DWD offers specialized services for individuals with disabilities who may need additional assistance to re-enter the workforce and become fully employed.
Benefits Planners are available at each center to help those with disabilities understand how income from work may affect their Social Security income, Medicare and Medicaid, and other support programs. They also are available to assist customers with disabilities on understanding the Social Security disability application process and new work incentives.
Disability Program Navigators assist individuals with disabilities to secure and access services needed to obtain and maintain employment, provide information on resources including linkages to specific services within the community, and facilitate appropriate referrals within the workforce center and community partners.
Assistive Technology:
The Downtown, Stapleton and Westside Workforce Centers offer resources available for individuals with visual or hearing impairments, physical limitations, or learning challenges. These resources include:
• Text magnification systems
• Computer screen magnification and screen and text reading software
• Speak and type software programs
• Audio amplification equipment
• Software to enhance reading and writing and productivity
• Physical accommodations
Assistive Technology is available at the Speer, Stapleton and Westside offices, Monday-Friday 8:00-5:00.
Previous experience may be required to effectively utilize assistive technology. Please see resource room staff for more information. Sign language interpreter services and alternative formats of Workforce Center material are available upon request.
Colorado Disability Program Navigator:
Tom D. Muniz
1391 N. Speer Blvd., Suite 500
Denver, CO 80204
Phone: 720.865.5610 (voice)
tom.muniz@ci.denver.co.us
Social Security Benefits Planner:
Melanie Honsbruch
1391 N. Speer Blvd. Suite 500
Denver, CO 80204
Phone: 720.865.5641 (voice)
melanie.honsbruch@ci.denver.co.us
Jennifer Breslin
3401 Quebec St., Suite. 7700
Denver, CO 80207
Phone: 720.865.0070
jennifer.breslin@ci.denver.co.us
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