Common Roots LLC.

03/18/2026

Today our team is wearing orange in support of Developmental Disability Awareness Month! 🧡

We’re proud to stand alongside the individuals we support—celebrating inclusion, promoting understanding, and recognizing the unique strengths and contributions of people with developmental disabilities in our community.

03/17/2026

This is also applicable to services in El Paso County. It is important that you reach out to us for any communication you may receive from DHS in order for us to help to avoid any disruptions to Medicaid services

HEADS UP, MEDICAID MEMBERS!

You may receive a letter from Health First Colorado (Medicaid) stating they are within 30 days of needing a new Level of Care (LOC) certification, also known as the 100.2 Assessment. The letter may ask you to contact your Case Management Agency to renew your LTSS benefits.

In many cases, this may be a routine reminder, even if your assessment has already been completed.

If you receive this letter and have questions, please contact Medicaid or your assigned Case Manager for clarification. DP is here to support you!

To manage your Health First Colorado coverage, visit CO.gov/PEAK or use the Health First Colorado mobile app.

03/14/2026

Spread the word and join Alliance Colorado, The Arc of Colorado, Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition, Colorado Developmental Disabilities Council, Disability Law Colorado, and Family Voices Colorado for a town hall on Colorado's Medicaid cuts. We will update you with the latest information and answer as many questions as we can in 90 minutes.

CART and ASL will be provided.

You can register HERE: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/VIYDwko4RJCFEb3D-WAtUg

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

03/11/2026

Learn more about the potential rate cuts to HCBS-DD waiver services.

On March 12, 2026, the legislative committee that writes the state budget—the Colorado Joint Budget Committee (JBC)—will review the portion of the budget that funds Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) through the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF) Office of Community Living. Recent estimates suggest they will look at an approximately 4% cut for all Medicaid services, including HCBS and related disability supports. Alliance members have been reaching out to committee members to explain how harmful a 4% across-the-board rate cut would be for their agencies and the people they support. You can learn more about these concerns in our public newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/alliancecolorado/4cutpublicnewsletter031126

03/11/2026

Today our team is wearing yellow and blue to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day! 💛💙

We are proud to stand alongside the individuals we support and to celebrate the abilities, personalities, and contributions of people with Down syndrome in our community.

Inclusion, respect, and opportunity matter every day—but today we take an extra moment to show our support and spread awareness. 💙💛

03/04/2026

At Common Roots, we proudly stand with individuals with developmental disabilities, their families, and the communities that support them. This month — and every month — we celebrate the strengths, talents, achievements, and contributions of people of all abilities.

Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month was established in 1987 by President Ronald Reagan to promote understanding, inclusion, and opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities to live full and meaningful lives in their communities.

Inclusion matters. Representation matters. Respect matters.

Join us in raising awareness, breaking down barriers, and creating a community where everyone belongs. 💙

03/03/2026

Most of all, I love being an IDD nurse because it blends clinical skill with compassion and advocacy. It allows me to use my medical knowledge while honoring each person’s individuality and right to live with respect and autonomy -Melissa Albert RN, CDDN

💚March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month💚
We celebrate individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities!

As DD nurses, we have the privilege of walking alongside individuals with IDD in advocacy, health promotion, and person-centered care.

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03/03/2026

So proud of our amazing staff who spent time today volunteering in the kitchen at the Springs Rescue Mission ❤️

Serving others, giving back, and supporting our community is part of who we are — and today was a great reminder of the impact a few helping hands can make.

Grateful for a team that shows up not just for the individuals we serve, but for our community as a whole. 💙

02/27/2026

📣Another Caregiver Conversations is happening next week and this one should NOT be missed!📣

We’ll break down the biggest Colorado Medicaid changes for 2026, what they mean for families, and what to watch for next.

🔗 Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/rrSO-rSeQVaFeN4aNtpUQg #/registration

02/21/2026

It’s National Caregivers Day, and we want to shine a light on the heart of our agency — our caregivers.

Supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities is not just a job. It’s relationship-building. It’s advocacy. It’s patience. It’s encouragement. It’s celebrating independence and honoring choice.

To our incredible team and to family caregivers who partner with us — thank you for the compassion, resilience, and dedication you bring to this mission.

Because of you, people thrive.

02/17/2026

Celebrating Black History Month
Honoring the voices and legacies of Black leaders whose courage and advocacy advanced social justice and inclusion for people of all abilities.
Haben Girma – The first Deaf-blind graduate of Harvard Law School, Haben is an internationally recognized disability rights advocate. She works to promote accessibility in education, technology, and employment, helping break down barriers for people with disabilities.