Join the LIVE session on Wednesday May 6, 2026 at 7 pm MST.
Discover the Power of Medicaid Waivers:
Join the Exclusive LIVE Webinar
Info Session:
Roadmap for
the Waiver Journey
Learn how your family could access life-changing support, lifelong services, and up to $50,000 annually in potential benefits and caregiver income.
Imagine a future where your disabled loved one has a lifelong safety net, your family has greater financial stability, and you finally have support navigating the complex systems designed to help.
Medicaid Waivers Can Make This Possible
The truth is, the waiver application process can feel confusing, overwhelming, and nearly impossible to navigate alone.
That’s exactly why we created Colorado’s only program dedicated to teaching families how to successfully apply for a Medicaid waiver and fully maximize its life-changing benefits.
During our free Info Session, you’ll learn how the waiver system works and how our Roadmap for the Waiver Journey program helps families navigate the process with clarity and confidence.
How Medicaid Waivers Support Your Family
Medicaid waivers allow individuals with disabilities to qualify for Medicaid by waiving traditional income limits, meaning eligibility is based on the individual rather than parental income. In Colorado, there are 9 waiver programs that can provide lifelong medical coverage, support services, respite care, and potential caregiver income for parents already providing care. For some families, these benefits can total up to $50,000 per year in services and support.
Learn How to Navigate the Application Process
While Medicaid waivers offer life-changing benefits, the application process can be confusing to navigate. In this Info Session, you’ll learn how waivers work, the programs available in Colorado, how eligibility is determined, and common mistakes families make when applying. We’ll also introduce our Roadmap for the Waiver Journey program, which guides families step-by-step to successfully apply and maximize their benefits.
Get Your Questions Answered Live
This Info Session isn’t just a presentation — it’s an opportunity to get your questions answered. During the live Zoom call, our team will walk you through how the waiver system works and how families are successfully accessing support through our program. Many families leave the session with a clearer understanding of Medicaid waivers, confidence in their next steps, and hope about the support available for their loved one.
Get Started In 3 EASY Steps!
Step 1: Register for the Info Session
Sign up using the quick registration form and reserve your spot for the upcoming live Zoom webinar.
Step 2: Join the May 6, 2026 Session
Attend the session from the comfort of your home, learn how Medicaid waivers work, and ask your questions.
Step 3: Decide Your Next Step
If the Roadmap for the Waiver Journey program feels like the right fit for your family, we’ll show you exactly how to get started.
Your Family Deserves Support
Medicaid waivers exist to help families like yours
build a stronger, more supported future.
My mission is simple:
Help families understand the system,
access the support they deserve,
and create a lifelong safety net for their loved ones.
Join our Info Session to learn how.
Meet Maureen Welch
The Advocate You Need
Founder of Navigating Disability Colorado
Maureen Welch (she/her) isn’t just the founder of Navigating Disability Colorado (NDC)—she’s a trailblazer in Colorado’s disability system. Known as the “Badass of Colorado’s Disability System,” Maureen has dedicated her life to empowering families and individuals with disabilities to navigate complex benefits, advocate for essential services, and secure the support they deserve.
Her journey started in the classroom as a special education transition teacher at Project SEARCH, where she helped young adults with disabilities gain work experience at Children’s Hospital Colorado. But when she faced roadblocks accessing services for her own disabled son, she experienced firsthand how overwhelming and confusing the system could be. Determined to make a change, she dug deep into the world of Medicaid waivers, disability benefits, and advocacy—transforming frustration into a powerful movement for change.
In 2021, Maureen founded Navigating Disability Colorado (NDC) to give families the knowledge and tools they need to cut through red tape and access life-changing support. Her signature program, Roadmap for the Waiver Journey, simplifies the process and provides step-by-step guidance for securing Medicaid waivers and essential services.
Today, Maureen is a recognized leader in disability rights—consulting with legislators, media, and community leaders to drive meaningful change. She holds dual master’s degrees in Elementary Education and Special Education, a Colorado Teaching License, and a Certified Nursing Aide License. Her advocacy work has earned her a Champion for Democracy Award from Colorado Common Cause for her commitment to transparency and government accountability.
Maureen lives in Denver with her husband and son, James, and continues to fight for a future where every disabled person and their family has the knowledge, resources, and confidence to thrive.
👉 Ready to take control of your disability journey? Let Maureen and NDC be your guide.
“I love to put families in the driver’s seat by teaching them to take charge of their Medicaid disability benefits and stop being dependent on our overburdened case management agencies as their only source of information.”
You can NO LONGER AFFORD to put off getting or using a Colorado Medicaid waiver!
I'm worried about my child's future. What's the best way to help?
Use our program to apply for a waiver so you can access a potential lifetime of benefits that will help your child with the after-school transition to adulthood, employment or indepenent living. You'll also gain a safety net if something happens to you!
Why does a disabled person need a waiver?
Because you may receive up to $50K or more each year in the value of provider services you use, as well as extra income caregivers can earn. Plus, you get medical insurance with no out-of-pocket costs. There benefits can be yours every year for the life of your disabled child.
I'm worried about finances. Must we support our child forever?
Caring for a disabiled child often forces parents to sacrifice their work, which tightens budgets and hinders retirement savings. A waiver provides annual funding for support services that can free up your finances and help you rebuild financial stability!
I don't think we qualify due to our high income.
That is why you need a waiver. They enable disabled people to qualify for Medicaid benefits by 'waiving' the parental household income restrictions. Only the disabiled person's income is considered. Regardless of your income, your child may be eligible!
I tried to get a waiver. If was SO frustrating. Is it worth trying again?
YES! Our program empowers you with the right knowledge and skills so you can SUCCEED this time. Knowing the roadmap makes all the difference, so even if you've tried before, the thousands of dollars in annual benefits make it ABSOLUTELY worth trying again!
I was told our child wasn't 'disabled' enough.
Colorado's waivers cover a wide variety of mental and physical disabilities. You need to explore the application process, because you may discover that your child DOES qualify for a specific waiver, and the benefits are too great to miss any longer!
About Navigating Disability Colorado (NDC)
NDC is an independent advocacy company that empowers the disability community to successfully advocate for their rights within Colorado’s complex system of disability services. Roadmap for the Waiver Journey is the ONLY Colorado program that teaches people everything they need to know to successfully apply for, and maximize, a Colorado Medicaid waiver to receive it’s life-transforming medical coverage, services and income potential.
NDC’s services provide information and education and do not constitute legal advice.
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