Creating brighter futures through inclusion for 70 years!

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ABILITY CONNECTION COLORADO many more in need of our services.

Inclusion in education and employment matters, and research has shown that everyone bene� ts, when everyone is included. Colorado families need support to access the resources necessary for their children to have an opportunity for a quality life. Together, education, employment and family support create opportunities and sustainable change for families across Colorado.

We are so thankful for an incredible community of supporters, who have climbed with us and helped us – and the more than 40,000 Coloradans whom we serve every year grow stronger. Together, we can do so much more!

Thank you for helping to carry on the legacy of these founding mothers, volunteers, builders, and supporters who

ociety’s understanding of disabilities has changed

since 1946, and so has the work of Ability Connection Colorado. Some disabilities you can see, and some you cannot. Some disabilities are trauma-induced, and others occur prenatally. Whatever the disability, at Ability Connection Colorado, we see abilities. We see how connections improve lives. We focus on intervention and prevention to ensure that all individuals have an opportunity for a high quality life and are inclusive members of their communities.

The legacy of the founding mothers is an important part of Ability Connection Colorado’s history. You have heard us tell the story of the nine mothers who in 1946 met to form a Mother’s Club, because they refused to institutionalize their

children. Instead, they “dared to dream of a better life for their disabled children.” The Mother’s Club gave rise to what is now Ability Connection Colorado, 70 years later.

These founding mothers sought ways to pull their children out of isolation and into inclusion. They built more opportunities for engagement for their children through providing education, creating work opportunities, and bringing together “parents and friends throughout the state for assurance and guidance in the development of disabled children.” They

sought to provide those with cerebral palsy and other disabilities ways to live quality lives and to “educate the public in the problems and possibilities for their improvement by every means available.”

Historic photos hang in the halls of ACCO. Bricks from the original 1947 school are present in our lobby, and yet, it’s the faces of the children and adults with disabilities that drive us. These faces inspire and remind us about the work that has been accomplished, and the work that is still left for us to do. We serve over 40,000 Coloradans each year, yet, there are so

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were “intrepid pioneers” – and “towering examples for all generations.” We look forward to the next 70 years and hope you will continue to support the families and individuals we are privileged to serve.

CELEBRATING

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92% of all children assessed are at/above their expected academic pro�ciency.

38% families received intensive parent training.

65% of families participated in social-emotional activities.

34% of families participated in male/father focused events.

Infants, toddlers and preschool children and their families receive early care, intervention, prevention, and other support and educational services.

• Occupational Therapists• Speech Language Pathologists and Assistants• Family Coaches

• Early Childhood Educators (Bilingual)• Special Education Consultants• School Readiness Coaches• Mental Health Specialist

100% of parents in classes have stated they will implement new parenting strategies.

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Early education is about creating opportunities to make it in life, whether you are �rst generation or third. It’s about a community that embraces every child, ensuring they are not isolated, and removing the prejudice for disability so they can be successful – at age �ve or �fty-�ve. It’s ensuring they are ready for school and ready for life.

Children of all abilities learn and thrive at all four (4) of our Creative Options Centers for Early Childhood Education. Our mission is to facilitate individual development for children through family support and a nurturing educational environment. Our focus is on each child’s strengths, while promoting his/her social-emotional, cognitive, academic, communicative, and physical development.

Research shows that young children, who experience a high number of adverse childhood experiences, have a 90 to 100% chance of developing cognitive and physical delays. Our Creative Options Centers for Early Childhood Education, our developmental services and early childhood education minimize this risk and ensure Colorado children reach their greatest potential.

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

We serve the entire family, not just the child, and provide the following professionals:It’s about their futures.

Notable Numbers:

Early Childhood Education Programs: 614 Served

of youth enrolled in the Ready to Achieve Mentoring Program (RAMP) have completed the course and successfully transitioned to the next grade or will be attending college in the fall.96%

individuals were served through the Social Security WIPA/BOND programs. 3,019

individuals received intensive case management. 1,751

of youth enrolled in the Ready to Achieve Mentoring Program (RAMP) have completed the course and successfully transitioned to the next grade or will be attending college in the fall.96%

individuals were served through the Social Security WIPA/BOND programs. 3,019

individuals received intensive case management. 1,751

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It’s about self-determination and self-suffi ciency. Through the EMPLOYMENT WORKS program, we help ensure that all Coloradans have an opportunity to lead full and productive lives. With this program and with the determination of the individuals we serve, we have changed the face of employment. We have moved individuals into greater means of self-su� ciency – sometimes making the di� erence between living in poverty and without resources or becoming more independent and contributing to their own lives in more meaningful ways. This amazingly powerful program helps individuals participate more fully in life, become self-su� cient, and have greater success. It is important, it has impact – and it has changed the way people view those with disabilities. We now have communities embracing those who are di� erently abled and seeing them for the courageous, strong, and skilled individuals they are. That is success – and we have so many to thank for this. We appreciate your supporting of this program – and the thousands of Coloradans it serves – and changes.

EMPLOYMENT

Jim’s story is not unique, this is what EMPLOYMENT WORKS does. Employment is more than work, it is being able to live independently and self su� ciently. Employment also helps us to feel valuable, it builds con� dence, and it builds community.

Employment Works, for everyone.

Jim’s StoryBecause of my disability, I could only � nd work seasonally or with day labor companies. Thanks to Ability Connection Colorado, I have received training and coaching and secured employment that I � nd ful� lling. I feel part of society now. ACCO helped me integrate into the workforce, and ensured that I did not lose my disability bene� ts. I no longer feel iso-lated, I feel like I am a part of my community.

Employment Works Programs: 3,387 Served

Jim, Employment Works Client

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Notable Numbers:

55,394 Number of volunteer hours contributed across all statewide family support programs.

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STATEWIDE FAMILY SUPPORT

It’s about providing the tools necessary to help families thrive. Someone to talk to.

Statewide Family Support Programs: 32,573 Served

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—Mother of a child with complex health needs.

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“I am thankful for the great network of other families. It makes such a di� erence to have someone to talk to who understands all the craziness that comes with our lives. I remember when my son was younger and I basically made it from day to day (still really do that) and how lonely it was. I hope other parents reach out to each other so the support is there when you really need it.

Statewide Family Support Services’ 5 programs helped struggling families advocate for their children and shared critical resources to help them thrive.

• EMPOWER Colorado provides support, education and advocacy for families of children of all ages with mental health issues. 5,325 Served

• Faith in Action matches individuals with disabilities annually with supportive faith communities and volunteers to assist them with activities of daily living. 1,951 Served

• Guardianship Alliance of Colorado (GAC) provides information assistance and coordination concerning guardianship, conservatorship and related matters for adults with disabilities who are unable to make their own legal or medical decisions. 6,108 Served

• Infantile Scoliosis Outreach Program (ISOP) raises awareness in parents, orthopedic surgeons, their technologists and family practitioners regarding the availability and e� ectiveness of a life-saving, non-invasive, Early Treatment (ET) Process for infantile scoliosis, often resulting in a cure. 6,000 Served

• Parent to Parent (P2P) provides emotional and informational support to parents of sons and daughters with special health care needs and disabilities. 13,189 Served

Notable Numbers:

Program Expenses

General Admin

Fundraising

Other

Program

Contributions/Fundraising

Donation Services

Other Revenues Program 4,648,772 Contributions/Fundraising 2,140,139 Donation Services 423,491 Other 2,903,793 Total Revenue 10,116,195

Expenses Program Expenses 5,588,795 General Admin 1,140,334 Fundraising 333,912 Other 3,011,561 Total Expenses 10,074,602

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It is with sincere thanks that we recognize a successful 2014-2015 � scal year. Your support and ambassadorship enabled Ability Connection Colorado to serve 41,453 Coloradans last year. As a Guidestar best practice organization where .89 cents on every dollar directly supports the individuals and families served, Ability Connection Colorado has earned Colorado’s trust for 70 years.

Ability Connection Colorado will celebrate its 70th birthday this year at our signature Mother’s Tea event honoring the caretakers throughout Colorado. In recognition of our 70th anniversary, we have an ambitious year ahead of us.

• We will break ground on Creative Options #5 located at 13th and Peoria by the Fitzsimmons Medical Campus. This new early childhood education site will allow us to serve hundreds of families on our waitlist.

• We will expand our Employment Works Center and help create sustainable pathways out of poverty and isolation.

• We will create greater awareness for both seen and unseen disabilities, particularly those that are trauma-induced. Ability Connection Colorado will also streamline its mental health and socioemotional services to provide more comprehensive prevention and intervention strategies.

Together, we will work hard to address the issues facing Coloradans of all abilities. Together, we can do so much more.

Sincerely,

THE ROAD AHEAD FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Dear Friends and Families of Ability Connection Colorado,

Kathy HigginsBoard Chair

Judith I. HamPresident and CEO

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Foundations $100,000 - $499,999 Daniels Fund    Temple Hoyne Buell Foundation   The Colorado Health Foundation  

$50,000 - $99,999  Boettcher Foundation  The Denver Foundation    

$25,000 - $49,999Copic Medical Foundation  ECA Foundation  Mile High United Way Sprout Foundation    

$10,000-$24,999 RJ Clark Family Foundation   Union Pacific Foundation   The UPS Foundation   Virginia W. Hill Foundation  

$5,000-$9,999The Robinson Foundation

$1,000-$4,999Grace Isabelle McNaught Trust    Merriman Family Foundation    Nelnet Foundation Office Depot FoundationSam S. Bloom Foundation    

$500 - $999 Community First FoundationGap FoundationThe Hyman Foundation Schlessman Family Foundation $100 or LessDoctors For Health And Wellness Foundation Gallo Family Trust

Companies/Organizations

$500,000 and AboveCircle K

$100,000 - $499,999Summit Daily News    

$50,000 - $99,999Qualistar Early Learning    

$25,000 - $49.999Dex MediaEnerCom Incorporated  

$10,000-$24,999All-Phase Concrete ConstructionGroup14 Engineering Inc.Krystal 93McDonald Automotive GroupNational Association for the Education of Young ChildrenTCBY YogurtUPSVail Resorts

$5,000-$9,999Arapahoe Community CollegeBehavioral Healthcare, Inc.Colorado Rockies Baseball ClubDenver Life Magazine / Elevation MediaDillon Ridge Liquors, Inc.FirstBank Holding CompanyNoble EnergySM Energy

$1,000-$4,9993R Racing AutoAdolfson & Peterson ConstructionAggrekoAlpine BankAmerican Armored Transport, Inc.ASI Signage InnovationsBank of America EmployeesBarrett-JacksonBasic Energy ServicesBill Barrett CorporationBourland and Leverich Supply Co.Burleson LLPCalfrac Well ServicesCameronCaptain Canopy & CompanyCity Wide Maintenance of Colorado, Inc.Classic Investments Inc.Colorado Fund for People with Disabilities (CFPD)Colorado Professional Fire FightersColorado State Bank & TrustColorado State PatrolComplete Business Systems of Colorado, Inc.Concord Energy, LLCConesco Storage Systems, Inc.DaVitaDenver Fire Fighters Local 858Denver Firefighters Protective AssociationEbert Appraisal Services

Electronic Shooters ProtectionElements MassageEnCana CorporationFerrari of DenverFidelity Charitable Gift FundFox Rothschild LLPHalliburtonHarmonic MediaHarvey Operating & Production Company / Intrepid PotashHiggins and AssociatesHudson Auto SourceHyder Construction InterLynk CommunicationsJames S. Muniz Agency, Inc.Jazz Car Wash & DetailingJewish ColoradoJFK Partners University of Colorado DenverKahuna DesignsKenny Electric ServiceKone ElevatorLakewood Electric Company, Inc.Liberty Oilfield ServicesLiberty Waste ManagementLinn Operating, Inc.Littleton Fire Fighters Foundation & Association Local No. 2086Man Cave ColoradoMcJunkin Redman Corp.Mecum AuctionsMike Ward MaseratiMTech MechanicalNabors Corporate Services, Inc.PASCOPason Systems USAPDA Road GearPeak Resources, Inc.Pivot Accounting, LLCPorsche Club of America - Rocky Mountain RegionPRAMS Plus, LLCRaceKraft & DesignResolute Natural ResourcesRetriever Software, Inc.Robert Half InternationalRocky Mountain Chapter of the BMW Car Club of AmericaRocky Mountain EurosportSill-TerHar Motors, Inc.Sprinkle & Associates LLCSt. James Evangelical Lutheran ChurchStratcom Advisors LLCTres Bella, Inc. DBA Avalon Aveda Salon & SpaUnited Seating & MobilityUS Bank

Walmart West Metro Firefighters IAFF Local 1309Westerra Credit UnionWillbros EngineeringWynkoop Brewing Co.

$500 to $999A Perfect Setting Catering Audi Car Club of North America - Rocky Mountain ChapterBreckenridge BreweryCabot Oil & Gas CorporationCenturyTel, Inc.Colorado ClaysColorado Rural Health CenterCoors Distributing CompanyCore LaboratoriesCorvette Connection and PerformanceDawson Geophysical CompanyDenver Auto Body & PaintDenver TuxDiversified Radiology of Colorado, P.C.Energy XXI Services. LLCEuroWrapsExtreme AutoworksJames R. Hudson TrustKroenke Sports EnterprisesM. A. Mortenson CompanyManCaves / Broncos Pkwy PartnersMoDaZzNationwide InsurancePatxi’s PizzaPDC EnergyPediatric Speech Therapy AssociatesPetroQuest Energy, Inc.Plan Sharp LLCRange ResourcesRASR Productions LLC / Telluride Festival of Cars & ColorsRecycle America Alliance LLCRenewal by AndersenRocky Mountain Jaguar Club, Inc.Samuel Gary Jr. & Associates, Inc.Shield Health CareStorz Garage, Inc.The Shelby American CollectionThe Steward’s Solera Bourbon, Paradise Distribution Company LLCUnit Corporation

$100 - $499Adams IndustriesAdvocacyDenverAmerican Heritage Restoration

Art Wearables, Inc.Arvada Professional Firefighters Association Local 4056Atlantis E & P Services, Inc.Baroness Wines - Ole ImportsBeaver Creek Resort CompanyBeverage DistributorsBird Rock ImportsBTO Highlands Ranch LLC Camden RiversharksCimarexClassic WinesCNS Medical Group, PCColorado Golf and TurfColorado Junior Karting Club LLCColorado Physician Health Program (CPHP)Comedy WorksConstellation WinesContemporary Painting LLCCTS DistributorsDenver Marriott Tech CenterDon’s Garage Doors Inc.Edgen MurrayElite Brands of ColoradoEstate Brands Distributing CompanyEstate of Elizabeth M. CalabreseGeneral Air Service & SupplyGrand VinGreenwood Pediatrics, P.C.Harold E. Lemay Museum dba Club Auto ColoradoHyatt Regency Tech CenterIcebox Delights / Buck Baloo Kettle CornIgnite PerformanceK1 SpeedKaeble Todd LawKenwood VineyardsLaw Office of Claire E. DineenLost Coffee TruckLundquist AssociatesMcManus IndustrialMontgomery Little & Soran, PCMountain Beverage/New Belgium BreweryNexus Capital FinancePerformance MobilityPinnacle DistributingPrecision DrillingPSE Partnership Inc.Pug Ryan’s BreweryRenaissance Denver HotelRepublic National Distributing CompanyRest Assured Inc.Rise Above ColoradoRobin Event RentalRocky Mountain 356 Porsche ClubRocky Mountain Health PlansRocky Mountain Saab ClubRomano’s Italian RestaurantRoth EstatesShelby American Automobile ClubSouth Metro Professional Firefighters Local 2164Southern Wine and SpiritsSt. Catherine Greek Orthodox ChurchStandard SalesSullivan Ventures; Loveland Pass LiquorsSynergy Fine WinesTerra Nova WinesThe Bistro BusThe Westin Tabor CenterValley Country Club

Vehicle Vault CoVeraison Beverage DistributorsWestin Denver DowntownWhirl Colorado LLCWinslow Crane ServiceZ Car Club of Colorado

$99 or LessAdam’s Mystery PlayhouseBMW Car Club of America    Castle Pines Day SpaCat Care Society  Ehlers Corvette Parts  Karen Brady & Associates  Louis F. Materre Ins. Agency Inc.  Purifoy Chevrolet  ReadyTalk  Reaffirm, Inc.    Reincarnation Auto.com   The Inverness Hotel and Conference Center   The Melting Pot  

Individuals

$25,000-$49,999 Judy and Bud HamBrian  K. and Kelli Fisher Barry  Rosenberg  

$10,000 - $24,999David  W.  Copeland    Ronald  C.  Knoebel    

$5,000 - $9,999Jim BrownRandy and Patty Caton Bill and Liz Stenzel

$1,000-$4,999David and Marian BallinsTerry and Sharon BarrettSarah BuffumJames and Pam CallenderDarwin and Deborah CampbellMatthew and Jacquelynn CasperCarol Core and Mark ShafferEdward and Carol DauerMr. Nicholas J. DoranRichard A. and Bernadine Hoffschneider , Jr.Martha and Gene Hurd LinderWilliam LyonsKathleen Jenkins and Mike McDonaldLindsey and Kathleen MaRodney MannRick and Linda MorudJohn and Betty Ann MoyskiNathan NosariJames A. and Carolyn O’DonnellValerie S. PoolJames ReuterDianne RundellThe Estate of Donald C. Schwartz in memory of Sandra J. SchwartzMichael and Michelle SimmsDennis and Debbie StovallKevin VollmerMarvin and Pamela WeinsteinKaren C. and Jeffrey WenzelDon and Karen White

$500 - $999Gail and Jane AllamanDiane AmentMarian D. AnkrimBennett H. Biever and Howard WeilClay and Edie BoelzCheryl BrunoMark and Lori CarlsonSteven R. and Kathleen CorneillierLaura D’ArdenneDaniel DoyleDoriana R. FontanellaDavid A. HelmerDale HeterWilliam Joseph and Carol HoramJames KnightKathy LathamRobert J. And Norma LewisDon and Sandra MarlinJeffrey and Kathy MatherStephanie McCayDenny McGihonKen MendelsbergJanet MonahanKen and Jan MonahanStephen and Jan NeversKamil PetrikKeith and Margaret PlatteDale and Gail PolednaDoug and Lisa ReeseJames RobertsonSteve and Karen SalimanMike and Margaret SmithRon and Elizabeth ShoemanSteven and Loraine SummerPenfield and Paulette Tate IIIJim TeterJim and Brenda TraynorSalman WakilGrant Wilson

$100 - $499Gary and Natalie AbbottTilman AdairDavid AdamsSyed and Amber AhmedWendell AkinsChad AlderMichael AldridgeWilla S. AllenCathryn L. AllisonKristi M. AlpersOmaris and Adrian AnkrimRichard AntlCraig AtkinsNancy M. BabichAllen BacherJoseph BachmannBrent BanholzerTony BanksMichael BarajasDulaney V. and Sarah BarclayVictor BarcotMichael BartlettBrooke BeckKenneth BeerJames E. and Valerie BeethamEvelyn BegleyTed BehrensLarry and Cherilyn Bena

Rosanne BenoitJohn A. and Marjorie BermanRick and Dixie BermanMietra BeyerBrad BlinderRobin BolducJoe and Karen BolisTravis BonifacicPatricia BontempiJean Marie BoyerKaren BrassJohn BrellenthinLiz BreuerJohn BrewerBrian BrooksJenna K. Brovsky and Jeffrey J. JezekKara L. BrovskyCameron BrownDamon BullockTracy BurkeBrian CaddellDennis and Janet CallanJohn and Donna CampanellaCarlton CarlDana CasperSandia CaulkinBridget CavanaughWilliam R. and Jean CecilJames CesakCharles ChambersBen ChaneyLinda Christie-HornDana ClarkSteve ClarkNathan CleveringaCarol and Roger Coke IIIAndrew Coleman and Raymond JamesJames V. and Candice ConstasJames B. and Joanne ConwayJames CookClaude Corkadel IIINancy CowenBart CoxPatrick CurnaliaChristopher D’AmbrosioRobert R. and Jan DaviesJohn DavisWalter DeasonDave DebronkartNancy DeluciaHague DesRobert E. and Julie DonohueTamara DoughertyWilliam Gordon DouthatTobie R. DreilingDavid DuntonLambert G. and Karen DurelSandy DycusChristine Ebert-SantosJohn EckbergWinston ElliottSteve and Kim EllisDan EntinghKyle W. and Erica EvansRose FaganJohn FairSuzi FallonMeredith FarnumMegan FearnowPaul Felix

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THE LEGACY CONTINUESThe legacy of Ability Connection Colorado began with a few bold footprints forging a path where none had been before. In service of others, the path grows ever long and wide. Every bend and turn mark the way of thoughtful progress, as each new step fulfills the promise of the last and readies the next to follow. As our journey continues, we pay homage to the thousands who have helped us chart the course and to the thousands more whose help continues to pave the trail ahead. For all your support and generosity along the way, you have our deepest gratitude and thanks.

Jason FluryDesmond FoleyJaime FosterMary FrandenPatricia D. FranklinChristopher FreemanGeorge and Heidi FreyRonald FrohlickGeraldine R.C. FrohnePeter A. and Rhonda FronczakJeremy FunkBarbara GanongSandip GargJonathan GarrettGerald B. and Margaret D. GavendaDeward GerdomLeslie Elizabeth GerhardtJane H. and Ronald GibbsKim GilbertNancy K. GilmoreElaine B. and Edward GoldmanWhitney GomilaCynthia GordonHenry GordonAmy M. Goscha and Terry R. WilliamsJennifer A. GrahamMichael GrantDaniel GreenWilliam J. and Karen GreenJulie GreenwaldJon GregoryHank GreyPeter GrundbergDoris C. GundersenDavid HanseTerry HarronPat HartRandy and Tracy HartBarry HawkinsKimberly Hawks and Phil DilksAngela HegglandOlivia HesseBruce and Deborah HillDonald HillJerry F. and Mary Ellen HofmannPaul D. And Dianne HolscherJerry HosemannElizabeth and Timothy HoughRobert HowardBonnie HoweElizabeth HudsonCharles E. HuffmanKyla IsaacJohn JalbrzykowskiKelly B. JarzabekChristopher JennerDouglas Garth Jensen and Singfoong CheahWilliam JochetzBen JohnsonTracy P. JohnsonStephen C. and Kristi JumperRichard and Debra KahnDavid A. Kamm Jerry Kappler and Jan PhillipsEdward KearneyMichael KellyStephen KennedyCathleen KingCharles H. and Janice KirkpatrickChristina Kitchens

Beverly KizerDavid and Caroline KoehlerBarbara KomdatThe Kopelman FamilyGabriel KorolukCarol KothLeon KounsDoug and Cory KraftArt KrasnyDavid F. and Dena KrenikMark and Jane KutnerCharles and Carolyn LamarBruce LambersonRosemary LambersonKevin LammersJill LanmanDonald N. LeachMichael LeBourgeoisJim and Kathleen LeiserHeather LeMayAlan M. LembitzTiffani LennonLinda A. LichtendahlChristian John LillisKatrina LopezRichard and Joy LuedemannEdward H. and Eugena LyonsChad MabryMary and Markian MackeJuliana MaesDiane MagarelliJacob MalochaThomas A. and Jenifer MalottLisa ManningJaqueline MarincicKerri MarshJanice and Jan MartinRuth MartinezDavid B. MayerFrederick “Rick” M. and Melanie MayerChristian McCarterKaren McCoyMr. Richard McDonaldJulie G. McDowellJeremy P. McKameyGeorge McKeanLynne and Tim McMahonSarah McMahonKevin and Mary McNicholasEarl McNielPatricia MeesterDenise MerillatBreanna MetcalfOleg MetsaevAdam Michael Gretchen and A. Todd MillerSusan T. MillerTatsiana MillerWilliam E. MillerDavid MillsJeanette MontoyaLinda MontoyaDavid MooneySara MorganAimee MottaJane L. MyersJenifer NicholsMichael NocerinoRyan NuanesRobert O’Brien

Phyllis O’GradyWilliam O’Malley , Jr.Peter PampaloneTed ParksAaron and Amber ParmetBrian and Jennifer PeitzmeierRyan and Megan PeitzmeierRobbie PersonKim R. PhelpsJacqueline PhillipsTodd PhillipsKristy PigottKathleen PotterEd PraskiewiczMary QuareEdward QuayleSteve QuintanaWilliam N. RafteryG. William “Bill” and Donna RaynorClifford ReesJames J. Reiss IIIDamon RennerJody ReulerTimothy and Maryellen RezvanRenee RiceSusan RichardsJill RidleyRon RizzutoJeff and Karen RobertsThe Rosenberg FamilyDebra RocheMargaret RollChris RossonChristine RussellGerry RussellWilliam M. RussellAlexander RuusDaniel SamanAlbert SantiagoGurpreet SawhneyJoann L. SchauerDavid ScottBarbara SeacrestFlorence and James SeccombeAmbreen ShahSteven ShapiroCarl ShellenbackPeter ShenDiana ShepardStephen SherickDianne ShipleyTenlee ShoffstallCarol B. and Michael SilvestainDanny SimmonsLynn SkallDavid and Patricia SkolnikCourtney SmithGreg SmithJason SmithPatricia SmithDennis M. SnowEdith D. SonnJohn S. SouthernMary J. SoyaJames SpicerJohn and Reta StaffeldJeff StapletonTravis SticeLisa M. Stieber and Samantha DudleyJon Strader

Sierra L., Sierra and Nick SummervilleNancy J. SurdovallJames and Christy SwollDavid TameronSusan TevesSusan ThompsonWilliam ThompsonSharon and Jon ThorsonSara TisdaleKay TormeyDaniel W. TrathenLuc A. TrudelEmily TrujilloMatt UltisLuis VacaAaron and Natasha VandefordLorie VarnasKent and Kelli VarneyHayes H. VeenemanPaul Veralli and Sandy HeikalJerry and Cynthia VergatosJoseph A. Terry VilardoJacob VossenJohn and Renee WalbertSandra WallingShelley Ward Beth Lamberson WarrenRobert and Christine WesterGary WilsonGeorge WilsonAdrien WingerJulie WismannRich L. and Carmelita WohlDavid Wood Patricia Ragsdale WrightVarayuth YenbaeroongNicolette YoderDavid L. and Mary YoungSara YoungShannon ZimmermanDennis A. ZubietaRon Zuzovsky 

$99 or LessJemila AdamsShawn AllisonHarold and Ada Anderson Marcia Deines Andersen Will and Becky AllenRichard J. and Patricia AngeloDevin AnthonyTerri L. ArmstrongMaria AvinaBob AxtellBenjamin AycriggSuzanne BaileyKen and Wendy BalcerzakMichael BallardJoseph Ban Jr.Richard “Dick” L. BartlettTravis Beal and Hillary PattersonAndrea BeamanRenee BeauregardNorman and Donna BellMaureen BennettDamon and Kelly BergmanStephen R. and Ellen BerlinRobert BernthalRoger W. and Ann Biddison

Larry G. and Christine BlancoKenneth A. BlenkerBeate Maria BoeckerCharles BoothPaul BottoneAnne E. BrackPat BresnahanJ. Brent and Evamarie BrewertonBrandon BrowningTravis C. BroxtonJodi BuchanGordon C. BucknerGreggory D. and Joan G. CarnicelloElaine C. CarpenterJames CarrCarol T. CeelenSteven S. and Stefanie ChamblessLucy Allen ChapmanGuadalupe ChaviraMichael ChrisingerSherry ClancyThomas ClausenTheresa ColaoSteven L. ColeCindy L. ColwellMelissa ConnorSandra ContrerasPhillip CordovaLaRon CosleyPeter G. CranstonRussell DanielGerald “Jerry” DannerTerry DargevicsJoseph J. and Cynthia DascherCoral Lee DavidsonGloria DavisMichael DavisonJanis De BacaRoger DeluciaDennis DevoreDiana DiceCarol and Charles Dolby Lorraine Hall DominguezDonald DominickRonald and Jeanne DorrPatrick and Kathleen DriscollDave and Vickie DrottsErin EllisAllen R. and Velvet EntzMark EspenshipCharles EsralewSteve EvansTristan and Elizabeth FarelSherie FarstveetJessica FassbinderKent L. and Nancy FergusonJohn and Kathy FieberJasmin FonggrasinSharon Edith FooteJorge and Pauline FumagalliKevin GaffneyGeorge and Amy GajateMary Beth GalerWilliam GarbeAntonia GarciaManuel D. GarciaLewis Getschel and Ms. Susan BlumbergDeon GillespieJohn GonzalezRobert Green

Douglas GroganMichael GrotaJoe and Cathy GundersonBruce and Laura GuthalsSusie Q. HahnLisa HakeLinda H. HalfarJeff HallKaren HammondTracie A. Hammons and Nelson GieseckeEd and Kathy HansenCharles B. HarperNancy HartGeorge HartmannM. Sharon HarvelMalcolm and Becky HasslerChris L. and Laura HeathMarjorie A. HerweyerTom HewettElton Lee and Connie HillDeanna HinesBeverly A. and Gary HolmesGary HopkinsThomas and Mary Gail HoranFrancis and Lorena HouchenJamie HughettAdam HulseJack HumphreyMarcel HunterWilliam E. and Susan HurtMaria JabaleraWilliam JacksonChristopher JensenRemola JohnsonThomas G. and Vonnie JohnsonM. Adaline JyurovatBart KaminskyErica KannelyAndrew KatzSarah KelleyJanis KellySara E. KennedyStimson R. KennedyFred C. KiekhaeferKathy KinskeyBrent and Martha KirkpatrickRandall KirmseKelly KlemmerLawrence KloberdanzDaniel and Grace KodaLori KoehlerVicki and Jeff KriegerEric KronebuschKathleen KuperDaniel KuskiePaula D. LabossiereJames W. LachenmaierSusan LangleyRobert A. and Anastasia LawheadAngela LeathElizabeth LehmanMontie and Cindy LehmanCathy L. LinesRobert and Shuku LittlePatricia LitzBrendan LovedaySherry and Ruel LovellCarrie Ann LucasLouise LucasE. Victoria MacGill

Rita MadziAlma MarquezJohn and Arlene MartinJan MasseJill MatherKatharine I. MatthewsLawrence MayersSheryl McGinnisGina McGrailLori MedinaSteve P. and Katherine MeierHoward G. and Robin L. MendelsonSusan T MillerFred C. and Kathleen Minister Leslie Moffit and Michael SearsBetty MontoyaCarol J. MooreHugh MorrowJeffrey MorrowAndy MortensonCharles MulhallGloria and Raiko JohnsonRosemary MoyaRenee MuldoonBrian MyersTina NaylorAlex NegelRobert NellumsDavid NelsonLisa NewcombWarren J. and Irene OakesFlor OchoaSteve O’BrienDiana OehlerMaria Victoria OpipariEvelyn OsborneRobert H. and Karen OttesenCarol PachecoLori ParkerJennifer PaulinoHeather PegramFlint PenningtonDavid PerezMarsha PitterFatima PrietoAnnie PutzDaniel T. and Kathleen RadetskyHanni RaleyMaria RamirezMike RamirezCharles RandlesJoseph M. and Amelia RatcliffCarey ReiganJohn and Nancy ReillyAllen RichardsonMarvin R. RichardsonDouglas and Amy RittenbergTom and Sandi RobbenStephen RobertsonPeter A. and Lynn RobinsonKerry RossRichard and Valerie SaizTawni ScacciaSandra K. SchererRobert J. and Eiko SchiffmanLou Ann SchollSteven SchulteTracy SchwartzBob ScottClay Scott

Diane ScottValerie and Charles ScottMonica Segura-BunchVictoria SeligmanJohn G. and Valerie SemichStacy ShealyAshleigh ShortMichael and Mary SilvestainJulie SimondsMark Skrotzki and Nancy CrowThomas SmidtMarla SmithMary J. SmithMoya SmithNorm SmithWes SperaLili S. StahlmanRobin StephensCindy A. and Robert StevensJulie StoxenMichael SwartzMichael SwensonFrank SullivanYu-Shan TaiJanet TangLloyd and Anne TaylorJeanne TeskeSally TestrakeLewis ThomasNicole ThomasSharon L. ThompsonJohn ThreatsPatrick TolandRoland P. and Carole TomsickJenny TreanorRobert UnfugTara Van LoenenAlicia VargoAlbro D. and Elinor Vrooman Jr.Peter WagonerPaul and Donna WalderCarolyn E. and Darrell WallischMyron and Priscilla WalterKathrine WarrenTimothy C. and Roxanne WasmerSharon WellsSafia Welty-RupeTamara WendtIvette WernerFrederick and Sally WheelerGeorge A. WilliamsAnna WilsonCynthia WintersgillMichael and Ann WolfJude WolpertNeil WorleyRosemary WrightAilsa WuCharles R. YoungerBen Zatz

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Please accept our apology if we have inadvertently omitted anyone from this list.

16 FY 2015 Annual Report

Board of Directors O�cers Kathy Higgins, Chair of the Board President, EHS Management Solutions, Inc. Pen�eld Tate, Vice Chairman Attorney, Greenberg Traurig, LLP Brian Fisher, Vice Chairman Conesco Storage Systems, Inc. Marty Hurd, Treasurer Vice President-Employee Bene�ts Pamela L. Weinstein, Secretary Community Member

Board Members Krista K. Bielat Early Education Advisor Russell Scott Bisbee, Parts Consultant Stevinson Chevrolet Edward A. Dauer, Attorney Dean Emeritus and Professor of Law Colleen Forst TCBY President and Owner Katia Arreola PFCC Representative

James Reuter, Past Chairman of the Board President, FirstBank Data Corporation Honorary Board Members Mike Smith Owner Dillon Ridge Liquors

Margaret Smith Parent Auxiliary

President and CEO Judith I. Ham Ability Connection Colorado, Inc.

8 0 1 Y o s e m i t e S t r e e t | D e n v e r , C o l o r a d o 8 0 2 3 0 | A b i l i t y C o n n e c t i o n C o l o r a d o . o r g

OUR VISION: To live in a community that includes,

accepts, and celebrates the abilities and

contributions of all individuals.

OUR MISSION: To support Coloradans through

innovative and comprehensive early

childhood education, employment, and

family support programs.