Don’t be ashamed to ask for help! Many people with disabilities, caregivers, and families rely on disability programs due to the added challenges in their lives that others do not face. These programs can include financial assistance, daily living supports, healthcare, and much more.
These programs go beyond being a safety net; they are often a lifeline! Without this support, many people could not live healthy, independent lives in their communities.
Dive into Disability Programs that Transform Lives to learn about the programs that could change your life of the life of a loved one! This 4-part documentary series presents the lived experiences and professional advice to motivate and help you get started.
Why you should watch
- Understand what Medicaid, Long-Term Support Services, and Employment Assistance can provide;
- Tackle the stigma around benefits programs;
- Witness the successes that can happen for families who receive Medicaid; and
- Learn about your options and resources!
Who should watch
- People with disabilities;
- Families and caregivers; and
- Anyone who supports a person with a disability!
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A Medicaid Care Management Perspective – Jamie Zajac, Director of Care Management at Colorado Access, informs you about all that Medicaid can do for you! With a variety of experience in care management, she understands the ins and outs of the Medicaid and Long-Term Care journey for people with disabilities!
A Mother’s Perspective – Melly is the mother of 4 children with autism and shows you how Medicaid and Home & Community Based Services has changed their lives. She has seen progress in her kid’s lives and how those support services made it all possible!
A Father’s Perspective – Michael has raised his daughter for 21 years and has learned a lot about making sure she has the resources she needs to feel comfortable, stay safe, and most importantly, not be left behind. With advice and encouragement, he wants parents to get what they need!
An Employment Assistance Perspective – Brenda Mosby, Owner of Mosby Services, has been a vendor for the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) for over 20 years. When she lost her sight, DVR and other supports helped her plan a successful future.
Prefer a Podcast? Listen to the full-length episode!
This package was made possible through support from Colorado Access, Limbaugh Law Firm LLC, Colorado Developmental Disabilities Council, Developmental Pathways, and The Arc of Aurora