Annual IDD Awareness Day at the Capitol 2014

 

2014 Awareness Day for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities was a huge success! We are lucky to have great support within the Colorado Legislature for individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.

 

To view video of testimony to our resolution in the Senate, click here.

 

To view video of testimony to our resultion in the House, click here.

 

Please join us in congratulating our 2014 Direct Support Professional Honoree:

Horizons Specialized Services: Cathryn Marie

Time with Horizons: 5 years

Years as a DSP: 10 years

 

The DSP nominees share several things in common – a willingness to go above and beyond what is required of them, an ability to see solutions where others only see barriers, and most importantly, a deep and unyielding commitment to the individuals they serve.

 

DSP Award Finalists:

 

Ariel Clinical Services: Janet Dowdy

Time with Ariel Clinical Services: 7 years

Years as a DSP: 30+ years

 

Community Advantage: Tony Davis                                

Time with Community Advantage: 15 years

Years as a DSP: 25 years

 

Envision: Jim Taylor

Time with Envision: 3 years

Years as a DSP: n/a

 

Foothills Gateway: Molly McCloud-Joyner

Time with Foothills Gateway: 8 years

Years as a DSP: 8 years

 

Imagine!: Isaac Marin

Time with Imagine!: 5 years

Years as a DSP: 5 years