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Navigating Disability Colorado

Empowering the Disability Community

If you live in Colorado and have a disabled child or loved one, it's essential to find out if you're eligible for a Colorado Medicaid waiver, which potentially offers up to $100 annually in services value and extra income. Waivers create a safety net for your disabled loved one and fund services that give them the best opportunities to learn and succeed. But the waiver application process is complex and fraught with misinformation and obstacles. That's why NDC created Roadmap for the Waiver Journey, a transformational program that teaches everything you'll ever need to know to successfully apply for, and maximize, a waiver throughout all the ages and stages of your disabled loved one's life.

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Disabled Working Adults: Earn More and KEEP Medicaid

INFO SESSION SIGN-UP ABOUT ROADMAP FOR THE WAIVER JOURNEY Here's how disabled working adults can earn MORE income, and still KEEP their Medicaid coverage! If you’re a disabled working adult, or you're the parent or caretaker, there is often a fear that the disabled worker will at some point start earning too much money, and will then be disqualified from being able to get Medicaid medical insurance, or will be dropped from existing Medicaid coverage. It's critical that you learn about the...

20 days ago • 2 min read
Protest sign against Medicaid cuts in 2025

February 2025 NDC Monthly Newsletter Hi Reader. Our community is fearful as we face the brink of massive federal cuts to Medicaid. The only way to prevent or reduce this negligent 'slash and burn' agenda is to SPEAK UP NOW. I've spent my career being an outspoken advocate for the disabled. But my voice is not enough. We need EVERYBODY to send messages to legislators and support activities intended to reverse their harsh stance on cuts that will negatively impact millions of people. To learn...

about 1 month ago • 9 min read
disabled child who is on a Colorado medicaid waiver playing basketball

January 2025 NDC Monthly Newsletter Hi Reader! Happy New Year to all of our program members, NDC Community members and followers! Last month, I detailed the major changes coming to Colorado Medicaid in 2025. This month, I'm continuing my education rampage by highlighting the big things that could impact waiver enrollees. To ask questions in real time with me, sign up for our upcoming Online Info Session, Wednesday, February 5th at 7pm where I enlighten our followers on everything they need to...

2 months ago • 6 min read

December 2024 NDC Monthly Newsletter Hi Reader! As a self-described policy wonk for the disabled, I've been monitoring the big Colorado Medicaid changes coming in 2025 - read below to get my Badass insights and stay informed as these changes may impact your family. Want to access your Badass live in person? Sign up for our upcoming Online Info Session, Wednesday, January 8th at 7pm where I cover waiver basics and then open it up for your questions! The team at NDC wishes you the very MERRIEST...

3 months ago • 9 min read
Mother getting paid to take care of her disabled son.

November 2024 NDC Monthly Newsletter Hi Reader! If you take care of your disabled loved one, did you know that a waiver might allow you to get paid for the care you're already providing? This can be a big boost for your annual income! Read on for steps and details! if you want more info, sign up for our upcoming Online Info Session, Wednesday, December 4th at 7pm for a deeper dive into waivers. And if you're a paid caregiving seeking new job opportunities, or a family seeking care, be sure to...

5 months ago • 11 min read

October 2024 NDC Monthly Newsletter Hi Reader! First off, congratulations to the newest members of our NDC family! This month, we kicked off the inaugural 'class' of members who enrolled in our transformational new program, Roadmap for the Waiver Journey. They are now on the road to unWAIVERING 😜 success in creating the BEST life for their disabled loved one and entire family! This month, I dive into various disability funding sources and explain why waivers are ultimately the best choice. if...

6 months ago • 8 min read

September 2024 NDC Monthly Newsletter Hi Reader! This month is HUGE! I'm SO proud to announce the official launch of Roadmap for the Waiver Journey, our all-in-one program for people who need to get a Medicaid waiver or who have one and need to use it better. This program offers unlimited access to our self-paced video courses, group coaching, membership in our online community and free resources. So if you've been putting off applying for a waiver or figuring out how to use it, sign up for...

7 months ago • 8 min read
Mom who is exhausted from taking care of her disabled child.

August 2024 NDC Monthly Newsletter Hi Reader! Boy, I'm fighting some serious EXHAUSTION because my disabled son James woke me up multiple times at night during the past week. Can you RELATE? Join our NDC Community for support! Many caregivers suffer from sleep issues due to taking care of disabled loved ones. Read more about how the CES waiver may be the right one if you're sleep deprived! Also, check out our vodcast with Brewability, a brewery and pizzeria in Englewood, CO that hires - and...

8 months ago • 7 min read

July 2024 NDC Monthly Newsletter Hi Reader! Did you know that Colorado offers ten different Medicaid waivers? If you have a disabled loved one who isn't yet on a waiver, read on! I explain them all to help you determine which may be the best fit. And if your child is neurodivergent, check out our latest vodcast with Wild Child Parenting. They offer excellent coaching and support services to help families with LGBTQ and neurodiverse children. Cheers to a fun and empowering summer!Maureen...

9 months ago • 13 min read

June 2024 NDC Monthly Newsletter Hi Reader! If your loved one is on a Medicaid waiver, you may know that there's a serious service provider capacity crisis. It's really hard to find and hire providers, and your case management agency can't help with this! Read our article below for three badass suggestions for fixing the system. And check out our latest vodcast with Abby Care so you can learn how you may be able to get paid for the care you are already providing Cheers to your...

10 months ago • 6 min read