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State Resources:

Editor's Note: The author's of this guide to not officially endorse or certify any of the resources/service providers listed in this publication. It is the reader's responsibility to check the validity and references of anyone listed in this guide.

Organizations

Alexander Graham Bell Association, CO Chapter

P.O. Box 24906

Denver , CO 80224

(303) 755-5183

Web: www.coloradoagbell.org

Advocating independence through listening and talking. Information & resources are available for parents and professionals for families who have children with deafness or hearing loss and are interested in auditory/oral options. Activities include family events, community outreach and advocacy, grants to attend conventions and a newsletter.

Aspen Camp School for the Deaf

P.O.Box 1494

Aspen , CO 81612

(970) 923-2511 V/fax

(970) 923-6609 tty

email: camp@acsd.org

website: www.acsd.org

The ACSD annually hosts more that 100 campers, ages 8 to 18 during one to three week sessions throughout each summer. Students come from across the United States bringing varied backgrounds, educational experiences, and communication skills. Summer camp emphasizes self-esteem, independence, and fun for Deaf and Hard of Hearing kids and teens. ACSD, in conjunction with the Aspen Skiing Co. has hosted 22 years of winter program and ski/snowboard Races for Deaf /HH kids, ages 12/HS.

ADCO Hearing Products, Inc.

4242 South Broadway

Englewood , CO 80113

(303) 794-3928 V/TTY

(800) 726-0851

(303) 794-3704 FAX

www.adcohearing.com

sales@adcohearing.com E-mail

Specialty products for the deaf.

Cochlear Implant Center

Serving the Western Slope; Pre and post-operative audiological, programming, and maintenance. Offices in Gunnison, Montrose and Delta; Surgical referral relationship with CI Centers in Denver and Colorado Springs

Aural Habilitation/CHIP Facilitator Services

Kristine R. Ash, M.A., CCC-A

PO Box 1582

Gunnison , CO 81230

Phone: 970-209-0634

Fax: 970-641-3314

kristineash@msn.co

Colorado Association of the Deaf

Veditz office -

PO Box 371196

Denver , CO 80237

Daniel Curl, President

3632 South Spruce Street

Denver , CO 80237-1358

Email: cadpresident@aol.com

Fax: 303-290-0767 tty: 303-290-9715

The Colorado Association of the Deaf (CAD) is a membership organization and a partnership among individuals who are deaf, members of the deaf community, including parents of deaf children, and professionals working in various deaf-related fields and endeavors, organizations of, for, and by the deaf and business at large. www.deafveditz.org

Colorado Department of Education Consultant, Deaf/Hard of Hearing Special Education Unit

201 E. Colfax Ave

Denver , CO 80203

Contact: Cheryl Johnson

(303) 866-6960

Provides leadership, support & technical assistance to school districts regarding services for students who are deaf/hard of hearing; audiology, educational interpreting, mental health consultations, and regional coordination also available.

Colorado Division of Mental Health

Department of Institutions

3824 W Princeton Circle

Denver , CO 80236

(303) 866-7400 V, (303) 866-7471 TDD

Information regarding specialized counseling services for deaf/hard of hearing individuals.
www.cdhs.state.co.us/ohr/mhs/index.html

Colorado Families for Hands & Voices

P0 Box 3093

Boulder, CO 80307

(303) 300-9763

Toll free 1-866-422-0422

www.handsandvoices.org

email: parentadvocate@handsandvoices.org

A parent-driven organization dedicated to non-biased support to families who have children with deafness or hearing loss. Activi­ties include outreach events, educational seminars, advocacy lobbying efforts, parent-to-parent network, and a newsletter.

Colorado Commission for Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Barbara J. Wood, Executive Director

1575 Sherman St

Denver , CO 80203

303-866-4734 tty

303-866-4824 voice

303-866-4831 fax

email: Deaf.Commission@state.co.us

www.cdhs.state.co.us/

The Colorado Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing serves as a central point of entry for government agencies and the deaf and hard of hearing community regarding the interests of this population. The CCDHH makes recommendations to the Colorado Legislature on the issues and concerns of the deaf and hard of hearing community in an effort to ensure equivalent access to state government, to make government work more efficiently, and to serve in an advocacy role for the deaf and hard of hearing community.

Deaf Ministry at East Boulder Baptist Church

7690 Baseline Road

Boulder, Co 80303

(303) 499-3553

(303) 422-5514 TTY/V

www.eastboulderbaptist.org/deaf/

Provides physical, emotional, and spiritual support to deaf/hh kids and their families. Oral, sign language, and deafblind interpreters available for all classes and worship services. Assistive listening devices also available in the sanctuary. (Located between Louisville , Lafayette , and Boulder .) WE LOVE KIDS!

Family Voices of Colorado

Lorri Park , State Coordinator

800-881-8272

email: lparkpris@aol.com

A natl., grassroots advocacy organization that speaks on behalf of kids with special health care needs and/or disabilities. Training, advocacy, and providing resource info. For families of target population are the priority activities.
www.familyvoicesco.org

Goodwill Industries of Denver - Deaf Services Program

Cathy A. Noble-Hornsby, Program Manager

6850 N. Federal Blvd.

Denver , CO 80221

(303) 427-9394 tdd

(303) 650-7782 (fax)

303-650-7738 voice

www.goodwilldenver.org

PEAK: Parent Education & Assistance for Kids

611 N Weber Ste 200

Colorado Springs , CO 80903

1(800) 284-0251

www.peakparent.org

email: info@peakparent.org

Information & resources for parents of children with disabilities; this center is the national resource site on inclusion

PEP: Parents Encouraging Parents

201 East Colfax Ave. Room 300

Denver , CO 80203

303-866-6846

Fax: 303-866-8611

Outreach and support to parents on issues related to raising a child with disabilities; financial assistance resource, conferences

Relay Colorado 711 Administration

1580 Logan Street

Denver , CO 80203

303-894-2521 tty

Administrative offices providing outreach information www.dora.state.co.us/puc/telecom/
relay_colorado.htm

Self-Help for the Hard of Hearing, Inc. (SHHH)

Colorado State Coordinator

2936 15 th Street

Boulder , CO 80304

(303) 938-9659

www.shhh.org

A consumer orga nization, SHHH opens the world of communication by pr oviding information, education, support and advocacy. Activities include educational meetings, national magazine and chapter newsletter.

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