Employment Services
Easter Seals Colorado
Employment Services provides
job placement and training for persons with disabilities. Through
contracts with local companies, employees receive job training,
on-site supervision and support from Easter Seals job coaches.
Need
curb cuts or sidewalks in your neighborhood_
Click here for information.
SLS - Supported Living Services
Easter Seals Employment Services offers:
- Employment Services - Job Readiness assessments, community placement
and job training for people with disabilities. Employees receive
job training, supervision and support from Easter Seals job coaches,
on an enclave or independently.
- Travel Training Program - Through a grant from Project ACTION, a collaboration
between the U.S. Department of Transportation and Easter Seals
National Office, travel training candidates who have passed a
functional assessment, developed by Easter Seals, can receive
training on the RTD bus system to enhance their mobility and
independence.
- Community Accessibility - Adults who prefer a day program to a structured
work environment can join the "Explorers" and enjoy
volunteer work, educational experiences and recreation as they
"explore" opportunities in the community.
How do I get services started with Easter Seals_
Contact your Resource Coordinator (RC) or Supported Living Consultant
(SLC) and express your desire to meet with Easter Seals for further
information of services being offered or call Donna Schulte, Director
Need Curb Cuts / Sidewalks in your neighborhood_
Easter Seals is working with RTD and the
Department of Public Works offices throughout metro Denver to
improve transit accessibility. This includes the removal of barriers
that prevent individuals with disabilities from using public transportation.
We want your help in identifying major
streets that are in need of curb cuts and/or sidewalks. Please
call:
You may also contact the Public Works agency
in your county:
- Denver County: Frank Nelson,
City and County office,
- Arapahoe County: John
Heese, Engineering Division
- Adams County: Leroy Forbes,
Engineering Department
- Jefferson County: Dale
Snowburger, Curb/Sidewalk Repair
Easter Seals is providing this
service through a grant from Project ACTION: "Accessible
Community Transportation In Our Nation."
A collaboration between the U.S. Department of Transportation
and Easter Seals National.
Easter Seals Employment Services can be contacted at:
Easter Seals Colorado
Employment Services Office
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