Category Archives: Awesome Advocate

Michele Craig-Awesome Advocate Extraordinaire!

Michele Craig is an Awesome Advocate; not just for Nick, but for all people with physical and intellectual disabilities throughout Colorado. As the HCBS-DD and SLS Waiver and Supported Coordinator with the Division for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Michele travels across Colorado communicating with individuals receiving services, as well as their care coordinators.

Colorado Division for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

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She is responsible for connecting all of these individuals and their ideas in order to help employment opportunities run smoothly for everyone involved.

Michele is very dedicated to all she serves, and is always searching for new opportunities for her clients so that they are reaching their full potential in employment opportunities. She is a compassionate and committed woman, making several trips to Loveland to meet with Nick regarding his services, and going above and beyond to create opportunities for him to present and become known in the local community.

Nick describes Michele as a kind, helpful, classy, and intelligent individual. She has a fabulous attitude, and is forever positive and encouraging. Aside from her position, Michele has served in the community for over 19 years, as a Special Olympics volunteer, and an advocate for all individuals who are lucky enough to be a part of her life.

We are all proud and honored to name Michele Craig as our Awesome Advocate!

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Seth Kelley- Awesome Advocate for more than just Nick

Seth Kelley is an awesome man with a very large heart. Not only has he jumped through many hoops just to host Nick’s book signing at his coffee shop, but he gives back to the community in every part of his existence.

Seth’s coffee shop, Red Tail Coffee, is a company that makes a difference to the Fort Collins community. Along with his wife, Kelly, Seth created Red Tail Coffee as a way to employee homeless individuals from the local housing project, Red Tail Ponds. Seth believes employing people who are, or were homeless, will help community members “get to know a person as a person, not a label.”

https://www.facebook.com/pages/RedTail-Coffee/505476292920200?rf=637806132974605

In addition to the coffee business, Seth Kelley has created a website called Waiver Market to assist people with disabilities as they search for services that will fit their needs. This website is a free tool for individuals, care providers, and family members to search; as well as agencies to list on. It is a positive way in which providers, case managers, and the people they serve can connect. Specifically, Waivermarket provides visibility and the opportunity for you to share your story, your mission, and your expertise directly with people that need your service.

There is no cost to list with Waivermarket, and their audience is rapidly growing.

Waivermarket is very excited about bringing this free service to you, and they hope you will see their mission and purpose as an important part of providing person centered services.

Please take 5 minutes and explore the Waivermarket website and sign up your agency into the database.

Waiver Market is just getting off of the ground, but with your promotion, this website will continue to grow and thrive as an effective way to assist individuals with special needs across the United States.