Donnie Martin is a Training Coordinator for Consumer Direct of Colorado. He oversees and facilitates trainings, budgeting and consumer support for the southern half of Colorado. Donnie has a passion for helping individuals with disabilities and the elderly. He has been with the Consumer Direct Colorado since its inception...
Wendy Clark has been with Consumer Direct since the Colorado start up in 2014. Wendy fills the role of Training Coordinator for primarily the Northern half of the state. She oversees and coordinates training, while offering support to consumers with all aspects within the CDASS Program. Wendy‘s personal family...
Katie McGuire is Consumer Direct of Colorado’s FMS and Operations Supervisor. Katie oversees the implementation of special projects, oversight of administrative processes, and provides CDASS trainings for the Denver surrounding areas. Katie relocated from Saint Louis to join our team in Colorado bringing a vast amount of knowledge and...
Come join us! Learn about and discuss Person Centered Thinking! When: May 18 & 19 – 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM Where: Lowry Conference Center, 1061 Akron Way, Denver, Colorado Download the flier: Person Centered Thinking Flier_FIN
The US Department of Labor has just released Paying Minimum Wage and Overtime to Home Care Workers: A Guide for Consumers and their Families to the Fair Labor Standards Act, a new resource for participants and families that covers the changes made by the FLSA Home Care Rule. The guide can...
Hello SEPs, As you are aware, effective February, 1 2016 a client is now able to participate in In-Home Support Services (IHSS) with the support of an IHSS provider agency. An IHSS client who is not able to direct and manage their own care has the option to participate...
Hello CDASS and IHSS Stakeholders: During the February Participant-Directed Programs Policy Collaborative (PDPPC) meeting, members requested a conference call with the Financial Management Services (FMS) vendors regarding the transition to the Fiscal Employer Agent model. This call will take place on Tuesday March 1, 2016 from 1:30 pm to...
Consumer Direct Colorado has the following Emergency Contact Card / Back-up Plan in fillable format. Clients can complete, save, and make quick changes as needed. It is recommended all clients keep a back-up plan in a place where family, friends, and caregivers know where to access it. We have posted a directory on the...
Consumer Direct Colorado announces the following 2016 CDASS and IHSS Case Manager Trainings. Email us at infoCDCO@consumerdirectonline.net to register for any of the following trainings. We also offer a call-in conference option for individuals unable to attend training in person. When emailing, please include your full name, SEP agency,...
Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF) responded to Participant Directed Programs Policy Collaborative (PDPPC) recommendation to modify the requirement for attendant signature. Please click here to read the official response: Department-Response-to-PDPPC-Recommendation.doc