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In this Newsletter:
- Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (DDAM)
- Disability Resource Fair Highlights
- Helpful Hints from the CF Team
- Crisis Text Line
- Outreach Sites for Assistance
- Free Tax Help
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Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
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March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month! See events below:
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Disability Rights Advocacy Day - March 7
This event aims to provide the visibility people with disabilities are often not given and strengthen the advocacy happening around the state to include policy changes at all government levels. Learn more here.
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IDD Awareness Day - March 20
IDD Awareness Day works to create awareness amongst legislators about the challenges and opportunities facing people with IDD in Colorado and the community-based system that supports them. There are in-person and virtual events available for this event. Learn more here.
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A little over a month until our Disability Resource Fair! RSVP here.
WHEN: Wednesday, April 10th, 2024 | 12 PM - 5 PM
WHERE: Adams County Human Services Center, Basement Level: Apple Rooms
WHAT: Learn about disability resources and services, employment, legal resources, special and continuing education, healthcare, and recreation from over 45 organizations. There will also be information sessions! See below.
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Check out a few organizations/groups who will be there!
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Speaking For Ourselves (S.F.O.) is a group run by adults living with intellectual and developmental disabilities. They help each other learn how to use their voices to express what's important to them and their community.
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El Grupo VIDA is a network of Hispanic/Latino parents formed to provide mutual support for people with disabilities or special needs, their parents, family, and guardians.
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Note from the Executive Director
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"Happy March everyone,
It has been a while since I have written an update. Here is some information based on calls we receive for people looking for assistance and information. The 2024 Legislative Session..."
Read the rest of the note here.
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Caring for Denver Foundation is partnering with Crisis Text Line to expand free, 24/7 mental health support for Denverites. Crisis Text Line is a national nonprofit organization that provides confidential text-based mental health support in both English and Spanish. Individuals seeking support can:
Text Denver to 741741 to reach a live, Crisis Counselor
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Adams County Public Assistance Outreach Sites
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Learn about Adams County assistance programs and get answers to your questions about SNAP, Medicaid, and cash assistance. Appointments are available and walk-ins are welcome at these events. Schedule an appointment here.
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Commerce City
Community Resource Hub at South Platte Crossing
7190 Colorado Blvd., Suite B203 (basement level)
- Second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, 1-4 p.m.
Westminster
Irving Street Library in Westminster
7392 Irving St., Study Room 08
- Second and fourth Thursdays of each month, 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Brighton
Almost Home
22 S. 4th Ave., Suite 102
- Second and fourth Wednesdays of each month, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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Bennett
Town of Bennett Motor Vehicle Office, Shared Services Building
355 S. 1st St., Meeting Room
- First Thursday of each month, 1-4:30 p.m.
Town of Bennett Community Center in Partnership with WIC
1100 E. Colfax Ave.
- Third Thursday of each month, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Thornton
Community Connections Thornton
9471 Dorothy Blvd., 80229
- Second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, 8:30-11:30 a.m.
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File your taxes for free!
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Receive FREE, high-quality tax preparation services if your household income was $64,000 or less in 2023 from until April 15th, 2024.
There are drop-in days available in Adams County or you can make an appointment. Learn more here.
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