March 20th
Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
Awareness Day
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Join in for a half-day schedule of events
with options to participate either IN-PERSON or VIRTUALLY!
March 20th - In-Person program begins at 7:45am with coffee and light refreshments (Outside the Old Supreme Court Chamber - 2nd floor, north side), followed by an 8:00 - 8:30am: Policy and Advocacy Overview (Old Supreme Court Chamber - 2nd floor, north side.)
March 20th - Virtual program begins at 9:00am with the Pledge of Allegiance and IDD Awareness Day Tributes, with your choice to join either with the House Gallery or the Senate Gallery.
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This month's MVPs go to Angelo Reese and Kevin Prinster!
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Congratulations to Angelo Reese and Kevin Prinster for reaching their goals on the Participant Growth Program! | |
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Angelo Reese: Group Conversations
Gold Goal Award
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Kevin Prinster: Staying Focused
Bronze Goal Award
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Community Partner Spotlight | |
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Four Mile Historic Park
Ability Specialists is honored to announce our newest Community Partner, Four Mile Historic Park. This beautiful park will be host to Ability Specialists' Appreciation Party on March 8 – in gratitude of our clients, parents, caregivers and partners.
Here’s a bit more about Four Mile Historic Park – “Where the American West Comes to Life.”
Four Mile Historic Park is a gateway to Denver’s Western heritage, offering a vibrant 12-acre oasis with a working farm and Denver’s oldest standing structure, the Four Mile House Museum.
The Park is also a hub of cultural and outdoor exploration, offering a diverse array of educational programs centered around Colorado history. Guided tours of the iconic Four Mile House, field trips, and outreach programs provide an immersive journey into the past, allowing visitors to connect with the heritage that has shaped Denver.
They host events and programs year-round including this upcoming event this month:
Art Bar – Mala Making
Sunday, March 10th, 1pm-4pm
In this Mala Making class, you will learn the history and magic of the mala necklace. You’ll set your intention for your mala, choose your real gemstones, crystals, and stone beads, learn how to tie the 108 knots (it’s easier than you think!), and you will end your mala with the guru bead and a beautiful handmade tassel.
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Justice Department Finds that Colorado Violates the Americans with Disabilities Act
The Justice Department concluded today that Colorado unnecessarily segregates people with physical disabilities in nursing facilities, in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Supreme Court’s decision in Olmstead v. L.C.
The department’s findings, detailed in a letter to Colorado Governor Jared Polis, follow a thorough and multi-year investigation into the state’s system of care for people with physical disabilities.
[click here for more]
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What's Happening In Our Community | |
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Neurodiversity Summit – Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Register today to claim your seat for this FREE Online Event hosted by experts from around the field!
This webinar will explore how to foster a more inclusive workplace culture that supports neurodiversity. Here are the topics that will be covered:
- The benefits of neurodiversity in the workplace.
- Common challenges faced by neurodiverse individuals at work.
- Strategies for accommodating and supporting neurodiverse employees.
- Best practices for creating a more inclusive workplace culture.
- Speakers for this webinar are experts in the field of neurodiversity and inclusion, with years of experience supporting and advocating for neurodiverse individuals in the workplace.
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Each month we recognize a few participants who have shown great progress. Here are the Award Recipients. Well done! | | |
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Client Values
Lori Independence
Steffan Teamwork
Charlie Passion
Jayson Helpfulness
Kevin Connection
Megan Fearlessness/Courage
Jessica Understanding
Andy Forgiveness
Nate W. Flexibility
Anthony Caring
Karri Energy
David Charisma
Brad Steadiness
Jeffry Coping Tools
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We're looking for a
Registered Behavioral Therapist (RBT) Job Coach
If you know of anyone who might be a great fit,
please have them contact MK Junget 303-690-5203 or Email.
We would love to meet them and share our excitement about Ability Specialists and what we have to offer.
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RBT Job Coach
Primary duties include:
- Mentor and teach job skills to small groups of clients according to the Ability Specialists Program in which they are participating.
- Lead by example: working alongside clients, and modeling appropriate behavior as well as life skills, communication skills, social skills and job skills.
- Know and understand our clients ICS, Behavior plan, Protocol, and Goals in order to best serve each client.
- Based on client's goals, provide appropriate prompts to client to complete goals during the day.
- Interact with clients and community members throughout the day.
- Assist clients with problem solving throughout the day.
- Complete Case Notes, Incident Reports and other documentation as required.
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Roseanne Tracy – Office Manager
Roseanne brings more than 15 years of experience in the areas of project management, office management, writing, training, and social media content and delivery.
Roseanne’s skills in operations and management have provided leadership and guidance for organizations of all sizes, including DIRECTV, STEM School of Highlands Ranch, and Modern Woodmen Fraternal Financial.
While raising twin girls, Roseanne started two businesses serving local neighborhoods, including ‘Dog Walkers of Highlands Ranch’, helping to care for pets and elders in our community, and ‘Cakes by Roseanne’, a specialty cake, cupcake, and muffin shop delivering tasty goodies to local coffee shops and eateries.
Roseanne has a special talent and love of cooking, baking, fashion, and interior design. She lives with her husband in Parker, Colorado, and enjoys meeting up with her daughters quite often.
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Blaise Tracy – Communications, Marketing, and Community Relations
Blaise maintains hundreds of connections of heart-led leaders and more than 24 years’ performing in the areas of communications, marketing, corporate culture, and relationship management. And he is fond of the Oxford comma.
Blaise has provided leadership and guidance for individuals, small organizations, and Fortune 500 companies, including DirecTV, DaVita Healthcare, and Children’s Hospital Colorado. His programs, workshops, and speaking engagements include International Association of Business Communicators (IABC), Redondo Beach Unified School District (RBUSD), and the Advanced Learning Institute (ALI).
His communications work has been publicly recognized with multiple awards including IABC ‘Gold Quill’ and ‘Silver Quill’ honors in print, digital, and video.
Blaise lives in Parker, Colorado, with his wife. You may see him around town mountain biking, sipping coffee, lighting up a fire pit, and enjoying time with the family.
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2200 S Monaco Pkwy Unit R
Denver, CO 80222
info@abilityspecialists.com
(303)690-5203
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