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Disability Advice from the Disability Pros
Welcome to the Disability Advice from the Disability Pros blog. Here you will find helpful articles about all things disability-related, information to help you navigate systems, instructional articles, user guides, and more. This blog is specifically geared towards information related articles. For opinion, discussion, and debate, see the Sound Off! blog.
If you are a subject matter expert and would like to submit an article, please email Angela Nevin at anevin@ccdconline.org.
- TRANSIT NEWS January 2021 (1/8/2021) - Covid Relief Congress agreed in late December to provide Covid financial relief worth about 900 Billion dollars that includes money for Amtrak and Transit. According to Senator Warner’s office, the 45 billion for transportation would include 15 billion for mass transit, 1 billion for Amtrak and 8 billion for the bus/motorcoach industry. RTD is currently waiting to see what portion… …
- Colorado Voter Q & A from CCDC (9/9/2020) - As we get closer to the November election, questions about the process increase. We have a Q & A for you that may answer many of them. Just a reminder: Colorado is a vote by mail state. This means you will receive your ballot in the mail and you can return it by mail, or drop your ballot off at… …
- Returning to Work (7/24/2020) - An Employee’s Guide from CCDC Questions to Ask Talk to Your Employer Reasonable Accommodations Other Options Reporting an Unsafe Work Environment Discrimination Resources CCDC has received questions about returning to work as it relates to people with disabilities. Our state has a return to work guidance that is relevant to unemployment. The EEOC has also issued guidance about… …
- Transit Updates (7/13/2020) - by Jaime Lewis - CCDC Transit Advocate and Advisor July 9, 2020 Invest in America Act RTD Reimagine Rural Transportation COVID- 19 Summary 1. Invest in America Act State and County governments have struggled for two decades to fund repairs for roads and bridges. Rising costs and dwindling gas tax revenues have left most of the roads and bridges… …
- 4 Things to Research Before Launching Your Political Career (7/6/2020) - Article by Ed Carter Ablefutures.org | ed.carter@ablefutures.org Running for office takes courage and determination, but it can also require some research. If you are a person who is living with disabilities and is contemplating getting more involved in politics, completing this research can help you make a more informed decision. Here are some of the essential topics you will need to… …
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- A horse is a sevice animal, of course, of course… (12/30/2019) - Listen to Colorado Public Radio ("CPR") this afternoon, 12/30/19, at 4:50 PM to hear an interview by CPR's Andrew Kenney with CCDC Civil Rights Legal Program Director ("LPD"), Kevin Williams, discuss service animals and the addition of miniature horses to the definition. You can find CPR on your FM dial at 90.1 (wait we do it some other way now,… …
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- Guidelines for Creating Accessible Meetings and Events (8/20/2019) - It is the policy of the State of Colorado that all public meetings and events hosted by or permitted through a State agency are physically and programmatically accessible for all. These guidelines provide organizers with a brief overview of how to plan and stage accessible, inclusive events. People with disabilities include those with physical, sensory, intellectual, perceptual, and mental… …
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- Colorado Medical Exemption Program Updates (2/26/2019) - There are now two programs in CO one for Xcel consumers which provides relief on summer pricing; and the Black Hills program which is year-round reduced rate. The Chronic Care Collaborative is the administrator that processes the applications and confirms usage with Xcel or Black Hills to qualify a residential customer. Sabrina is the staff person who can assist your staff… …
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- Update on DOJ Project Civic Access Settlement Agreement, Denver Curb Ramps and Denver Sidewalks (1/8/2019) - One year ago today, the Department of Justice reached an agreement with the City and County of Denver ("City") under Project Civic Access ("PCA"), the Department’s initiative to ensure that cities, towns, and counties throughout the country comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA"). That agreement covers accessibility to numerous programs, services, activities and facilities throughout Denver. The agreement… …
- CCDC Civil Rights Legal Program will not be taking any new cases until February 1, 2019 (11/27/2018) - As of November 26, 2018, until February 1, 2019, the CCDC Civil Rights Legal Program will not be taking any new cases or intakes. We do not receive funding to provide referrals. Therefore, if you have a legal problem that you think we can assist with, you will need to contact another attorney until January 1, 2018. We apologize for… …
