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John P. Daurio Director

Vision:

The vision of the Office of Adult, Disability, and Rehabilitation Services (ADRS) is to be the Nation's Leader in service delivery, customer service, and quality of life through a primary focus on:

• Prominence/Visibility
• Integration/Coordination
• Effectiveness
• Modeling

Mission:

The mission of the Office of Adult, Disability, and Rehabilitation Services (ADRS) is to ensure safety for Colorado's adults and individuals with disabilities and rehabilitation needs. The Office promotes personal choice, independence, and improved quality of life.

Core Values:

• Treat all people with dignity and respect.
• Demonstrate compassion for the diversity of our clientele.
• Provide honest communication and opportunity.
• Practice high ethical standards in our work and community.

FY 07-08 Budget: $593,531,593 (total of all divisions/facilities)

Number of Employees: 1,223.4 (total of all divisions/facilities)

Number of Clients Served in FY 06/07: 110,972 (total of all divisions/facilities)

Overview:

The Office of Adult, Disability, and Rehabilitation Services (ADRS) consists of the following divisions and facilities:

• Aging and Adult Services
• Division for Developmental Disabilities
• Three Regional Centers
• Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services

The Division of Aging and Adult Services (AAS) mission is to assist recipients to live safely with maximum personal independence by planning and promoting an effective, integrated, accessible delivery system. The Division provides a variety of programs including: Adult Protection, Aid to the Needy Disabled, Old Age Pension, Nutrition Services for the Elderly, Home Care Allowance, Adult Foster Care, Transportation Services for the Elderly, Elder Abuse Prevention, Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Services, In-Home Services for Frail Elderly, Long Term Care Ombudsman, Senior Community Services Employment. For more information regarding any of these programs, please contact Aging and Adult Services at 303.866.2800 or 888.866.4AGE (4243).

The Division for Developmental Disabilities (DDD) mission is to join with others to offer the necessary supports so all people with developmental disabilities have their rightful chance to:

• Be included in Colorado community life
• Make increasingly responsible choices
• Exert greater control over life circumstances
• Establish and maintain relationships and a sense of belonging
• Develop and exercise competencies and talents
• Experience personal security and self-respect

The Division provides Adult Comprehensive Services, Adult Supported Living Services, State-operated Regional Centers and Child and Family Services, which include: Early Intervention Services, Children's Extensive Support, Family Support Services, Family Support Loan Fund and Case Management Services for individuals who are developmentally disabled. For more information regarding any of these programs, please contact the Division for Developmental Disabilities at 303.866.7450.

Three State-operated Regional Centers located in Grand Junction, Pueblo and Wheat Ridge which proved 24-hour care programs for individuals with developmental disabilities who have very significant needs and for who adequate services and supports are not available in the community-based system to safely meet their needs. These individuals have complex medical needs, intensive therapy needs, “dual diagnosis” (those with mental health issues as well as developmental disabilities) and those who pose a community safety risk. Services include a wide variety of residential, day program, and health services. Services are provided through community Medicaid waiver group homes and on-campus in the Intermediate Care Facility for the mentally retarded. These three state-operated Regional Centers account for less than 5% of adults with developmental disabilities served. For more information regarding any of these programs, please contact the Division for Developmental Disabilities at 303.866.7450.

The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVR) mission is to assist individuals whose disabilities result in barriers to employment to succeed at work and live independently. DVR’s staff is committed to assisting consumers to obtain vocational success and independence through evaluation, planning, and provision of services necessary to be successful in employment and comprehensive support during the process. DVR provides counseling, guidance, referral to expert vendors, assessment, training, and job preparation and job placement to help an individual with a disability to get and keep a job. DVR offers many programs including a Teaching Program, Youth Unit, Business Enterprise Program, Independent Living Program, Older Individuals Who Are Blind Program, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program, Self Employment Program, Traumatic Brain Injury Trust Fund Program, Business Outreach Program, and the Disability Program Navigators. For more information regarding the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services, please call 303.866.4150 or 866.870.4595.

This Office is currently identifying ways that the divisions can work together to provide the most consistent and supportive services to Colorado residents. If you have questions about this office or programs available, please contact us at 303.866.2557 or by email.

Key Achievements:

• The Division for Developmental Disabilities and the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation collaborated on the Employment Services Pilot Project -- a project intended to increase opportunities for citizens with developmental disabilities to obtain gainful and timely employment. During the first year of the two-year pilot, the project served 441 customers, and 160 people became employed.
  
• The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation’s Transition Program was recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as one of the top three programs in the country for providing transitional services to young people with disabilities who need help planning for life after high school. During FY06-07, DVR helped 721 youth aged 21 and younger to find and maintain stable employment.
  
• Colorado was one of seven states selected to participate in the National Governor's Association Center For Best Practices Policy Academy entitled "Civic Engagement: Engaging Seniors in Volunteering and Employment."
  
• The Colorado Commission on Aging received a $250,000 grant from the Rose Community Foundation to support “Senior Source,” a multi-media campaign to provide health and well-being information to baby boomers and older adults.
  
• Grand Junction Regional Center achieved a 4-year accreditation by the Council on Quality and Leadership (CQL). CQL is a benchmark for integrated service outcomes focused on self-determination.
  
• Pueblo Regional Center, in coordination with several local businesses, collected and donated 2,400 coats to individuals in need.
  
• Wheat Ridge Regional Center implemented a computerized medication administration database in all homes.
  
• The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation employed over 1700 Coloradans with disabilities, which increased cumulative earnings by $20 million and added $2 million new dollars to Colorado’s tax base.

Contact Information:

Colorado Deparment of Human Services
Office of Adult, Disability, and Rehabilitation Services
1575 Sherman Street, 8th Floor
Denver, Colorado 80203
303.866.2557 - Telephone
303.866.5652 - Fax

Revised March 13, 2008