DDRC’s Online Summer Auction Has Awesome Items,
So Bid For Good By August 16!
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Our DDRC signature summer online auction opens for bidding on August 6 and closes August 16 at 6 p.m. sharp, but don’t wait to start browsing and bidding for your shot at all the great offerings! You can feel good knowing your winning bid is doing good by supporting the important work of DDRC, and this year, also helping us acquire BABIES training to make a difference for children birth to three years old in our Early Intervention Program. |
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There is everything from travel, to sports gear, family fun and more in the auction. We hope you’re hungry! We also have various local dining options too, and we can’t wait to "dig in" to the fun. A taste of a few of those delicious options features Carrabba’s Italian Grill, NoNo’s Café, 240 Union, and more!
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Adam Lifts Himself Up With Initiative
and Self-Determination Funding
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The sound of a “hip beat” greets you as you walk into the Junk Yard Training center. There, standing on a workout mat is Adam, sporting a confident look and wearing a special weight-lifter’s belt used to protect one’s back muscles. Then, Adam moves deliberately through a series of exercises using resistance bands, free weights, and machines under the careful guidance of his superb coach, Jesse Branham.
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Adam is working hard to rehab an injured shoulder and rebuild strength and balance after a nasty fall while cycling near his home. Cycling was Adam’s mode of transportation and way to be independent and connected to his community. Adam has faced challenges being a person with Cerebral Palsy, but he doesn’t let that stop him from dreaming, working hard and hitting targets he aspires to.
He’s working to eventually get back onto his bike and to join buddies he has known since high school at their weightlifting gatherings. He also hopes to join the local Special Olympics weightlifting team. Coach Jesse is the perfect match for Adam’s goals as Jesse is a Special Olympics weightlifting coach, and Jesse was chosen to coach Colorado's power lifters at the USA games next June. Junk Yard exposes Adam to athletes of all abilities and the friendships that flow from that. He comes once a week and then practices his workout routines at home.
Adam says he is determined to recuperate and reach his goals. It’s this attitude that helped make it clear he was a good candidate to receive DDRC Self Determination Initiative (SDI) funding that has financed his rehab and training. The purpose of SDI funding is to help people with developmental disabilities residing in Jefferson County to achieve goals important to them to live more fulfilling lives. The funds are made possible through the Jefferson County Mill levy and the support of the Jeffco citizens. “It’s so awesome I have this, and thank you,” Adam says of that support. Julia Panucza, DDRC’s Self Determination Coordinator oversees the funding requests and follow-through on the use of funds. She says, “I admire Adam’s determination to continue his physical journey to stay active and get stronger, and all that can lead to.”
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Recently at the gym, Adam lifted 300 pounds with the squat-machine and leg-pressed an amazing 580 pounds. The self-determination funds are making it possible for Adam to reach his strength, balance, mobility, and sports goals, but they are also helping Adam prove to himself that that it’s possible he can achieve other goals too! |
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Interested in learning more about how you could reach your goals with
DDRC Self-Determination Initiative Funds?
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Apply For Funding For Disability Related Needs
Of A Family Member
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Families in Jefferson, Clear Creek, Gilpin, and Summit Counties: Do you have a child or adult family member living at home with developmental disabilities or delays? Have you incurred costs over the last year beyond those normally experienced by other families? If so, DDRC may be able to help. DDRC’s Family Support Services Program (FSSP) has funding for disability-related needs beyond typical child rearing or daily living expenses for families in our service area - and based on the family’s Most-In-Need Assessment (MIN). |
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Funding help and potentially reimbursable items include respite, therapies, adaptive items, medical dental copay/deductible costs, counseling, therapeutic recreation, camps, classes, mileage reimbursement, bus pass for medical trips, and more. Receipts are required and funding is not guaranteed. |
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Now is the time to complete a MIN Assessment and develop a Family Support Plan for the current funding year!
A MIN Assessment must be completed each year.
To get the application and MIN forms call FSSP staff at 303.462.6576 or see:
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Attention Residents Of Clear Creek, Gilpin And Summit:
Changes To IntelliRide
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IntelliRide manages non-emergency medical and non-medical transportation for Health First Colorado members (participants in Colorado’s Medicaid Program) in the state of Colorado. If you don’t have a way to get to and from your covered health care services and appointments, you may be able to get a free ride through a service called Non-Emergent Medical Transportation (NEMT). NEMT is not for emergencies.
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Intelliride provides NEMT services, however, effective August 1, IntelliRide no longer serves as the statewide broker for NEMT Services. IntelliRide has reduced their service area to their original nine-county service region, which includes Jefferson County, but does not include Clear Creek, Gilpin or Summit Counties. |
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Health First members who reside in Jefferson County may continue to call IntelliRide at 1-855-489-4999 or 303-398-2155 (State Relay 711) or visit gointelliride.com/colorado/ for more information.
Health First Colorado members who reside outside of Intelliride’s 9-country service area need to contact their local transportation provider directly to schedule non-emergent transportation services, including picking up subscriptions. Local transportation providers in Clear Creek, Gilpin and Summit Counties are shown below.
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Hold The Date For DDRC’s Annual Meeting On Wednesday, October 27 |
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DDRC will be holding our Annual Meeting for members on October 27. Members are people eligible for services from DDRC and their family.
An invitation with further details of the meeting, including the time, meeting format, and how to register and rsvp will be emailed and mailed in October.
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Vaccine Hotline 1-877-268-2926
Update relating to DDRC operations during the pandemic: here
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Creating opportunities for people of all ages with intellectual and
developmental disabilities to participate fully in the community.
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Set Your Email Preferences for Emails from DDRC
DDRC sends important information via this “Constant Contact" email platform, including information about your services and supports, announcements of emergencies (e.g. operations during Coronavirus), events, donor opportunities and more.
Please do not unsubscribe from Constant Contact emails since our communications will be restricted to U.S. mail and will take longer to get to you. If you prefer not to receive e-newsletters, invitations or donor opportunities please use our “Online Form” to indicate that you do not want to receive such emails, but will accept that you are open to receiving official notifications (i.e. notices of your services and supports ) via Constant Contact. Thank You!
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