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Encouraging Development Inc
Community Access for Adults with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
Day & Evening Programs / Community Transport
Our Service Areas
Northern Group
Boulder, Brighton, Broomfield, Dacono, Erie, Fort Lupton, Lafayette, Longmont, Louisville, Northglenn, Thornton and Westminster Areas.
Central Group
Denver metro and foothills areas from Commerce City down to Castle Rock and from Golden out to DIA.
To find out if we serve your area or to suggest a new service area, please call (720) 226-4125
About Encouraging Development Inc
Dave Drum, Founder and CEO
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 25 years and still works personally with his clients and their families every day.
Our Mission
At Encouraging Development Inc, our mission is to provide excellent person-centered community support and access services to adults with IDDs. We strive to create a safe and welcoming environment for a wide spectrum of individuals by providing transportation and community-based services all over Denver Metro, Foothills areas and beyond.
Day and Evening Programs
We, at Encouraging Development Inc, teach our clients how to access 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.
Community Transportation
Encouraging Development Inc can quickly and safely transport you to and from work or other approved social locations discreetly and in style. Our new SUVs are purposefully unmarked with identifiers and four-wheel drive means dependable transportation to work no matter what time of year. Flexible times and friendly on-time staff will make commuting to programs, work and other community locations a comfortable and dependable experience. Contact us or talk to your Case Manager about how you can use your NMT services with Encouraging Development Inc.
Currently serving DD and SLS waivers with more to come soon!
* WE DO NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION *
Our Compassionate Team of Community Leaders
Zach Bryant
Dani Fleischman
Dani Fleischman
Program Manager - Northern Group
Dani Fleischman
Dani Fleischman
Dani Fleischman
Program Manager - Central Group
Dayana Gurrola
Dani Fleischman
Dayana Gurrola
Community Educator
Mike Miller
Angelina Thammavong
Dayana Gurrola
Community Educator
Angelina Thammavong
Angelina Thammavong
Angelina Thammavong
Community Educator
Debbie Lingg
Angelina Thammavong
Angelina Thammavong
Community Educator
Becky Dixon
Becky Dixon
Becky Dixon
Community Educator
Community Transportation Service
Meadow Wilson
Transportation Manager & Behavioral Therapist
Executive and Administrative Support Team
Dave Drum & Lynda Drum
Dave Drum & Lynda Drum
Dave Drum & Lynda Drum
CEO Company Manager
Carla Shepherd
Dave Drum & Lynda Drum
Dave Drum & Lynda Drum
Assistant Company Manager
Landon Drum
Dave Drum & Lynda Drum
Landon Drum
Administrative Assistant
Mercedes Santiago-Drum
Mercedes Santiago-Drum
Mercedes Santiago-Drum
Administrative Assistant
David Drum III "D3"
Mercedes Santiago-Drum
Mercedes Santiago-Drum
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