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MEET CINDIE TOMCHO
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Hello, My name is Cindie Tomcho, I am the MI-Autism teacher at Edison Elementary. Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, I trekked west to Las Vegas, Nevada to start my teaching career in 1997. In 1999, I relocated to Denver, Colorado . I have two fantastic daughters, Lucy 14 and Lily 12. For the last 22 years, I have been a special education teacher in the Denver Public Schools. With a bachelors degree in ELED/SPED and a masters in SPED emphasis profound needs, My experience spans across a variety of settings. Working together, we can help your children grow to their fullest potential.
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Organizations for People with Disabilities and Their Families
Organization
Services
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Denver Public Schools: Department of Student Equity and Opportunity
Denver Public Schools
Social-Emotional Supports
School Nursing
Special Education, Psychological and Social Work Services
Gifted and Talented
504 Accommodations
Federal Title Programming
Medicaid enrollment
School Health Programs
Website: https://studentequity.dpsk12.org/
Denver City and County Commission for People with Disabilities
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The THRIVE Center
Parent Advising
Information
Workshops
LEADership Programs
Community and Policy Outreach
Address: 600 S. Parker Road, Building 3-332, Aurora, CO 80014
Phone: (303) 632-6840 Español: (303) 923-3532 Fax: (303) 923-3973
PEAK Parent Center
Parent and Youth Support Services
Professional Development for Families and Educators As Fee-for-Services *
Technical Assistance to Parent Centers
Address: 917 E Moreno Ave. #140, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Phone: 719-531-9400
Fax: 719-531-9452
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CDE Office of Special Education
Resource for teachers, administrators, and parents of students with exceptional educational needs
Address: 1560 Broadway, Suite 1100
Denver, CO 80202
Phone: 303-866-6694
Fax: 303-866-3808
Email: : essu@cde.state.co.us
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Disability Law Colorado
Direct legal representation
Investigation
Training and education
Information & referrals
Legislative analysis and advocacy
Address: Denver Office
455 Sherman St, Ste 130 Denver, CO 80203
Phone: 800-288-1376 or 303-722-0300
Fax: 303-722-0720
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Parent to Parent of Colorado
Connect families of individuals with disabilities
Provides emotional and informational support to families
Address: 801 Yosemite Street, Denver, CO 80230
Phone: 303-691-9339
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Advocacy Denver
Programs:
Individual Advocacy
Center for Special Education Law
Policy Advocacy
Mental Health Advocacy Program
Address: 950 S Cherry St suite 1100, Denver, CO 80246
Number: (303) 831-7733
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Trumpet Behavioral Services
ABA-based therapy for students with Autism. Family-based services
Address:
12650 E Briarwood Ave #207
Centennial, CO 80112
Phone: (720) 470-0578
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Rocky Mountain Human Services
Assessment and evaluation
Case management
Clinical therapies
Residential support
Resource coordination
Early intervention
Housing stability.
Address: 900 E Iliff Ave, Denver, CO 80231
Phone: 303-636-5600
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Colorado ABLE
Helps individuals with disabilities save, while preserving their SSI and Medicaid
Address: 920 Main Street, Suite 900
Kansas City, MO 64105
Number: 1-888-609-3468
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Access Gallery - accessible arts and economic opportunities for young people with disabilities
Programs:
Access Gallery
Artworks
Community Arts Program
Artist in Residence Program
Arts Community Education
Respite in the Arts
Summer Job Development Programs
Art District on Santa Fe
Address: 909 Santa Fe Drive, Denver CO 80204
Number: 303-777-0797
Website: info@accessgallery.org
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Denver Parks and Recreation: Adaptive Recreation
Therapeutic programs for people with disabilities of all ages
Adaptive summer, weekend and after-school activities
Transition to Recreation Activities
Special Olympics
Adaptive Recreation Office
Address: 1849 Emerson Street
Phone: 720-865-0820
Email: adaptive.recreation@denvergov.org
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Colorado Cross Disability Coalition
Individual and and systemic advocacy for people with disabilities
Leadership development
Accessibility Legal Support
Phone: 303-839-1775 (Voice)
Address: The Empire Building
1385 S. Colorado Blvd., Suite 610-A
Denver, CO. 80222
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Autism Society of Colorado
Family Resources, Information and Support
Education and Public Awareness Outreach
Community and Enrichment and Policy
Resource Page
Email: info@autismcolorado.org
Phone: (720) 214-0794
Address: PO Box 848, Broomfield, CO 80038
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City and County of Denver Office of Disability Rights
Provides information and guidance in the following areas:
Notice Under the Americans with Disabilities Act
Service Animals
Filing an ADA Grievance/Complaint
Denver Building Code – Accessibility
Address: 201 West Colfax Avenue, Dept. 1102 - 2nd Floor, Denver, CO 80202
Number: (720) 913-8475
Fax: (720) 913-8470
Email: DisabilityAccess@denvergov.org
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Megan’s Place LLC
A respite center for summer camp for children with developmental disabilities ages 3-18 and their families.
Address: 6175 W 38th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
Phone: (303) 881-4988
Fax: (303) 456-4428
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Hope Farms Project
Hope Farms Project is a family oriented program offering a variety of programming that is individualized to accommodate each person’s needs and interests.
Address: 47695 Foxwood Dr., Elizabeth, CO 80107
Phone: (720) 996-1830
Email: lisa@hopefarmsproject.org
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Adam’s Camp
Summer camps providing intensive therapy, family support, and recreation for children, youth and adults with special needs.
Address: 6767 South Spruce St., Suite 102
Centennial, CO 80112
Phone: (303) 563-8290
Email: contact@AdamsCamp.org
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Home Builders Foundation
Creates home modifications to enable greater access, safety, and mobility.
Address: 9033 E. Easter Place, Suite 200 Centennial, Colorado 80112
Number: Office: (303) 551-6721
Fax: (303) 733-9440
Email: info@hbfdenver.org
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Colorado Respite Coalition
Family Respite Voucher Program
Grant Opportunities
Educational Programs
Regional Coalitions
Respite Care Task Force
Coming Up For Air
Address: 393 S. Harlan St. #108 Lakewood, CO 80226
Number: 303-233-1666
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Family Voices Colorado
Navigation services with the following: Pediatric to Adult Health Care Transitions;
Life Coaching for Young Adults with Behavioral Health Needs;
Hospital-Based Family Navigation at Denver Health and Children’s Hospital of ColoradoTraining in the following areas: Medicaid 101; Private & Public Insurance Appeals; Medical Home Model of Care; Billing and Coding for Health Care Providers; Medical Record-Keeping for Families
Advocacy
Address: 12567 W. Cedar Dr Ste 210, Lakewood, CO 80228
Number: 303-733-3000
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STAR Institute for Sensory Processing Disorders
STAR Institute is the premier treatment, research and education center for children and adults with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD). This includes feeding disorders and other disorders with sensory issues such as autism and ADHD.
Summer Camps
Parent resources
Calendar of events for sensory friendly events
Address: 5420 S. Quebec St., Suite 103 Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Phone: (303) 221-7827
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