Disability Resources

Specialized child and respite care for youth with disabilities ages 2.5-21; Home-based care, 24/7 care, sessions for siblings, parent networking groups

Resources in English and Spanish compiled by Mile High United Way/Colorado 2-1-1

TRE is the FREE entry point for all babies (and up to age 3) who are born with a developmental delay and/or disability as the SOLE Early Intervention provider in El Paso, Park & Teller Counties.

Colorado’s Early Intervention program provides supports and services to children with developmental delays or disabilities and their families from birth until the child’s third birthday

Easterseals Colorado seeks to partner with individuals, families and the community to reduce the impact of disability and health challenges

(719) 578-3199, ext 7
Advocacy, case management, assistance with appointments. No Fee. (7:30am-4:30pm, Mon-Fri)

An audio screening program for preschool age children conducted in cooperation with El Paso County Health Department-Special Needs Program and local certified audiologists

A network of families providing resources and emotional support to parents of a child with a disability or special health care need

Offers an array of free and low-cost services to families of children with disabilities and self-advocates across Colorado

The Exceptional Student Services Unit at CDE plans PEP conferences throughout the year that are family-centered and designed to offer support, information, and education to parents and professionals

Provide a full spec­trum of ser­vices to chil­dren with disabilities, including applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy and respite care

Easterseals Colorado provides SSI/SSDI application assistance and benefits counseling

From the Social Security Administration

Colorado Families for Hands and Voices is dedicated to supporting families with children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing without a bias around communication modes or methodology

Browse from a library of over 4,000 free-loan described and captioned media titles. From the National Association of the Deaf

Hearing assistance and education from the Rocky Mountain Sertoma Club

An audio screening program for preschool age children conducted in cooperation with El Paso County Health Department-Special Needs Program and local certified audiologists

A statewide service that connects standard (voice) telephone users with Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind, Speech-Disabled or Late-Deafened people who use Teletypewriter (TTY) or Voice Carry-Over (VOC) phones. Other services include relay conference captioning.

Sign Language Network Inc. (SLN) is an RID certified interpreter owned interpreting referral company servicing large portions of Colorado

Day & residential programs and support services

Nonprofit, statewide association of Community Centered Boards (CCBs) and Program Approved Service Agencies (PASAs)

Advocacy, resources and support for individuals with I/DD. Serves El Paso and Teller Counties

In-home ABA therapy serving children and families in Colorado Springs, Monument, Fountain, and Castle Rock

The Colorado Developmental Disabilities Council is a 24-member body appointed by the Governor to advise the Governor and General Assembly on matters impacting persons with developmental disabilities.

Residential services, supported living, community accessibility, supported community connections, and independent living skills training

Information about Goodwill of Colorado's programs, including job services and day programs for individuals with disabilities

Education and support to individuals, their families, teacher and healthcare providers facing co-occurring Down syndrome and autism

From El Paso County Public Health

Primary health care, comprehensive behavioral health services, psychiatric services and referrals to specialty care providers for individuals with intellectual, cognitive, and developmental disabilities

Service coordination, early intervention, family support services and more

A non-profit organization serving children and adults with developmental disabilities and associated behavior problems since 1973

Provide therapy wheelchair assessments and training

License plate and placard information

719-633-4677 Envida remains open throughout the COVID-19 crisis to provide medically necessary transportation, including for riders who have been compromised by COVID-19. Dedicated staff members and vehicles have been set aside for these critical rides, which may be to and from the City’s isolation shelter, personal residences, hospitals and care facilities, and outlying areas in the Pikes Peak Region.

719-442-2077 Offers door through door service to mobility challenged individuals traveling to appointments, community outings and other important destinations. Our drivers can transport clients who use either standard or bariatric-sized wheelchairs, as well as individuals who are completely ambulatory.

ADA paratransit service provided for individuals who, because of their disability, are unable to use fixed-route bus service

The Adaptive Sports Center enhances the quality of life of people with disabilities through exceptional outdoor adventure activities. The successful programs the ASC provides are inclusive to families and friends, empower our participants in their daily lives and have a positive enduring effect on self-efficacy, health, independence and overall well-being.

The NSCD provides therapeutic recreation, competition and adaptive sports for children and adults with disabilities. Based in Winter Park and Denver, CO.

Health & healing through horses

In home service, orientation & mobility training, adaptive aids and support groups

Anchor Center for Blind Children provides early education and intervention services for children birth to five years old who are blind or have low vision

Free access to recorded content from over 100 newspapers and magazine articles

Audio, Braille and large print books

Financial assistance to low-income Colorado residents, age 18 and over, who have at least a six-month total disability that precludes them from working