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ADA Celebration at Denver Botanic Gardens

July 26, 2010 marks the 20^th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act and there are a host of events planned to commemorate this historic occasion. The Legal Center is proud to co-sponsor the dedication of the new Sensory Garden at the Denver Botanic Gardens. Join us for a day at the Gardens!

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	Denver Botanic Gardens Sensory Garden dedication More information on ADA celebration at Denver Botanic Gardens on July 24. (6.1 MB)

 The Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) and the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF) have convened a Conflict of Interest Task Force to evaluate the conflict of interest issues in the provision of single entry point, case management and program services for individuals with developmental disabilities. The Legal Center is actively participating in that task force along with other agencies including the Arc of Colorado and representatives of local Arc chapters.

The Arc chapters in Colorado are producing a series of informative updates to help people with developmental disabilities and their families understand the work of the Colorado Conflict of Interest Task Force.  They will regularly update the series and post additions on The Arc of CO website: www.thearcofco.org.

Governor Bill Ritter signs HB10-1137, People first language in bills, as advocates look on

The Legal Center has a long history of educating policy makers about the rights of people with disabilities and older people and staff has been active in advocating on behalf of our constituents.  This year the General Assembly considered HB10-1137, People first language in bills. Michele Manning, Legal Center staff member, along with other disability advocates testified on the importance of the bill. The bill passed unanimously in both the Senate and the House. 

The Everyday Guide to Special Education Law, Second Edition

The second edition of The Everyday Guide to Special Education Law, by Randy Chapman, was published in 2008.  It is an essential tool for parents to help them get the best education possible for their child with disabilities.  This book is also a great resource for teachers and school administrators.

GuĆ­a de la Ley de EducaciĆ³n Especial

Guía de la Ley de Educación Especial is the Spanish translation of The Everyday Guide to Special Education Law. Each page includes text in Spanish and in English. This manual gives parents the courage to effectively advocate for their child with disabilities.

But I Don't Want Elder Care!

This guide provides strategies for avoiding parents’ premature dependency on long-term eldercare services — and on their children. The author also provides creative and practical assistance to adult children who are already overwhelmed by care giving responsibilities. “But I Don’t Want Eldercare!” is a remarkable consumer empowerment resource. He shows us that we have more control over the future than we realize.

In celebration of the 20^th anniversary of the ADA and in advocacy for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) communication rights, a new song-with-lyrics video was released July 3, 2010 on YouTube. 

The song/video is brought to you by the ISAAC 2010 International AAC Awareness Campaign, the TASH Communications Committee and Everyone Communicates.  The computer-programmed voice is by Snoopi Botten, an expert at programming the computer voices that can make communication devices sing.  The lyrics are by Judy Bailey, Project Director of Everyone Communicates. 

Click here to listen, view Yankee Doodle Advocate.