Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Developmental Disability?
How are Laradon's services funded?
What are Laradon’s Administrative Costs?
What is a Community Centered Board (CCB)?
Why do I have to go through the CCB?
How do I get my son/daughter/family member enrolled in Laradon?
How long will it take before I begin receiving services from Laradon?
What age groups do Laradon programs serve?
Where is Laradon located?
Where does Laradon's name come from?
What are the eligibility requirements to receive services from Laradon?
How large is Laradon?
What is Laradon's service area?
What are Laradon's sources of funding?
Who should I call if I have a question or a concern about services being provided?
Who should I contact to donate funds?
What is a Developmental Disability?
People with developmental disabilities have cognitive issues that substantially limit self-care, language, learning, self-direction and their ability to live independently.
How are Laradon's services funded?
The majority of funding for Laradon’s services is appropriated by the Colorado legislature. Services for adults are funded by the Colorado Department of Human Services Division for Developmental Disabilities. The Colorado Department of Education is directly responsible for funding services that Laradon provides to children.
Prior to admission to one of Laradon’s programs, verification of funding is required. Those interested in privately paying for services will enter into a contractual relationship and rates for services will be determined at the time of admission and are included in the contract.
What are Laradon’s Administrative Costs?
Laradon’s Administrative costs are approximately $650,000 annually. We focus our money and efforts on programs that positively impact our participants.
What is a Community Centered Board?
A Community Centered Board (CCB) is a private, non-profit organization that is designated as the single point of entry into Colorado’s system for persons with developmental disabilities. Currently, there are 20 CCBs. Each serves a specific region of the state. CCBs are responsible for intake, eligibility determination, service plan development, arrangement and delivery of services. CCBs play a vital role in managing limited resources at the local level to meet the individual needs of citizens and to address the overall needs of the local service area. Click here for a list of CCBs and county map.
Why do I have to go through the CCB?
An individual does not have to go through their CCB. However, if they do not, then they would personally have to pay for their services. By going through the CCB, the CCB will arrange the funds to pay for services that the individual needs if the individual is determined eligible by the CCB.
How do I get my son/daughter/family member enrolled in Laradon?
The enrollment process depends on the age of the individual and what program they enroll in. The best way to enroll an individual is to call their school district’s special education coordinator or the CCB for your region. Our admission criteria for each program are available on this website or you may call Laradon's admissions coordinator, at (720) 974-6803 to request an informational packet.
How long will it take before I begin receiving services from Laradon?
The length of time before an individual will begin receiving services from Laradon depends on the availability of openings in the particular program they are enrolling in, as well as how soon Laradon receives the required information for admissions.
The required information includes the individual’s social and medical history, immunizations, psychological evaluation, and birth certificate. For adults, an Individualized Plan is required, and for children, an Individual Educational Plan and triennial are required. See our admission criteria under desired programs on this site.
What age groups do Laradon programs serve?
Laradon serves the following age groups:
0-3 years old – Family, Infant & Toddler Program
5-21 years old – Alternative School
18 years old and up – Adult Programs
Where is Laradon located?
Laradon's main campus is in northwest Denver, at 5100 Lincoln Street. Many of Laradon's program operations take place in community centers, private homes and private businesses throughout the Denver metropolitan area.
Where does Laradon's name come from?
Laradon's name is a combination of the names of the founders' sons, Larry and Don.
What are the eligibility requirements to receive services from Laradon?
Referral to Laradon must be within the following age requirements:
0-3 years old – Family, Infant & Toddler Program
5-21 years old – Alternative School
18 years old and up – Adult Programs
The individual must be diagnosed with developmental disability and/or other disabilities, such as traumatic brain injury or medical conditions. Children 6 weeks through 3 years of age may be diagnosed as "at-risk" for developmental delays or with a medical condition. No individual shall be admitted with a communicable disease without an evaluation by a multidisciplinary team, the Admission & Discharge Committee and approval from the Executive Director. An individual should not be injurious to themselves or others. Problem behaviors must be controllable by structured environment or behavior programming.
The individual must have adequate funding, either public or private.
How large is Laradon?
Laradon serves over 600 enrollments annually to participants throughout the state of Colorado. Its annual operating budget is over $12 million. Laradon employs approximately 185 people in full-time, part-time and on-call positions. The main campus in north Denver covers approximately 6 acres.
What is Laradon's service area?
Laradon receives referrals from schools, social service agencies, and other human service agencies from across the state of Colorado.
What are Laradon's sources of funding?
The majority of Laradon's annual operating revenue comes from local, state and federal government. Laradon receives grants from various private foundations, as well as contributions from individuals, businesses and organizations.
Who should I call if I have a question or concern about services being provided?
Laradon can be reached at (303) 296-2400.
Who should I contact to donate funds?
To donate funds, please call Annie Green, Deputy Director at (720) 974-6807.
