Easterseals Colorado

A program of Easterseals Colorado, the Colorado Respite Coalition (CRC) is a vital statewide resource for caregivers of individuals of all ages with extensive care needs. Working with a coordinated coalition of community partners, we promote awareness of and access to respite care services and resources that help improve the quality of life for caregivers and the individuals they care for.

Colorado Post-Polio Organization is a program sponsored by Easterseals Colorado to offer education and support for people experiencing the late effects of polio.

Easterseals Colorado Disability Benefits Services (DBS) assists individuals with disabilities to acquire income, health insurance, and other basic needs to stabilize their lives, health and living situations. Our services (listed below) support a philosophy that encourages and supports work as a goal - either as a supplement to disability benefits or, as health improves, working one’s way off disability benefits to financial independence. In line with this philosophy, we work closely with our employment department to offer employment services while assisting with SSI/SSDI. We also offer comprehensive benefits counseling for individuals who are receiving SSI/SSDI and are interested in working.

Employment Services creates and prepares work settings that promote the most independent work for each specific client. Working collaboratively with other agencies we create job opportunities that are individualized and designed to match the skills and strengths of the client with the needs of the employer.

Employment Services creates individualized plans to guide clients to their fullest potential. These plans help our clients understand and strive for their best in a setting that allows them to make measurable progress and reach identified goals. Reaching these goals continually develops each client's job skills allowing them to maintain employment in a supported setting or work completely independently.

Easterseals Colorado provides employment-focused services to students with disabilities who are transitioning out of high school and into community employment, post-secondary education, adulthood and independence. Our Pre-Employment Transition Services are aimed at promoting and exploring competitive, integrated employment options for these youth in transition.

Easterseals Colorado's Rocky Mountain Village Camp (RMV) in Empire, Colorado is regarded as one of the top Easterseals camps in the country. RMV is fully accessible and used by more than 1,200 children and adults living with disabilities throughout the year. RMV is about all the things people living with disabilities do -- campers enjoy swimming, fishing, overnight camping, outdoor cooking, travel camp, day trips, arts & crafts, sports & recreation, hiking, dances, music & drama, zip-lining and more. Our camp provides a safe, barrier-free environment for children and adults living with disabilities to experience all aspects of camp without usual limitations. During the off-season, RMV hosts R&R weekend respites and also functions as a rental and retreat facility for groups and individuals.

What is Discovery Club? A Saturday recreational program for children and teens living with any disability and any special health care need. Participants spend time with their peers enjoying activities such as art, games, music and more while being cared for by nursing students. Our staff of trained professionals are able to take care of children and teens with significant needs, including feeding, restroom assistance and administration of medication. While participants are attending Discovery Club, their caregivers receive a break from providing care.

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Founded in 2016, TACT serves individuals ages 5-30 living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) through a variety of introductory workshops and career training in the skilled trades industry, one of the fastest growing and most difficult to fill professions in the country. TACT's enriching, innovative, hands-on educational programs are intended to help effectively prepare individuals living with ASD for employment and long-term self-sufficiency. With a focus on trade professions and technical skills, TACT offers the only program of its kind in the country.