Resource Directory

Disabilities & Special Needs

Pueblo Azul Colorado

Services: Peer support and resource sharing in Spanish for parents and caregivers raising children with disabilities. They host monthly meetings (in-person) where parents share experiences, learn about services (Medicaid, health coverage, and more), and connect with other relevant agencies.

Cost: Free

Eligibility: Geared toward Spanish-speaking parents and caregivers in Garfield County raising children with disabilities.

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Beneficent

Services: Learn how to pay for long-term care. Free Consultations – Certified Medicaid Planners offer free consultations for those who want to explore their options for paying for long-term care—specifically utilizing Medicaid or VA Aid and Attendance. Completing Applications – Beneficent Case Managers will guide you through the application process, avoiding common mistakes and ensuring success until approval. Lump Sum Report – If a current Medicaid or VA applicant sold a home or received a lump sum of cash and is worried about losing their long-term care benefits, we outline strategies to preserve the cash and retain benefits. Free Learning Events – Complimentary learning events about Medicaid and VA Aid & Attendance benefits for senior care providers and industry partners.

Cost: Free 1-hour consultation. During the consultation, we will discuss our flat fee or provide instructions on how you can qualify for Long-Term Care Medicaid or VA Aid & Attendance, if you want to apply on your own.

Eligibility: Must be over the age of 65 or a disabled adult. An applicant must earn less than $9,000 in monthly income; spouse income is not included. Require assistance with at least 2 activities of daily living – bathing, dressing, eating, or using the toilet. Serves Pitkin, Eagle & Garfield counties.

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Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR)

Services: Employment services for individuals with disabilities.

Cost: Free

Eligibility: Call (970) 945-1042 to schedule an appointment/intake or apply online. Must have a disability to be eligible for services. Serves Pitkin, Eagle & Garfield counties.

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Cutter Law

Services: To assist those navigating this critical transition, we’ve developed a comprehensive guide that outlines the important factors to consider when selecting the right nursing home. To see the guide go to our website. For Pitkin, Eagle & Garfield counties.

Cost: Free

Website: https://cutterlaw.com/how-to-choose-the-right-nursing-home/

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RFTA Paratransit – The Traveler

Services: Shared-ride transportation to persons who live within the service area in Garfield County and have a disability which prevents them from driving or utilizing public transportation. Must schedule ride 48 hours prior to pick-up. Go to website for further information. Spanish services.

Cost: Free but suggested donation of $2 per ride.

Eligibility: An application and assessment process must be completed in order to determine eligibility. Can apply on website.

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Caregiver Connections

Services: Connecting family caregivers with the resources, services and respite programs they need to be the best caregivers they can be. “The Senior Spot” Respite day programs provide loved ones with engaging, stimulating activities and the opportunity to socialize with other older adults while giving family caregivers much needed time for themselves. Care Consultations, with our Aging Life Care Specialist to get resources, education and questions answered as a family caregiver. Dementia and Parkinson’s Support Groups. Medical Supply Closet (for loans & donations of used durable medical equipment). Eagle County Caregiver Classifieds (private Facebook group connecting people needing in-home care services with paid skilled caregivers), and bi-monthly Aging Well Speaker Series.

Cost: Following is free for family caregivers and older adults; Support Groups, Medical Equipment Closet, Eagle County Caregiver Classifieds, and Aging Well Speaker Series. Low-cost for Senior Spot adult day respite program ($40 for 3-hour afternoon session) and Care Consultation ($100 for one-on-one meeting with Aging Life Care Specialist); ability to pay is not a requirement and financial assistance is available.

Eligibility: Contact us online or call for access to services & programs. Serves Eagle County.

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Arc of the Central Mountains

Services: Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities Navigation Assistance. We believe in supported decision making, empowering individuals to take an active role in their lives. Spanish services.

Cost: Free

Eligibility: People with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities, the entire lifespan. Serves Pitkin, Eagle & Garfield counties.

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WindWalkers

Services: Therapeutic Riding and Equine Assisted Learning by PATH certified instructors. Equine partnerships with licensed Behavioral Health and Disability Service Providers. Summer camps and educational group sessions.

Cost: Please contact for more information.

Eligibility: Age, dependent on program. Please call or email hello@windwalkers.org to receive more information. Serves Pitkin, Eagle & Garfield counties.

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Mountain Valley Developmental Services

Services: We provide support and services to children and adults who have intellectual and developmental delays and disabilities. We are an Early Intervention Evaluator and an Early Intervention Broker.  We are also a Provider Agency for the Children’s Extensive Support Medicaid Waiver, the Supported Living Services Medicaid Waiver, and the Developmental Disabilities Medicaid Waiver. Our services cover the life span and are provided through a variety of programming options. Spanish services.

Cost: Free, Call for an appointment.

Eligibility: Must meet state determined criteria for Early Intervention and/or as a person with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Serves Pitkin, Eagle & Garfield counties.

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Eagle County Healthy Aging Senior Nutrition Site Transportation

Services: Door to door bus service from your home to one of our Healthy Aging sites for lunch & activities. Tuesdays and Thursdays in Eagle and El Jebel and Wednesdays and Fridays in Minturn.

Cost: Suggested donation of $3 per ride.

Eligibility: Must be 60 or better and live within the main valley corridors. Call for service. Serves Eagle County.

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