Ask about our free trial day & free 5th day of day of program*
Community-based Day, Evening & Weekend Programs | Transportation |
Supported Employment | Benefits Counseling | Mentorship
Community-based Day, Evening & Weekend Programs | Transportation |
Supported Employment | Benefits Counseling | Mentorship
At Encouraging Development Inc, our mission is to provide excellent person-centered community support, employment services and integrated access to adults with IDDs to maximize their independence while building their confidence in a safe environment. We strive to create a welcoming, fun and educational environment for a wide spectrum of individuals through our community-based services with door-to-door transportation all over Denver Metro, Foothills, Front Range Areas and beyond.
We teach and assist our clients in safely accessing their communities which profoundly increases their social circles and quality of life. We help individuals reach their goals by supporting and mentoring them in personal development, money skills, safety, appropriate social behavior, making suitable food selections and appropriate peer-conflict resolution techniques. Dave's time-tested methods greatly increase self-esteem, confidence, independence and social skills including mentoring in the establishment of meaningful and long-lasting friendships within and outside of the group. Encouraging Development Inc staff work closely with the individuals, families and care takers to better understand each person's experience and situation to best support them and their changing needs.
WE PAY FOR ALL ACTIVITIES!
Service funding available through Medicaid DD & SLS Waivers as well as a reduced private pay rate. Residents of some Counties and CMAs may also qualify for Mill Levy and other funding options as well. Contact us for more information!
Ask about our free trial day & 5th day free program*
*Not available in all areas and requires available transportation units/funding to qualify.
Safe, reliable door-to-door transportation to and from programs across the Denver metro, foothills, and Northern Colorado service areas.
Service funding available through Medicaid DD & SLS Waivers as well as a reduced private pay rate. Residents of some Counties and CMAs may also qualify for Mill Levy and other funding options as well. Contact us for more information!
Our proprietary and Copyrighted scheduling program can be accessed by phone to easily schedule and change days of attendance. This allows each person and/or family to choose and change their program days, evenings or weekends with just a touch of the screen. Each person's interests and personal schedules are important, and this one-of-a-kind tool is another step toward independence and practicing responsibility.
Supported Employment services support adults with IDDs enrolled in the DD and SLS Waivers to obtain, learn, and maintain competitive, integrated employment in community settings. Services are individualized, person‑centered, and designed to promote independence, skill development, and long‑term employment success consistent with the individual’s interests, strengths, abilities, and informed choice.
Supported Employment emphasizes work in typical community businesses where individuals earn at least minimum wage (or prevailing wage) competitive to others who work in their field work, alongside individuals without disabilities, and are fully included in the workplace culture.
Service funding available through the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR), Medicaid DD & SLS Waivers as well as a reduced private pay rate. Residents of some Counties and CMAs may also qualify for Mill Levy and other funding options as well. Contact us for more information!
The purpose of Prevocational Services is to support individuals who are not yet ready for competitive, integrated employment by helping them develop foundational skills necessary for future employment success. These services are intended to be time‑limited and outcome‑oriented, with a clear pathway toward Supported Employment or other vocational services. Our certificate programs help translate this training into resume building skills.
Service funding available through the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR), Medicaid DD & SLS Waivers as well as a reduced private pay rate. Residents of some Counties and CMAs may also qualify for Mill Levy and other funding options as well. Contact us for more information!
Mentorship Services provides individualized guidance, encouragement, and skill development through a supportive relationship with a trained mentor. Services are delivered in community-based, integrated settings and support increased independence, self‑determination, community participation, and personal growth. They focus on building social, life, and community navigation skills rather than providing supervision, therapy, or employment services.
The purpose of Mentorship Services is to:
· Support self‑confidence and personal development
· Promote community inclusion and natural relationships
· Strengthen decision‑making and self‑advocacy skills
· Support progress toward goals identified in the Person‑Centered Support Plan (PCSP)
Service funding available through Medicaid SLS Waiver as well as a reduced private pay rate.
Benefits Planning helps members understand how they can work while also maintaining the benefits that they need. Certified Benefits Planners help the member and their support network develop a better understanding of the potential impact that employment-related income may have on the member’s public benefits.
Information on Work Incentive Credits and other programs will help you to make informed decisions, avoid garnishments for over payment of benefits and give you peace of mind.
Public benefits include, but are not limited to:
Service funding available through the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR), Medicaid DD & SLS Waivers as well as a reduced private pay rate. Residents of some Counties and CMAs may also qualify for Mill Levy and other funding options as well. Grant funded options may be available for those who need assistance if qualified - contact us for more information!
*** If you need immediate help or have received a notice from an agency for garnishment, please call (970) 342-0054 so we can get you in touch with a certified benefits planner right away***
Dave’s life passion has always been to protect and uplift those in our community that need our support and protection the most. Beginning in high school, he began his work with the school IDD program as a mentor. He studied psychology and played football at San Joaquin Delta College and then was recruited by Marietta College as a defensive lineman where he studied psychology. In 1998, Dave moved to Colorado and worked at a group home for adults with IDDs. At the advice of that organization, he opened - Rocky Mountain Community Participation on July 1, 1999. In 2008, he renamed his day program Encouraging Development Inc and continued to provide community-based services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Dave Drum has continuously been the CEO and program director for 27 years and still works personally with his clients and their families every day.
*Areas covered are subject to change
Ault, Berthoud, Eaton, Fort Collins, Johnstown, Kersey, Laporte, LaSalle, Loveland, Greeley, Milliken, Pierce, Severance, Timnath, Wellington & Windsor Areas.
Boulder, Brighton, Broomfield, Dacono, Erie, Fort Lupton, Keensburg, Lafayette, Longmont, Louisville, Northglenn, Thornton and Westminster Areas.
Western half of Denver metro and foothills areas from Commerce City down to Castle Rock and from Golden out to DIA.
Eastern half of Denver metro and foothills areas from Commerce City down to Highlands Ranch and from Golden out to DIA.
Aspen Park, Conifer, Evergreen, Indian Hills, Kittridge, Marshdale, Oethmann Park, Stanley Park, Turkey Creek
Castle Rock, Elizabeth, Parker, The Pinery, Ponderosa Park, Sedalia & Windy Hills Areas.
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