Harmonie House

06/05/2026

Finding the right services for autism or intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) can feel confusing and overwhelming. To strengthen support for families, the Council, JFK Partners, and Disability Law Colorado invite individuals with autism/I/DD, caregivers, and providers to join a virtual Listening Session this June 2026 on Zoom. Sessions offer a safe space for small groups of Coloradans to share their worries, needs, and hopes for the future without interruption. Your unique experiences will directly shape better, lifelong support systems in our state.

Register today to select your session time and share your voice!

Session dates:
June 15, 2026 - 10:00-11:15 AM (MT): Self-Advocates, Parents/Caregivers only Register at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LS1-6-15-26

June 17, 2026 - 1:30-2:45 PM (MT): Self-Advocates, Parents/Caregivers.
Register at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LS2A-6-17-26

June 17, 2026 - 1:00-3:15 PM (MT): Providers (Must attend all three components below.) Register at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LS2B-6-17-26
1:00-1:30 - Preparation
1:30-2:45 - Listening Session
2:45-3:15 - Post Session

Questions? Email: [email protected] at JFK Partners

Image description: Digital flyer for Zoom Listening Sessions hosted by Disability Law Colorado, JFK Partners, and the Colorado Developmental Disabilities Council. The sessions are scheduled for June 15 and June 17, 2026. Registration links and details on accommodations are listed. For questions email [email protected] at JFK Partners

06/05/2026

A starting place for families of children and youth with disabilities who are worried about housing, food, money, transportation, or other financial needs.

05/21/2026

Be part of a challenge that gives back.

05/16/2026

FREE Sensory Friendly Movie Saturday 5/16

05/07/2026

Please keep an eye out for this letter and contact your Case Manager immediately!!

🚨 Important Medicaid Waiver Eligibility Alert
Don’t lose waiver coverage on May 31 because paperwork is lost.

If you received a letter from Health First Colorado saying “Action Needed: Follow up with your Case Management Agency” (see image below) DO NOT IGNORE IT.

We know. The letter is about as clear as mud.
Here’s what it is trying to say:
--Your Medicaid Waiver eligibility is currently being kept open through a temporary automatic extension process.
--That extension is happening because your county Human Services (DHS) office does not have your Level of Care paperwork for your current waiver service plan year.
--You did not do anything wrong. This is a systems/paperwork/IT handoff problem.
--The automatic extension process ends for everyone on May 31, 2026.
--If DHS does not receive and process your current Level of Care by then, you may lose waiver coverage.

In plain English:
Your case manager may have done the Level of Care, but DHS may not have it. And if DHS doesn’t have it, the computer will decide your waiver eligibility ends.

What to do now:
Contact your case manager right away and ask them to:
1) Send you a copy of your current Level of Care (LOC) Certification.
2) Send you the "Confirmation Number showing the LOC was sent, found in the alert box on the CCM."
Contact your county Human Services/DHS office and ask them to:
1) Confirm they received your current Level of Care.
2) Confirm it is connected to your Medicaid case for your current waiver/service plan year.

The IT systems between agencies are complicated, and LOCs are getting lost between systems. Please do not assume this is handled just because your case manager completed your renewal or service plan.

If you received this letter, follow up now and keep documentation of every call, email, confirmation number, and name of the person you spoke with. This is one of those annoying situations where you may need to be the squeaky wheel, the paper trail keeper, and the person who says, “Can you please confirm that in writing?” more than once even though it shouldn't be your problem to solve.

*If you receive a termination notice in the next couple of weeks, appeal right away and request "continuation of benefits during the appeal process" so your benefits can continue while this gets resolved. Appeal instructions should be included on the termination notice. Also stay tuned for an instructional video to help walk through the appeal process coming out from us in the next week.*

05/05/2026

04/14/2026

⏰ Starts THIS WEEK! ⏰
Ready to feel more confident in your child’s IEP process? 💡 Don’t wait—this FREE 6-part virtual training series kicks off April 16!

Meaningfully Participate in Your Child’s IEP Process
🗓 April 16 – May 28 (Thursdays, 12–1 PM | No session April 30)
💻 Live on Zoom

Led by experienced advocate Shelly Agostine ( Advocate 2 Educate ), you’ll gain the tools to confidently navigate and advocate in your child’s IEP meetings.

✨ Learn:
• IEP basics & structure
• How to participate with confidence
• Progress monitoring & problem-solving
• How to apply what you’ve learned

🎁 Bonus: Attend all 6 sessions for a chance to win a free consultation (5 winners!)

🚨 Spots are limited—secure yours today!

👉 Register now: https://bit.ly/participate-iep-meeting
🖨️ Printable info: https://bit.ly/4bQvwdX

04/13/2026

Our friends at Atlantis Community, Inc. are hosting a free Disability Rights Workshop Series.

The series features expert presenters and valuable information to help you better understand your rights. All workshops are free, hybrid (in-person + virtual), and include ASL interpretation. RTD and Access-a-Ride passes are available for participants.

📍If attending in person the location is 201 S. Cherokee St., Denver, CO
💻 If attending virtually the Zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2846116334?omn=83368051486

For questions call 303-733-9324

Upcoming Sessions:

April 16 | 1–4 PM – ADA & Housing
April 29 | 1–3 PM – ADA: Know Your Rights & Discrimination (
May 14 | 2–4 PM – ADA: Service Animal Rights & Responsibilities
May 19 | 1–3 PM – ADA: Know Your Rights & Discrimination
June 1 | 1–3 PM – ADA in Education

Image description: Promotional flyer for free Disability Rights workshops in Denver, April–June, covering ADA topics with ASL and transportation provided. For questions call 303-733-9234

01/17/2026