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January 2024
Access and Functional Needs CMIST Resource Newsletter
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Access and Functional Needs Program
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In This Newsletter
- Access and Functional Needs Program Highlights
- Highlighted CMIST Items
- Taking One Bite at a Time
- Preparedness Tips
- Colorado Access and Functional Needs Program News
- Colorado Access and Functional Needs CMIST Monthly Meeting Information
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Colorado Access and Functional Needs Program News
Preparedness Tips
For information about how to prepare for Colorado specific hazards including wildfires and floods, take a look at the Colorado DHSEM Hazard Information webpage.
Coping With Holiday Stress
- The winter season, including holidays, comes with excitement as well as stress. Typical seasonal stressors include family conflict, grief related to recent or past losses, financial worries, and looming deadlines associated with year-end work duties.
- The “holiday blues” or seasonal stress is unique to the individual and can feel like anxiousness, worry, loneliness, sadness for times passed, and lack of excitement or joy for things to come. Consider the following tips and strategies as we settle into fewer daylight hours and expectations or pressures of the season:
- Financial stress is the primary stressor for most Americans. Know your budget before holiday shopping begins and spend only if you have extra funds available. Likewise, use credit cards only if you know you will be able to pay when the bill arrives. If holiday expenses, including extra spending on food, are not viable for your current budget, explain this to family and friends who may have expectations of gift giving during the season. If you are in need of food assistance during the holidays or throughout the year, contact United Way 211 Colorado.
- Consider the emotional energy available to you as a tank of fuel. Prevent yourself from “driving” until your tank is empty. Reserve your energy for the events and activities that are most important to you. If you are not up for an event or party - even if you believe there is expectation that you will attend - respectfully decline. Be sure to spend time on the people and activities that fill your emotional fuel tank. Holidays can bring downtime; use the downtime to recharge.
- Pay attention to increased food, alcohol, and other substance intake during the holiday season. Celebrate with indulgences that you will feel good about - physically and emotionally - later. Pay attention to behavior changes you or others around you experience when you consume alcohol, marijuana, or other substances. Track sleep impact related to substance use. While alcohol and marijuana may help you relax or fall asleep, both create restless and poor sleep quality throughout your sleep cycle.
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 As we work to "take one bite at a time" towards whole community inclusion with the Access and Functional Needs Resource Framework using the CMIST Resource Memory Tool, consider doing one thing or taking one bite this month.
This month: Participate in an Access and Functional Needs Program Hosted training event:
If you're looking for a different "bite", click the button below that says "Do1Thing" to see some other ideas.
Stay tuned for training opportunities hosted by Colorado's Access and Functional Needs Program!
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Colorado Access and Functional Needs CMIST Monthly Meeting Information
Monthly CMIST Resource and Information Meeting
- Every third Thursday at 2 - 3 p.m. MST - Register on Zoom
- Next meeting will be January 18, 2 - 3 p.m. MST
Bi-Monthly "Catchup" Colorado Access and Functional Needs CMIST Meeting:
- 2nd Monday of even months at 1 - 2:30 p.m. MT - Register on Zoom
- Next meeting will be February 12, 1 - 2:30 p.m. MT
Open to the Public
Please share this meeting with stakeholders, emergency management, and other access and functional needs partners or interested community members.
We strive to ensure inclusive, accessible meetings that enable all individuals to engage fully. Captioning CART services, ASL interpreters, and Spanish interpreters will be available during our meeting. To request additional accommodations or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact Sadie at cdps_dhsem_afn@state.co.us or 720-610-1691 two weeks prior to the meeting in order to have enough time to fill the request.
***If you are unable to attend please provide a five day notice for cancellation, otherwise you may be subject to fees associated with the accommodation request.***
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Las reuniones mensuales se llevan a cabo el tercer jueves de cada mes de 2 - 3:00 p.m. horario MDT. Nos esforzamos para tener reuniones inclusivas y accesibles que les permitan a todos los individuos, incluyendo individuos de la comunidad con necesidades funcionales y de acceso, para que participen plenamente. Tendremos los servicios disponibles en las reuniones del lenguaje de señas americano (ASL por sus siglas en inglés), interpretación al español y CART. Para pedir servicios adicionales o si tiene preguntas acerca de accesibilidad, por favor contacte al equipo del programa de necesidades funcionales y acceso al (720) 610-1691 o por correo electrónico a cdps_dhsem_afn@state.co.us.
***Si no puede asistir, proporcione un aviso de cancelación de 5 días, de lo contrario, puede estar sujeto a tarifas asociadas con la solicitud de alojamiento.***
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