Harmonie House

04/14/2026

⏰ Starts THIS WEEK! ⏰
Ready to feel more confident in your child’s IEP process? 💡 Don’t wait—this FREE 6-part virtual training series kicks off April 16!

Meaningfully Participate in Your Child’s IEP Process
🗓 April 16 – May 28 (Thursdays, 12–1 PM | No session April 30)
💻 Live on Zoom

Led by experienced advocate Shelly Agostine ( Advocate 2 Educate ), you’ll gain the tools to confidently navigate and advocate in your child’s IEP meetings.

✨ Learn:
• IEP basics & structure
• How to participate with confidence
• Progress monitoring & problem-solving
• How to apply what you’ve learned

🎁 Bonus: Attend all 6 sessions for a chance to win a free consultation (5 winners!)

🚨 Spots are limited—secure yours today!

👉 Register now: https://bit.ly/participate-iep-meeting
🖨️ Printable info: https://bit.ly/4bQvwdX

04/13/2026

Our friends at Atlantis Community, Inc. are hosting a free Disability Rights Workshop Series.

The series features expert presenters and valuable information to help you better understand your rights. All workshops are free, hybrid (in-person + virtual), and include ASL interpretation. RTD and Access-a-Ride passes are available for participants.

📍If attending in person the location is 201 S. Cherokee St., Denver, CO
💻 If attending virtually the Zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2846116334?omn=83368051486

For questions call 303-733-9324

Upcoming Sessions:

April 16 | 1–4 PM – ADA & Housing
April 29 | 1–3 PM – ADA: Know Your Rights & Discrimination (
May 14 | 2–4 PM – ADA: Service Animal Rights & Responsibilities
May 19 | 1–3 PM – ADA: Know Your Rights & Discrimination
June 1 | 1–3 PM – ADA in Education

Image description: Promotional flyer for free Disability Rights workshops in Denver, April–June, covering ADA topics with ASL and transportation provided. For questions call 303-733-9234

04/08/2026

03/20/2026

After a short trial period, we're excited to announce that we're opening up enrollment in our virtual neurodivergent caregivers' group!

Whether you have a formal diagnosis of autism, ADHD, OCD, anxiety (just to name a few), are self-diagnosed, or simply suspect that your brain works a little differently, if you identify as neurodivergent in some way and are parenting/caring for a child of any age who has a disability or special healthcare needs, this group is for you!

We'll meet on Zoom every Monday from 11:30am-12:30pm (with exceptions for holidays and some school breaks) starting March 23rd.

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ksD-XAqlSEq2blvEJa1A4w #/registration

03/06/2026

For the past several months, Colorado disability advocacy groups have listened to the hopes and fears of our community. We understand that legislators are in an impossible position this year; the budget must balance and there are no painless options. We strongly wish cuts were not necessary, but we also understand the fiscal constraints are real. While we may not agree on every detail, we have found many areas of agreement.

The Council along with Alliance Colorado, The Arc of Colorado, Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition, Disability Law Colorado, and Family Voices Colorado assembled and approved a new document called Community Guide for the 2026-27 Medicaid Budget Recommendations where we have compiled suggestions and solutions for legislators. These are solutions to help find budget fixes that ensure long-term stability with the least amount of harm to people with disabilities and the state we call home.

🔗The guide can be found on our websitehttps://coddc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Community-Guide_-2026-Medicaid-Budget-Recommendations-3.4.26.pdf (PDF)

We are offering individuals and community organizations in the State of Colorado an opportunity to provide feedback or show support. Complete our Google Form at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScJwSMyraZmYVjBBKSDbJa0Bt_HT9qbN_WYiZO7HrBSxaZDaw/viewform.

If you prefer to speak with a staff member, or have an accommodation request, please email us at ColoradoDDCouncil@gmail.com

Image description: Alliance Logo, The Arc of Colorado Logo, Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition (CCDC) Logo, Colorado Developmental Disabilities Council Logo, Disability Law Colorado Logo, and Family Voices Colorado Logo.

01/17/2026

01/16/2026

✨New Resource Available ✨

We created a new resource called "Summary of Self-Advocacy Organizations and Advocacy Resources" that is available on our website. Our goal is to keep this list as accurate and inclusive as possible, so if you have corrections or additions, please email us at coloradoddcouncil@gmail.com.

The resource can be found on the Advocacy page at https://coddc.org/advocacy/

Please feel free to share with your networks!

Image description: A graphic titled "New Resource" from the Colorado Developmental Disabilities Council. There is an image of a laptop that displays the cover page of the "Summary of Self-Advocacy Organizations and Advocacy Resources" document and a website link at the bottom of www.coddc.org/advocacy.

11/05/2025

The Governor’s proposed budget does include cuts to the services we offer. These are just proposed cuts at this moment!

There is a presentation on the cuts on Monday, and opportunity to share your feedback.

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