Programs & Services

Youth Services

Empowering Youth with Disabilities to Achieve Independence

Disabled Resource Services (DRS) offers Youth Services via its “Access to Independence” program. Youth Services is designed to empower youth with disabilities, from 14 to 24, as they navigate the transition from adolescence to adulthood. This program includes:

  • Information and Referral – providing community resource and referral to access various community services.
  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Education/Self Advocacy – many youth in the community may not be informed on this Federal legislation and how it may impact a student’s transition to higher education or employment. DRS provides ADA workshops for parents and youth.
  • Independent Living Skills – are individually designed to improve or maintain the ability of the youth to live as independently as possible in the community. These skills can include learning bus routes, time management, budgeting skills, etc.
  • Employment Readiness – in conjunction with the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation (if applicable), provides guidance with writing resumes, cover letters, disclosing a disability, asking for reasonable accommodation and interview skills.
  • Social Security Application – provides guidance in completing the initial application process.

Contact

Carmen Estrada
Independent Living/ Transitions Specialist

970-482-2700

carmen.e@drsnoco.org

Ones Helped

Programs

DRS Staff

Years Est.

Get In Touch

Locations in Fort Collins and Loveland, CO

Loveland Telephone: (970) 667-0816

Ft. Collins Telephone: (970) 482-2700

Email: info@drsnoco.org

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      Disabled Resource Services

Fort Collins

1017 Robertson Street, Unit B
Fort Collins, CO 80524-3915
Monday - Friday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Closed Daily: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Loveland

2154 W. Eisenhower Blvd., Unit 5
Loveland, CO 80537-3146
Monday - Friday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Closed Daily: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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