Annual Summits
Explore presentations from past summits focused on advancing affordable, accessible housing solutions for people with disabilities in Colorado.
Presentations from the 2025
Neuro-Inclusive Housing Summit
Presentations from the 2024 Inaugural Neuro-Inclusive Housing Summit
Data-Based Discussion:
The Need for Neuro-Inclusive Housing
Explore recent data assessments in Colorado, their findings, and what future data collection efforts may look like to support neuro-inclusive housing.
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Presenters:
Louisa Bukiet - Housing Development Manager, The Kelsey
Jordan Mulholland - IDDEAS Program Administrator, Denver Human Services,
Rebecca Seiden - IDD Mill Levy Program Coordinator, Boulder County Human Services
Jodi Walters - Chief Executive Officer, Imagine!
Examples of Neuro-Inclusive Housing Properties
Explore a range of neuro-inclusive housing projects, from those already in operation to upcoming and future developments.
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Presenters:
Laura McKenna - Executive Director, Tall Tales Ranch
Nicole DeVries - Executive Director, Wellspring Community
Kristin Hyser - Executive Director, Broomfield Housing Alliance
Rachelle Macur - Shopworks Architecture
Housing Vouchers and Other Sources of Rental Assistance
Learn how housing voucher programs play a critical role in IDD housing. This session will cover how these programs operate, potential opportunities for expansion, recommended improvements, and the challenges individuals face in utilizing vouchers effectively.
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Presenters:
Ann Watts - Consultant
Courtney Thomason - Community Access Team Voucher/ S811 Program Administrator, Colorado Division of Housing
Amanda Ropek - Senior Project Manager, Broomfield Housing Alliance
Medicaid and Housing: How Home and Community-Based Services Waivers Work
This session offers an overview of Long-Term Support Services and Home and Community-Based Waivers, focusing on how they connect with housing. It will highlight what's working well in these programs and explore areas for potential improvement.
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Presenters:
Karli Altman -Training and Technical Assistance Unit Supervisor, Office of Community Living
Meg Janeba - HCBS Benefits Supervisor, Department of Health Care Policy and Financing
Kidron Backes - Case Management Operations Section Manager, Office of Community Living at the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing
Development Financing of Rental Housing Properties
Financing affordable housing is always a challenge. Learn about programs that support the building of affordable housing and others that can cover the costs of supportive services.
Moderator:
Tim Dolan - Dolan Community Advising
Presenters:
Mike Falleson - Commercial Loan Officer III, Colorado Housing and Finance Authority
Denise DeBroy - Tax Credit Officer III, Colorado Housing and Finance Authority
Lauren Schevets - Managing Director of Development, Volker
Wayne McClary - Housing Development Team Manager, Colorado Department of Local Affairs, Division of Housing (DOH)
Recent Case Management Redesign Explained
Colorado's service provision landscape is undergoing significant changes. This session will explore these shifts and the potential impact on housing, particularly for individuals with higher support needs.
Presenters:
Cindy Opheim - CEO, Cottonwood Community Alternatives
Ellen Jensby - Senior Director of Public Policy & Operation, Alliance
Amy Becerra MSW - Director of Strategic Business Development, Rocky Mountain Human Services
Housing Navigation Services for the IDD Population
Learn how individuals in the IDD community can discover neuro-inclusive housing opportunities and access support in navigating complex housing systems. Experts will share strategies and resources to help streamline the process.
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Presenters:
Rebecca Seiden - IDD Mill Levy Program Coordinator, Boulder County Human Services
Erica Hostetler - Program Manager, Bayaud Enterprises, Inc.
Arnie Swenson - Associate Director of Mission Supports, Rocky Mountain Human Services
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Community Partnerships: Current and Future Opportunities
Alongside supportive housing, what external resources and partnerships are essential for residents in IDD housing?
This session will explore existing collaborations and discuss potential programs and opportunities to strengthen community support.
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Presenters:
Dr. Amanda Kelly - President and CEO, Firefly Autism
Sam Morris - CEO, Blue Star Recyclers
Emma Benner - Program Manager, Tall Tales Ranch Coffee Company
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Presented at the 2023 Alliance Summit
