Atlantis Newsletter – 10.27.2021

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AAPD

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October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month #NDEAM. We believe that access to #PaidLeaveForAll is cri… https://t.co/rlSba1HqsU

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Andrew Pulrang

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10 Things Everyone Should Know About People With Disabilities And Employment
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Colorado Department of Labor and Employment

@ColoradoLabor

If you have a #disability, check out this resource from the Colorado Office of Employment First, which provides gui… https://t.co/6vlCziLPW6

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Text: 2022 Medicare Annual Enrollment, Important Dates and Deadlines. October 15th, 2021, Medicare annual enrollment starts, the first day you can enroll for 2022 Medicare health coverage. December 7th 2021 Medicare annual enrollment ends, the last day you can enroll for 2022 Medicare health coverage. January 1st, 2022 First date coverage starts, this is the first day your new Medicare coverage will begin. 3d

Medicare Open Enrollment Period

The Medicare Open Enrollment period occurs every year from October 15 through December 7, with coverage changes taking effect on January 1. During this time, people can find a plan that better meets their needs, saves money, or both.

Ballots Due November 2nd

In Colorado, it’s never too late to register to vote. You can register and vote in person at a Voter Service Center up until 7 PM on Election Day.

Check Voter Registration

Voting Locations

The Intersection of Housing and Disability Rights

This issue focuses on the intersection of housing affordability and disability justice. Articles explore how resident leaders and resident organizations can take action to achieve accessible housing. Disability justice must be included in any type of advocacy, but especially when expanding affordable housing options for the lowest-income renters.

Readers will learn more about Olmstead v L.C., a historic Supreme Court decision that established as illegal discrimination segregating people with disabilities. This issue will also inform readers about universal design, Medicaid-funded home, and community-based services, and the Money Follows the Person program. Additional articles cover the expiration of the federal eviction moratorium, the upcoming infrastructure spending package, and much more!

Emergency and Disaster Training Exercises

Seeking volunteers for future training exercises

Center for Inclusive Design and Engineering (CIDE) at the University of Colorado, Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus and The Community College of Aurora need volunteers for Emergency and Disaster Training Exercises! For more information, contact Julia Beems: (303) 315-1284 or julia.beems@ucdenver.edu

Resources

The following resources will change on a weekly basis to highlight a variety of offerings in the community.

To visit Atlantis’ entire resource database, click here.

Food Resources

Food Resource Hotline

Call the bilingual Food Resource Hotline toll-free at (855) 855-4626, or in

Metro Denver at (720) 382-2920.

It’s open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Messages left after-hours or on a weekend will be returned the next business day.

(If you need TTY, call at
7-1-1 or 1-800-659-2656)

Denver Food Rescue

Rescue fresh, healthy foods
DFR currently partners with over 50 retailers such as grocery stores, wholesale distributors, and farmers markets to provide regular food rescue services focused on fresh edible produce and highly perishable items that would otherwise end up in landfills. Even backyard gardeners can donate their excess produce through Fresh Food Connect. These donations go to support our weekly No Cost Grocery Programs around the city.

135 Park Avenue West
Denver, CO 80205Denver Countyinfo@denverfoodrescue.org https://denverfoodrescue.org(720) 675-7337

Mental Health Resources

If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts or feelings, know that you are not alone and please call:

ENGLISH: 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)

EN ESPANOL: 1-877-SUICIDA (1-877-784-2432)

NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE:

1-800-799-SAFE(7233)

Aurora Mental Health Center

At Aurora Mental Health Center, our goal is to promote mental health to enable people to truly live their life to the fullest, and to treat those who are affected by mental illness. Since 1975, we have provided an array of proven mental health services to children, adults, and families needing professional guidance.

11059 E. Bethany Dr.
Suite 200
Aurora, CO 80014

Arapahoe County

info@aumhc.org http://www.aumhc.org

(303) 617-2300

Housing & Other Resources

State of Colorado Eviction Prevention Programs

The State of Colorado offers emergency rent and mortgage assistance throughout the state through several non-profit organizations. The provision of assistance may be delayed due to high demand.

Type your address into the search bar on the website, or click a point on the map, to view the services that are available in a given location.

Colorado House and Resource Center

Our Mission is to guide families in housing crisis from insecurity to stability, self- reliance, and prosperity.

455 Gold Pass Heights
Colorado Springs, CO 80906

El Paso County

office@partnersinhousing.org

https://partnersinhousing.org/(

719) 473-8890

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COVID-19 Updates

COVID-19 Update as of 10/19/2021

COLORADO COVID NUMBERS

727,506 cases total

22,667 Cases This Week

8,363 deaths confirmed as due to COVID-19

243 Deaths in Colorado this week.

COLORADO VACCINATION DATA

3,549,979 million people fully vaccinated

To read more use this website:

https://covid19.colorado.gov/covid-19-data

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COVID 19 Vaccination Info

COVID resource for those with chronic illness: Global Healthy Living Foundation https://ghlf.org/

Help with COVID-19 vaccinations for people with disabilities

Call 888-677-1199 Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Eastern) – or – email DIAL@usaginganddisability.org

The Disability Information and Access Line (DIAL) is now available to help people with disabilities get vaccinated. The DIAL’s trained staff is standing by to:

Help find local vaccination locations
Assist with making vaccination appointments
Connect callers to local services – such as accessible transportation – to overcome barriers to vaccination.

The hotline also can provide information and resources to answer questions and address concerns about the vaccines and can connect callers to information and services that promote independent living and address fundamental needs, such as food, housing, and transportation.

DIAL is operated as a collaboration between a consortium of organizations serving people with disabilities and the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a). The consortium includes:

Association of Programs for Rural Independent Living (APRIL),
Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD),
Independent Living Research Utilization (ILRU),
National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD),
National Council on Independent Living (NCIL),
National Disabilities Rights Network (NDRN), and
The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies.

This collaboration benefits from the disability networks’ extensive knowledge and expertise in meeting the needs of people with disabilities across the U.S. and n4a’s decades of experience operating the Eldercare Locator, the only federally funded national information and referral resource that supports consumers across the spectrum of issues affecting older Americans.

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Vaccine Clinics

DENVER METRO: Mobile COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics

This bus is a mobile COVID-19 vaccine clinic. All vaccines are 100% free. No ID, proof of residency, or insurance is required. Send us your pictures if you see them in the wild around the Denver Metro Area!

Vaccine Schedule and Registration Here

COVID-19 testing located near you

Click this link to find a testing center closest to your neighborhood.

If you experience an accessibility issue while trying to get a COVID-19 test, please email our Associate Director, Anaya Robinson at anaya@atlantiscommunity.org.

Peer Support From Home. Join us online or over the phone. Graphic of two people stretched arms over a heart shaped globe.

The Chronicles Peer Support:

First and third Thursdays of the month from 11:00am – 12:00pm (MT).

Youth Connect Call:
Every Friday, from 2:00-3:00pm (MT).

RSVP to Peer Support groups by emailing Mollie at mollie@atlantiscommunity.org
or call (303) 733-9324

STAY ENTERTAINED

Oct 29 2021 : 4:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Introducing the PASCO Trunk or Treat Street!

Boo to you! It’s that time of year again when our team at PASCO gets together to make an awesome accessible Halloween event for all. We are excited to announce our 2021 Halloween event – the PASCO Trunk or Treat Street!

This outdoor event is a fun-filled way to host a Halloween extravaganza while allowing proper social distancing to keep our friends safe. Hosted in the PASCO parking lot, we will have an evening of cool costumes, heated tents, spooky-themed trunks, and of course some delicious treats.

While Halloween has the potential to be a frightfully fun time for everybody, many neighborhoods and homes do not allow for the disability community to fully participate. PASCO takes pride in providing fully accessible events for the community and we look forward to continuing upholding that standard this year. We hope to see you there!

Please RSVP so we can ensure that we get enough candy for everyone.

Please contact support@pascohh.com with any questions. Thank you!

RSVP Here

Daily news

Moderna says new data supports its COVID vaccine for kids 6 to 11

ERs are now swamped with seriously ill patients — but many don’t even have COVID

U.S. COVID infection rates have been dropping, but that could change

Young Adult Corner

Supportive Transition Education Program

The Access Center at MSU Denver is hosting a workshop series for High School Juniors and Seniors with Disabilities

Tuesday, November 2, 6:00-7:00pm

Transition for Students with Disabilities: How to Access Disability Support Services & Technology

Learn about the process of how students register to receive disability accommodations in the college setting and what support services students can expect to receive after registering with the disability office.

The session will also feature how students can access technical support in the college setting including demonstrations of technology that can help improve their reading, writing, and note-taking abilities.

Wednesday, November 17, 6:00-7:00pm

Access Center Students & MSU Denver Faculty Panel

Engage in an interactive discussion with current Access Center students and MSU Denver faculty. Students will provide useful tips on how to self-advocate to ensure your needs are met.

The faculty will discuss the
academic expectations for college students and how students can work with faculty to increase their chances of success.

O*Net Interest Profiler

October is Disability Employment Awareness Month. If you want to work but are not sure where your interests fit into a job click the bolded link above! Contact Pierce@atlantiscommunity.org to discuss your results and talk next steps.

Services Offered

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Are you between the ages of 16-26? Curious about how Atlantis Community can benefit you? Explore some of the services offered above and contact Pierce@atlantiscommunity.org to get started.

Youth Connect Call Every Friday

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