourette Syndrome Association, www.ts-stories.org, 718-224-2999

Community Activities

• Activity Options
• Chosen
• Elevate 365
• Adaptive Recreation
• The Traveling Gnomes
• Hip Hop Dance Classes

Community Trainings/Workshops

Aging Care Givers