| American Council of the Blind of Colorado |
| Promotes the independence, equality, and opportunities for all blind and visually impaired individuals in the state of Colorado. |
Link: http://www.acbco.org
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| Phone: 888-775-2221 |
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| Anchor Center for Blind Children |
| Provide early intervention/education to blind and visually impaired children throughout the state of Colorado. |
Link: http://www.anchorcenter.org
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| Phone: 303-377-9732 |
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| Autism Society of America |
| The Autism Society, the nation’s leading grassroots autism organization, exists to improve the lives of all affected by autism. We do this by increasing public awareness about the day-to-day issues faced by people on the spectrum, advocating for appropriate services for individuals across the lifespan, and providing the latest information regarding treatment, education, research and advocacy. |
Link: http://www.autism-society.org
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| Autism Society of America - Pikes Peak Region |
| Our local chapter sponsors training opportunities for educators and parents in Southern Colorado to learn best practice strategies that will help students with autism be successful in classrooms and communities. Our chapter sponsors a monthly teen social and a quarterly adult social as well as support and educational meetings. We offer a yearly Autism Resource Symposium and a yearly printed autism resource directory. The Autism Society of the Pikes Peak Region is a chapter of the national Autism Society of America. |
Link: http://www.asappr.org
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| Autism Society of Boulder County |
| We raise autism awareness in Boulder and Broomfield Counties by supporting all Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) individuals and their families and professionals. We also provide information on all topics related to autism, educational support, autism research and legislation. |
Link: http://www.autismboulder.org
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| Autism Society of Colorado |
| Promotes the quality of life for people with autism spectrum disorders and their families. |
Link: http://www.autismcolorado.org
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| Autism Society of Larimer County |
| Serves as a resource for individuals and families affected by autism spectrum disorder by providing information, advocacy, public awareness activities and promoting the development of services and resources throughout Larimer County . |
Link: http://www.autismlarimer.org
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| Brain Injury Association of America |
| Provides information, education and support to assist the 3.17 million Americans currently living with traumatic brain injury and their families. |
Link: http://www.biausa.org
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| Brain Injury Association of Colorado |
| The Brain Injury Association of Colorado is the ONLY statewide non-profit exclusively dedicated to brain injury. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals with brain injuries and their families and support programs to prevent brain injuries. |
Link: http://www.biacolorado.org
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| Cerebral Palsy Association of Colorado Springs |
| To provide financial, emotional and community support to individuals with cerebral palsy and their families. To ensure idividuals with cerebral palsy are provided equal opportunities and access to an array of services. To promote independance, social awareness and inclusion in community life. To educate the public regarding all aspects of cerebral palsy.
Email: cpacs@msn.com |
Link: http://www.cpappr.org
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| Phone: 719 638-0808 |
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| Cerebral Palsy of Colorado |
| We create, support, and encourage inclusive opportunities for Coloradoans of all abilities and their families, through early intervention, education, employment, statewide training, information and referral, advocacy, public education services and collaborative strategies with emphasis on diversity, dignity, quality of life and the advancement of human potential. |
Link: http://www.cpco.org
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| Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation |
| The Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation (CABF) is a parent-led, not-for-profit, Web-based membership organization of families raising children diagnosed with, or at risk for, pediatric bipolar disorder. |
Link: http://www.bpkids.org
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| Phone: 847-256-8525 |
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| Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+) |
| Low-cost health insurance plan for children 18 years of age and under who do not qualify for Medicaid |
Link: http://chpplus.org
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| Chromosome Deletion Outreach |
| With an extensive library of available up-to-date articles, detailed registry, newsletters, research opportunities, interaction with our medical advisory board, and a listserv that’s online 24 hours a day, CDO is able to provide support and information to families around the world. |
Link: http://www.chromodisorder.org/CDO
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| Colorado Center for the Blind |
| provided innovative teaching techniques and philosophy that continues to have far-reaching effects on the lives of blind people, taking them to new heights of independence. Sponsored by the National Federation of the Blind (NFB), the Colorado Center's training techniques and teaching methods are based on the positive philosophy of the NFB which states that, "with proper training and opportunity, blind people can compete on terms of equality with their sighted peers". |
Link: http://www.cocenter.org
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| Colorado Citizens for Accountability |
| Provides patient safety information and referral, advocacy training for those who have family members in the hospital, and support for families/individuals dealing with legal issues in the medical system. |
Link: http://www.coloradocitizensforaccountability.org
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| Phone: 303-691-9339 ext: 1126 |
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| Colorado Community Health Network |
| Provides health care to low-income Coloradans |
Link: http://www.cchn.org
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| Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition |
| CCDC promotes social justice and create systems change that will benefit people with all types of disabilities by any means necessary. Provides information and assistance on disability rights issues for youth and adults. Advances legislation and public policy impacting the disability community. |
Link: http://www.ccdconline.org
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| Phone: 303-839-1775 |
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| Colorado Department of Education - Exceptional Student Leadership Unit |
| This site is a resource to teachers, administrators, and parents of students with exceptional educational needs due to disability, giftedness, unique talents, or English language learners who also have special needs. |
Link: http://www.cde.state.co.us/cdesped/index.asp
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| Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing |
| Provides the Colorado Medical Assistance Program (Medicaid). |
Link: http://www.colorado.gov/hcpf
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| Colorado Division of Insurance |
| Information on private long-term care insurance. Non Medicaid complaints regarding an HMO. Non Medicaid complaints regarding an insurance company |
Link: http://www.dora.state.co.us/Insurance/
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| Colorado Families for Hands and Voices |
| Colorado Families for Hands & Voices is dedicated to supporting families with children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing without a bias around communication modes or methodology. We’re a parent-driven, non-profit organization providing families with the resources, networks, and information they need to improve communication access and educational outcomes for their children. Our outreach activities, parent/professional collaboration, and advocacy efforts are focused on enabling Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing children to reach their highest potential. |
Link: http://www.cohandsandvoices.org
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| Phone: 303-492-6283 |
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| Colorado Indigent Care Program |
| The CICP provides discounted health care services to low income individuals at participating providers. Provides financial assistance for hospital or clinical services to lowincome uninsured Coloradans who are not eligible for Medicaid |
Link: http://www.colorado.gov/hcpf
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| Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind |
| The Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind (CSDB) is a state-funded school within the Colorado Department of Education. The school was established for the purpose of providing comprehensive educational services for children, birth to age 21, who are blind/low vision and/or deaf/hard of hearing. Services are provided directly to students enrolled at the school, and outreach programs serve students, staff, and families in communities throughout Colorado. |
Link: http://www.csdb.org
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| Phone: 719-578-2100 |
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| Colorado Springs Down Syndrome Association |
| CSDSA is a volunteer group of families with children who have Down syndrome, as well as people interested in helping us in our endeavor to inform and remain updated on Down syndrome. We are a non-profit organization, established as a family interaction group. We come together to exchange ideas and stories. We all give a great deal, and we all get a great amount of information from each other in areas of child development, the future and the family. We also offer the following * Meetings feature speakers and discussion on a variety of topics related to Down syndrome. * Social gatherings are held throughout the year. We also have a "teen group" that organizes events throughout the year. * Upon request from the family, a CSDSA parent will visit in the home, in the hospital, or by telephone. We provide support and share experiences and information. * CSDSA publishes a newsletter, "Hand in Hand", filled with information on meetings, news, stories, medical updates and educational issues. * We provide "New Parent Packets" with up-to-date information on Down syndrome. * We provide scholarships to families for educational, recreational and medical purposes.
Email: info@csdsa.org |
Link: http://www.csdsa.org
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| Phone: 719-633-1133 |
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| Consumer Directed Attendant Support Services (CDASS) |
| Consumer Directed Attendant Support Services (CDASS) is a Medicaid benefit under the Home and Community Based Servcies—Elderly, Blind, and Disabled (HCBS-EBD) and Persons living with Mental Illness (MI) waivers that allow clients to manage their attendant services. CDASS |
Link: www.chcpf.state.co.us/HCPF/cdas/ cdasindex.asp
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| CoverColorado |
| Coverage for people who cannot obtain health insurance because of preexisting conditions |
Link: https://www.covercolorado.org/
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| Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance |
| The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) is the leading patient-directed national organization focusing on the most prevalent mental illnesses. The organization fosters an environment of understanding about the impact and management of these life-threatening illnesses by providing up-to-date, scientifically based tools and information written in language the general public can understand. DBSA supports research to promote more timely diagnosis, develop more effective and tolerable treatments, and discover a cure. The organization works to ensure that people living with mood disorders are treated equitably. |
Link: http://www.dbsalliance.org
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| Phone: 800-826-3632 |
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| Division of Administrative Hearings |
| Workman's Compensation and Medicaid Appeals |
Link: http://www.colorado.gov/dpa/oac/
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| Early Intervention Colorado |
| Connects families with early intervention services to help infants and toddlers under age three grow and develop, and to help their families in the process. |
Link: http://eicolorado.org/
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| Phone: 888-777-4041 |
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| Easter Seals Colorado |
| Provides respite weekend programs, summer camp, warm water therapy and aquatic programs,employment services/support, transition trainings, and transportation assessments. |
Link: http://www.co.easterseals.com
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| Phone: 303-233-1666 |
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| El Grupo VIDA |
| Provides information, referrals and support groups for Spanish speaking parents. |
Link: http://www.elgrupovida.org
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| Phone: 303-904-6073 |
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| Empower Colorado |
| EMPOWER COLORADO is an organization run by families; we offer support, education, advocacy and resources to families with children and youth who have social, emotional or mental health challenges. |
Link: http://www.empowercolorado.com
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| Phone: 866-213-4631 |
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| Epilepsy Foundation |
| The organization works to ensure that people with seizures are able to participate in all life experiences; to improve how people with epilepsy are perceived, accepted and valued in society; and to promote research for a cure. In addition to programs conducted at the national level, epilepsy clients throughout the United States are served by more than 50 Epilepsy Foundation affiliates around the country. |
Link: http://www.epilepsyfoundation.org
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| Epilepsy Foundation of Colorado |
| The mission of the Epilepsy Foundation of Colorado (EFCO) is to prevent, control and cure epilepsy and to ensure people with seizure disorders are able to participate in all life experiences. Our goals are to improve the quality of life for people with epilepsy, eliminate the stigma associated with the disorder through awareness and education and prevent the onset of epilepsy. |
Link: http://www.epilepsycolorado.org
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| Family Voices Colorado |
| Family Voices Colorado is a chapter of the national, grassroots organization composed of families and friends who care for and about our children with special health care needs. The primary goal of the organization is to ensure that our children's health is addressed amidst change in public and private health care systems. Family Voices Colorado provides: Information and Referral, Advocacy Support Information, Private Health Insurance Advocacy, Training, and Systems Change/Policy Work. |
Link: http://www.familyvoicesco.org
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| HealthColorado |
| Assists Medicaid clients in finding a Primary Care Physician or choosing a HMO. Assist Medicaid clients in disenrolling from a HMO |
Link: http://www.healthcolorado.net/
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| Infantile Scoliosis Outreach Program (ISOP) |
| The Infantile Scoliosis Outreach Program (ISOP) is pivotal in connecting families of children with progressive infantile scoliosis to resources and information needed to make the best choices possible in the care of their child. |
Link: http://www.infantilescoliosis.org
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| Phone: 866-417-4873 |
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| International Dyslexia Association |
| provides a forum where parents, educators, individuals with dyslexia and researchers share their knowledge about a disorder that affects up to 20 percent of the U.S. population. The IDA-RMB provides workshops and resources to increase public awareness of dyslexia. |
Link: http://www.interdys.org
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| LD Online |
| LD OnLine seeks to help children and adults reach their full potential by providing accurate and up-to-date information and advice about learning disabilities and ADHD. The site features hundreds of helpful articles, multimedia, monthly columns by noted experts, first person essays, children’s writing and artwork, a comprehensive resource guide, very active forums, and a Yellow Pages referral directory of professionals, schools, and products. |
Link: http://www.ldonline.org
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| Learning Disability Association of Colorado |
| LDAC participates in lobbying legislators and school board members on behalf of learning disabled individuals. LDAC also collects current research on the subject of learning disabilities, distributes updated information on remediation practices, publishes a quarterly newsletter, and maintains a lending library. Finally, LDAC attends staffings and presents workshops and conferences throughout Colorado to provide parents and teachers with the most up-to-date information on learning disability issues. |
Link: http://ldacolorado.com
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| M.A.S.K. - Mother's of Asperger's Syndrome Kids |
| We are a support system for parents of children with high-functioning autism spectrum disorders. This includes but is not limited to the following: Asperger's Syndrome, High-Functioning Autism, or Pervasive Development Disorder - Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS). |
Link: http://home.comcast.net/~mask-co
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| Mental Health America of Colorado |
| We create opportunities for all Coloradoans to achieve mental wellness. Our programs educate people about mental health conditions, provide outreach to people in need and advocate for improved health care in our state. We exist as a community resource for people seeking information about mental health and as a team player as we collaborate with others to improve health care in Colorado.
* Provide advocacy at the national level for the rights of children and youth with emotional, behavioral and mental health challenges and their families
* Provide leadership and technical assistance to a nation-wide network of family run organizations
* Collaborate with family run and other child serving organizations to transform mental health care in Colorado.
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Link: http://www.mhacolorado.org
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| Phone: 800-456-3249 |
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| Mile High Down Syndrome Association |
| The mission of Mile High Down Syndrome Association is to assure inclusion and enhance independence of people with Down syndrome. We will achieve this by providing education, resources and support in partnership with individuals, families, professionals, and the community. |
Link: http://www.mhdsa.org
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| National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, Colorado |
| NAMI Colorado provides advocacy, education and support for individuals of all ages and families impacted by serious and persistent mental illness, including psychotic disorders, major mood disorders and major anxiety disorders, as well as those with co-occurring disorders. |
Link: http://www.namicolorado.org
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| Phone: 888-566-6264 |
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| National Center for Learning Disabilities |
| NCLD provides essential information to parents, professionals and individuals with learning disabilities, promotes research and programs to foster effective learning, and advocates for policies to protect and strengthen educational rights and opportunities. |
Link: http://www.ncld.org
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| National Down Syndrome Congress |
| Provides information, resources, support, and education, as well as teaching advocacy and networking opportunities. |
Link: http://www.ndsccenter.org
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| National Federation of the Blind of Colorado |
| Improves blind people’s lives through advocacy, education, research, technology, and programs encouraging independence and self-confidence. |
Link: http://www.nfbco.org
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| Phone: 800-401-4632 |
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| National Fragile X Foundation |
| unites the Fragile X community to Enrich lives through educational and emotional support, Promote public and professional awareness, and Advance research toward improved treatments and a cure for Fragile X. |
Link: http://www.fragilex.org/html/home.shtml
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| National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome |
| NOFAS educates the public, practitioners and policymakers about alcohol use during pregnancy and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) the leading known preventable cause of mental retardation and birth defects, and a leading known cause of learning disabilities in children and adults. |
Link: http://www.nofas.org
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| NOFAS Colorado |
| Provides a forum for collaboration of agencies and families and a unified voice for prenatal alcohol and drug exposure education, prevention, identification and intervention. |
Link: http://www.nofascolorado.org
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| Online Asperger Syndrome Information & Support - O.A.S.I.S. |
| Provides information to families of children diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome and related disorders, educators who teach children with AS, professionals working with individuals diagnosed with AS, and individuals with AS who are seeking support. |
Link: http://www.udel.edu/bkirby/asperger/
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| Parents Encouraging Parents |
| Brings together parents and professionals for education on supporting your child in school and community. |
Link: http://www.cde.state.co.us/cdesped/PEP.asp
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| Phone: 303-866-6846 |
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| Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) |
| PACE is an innovative system of care that provides services in the seniors' homes, including assisted living facilities. Health care and rehabilitation services are provided in the centralized Adult Day/Health Centers. |
Link: http://www.totallongtermcare.org/what/faqs.html
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| Rocky Mountain Branch of International Dyslexia Association |
| Provides a forum where parents, educators, individuals with dyslexia and researchers share their knowledge about a disorder that affects up to 20 percent of the U.S. population. The IDA-RMB provides workshops and resources to increase public awareness of dyslexia. |
Link: http://www.dyslexia-rmbida.org
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| Senior Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) |
| Trained counselors offer information, counseling and assistance to people with Medicare on a wide range of Medicare and Medicaid, and Medigap matters, including, Medicare+Choice health plan options, long-term care insurance, claims and billing problem resolution, information and referral on public benefit programs for those with limited income and assets, and other health insurance benefit information. |
Link: http://www.dora.state.co.us/insurance/senior/senior.htm
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| Phone: 303-899-5151 (Metropolitan Denver Area Calls Only) 800-544-9181 (Other In-State Calls) 888-696-7213 (Out-of-State Calls) |
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| Spina Bifida Association of Colorado |
| The SBACO was primarily formed as a support group for Colorado parents, family, and friends of children with Spina Bifida. Over the years, our organization has grown and expanded to include many adults with Spina Bifida as well. Assistance and information is also provided to people from Kansas, Nebraska, and Wyoming when they come to The Children's Hospital of Denver for clinics and treatment. |
Link: http://www.coloradospinabifida.org
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| Phone: 303-797-7870 |
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| The Legal Center for People with Disabilities and Older People |
| The Legal Center works for systematic change in our goal to improve the quality of life for people with disabilities and seniors: * We work with teachers, vocational rehabilitation specialists, mental health and developmental disability providers, nursing home staff, vocational rehabilitation specialists, housing providers and others to improve the lives of people with disabilities. * We provide direct legal representation informally and in courts and administrative hearings. * We protect rights in legislation and regulations. |
Link: http:///www.thelegalcenter.org
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| The XXYY Project |
| Here, you will find resources for support, education and medical research and information on this rare genetic disorder. |
Link: http://www.xxyysyndrome.org
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| Tourette Syndrome Association |
| TSA, is dedicated to education, service, and research to identify the
cause of, find the cure for, and control the effects of Tourette Syndrome. |
Link: http://www.tsa-usa.org
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| Phone: 718-224-2999 |
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| Tourette Syndrome Association Rocky Mountain Region |
| We provide education on tics and associated disorders (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, ADHD, and learning disabilities), support groups, advocacy in the school setting or the workplace, small or large group presentations, connections to national resources, a list of providers including psychiatrists and psychologists, and newsletters with the latest information. |
Link: http://www.tsarmr.com
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| Phone: 720-212-7535 |
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