Advocacy Groups & Other Partners
The IDD system in Colorado is wonderfully supported by a large network of advocacy groups. We at Alliance are grateful for all of the expertise and assistance present in each of our advocacy partners. Please feel free to contact one of them below for support.
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Alliance's CO IDD Advocacy Partners
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Alliance hosts quarterly meetings with the leading IDD advocacy groups in Colorado. We work together to tackle pressing issues for people with IDD in Colorado, including navigating complex policy solutions, discussing best practices, and collaborating on events and initiatives.
Advocacy partners sharing in this important work with Alliance include:
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The Colorado Cross- Disability Coalition
(303) 839-1775
Disability Law Colorado
(303) 722-0300
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JFK Partners (University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities)
(303) 724-5266
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The Arc of Colorado
(303) 864-9334
1-800-333-7690
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Other Colorado Disability Advocacy Organizations:
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The Colorado Cross- Disability Coalition
(303) 839-1775
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Autism Society of America (CO)
(720) 214-0794
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Mile High Down Syndrome Association
(303) 797-1699
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Citizens Advocate Office
1-800-283-7215
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Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund
(510) 644-2555
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World Institute on Disability
(510) 763-4100
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Self-Advocate Disability Organizations
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Speaking for Ourselves
(contact Arc of CO)
(303) 864-9334
1-800-333-7690
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We Connect Now
We Connect Now is dedicated to uniting people interested in rights and issues affecting people with disabilities, with particular emphasis on college students and access to higher education and employment issues.
https://weconnectnow.wordpress.com/
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Parent Disability Advocacy Organizations:
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Family Voices
1-800-881-8272 (CO)
1-888-835-5669 (Ntl.)
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Parent to Parent
(877) 472-7201
Peak Parent Center
(719) 531-9400
1-800-284-0251
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Please note, we only post resources we receive from Alliance Membership or Colorado IDD partners.
