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Parent to Parent of CO connects families of sons & daughters with disabilities to information and emotional support. Are you connected? Join us! https://xitter.cf/t.co/i0CFOctLlW

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Joined October 2011
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We hope you have a Happy Thanksgiving! Some tips to prepare:
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Reason #17 to support P2P-CO on #COGivesDay: We send you important reminders and nudges at just the right time, like this one:
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Reason #46 to support P2P-CO on #COGivesDay: We inform parents of disability/extra needs advocacy opportunities in the community, like this one:
Colorado Office of Employment First (COEF) (@COEFtalk) profile pictureColorado Office of Employment First (COEF)@COEFtalk11 Nov 2022
Now accepting applications for the DVR Family Member Task Force! Deadline to apply December 2, 2022. We are looking for family members of youth that have or currently receive CO DVR services that represent communities across Colorado. Learn more here: - mailchi.mp/employmentfirstco…
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Sharing a free webinar (11.15.22): Family History: How Knowledge Can Support Your Genetics Journey us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
What ill the Feds do now that they know kids suspected of having disabilities are waiting too long for sped evals + #IEPs are only partially implemented? disabilityscoop.com/2022/11/…
Feds Raise Red Flags About Delayed Special Ed Evaluations, Other IDEA Violations

Feds Raise Red Flags About Delayed Special Ed Evaluations, Other IDEA Violations

New guidance warns that children suspected of having disabilities are waiting too long for evaluations and special education services are not being fully implemented for some young kids.

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Thank you @dev_pathways for encouraging all Coloradoans, regardless of ability, to register to vote, learn about the candidates and ballot issues, and – most importantly – vote! Vote Matters" Music Video youtu.be/rClCgg0gsic via @YouTube
"My Vote Matters" Music Video

"My Vote Matters" Music Video

The “My Vote Matters” music video is a collaboration between Develo...

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Save the date + make your voice heard: Tuesday, November 15, 2022 5:30-6:30pm Register at: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi… @FamilyVoicesCO @PEAKParent
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Thanks @pascohh for organizing this event! pascohh.com/events/accessibl…
PASCO's Trick or Treat Street 2022

PASCO's Trick or Treat Street 2022

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The 4 ‘oppressive’ systems DPS’ Superintendent vows to dismantle via @ChalkbeatCO: co.chalkbeat.org/2022/10/7/2…
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Research: This transition activity during high school has the strongest impact on positive outcomes for youth with disabilities post high school reader.mediawiremobile.com/e… #transitionplanning
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Overheard @JFKPartners Annual Autism Spectrum Disorder Conference: Cure ableism not autism. #autismacceptance
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Survey by @ChalkbeatCO: How are mental health supports working at your child's school? chalkbeat.org/2022/10/5/2338… #mentalhealthsupport

Are the efforts to promote student mental health working? Help us investigate.

Schools are using federal aid to ramp up support for student mental health. How well it’s all going is unclear.

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The 10 signs of executive function challenges and how to address them: understood.org/en/articles/w… #executivefunction
What is executive function?

What is executive function?

Executive function includes key skills like attention and working memory. Learn how problems with executive function impact learning, working, and everyday life.

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Are you a parent/caregiver of a teen with special abilities? It's never too early to begin transition planning with this FREE workshop: #transition #planning
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Curious about being matched with a support parent? It's simple! Register at p2p-co.org and request to be matched with a support parent.
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Mental health is a huge part of overall health and should be a priority for everyone, but especially those that care for someone with a disability. Get tips and resources at: nimh.nih.gov/mymentalhealth.…
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October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month! Learn more at dol.gov/NDEAM. #NDEAM
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October is #ADHDAwarenessMonth! Symptoms of ADHD can be mistaken for emotional or disciplinary problems or missed entirely in quiet, well-behaved children, leading to a delay in diagnosis. Learn more about ADHD in children: go.usa.gov/xMtfH.
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‘Everybody has a place here’: Englewood’s Brewability makes space for work — and play — for people with disabilities cpr.org/2022/09/05/brewabili…

‘Everybody has a place here’: Englewood’s Brewability makes space for work — and play — for people...

For Brewability owner, Tiffany Fixter, the dream started as a special ed teacher, when she realized many people with disabilities couldn't find employment.

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Some Colorado IDs will soon have a new mark for ‘hidden’ disabilities cpr.org/2022/08/25/colorado-…
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