Family Voices Colorado

09/26/2025

🍎 Bring your lunch & your voice! Join PEAK Parent Center and Family Voices Colorado for a conversation about your family’s transition journey.

🗓️ Wednesday, October 15 | 🕰️ 12–1 PM MDT | 💻 Virtual

✅ Learn about Map My Path
✅ Connect with local services & schools
✅ Share your experiences, challenges, and ideas
✅ Help shape resources that support ALL Colorado families

💡 Families will receive a $30/hour stipend for participation.
👉 Don’t miss this chance to make an impact on the journey to adulthood!
Info/Registration: bit.ly/MapMyPathFocusGroup

09/26/2025

📢 New Video Alert!

We’ve partnered with Colorado Access to break down EPSDT (Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment) — a Medicaid benefit that ensures children and youth get the care they need to grow and thrive. 🌱

From preventive check-ups to critical treatments, EPSDT helps families access the right services at the right time. 💙

🎥 Watch now to learn what EPSDT covers, who’s eligible, and how to make the most of this important benefit.

09/25/2025

🌟 Upcoming Caregiver Conversation! 🌟

“What happens when I’m no longer around?” It’s one of the hardest — but most important — questions caregivers face.

Join us on Thursday, October 2nd at 7pm MST as we talk about succession planning and the steps families can take to ensure their loved one is supported and cared for in the future.

Don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and plan with peace of mind. ✨

👉 Register today at this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZctceGqpz4uGdRoYJ92nC7Q3wNdLwUPWkH8 #/registration

09/22/2025

🚫 Myth: “There’s nothing I can do to improve services for families like ours.”

✅ Fact: Your voice matters! Sharing your story, voting, and speaking with lawmakers helps shape better policies and resources for all families.

💡 Change doesn’t just happen in the legislature — it starts with families like yours raising their voices. Together, we can build systems that truly support children with disabilities and special healthcare needs. 💙

09/19/2025

“Assume That I Can.”

This powerful CoorDown campaign—featuring the inspiring Madison Tevlin—challenges the stereotypes that limit people with Down syndrome and shows how positive assumptions can open the door to independence, achievement, and dignity.
At Family Voices Colorado, we believe in supporting every child’s potential—because when we assume they can, amazing things happen.

09/15/2025

🚫 Myth: “If a child has an IEP at school, they don’t need outside services.”

✅ Fact: IEPs only address educational needs. Many kids also require medical, behavioral, and personal care supports — often covered through Medicaid, waivers, and outside therapies.

💡 Did you know? More than 1 in 5 children with special healthcare needs rely on both school-based services and community supports to thrive.

Families shouldn’t have to choose — kids deserve a full circle of care. 💙

09/12/2025

🗣️ No decision without us.

Every person with disabilities deserves a voice in the choices that shape their lives. This powerful video from CoorDown is a reminder that true inclusion means listening, respecting, and empowering. 💙

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRIQ80rJKAc

Inclusion will never be possible if the decisions that shape the world are made only by a few, for a few. From having a say in everyday personal choices to b...

09/10/2025

✨ Parents, this one’s for YOU! ✨

Take a well-deserved break and join Guiding Bright Minds for Parents Night — two hours of fun, connection, and community with others who get it.

📅 Wednesday, Sept 17th
⏰ 4–6 PM
📍 Tepeyac Community Health Center, Denver

💬 Meet other parents of neurodivergent children
🤝 Connect with professionals who understand your family’s journey
💙 Recharge, laugh, and leave feeling supported
👉 Reserve your spot at guidingbrightminds.com/parents-night

Because parent caregivers deserve a night out, too. 💫

09/08/2025

🚫 Myth: “Kids with disabilities can’t live full, happy lives."

✅ Fact: With the right supports, kids with disabilities thrive — learning, playing, making friends, and contributing to their communities.

💡 Did you know? Nearly 1 in 6 children in the U.S. has a developmental disability — and with inclusive supports, studies show their quality of life and community participation improve dramatically.

Every child deserves the chance to thrive. 💙

09/04/2025

Tonight’s the night 🎉🎉🎉

Sign up at the link in post if you aren’t signed up already! As always, recordings will be posted to our YouTube channel and can be found through our website as well.

🚨 Don’t forget! 🚨

Tomorrow night we’re diving into a conversation every caregiver needs:
💬 Helping Your Child Navigate Rejection, Bullying, and Self-Worth
✨ Join us for tools, strategies, and connection with other caregivers who get it.

📅 Thursday, Sept 4
⏰ 7 PM MST
🔗 Register at this link if you aren't already signed up: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZctceGqpz4uGdRoYJ92nC7Q3wNdLwUPWkH8 #/registration

Because no parent should have to walk this road alone. 💙

09/04/2025

Somehow the last in our monthly summer meetup series is upon us! We'll be at Elk Ridge Park in Castle Pines this Saturday from 9am-12pm for a family-friendly morning of play and connection. Look for Megan in her P2P t-shirt or the P2P sandwich board sign. Hope to see you there!

09/03/2025

Another great event we highly recommend!

Join us at this year's Health Jam Resource Fair, hosted by Aurora, Colorado City Hall's ReACT. There will be free food, healthcare resources, fitness resources, employment opportunities and much more!
For any questions please email: officeofOEE@auroragov.org

Acompáñenos a la Feria de Recursos de Salud de este año, organizada por ReACT del Ayuntamiento de Aurora, Colorado. ¡Habrá comida gratuita, recursos de salud, recursos de acondicionamiento físico, oportunidades de empleo y mucho más!

Para cualquier consulta, escriba a: officeofOEE@auroragov.org