Help Autism Center

11/13/2025

Gov. Polis presents budget to lawmakers, focuses on proposal that would cut Medicaid programs.
Cuts have already happened starting October 1, 2025 - 1.6% decrease pay for HCBS providers.
More cuts are coming in 2026 and families are speaking out.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=QFzZB_5D4aQ&fbclid=IwVERDUAODEZFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwzNTA2ODU1MzE3MjgAAR6ibmF23wvrRDGcBTB2GPOu0zGVi0TmW0c1CROWpbaNKH7UP2ezMrXCTOhgVw_aem_etHaEPybZoZTzXfgejcTJQ

This link has the information about the cuts and upcoming meetings.
https://hcpf.colorado.gov/medicaid-sustainability-and-ltss?fbclid=IwdGRjcAODFp1jbGNrA4MWlmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHnlyezmFmWTHT7B6VZe19J6aDnsOjaPFOC4kIoNWSmisNknM7-zrK53xifWT_aem_6CRlpdW0xzwg4MGnLWLfAg

Denver7's Colette Bordelon spoke to Colorado families who fear Medicaid cuts will have ripple effect.

11/13/2025

❤️ 100 FREE THANKSGIVING MEALS — FOR FAMILIES WHO NEED IT MOST! ❤️
🔗Please use the Zeffy link provided to register.
Slice 420 has partnered with The Arc Pikes Peak Region to give away 100 FREE Thanksgiving meals to families with disabilities and military families with disabilities, in our community.

If your family qualifies, click the link below to request a meal. ❤️

All orders must be submitted by end of day, November 22.

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https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/free-thanksgiving-meal-drive-sponsored-by-the-arc-pikes-peak-region-and-slice420

📍 Pickup Locations:
• Slice 420 – Oro Blanco
• Slice 420 – Old Colorado City
• The Arc of the Pikes Peak Region

And if you can’t make it to a pickup spot, we’ll do our best to arrange delivery.

This is what “Pizza With A Purpose” means. This is community. 💚

Please share and tags anyone you know who can benefit from this holiday meal!

11/11/2025

Giving thanks for all those that have served and who are currently serving.
Freedom is not free.

11/10/2025

Palmer Lake Pub fundraiser for Help Autism Center that is running until November 15, 2025.
This is what the personalized thermal tumbler looks like.

11/08/2025

Autism Society of Colorado
Denver Adults, let’s meet up over coffee! ☕
Join other autistic adults for relaxed conversation and connection at Bardo Coffee House.

📅 Sunday, Nov 16 | 11 AM–1 PM
📍 3333 S Wadsworth Blvd Unit C105, Lakewood, CO
💲 $8 per person (beverage included)

Come as you are — community and coffee are waiting! 💬
Register here: https://www.ticketsignup.io/TicketEvent/ASCDenverAutisticAdultsSocial (link in bio)

Denver Adults, let’s meet up over coffee! ☕
Join other autistic adults for relaxed conversation and connection at Bardo Coffee House.

📅 Sunday, Nov 16 | 11 AM–1 PM
📍 3333 S Wadsworth Blvd Unit C105, Lakewood, CO
💲 $8 per person (beverage included)

Come as you are — community and coffee are waiting! 💬
Register here: https://www.ticketsignup.io/TicketEvent/ASCDenverAutisticAdultsSocial (link in bio)

11/05/2025

Also a fundraiser for Help Autism Center

10 days remaining for registration

11/03/2025

On Friday October 31st Governor Polis released the first draft of the 2026-27 State Budget with proposed cuts to disability Medicaid programs.

The Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF) represents about a third of our state budget, primarily in health care payments for Health First Colorado members, the name of Colorado’s Medicaid program. Changes in federal mandates and funding under H.R.1 (One Big Beautiful Bill Act), alongside Colorado’s revenue cap due to the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR) law, both impact our state budget. Changes are necessary to sustain Medicaid for the growing number of new members and service usage rates of current members. We met with HCPF leadership today to hear about their plans and anticipated changes.

To promote the sustainability of our state Medicaid program and to continue to provide quality care and support for low-income people, children, pregnant people and people with disabilities in Colorado, HCPF has announced a plan that prioritizes data-driven changes based on key trends in enrollment and service usage.

At the Council, we believe that people with disabilities deserve to live a meaningful life of their own design and choice. We know that having services and supports helps make that happen, and we are here to support our community and work to find solutions that uplift us all.

Resources:
🔗 Read the facts from Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF) https://hcpf.colorado.gov/medicaid-sustainability-and-ltss

🔗 You can submit feedback to HCPF about the proposed changes https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScICwCXTX76CHoQuyw7itLi8TK20AQJyGTEgxAEEv8JKx9FEw/viewform

🔗HCPF will be hosting its first community feedback session about these changes on November 10th from 10:30-11:30am. You can register to participate https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2onZ7srjRUuNbKwyQoC-LQ #/registration

🔗 Summary of the budget https://www.colorado.gov/governor/news/governor-polis-colorados-government-open-and-budget-balanced

🔗 Governor's budget letter https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BDifqOqhaY9MkyOJl70mtgow92AWisN2/view

🔗 Slides https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WgjpM_QMS40OnCWOMpbOIirzdwJyLq6n/view

Image Description: Logo for the Colorado Developmental Disabilities Council on top , followed by the text "Follow Up," and a photo on the Colorado State Capitol building over a yellow background.

10/31/2025

Please nominate Help Autism Center as your favorite nonprofit through Zeffy.
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10/29/2025

Please nominate Help Autism Center for your favorite nonprofit through Zeffy.
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www.helpautism.org

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