Don't miss the stories about our wonderful Annual Awardees further below! | |
Jefferson County Ballot Issue 1A |  | |
DDRC’s Board of Directors voted to support Ballot Issue 1A . Issue 1A is now before Jefferson County voters on their current ballots. The Jefferson County Commissioners unanimously referred the ballot issue to assist with the funding challenges associated with escalating costs to maintain essential services and the growing population.
Ballot Issue 1A is titled “Notice of election to collect, retain and spend the full revenues from authorized revenue on a referred measure.” The main points of the measure ask:
“Without increasing any tax rate or mill levy rate, and to fund:
• Public Safety (wildfire and flood mitigation and response, addiction and mental health programs, crime prevention programs and strategies, and other county public safety functions) and
• Transportation and infrastructure (building, maintaining, and repairing roads, bridges, potholes, and other county infrastructure).
Shall Jefferson County be authorized to collect, retain, and spend the full revenues from authorized revenue sources beginning in fiscal year 2024 and each fiscal year thereafter?"
DDRC's Board supports this ballot issue. Readers are encouraged to consider this issue carefully as they vote.
For more information see the “Blue Book” outlining the pros and cons on this ballot issue
https://www.jeffco.us/DocumentCenter/View/40800/TABOR-Notice-Booklet?bidId=
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Come visit DDRC at the Jefferson County Schools Transitions Resource Night - Nov. 13 | |
Attention high school students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), their families, and anyone else interested: Mark your calendars to visit with DDRC and others for a Transitions Resource Night sponsored by Jefferson County Public Schools Special Education. | |
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The fair is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 13 from 5 - 7 p.m. at the Jeffco Education Center, 1829 Denver West Dr. Bldg. 27 (5th floor board room) Lakewood CO., 80401.
Whether you are at the beginning of your Transitions Program or are an older student on the cusp of graduating from the Transitions program, this fair will provide you with ideas about opportunities to continue to grow as a person after high school. DDRC will be pleased to share how individuals with IDD can get involved in our recreation services, employment services for job seekers, community connections/day programs, homemaker services, respite, behavioral health, our Self-Determination Initiative, and so much more!
We hope to see you there!
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Colorado Gives begins Nov. 1 | |
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Colorado Gives Day is coming up on Dec. 10. You can also schedule your donation starting Nov. 1, as we enter the “season of thanks,” or be part of the statewide giving day on Dec. 10th. Please help us reach our goal in support of DDRC's crucial mission and programs.
Give Today: www.coloradogives.org/donate/DDRC.
| Join Us at Beau Joe's Nov. 14 to Benefit DDRC | |
Join us for Pizza at Beau Jo's Arvada on Nov. 14 for our fun annual tradition with DDRC friends, families, and community when 20% of all sales throughout the day and evening go back to DDRC! Beau Joes is at 7525 W 53rd Ave, Arvada, CO, just off Wadsworth.
Bring the fundraiser flyer or tell the restaurant host that you are there for the DDRC benefit so that a portion of your bill gets donated to DDRC. Do something deliciously good for DDRC and the people we serve!
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A Fun Fundraiser with Mrs. Claus Dec. 7 at 6 & 40 Brewery | |
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Days are getting chilly, but you can warm things up with DDRC's special event at 6 & 40 Brewery where there will be "holiday readings with Mrs. Clause," cookies, cocoa, and live music. Adults can enjoy a holiday brew. Proceeds from purchases will benefit DDRC and people we serve. See the event flyer here.
Join us on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 2 - 8 p.m. at 6 & 40 Brewery 883 Parfet St. Lakewood 80215. RSVP in advance, please, (by Dec. 6) by emailing Development@ddrcco.com.
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Our Awardees Inspire - and Model Our Mission! | Our Annual Awards Reception was a wonderful night of celebration and recognition, and we were graced to hear Board Member Amy Miller’s touching and insightful “A Family’s Perspective” presentation. | |
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DDRC's mission is to provide opportunities for full participation in the community, and what could be more representative of that than community employment!
Matthew, our 2024 Spirit Awardee, who we support through DDRC Employment Services, beautifully embodies the personal achievements and perseverance of this outstanding award!
Kudos too, to Sierra Trading Post Applewood/Wheat Ridge for your inclusive employment.
More about Matthew here.
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Congratulations HPM Contracting, our fabulous Partner of the Year, who has supported our golf tournaments, initiated a cornhole tournament fundraiser for DDRC and has a personal connection to DDRC. More here. | |
Pietra’s Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant in Wheat Ridge is our terrific Friend Awardee having been a longtime generous host of our Therapeutic Learning Connections winter holiday social for DDRC participants. More here. | |
Rebecca Cowart, DDRC Assistant Behavior Analyst, received our prestigious “Charlie Allinson Award.” This award is for a DDRC employee whose incredible work lives up to the legacy of Charlie Allinson. More here. | |
Three truly exemplary DDRC Direct Support Professionals: Wilbur Ferdinand, Lemba Amboko, and Jamie Lindsay, were recognized by the the Developmental Disabilities Foundation with Peg Johnstone Awards. Each of these dedicated, caring, and exemplary employees make an impact every day for the people we serve! Read about Wilbur, Lemba and Lindsay. | |
Out in the Community- Contact Us to Connect | |
We are always pleased for the opportunity to share what we do. If you have a provider fair, community event, or civic organization program where attendees would want the opportunity to learn about us, please let us know. Call 303.233.3363 or 303.463.6623. | |
DDRC recently partnered with the Colorado Speech and Hearing Association (CSHA) to support scholarships for students learning various therapies. These therapies align with DDRC Early Intervention services, and we were happy to provide an auction basket for the CSHA fall conference.
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In recognition of Down Syndrome Awareness Month (Oct.) and to collaborate with our friends at GiGi's Playhouse Denver, DDRC sponsored their fall gala. It was a delightful opportunity for DDRC staff to hear more about GiGi's current work and meet their staff and friends.
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DDRC Staff attended A & I Case Management's Resource fair in October to share with people services we offer that might their needs.
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We’re committed to meeting the highest standards for charitable operations
and giving, and are proud of the ratings we've achieved!
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