Positive Outcomes, LLC

The Arc Pikes Peak Region wants to create a "Recreational Center" for people with varying abilities and their families! Think YMCA - but created with our families as the priority!!

During this meeting on August 12th at 10:30 am, we will tour the facility and dream together! Head over to 525 E Costilla St and help us create a safe and inclusive space for the entire family and community to enjoy!

Self advocates, Caregivers, Parents, Service Providers, Business owners, community members, etc. ALL are welcome and encouraged to attend and share ideas with us! Lunch will be provided by our friends from Slice420!!

RSVP Here: https://bit.ly/3zVNpsf

The 2024 PEAK Parent Center Conference on Inclusive Education theme is: Better Together. Partnering for Inclusion. Each location is jam packed with the same rich content! Pick your location and register today to take advantage of early bird pricing!

Wednesday September 11th
University of Colorado Colorado Springs Campus
Colorado Springs
Register: bit.ly/3LhOsp2

Friday September 13th
University of Northern Colorado Campus
Greeley, Colorado
Register: bit.ly/4eZkt2S



[ID: Decorative image with gear cogs. Along the side it reads conference at a glance. Then the following is the the list of content at conference: Harnessing the power of technology for parents, professionals and individuals with disabilities to explore the strategic integration of AI in education and advocacy. Practices for building inclusion through the power of positive partnerships among all stakeholders, resulting in less stress, fewer conflicts, better morale and more. Mindsets, practices & outcomes for building inclusion in the academic years. The pathway to post secondary higher education Building personal networks of support navigating the path to adulthood Transitions from high school to post secondary education…rights & resources How trauma shows up in the learning environment and practical strategies for professionals and families.]

The importance of self-care for providers and educators

How early intervention through universal pre-k programs promotes inclusion

Let's be honest, navigating the Colorado waiver system can be daunting. We're here to help! Join TRE - The Resource Exchange and The Arc Pikes Peak Region for Colorado Waiver Resource Education. Head over to 10 N Meade Ave at 4:30 PM on Wednesday, July 10th to get all your questions answered. Registration is required here: https://ow.ly/Zi5H50SmFmn

https://www.autismspeaks.org/expert-opinion/tips-autism-friendly-fourth-july

Tips for an autism-friendly Fourth of July | Autism Speaks Check out this list of helpful tips to make July 4th and fireworks enjoyable for yourself and/or your autistic loved one.

The El Paso County Fair and Events Center will host a Sensory Day on July 16! While our fair can be exciting, we want to set a time for everyone with sensory sensitivities to enjoy it as well!

To learn all about our Sensory Day, check out our newest podcast episode with our guest Autism Society of Colorado here: https://beyondthedais.podbean.com/e/an-interview-with-jennifer-korb-and-andschana-aljets/

FREE WEBINAR: Educational Considerations for Deaf/Hard of Hearing (D/HH) Autistic Children

Register here: https://secure.touchnet.net/C20369_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=1120

Based on existing literature and clinical experience, this webinar will review considerations for educational programming for children with co-occurring hearing differences and autism. Particular attention will be paid to communication access and strategies to foster language development for children who have co-occurring autism and reduced hearing. Applications of autism-informed strategies with D/HH children will be discussed.

Learning Objectives:
- Summarize how symptoms of autism can impact language development of D/HH children
- Identify at least two educational strategies for supporting D/HH autistic children in the classroom
- Identify at least 3 considerations when developing inclusive educational programming

Intended audience: teachers of the deaf, early intervention providers, families of deaf/hard of hearing children, educators, neurodivergent individuals and their families, speech/language therapists, psychologists, medical providers

Presenter: Deborah Mood, PhD, Assistant Professor, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Developmental Pediatrics

Accommodations, including closed captioning and Spanish interpretation, may be requested during registration. Accommodation requests should be submitted no later than June 10.

Questions may be directed to [email protected]

University of Colorado School of Medicine

Colorado Springs School District 11 is ready to roll out in their mobile unit for their annual summer lunch program. This program provides important access to nutritious meals for children, teens, and adults. This begins next Wednesday, May 29th and will go through Friday, August 2nd. Check out the PPLD site for more information and share with those who could benefit from this great program.

If your family or a family you know of was impacted by a Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing LTSS member termination notices, these members have been reinstated with a retroactive date of April 1, 2024. Electronic messages to impacted members were sent between March 23rd and March 29th. Mailed notices were sent between March 25th and April 1st. If an LTSS member reaches out to you, please share this information as mailed communications via USPS may be delayed.