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P.O. Box 24906
Denver, CO 80224
(303) 755-5183
www.coloradoagbell.org
Advocating independence through listening and talking. Information & resources are available for parents and professionals for families who have children with deafness or hearing loss and are interested in auditory/oral options. Activities include family events, community outreach and advocacy, grants to attend conventions and a newsletter.
4242 South Broadway
Englewood, CO 80113
(303) 794-3928 (v/tty)
(800) 726-0851
sales@adcohearing.com Email
www.adcohearing.com
Specialty products for the deaf.
Colorado Association of the Deaf (CAD)
PO Box 370294
Denver, CO 80237-5196
Raymond Lee Kilthau, President
president@cadeaf.org
www.cadeaf.org
The Colorado Association of the Deaf (CAD) is a membership organization and a partnership among individuals who are deaf, members of the deaf community, including parents of deaf children, and professionals working in various deaf-related fields and endeavors, organizations of, for, and by the deaf and business at large.
Contact: Ruth Mathers
1560 Broadway, Suite 1175
Denver, Colorado 80202
(303) 866-6909
mathers_r@cde.state.co.us
GREAT WEBSITE:
www.cde.state.co.us/
Provides leadership, support & technical assistance to school districts regarding services for students who are deaf/hard of hearing; audiology, educational interpreting, mental health consultations, and regional coordination also available.
3824 W Princeton Circle
Denver, CO 80236
(303) 866-7400
www.cdhs.state.co.us
Information and assistance in accessing public behavioral health systems (mental health and substance use) in Colorado.
P0 Box 3093
Boulder,CO 80307
(303) 492-6283
(720) 445-7720 (VP)
Janet DesGeorges, Executive Director
janet@handsandvoices.org
www.cohandsandvoices.org
A parent-driven organization dedicated to non-biased support to families who have children with deafness or hearing loss. Activities include outreach events, educational seminars, advocacy lobbying efforts, parent-to-parent network, and a newsletter.
Reggie Bicha, Executive Director
1575 Sherman St
Denver, CO 80203
(720) 457-3679 (v/VP)
(303) 866-4824 (v)
email.ccdhh@state.co.us
www.coloradodeafcommission.com
The Colorado Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing serves as a central point of entry for government agencies and the deaf and hard of hearing community regarding the interests of this population. The CCDHH makes recommendations to the Colorado Legislature on the issues and concerns of the deaf and hard of hearing community in an effort to ensure equivalent access to state government, to make government work more efficiently, and to serve in an advocacy role for the deaf and hard of hearing community.
Vickie Thomson,
Director of Newborn Screening Programs
4300 Cherry Creek Dr. South HCP-A4
Denver, CO 80246
(303) 692-2458
Vickie.Thomson@state.co.us
www.hcpcolorado.org
CDPHE is responsible for implementing newborn hearing legislation. Provides families with information for follow-up and referral. Local HCP offices can assist families with funding and resources for any child with special needs.
7690 Baseline Road
Boulder, CO 80303
(720) 339-5331
CoffanB@Juno.com
www.EastBoulderBaptist.com
Provides physical, emotional, and spiritual support to deaf/hh kids and their families. Oral, sign language, and deafblind interpreters available for all classes and worship services. Assistive listening devices also available in the sanctuary. (Located between Louisville, Lafayette, and Boulder.) WE LOVE KIDS!
*Additional places of worship/ministries listed on ColoradoDeaf.com;
www.coloradodeaf.com/
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(303) 866-7450
www.cdhs.state.co.us/ddd
Provides various services to individuals with developmental disabilities; Administers children and family programs, adult programs; Information on Community Centered Boards (organizations designated as the single entry point into long-term service and support for persons with developmental disabilities)
(888) 777-4041
(303) 866-7263
www.eicolorado.org
Assures infants and toddlers with special needs and their families have access to a collaborative network of resources within their community.
P.O. Box 11096
Denver, CO 80211
(303) 904-6073
info@elgrupovida.org
www.elgrupovida.org
Information, referrals and support groups for Spanish speaking parents; Free annual fall conference in Denver\
Christy Blakely, Executive Director
450 Lincoln Street Suite 100
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 733-3000
(800) 881-8272
(303) 904-6073 (Espanol)
info@familyvoicesco.org
www.familyvoicesco.org
A natl., grassroots advocacy organization that speaks on behalf of kids with special health care needs and/or disabilities. Training, advocacy, and providing resources for families of target population are the priority activities.
Cathy A. Noble-Hornsby, Program Manager
6850 N. Federal Blvd.
Denver, CO 80221
(720) 457-3646
(866) 759-3661
cnoble@goodwilldenver.org
www.goodwilldenver.org/
Debbie Mohney,
State Chapter Coordinator
(303) 938-9659
debbie@mountainocean.com
www.hearinglosscolorado.org
www.hearingloss.org– national site
A consumer organization opens the world of communication by providing information, education, support and advocacy. Activities include educational meetings, national magazine and chapter newsletter
Valerie Foss-Brugger, Executive Director
5901 E 89th Ave
Henderson, CO 80640
(303) 287-3277 (v/tdd)
ihdi@aol.com
www.ihdi.org
Hearing dog training and placement
611 N Weber Suite 200
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(800) 284-0251
info@peakparent.org
www.peakparent.org
Information & resources for parents of children with disabilities; this center is the national resource site on inclusion
(800) 288-1376;
(303) 722-0300 Denver office
(303) 722-3619 (tty)
(800) 531-2105;
(970) 241-6371 Grand Junction
tlcmail@thelegalcenter.org
www.thelegalcenter.org
Advice on the legal rights of people with disabilities
Publishes Everyday Guide to Special Education Law
(877) 472-7201
www.p2p-co.org
One to one parent matching;· Up-to-date information and referral; Listserv linking parents throughout the state; Quarterly newsletter; Resource packed website including support groups throughout the state and Parent Wisdom files
1560 Broadway Suite 1175
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 866-6694
(303) 860-7060 (tty)
eslu@cde.state.co.us
www.cde.state.co.us
Outreach and support to parents on issues related to raising a child with disabilities; financial assistance resource, conferences
1580 Logan Street
Denver, CO 80203
303-894-2521 (tty)
Joe.Benedetto@dora.state.co.us
www.dora.state.co.us/
Administrative offices providing outreach information
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