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Save the Date!

Join The Colorado Disability Opportunity Office (CDOO) and ACI for our Disability Pride Month Celebration on Saturday, July 18, 2026, from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. at Atlantis Community Inc. in Denver!

Come celebrate disability community, advocacy, and pride with us. More details coming soon!

Atlantis Community Inc.
201 S. Cherokee St.
Denver, CO 80223

Alt-Text: Save the date flyer for a Disability Pride Month Celebration hosted by Atlantis Community Inc. The flyer has a bright blue background with white text and a rainbow accent along the right side. Large text reads “Disability Pride Month Celebration.” Event details include Saturday, July 18, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Atlantis, 201 S. Cherokee St., Unit 100, Denver, CO 80223. The Atlantis Community Inc. logo appears on the lower right, along with logos for the Colorado Disability Opportunity Office and Colorado for All campaign branding at the bottom.

Accessing and Connecting Transition Pathways: Employment and Disability Benefits

Monday, June 15, 2026
12:30 - 2:00 PM (MT)

Register Here: https://secure.touchnet.net/C20369_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=1541

This presentation provides an overview of benefits, employment pathways, and community support available to students and youth as part of transitioning into adulthood. Participants will learn how benefits planning, education-to-employment transitions, and community-based resources work together to support meaningful employment, financial stability, and overall well-being.

Learning objectives:

By the end of this presentation, participants will be able to:
• Identify and differentiate key child and adult benefit programs, including eligibility, access points, and age-related considerations.
• Explain the role and importance of benefits planning in supporting employment and long-term financial stability.
• Describe career pathways and employment models, including supported employment, customized employment, individual placement and support.
• Recognize available transition and community support resources that are available.

Speakers:
• Melanie Honsbruch, CPWIC, Curriculum Developer/Trainer, Colorado Office of Employment First (COEF) - JFK Partners
• Brian Dean, MA, CRC, Program Developer/Trainer, Colorado Office of Employment First (COEF) - JFK Partners

Intended audience:
• Students & Youth (Age 14-26) with Disability and/or Chronic Health Condition(s)
• Parents/Guardians/Caregivers of Transition Age Students/Youth
• Services Providers, Professionals, and All Others who are Interested

Accommodations, including captioning and Spanish interpretation, may be requested during registration. Accommodation requests should be submitted no later than June 1, 2026.

University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine

🔎 Looking for guidance on disability employment services in Colorado?
PEAK Parent Center in partnership Jewish Family Service of Colorado
are presenting a FREE VIRTUAL SESSION covering:

✅ DVR services
✅ Waivers and employment supports
✅ Recent policy changes
✅ Local workforce resources

📅 June 11 | 6–7 PM
💻 Virtual
🔗 Info & Registration: https://bit.ly/43I45Px

Residents of Arapahoe, Douglas, and Elbert County are encouraged to attend, as local resources will be highlighted.

CDE has informed us that, thanks to an overwhelming response, their training is now
full.

Questions?
📧 [email protected]
📧 [email protected]
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📣 The Colorado Department of Education is presenting a FREE Colorado IEP Parent Training!

Parents and caregivers of children with disabilities ages 3–21 are invited to attend this free, in-person training hosted by the Colorado Department of Education's Dispute Prevention and Assisted Resolution Team.

📅 Monday, June 22, 2026
🕘 9:00 AM–3:00 PM (Check-in begins at 8:45 AM)
📍 Daniels Fund 101 Monroe Street Denver
📌 Lunch will not be provided

Learn more about the special education process, your rights, and how to effectively participate in your child's educational planning.