Che Frey (Our House): Facilitator
Janis Bickers (A Cognitive Connection): Note Taker
Three Guest Speakers:
1. Ron Langford (Master Drive)
719.260.0999
rlangford@masterdrive.com
www.masterdrive.com
Master Drive started non-profit 28 years ago (previously The Driving Skills Institute)
Services not currently covered by Medicaid or Medicaid waiver
Background: race car driving, education and sports psychology to develop programs for individuals with I/DD, TBI and visually impairment
Works with approx. 200-250 students per year with ASD
Also works with car crash victims, PTSD, para-and quadriplegic people
Also teaching his techniques to OT’s and PT’s
Goal: assist those with disabilities to drive safely and have a quicker response/reaction time (physically and visually) to road, traffic, weather conditions
Locations: 1 in Colorado Springs, 2 in Denver, 1 in Fort Collins, 1 in Southern California.
- Melissa Anthony
Pikes Peak Therapeutic Riding Center, Elbert, CO
719.495.3908
Anthony@pptrc.org
www.PPTRC.org
Amy Wilson also on staff – a PT providing HippotherapyIn business for 35 years
Only accredited center through PATH International
2 locations: Latigo Trails Equestrian Center (full service) and Norris Penrose Event Center (only mental health services
Partners with many local agencies (e.g.: UC Health)
Offers Equine Assisted Therapy, Therapeutic Riding, and Hippotherapy (borrows/transfers the horse’s motor output to the client’s motor input)
Sensory input modulated by environment and position of rider on horse
Hippotherapy: OT guided
Therapeutic riding: used by OTs, PTs, Speech Therapists
2016: 657 clients served: 40% children; 50% military
96% reported improvement of symptoms
50% reported decrease in anxiety
Over 8463 hours of volunteer service
Must be over 14 to volunteer: call Chester DeAngelis :719.495.3908
Not currently covered under Medicaid waiver
Call to see if your insurance might cover
Air Warrior Courage Fund might cover services
Scholarships, grants, donations available for low income families and military - Jacki Mueller
City of Colorado Springs
Therapeutic Recreation Assistant for Therapeutic Recreation Program
719.385.6965
jmueller1@springsgov.com
www.coloradosprings.govOffers services to youth and adults by age categories: I/DD and physical disabilities
Programs:
Summer Camp: 6 weeks long; June-July; ages 6-18
Monthly Dance: COS Senior Center
3 youth programs, including Discovery Day Camp
and TEEN
Adults – 5 focus areas:
1. Social Enrichment
2. Recreation and Leisure
3. Outdoor Adventure
4. Sports Fitness & Aquatics
5. Arts and Culture
Work with D-20
Don’t compete with special Olympics; support them
Ideal size group: 8-12 people
BUSINESS:
Resource Fair:
*Handout available to publicize it
* Only 40 agencies signed up so far
* Calls being made to see if previous agencies want to sign up again
* Extending deadline to sign up: 4/1/17
* Someone will investigate why on-line sign up times out on people
Suggestion: do write up in a Word doc; then copy and paste
* Set-up: many people have signed up; appears covered
* Tear down/clean up: if you can help with your area please do so at end of fair. Thank you!
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Harmonized Brain Center: Shelly Shepard
719.661.6422
Wine Tasting Fund Raiser: March 31; 6:30 to 8:30pm
Downtown Fine Spirits and Wine, 103 S. Wahsatch Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Proceeds: Special Olympics Tennis Team
Parings will be done with the wines
A Cognitive Connection: Carol Van Ness
719.464.7665
Now accepts Medicaid for services; still working on accepting Medicaid Waiver
Distributed flyer: group activities offered by ACC
Launching a new group for teens to help promote understanding, respect, and acceptance for people of all abilities, gifts and talents
City of Colorado Springs Recreation Dept.: Melissa Anthony
FREE July 8 event at Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame – 21st Annual Pikes Peak Special Rodeo
DuMyon Martial Arts: Sterling Chase
Pot Luck celebration for his classes that graduated; everyone invited
Mar 19, 2017; 1-4 at MCM Elegante Hotel on N Academy
Cost: $5 per family; food sign ups online
Our House: Che Frey
Announced new program day director effective April 1, 2017; Congratulations!
NEXT MEETING: MAY 18,2017
Facilitator: Carol Van Ness (A Cognitive Connection)
Note taker: Delaina Massey (PPLD)