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.

Mother getting paid to take care of her disabled son.

GET PAID for Caregiving!💲Here's How.

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...

7 days ago • 11 min read

How to pick the right waiver? Read on!

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...

about 1 month ago • 8 min read

THE #1 🏆Program for Disability Benefits

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...

2 months ago • 8 min read

Mom who is exhausted from taking care of her disabled child.

EXHAUSTED by caregiving? Discover a waiver that can help!

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...

3 months ago • 7 min read

Which Waiver is Right for YOUR Disabled Loved One?

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...

4 months ago • 13 min read

Service provider capacity crisis! What can we do?

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...

5 months ago • 6 min read

What's wrong with Colorado's disability system?

May 2024 Newsletter Hi Reader! The 'experts' call me a troublemaker when I say that Colorado's disability benefits system is broken. But it is! This issue explains what's wrong with our system and suggests solutions to make it work better. We also have lots of content for disabled people who are already on waiver; learn how to upgrade your service plan in order to maximize your services and get all the life-transforming benefits you're eligible for! Cheers to your empowerment!Maureen...

7 months ago • 4 min read

Badass Newsflash from Navigating Disability Colorado

April 2024 NDC Monthly Newsletter Hi Reader! April is all about educating the disability community about Colorado Medicaid waivers. Be sure to take our online assessment and discover if applying for a Medicaid waiver will be beneficial! And finally, if you want to support your disabled child's educational experience, please watch my vodcast interview with Evan of GPS Education Consulting! Cheers to your empowerment!Maureen Welch,NDC's Founder and Badass What's a Medicaid Waiver? I get this...

7 months ago • 3 min read