The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a wide-ranging federal Civil Rights act that was passed and signed into law in 1990. It prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities. Take a look at the video below to see what all the act encompasses and how it helps you and your loved ones.
by Kady Predota
Vice President of Sales & Marketing Operations
Entering Colorado’s consumer-directed care market in 2019 was both a challenge and an opportunity for Palco. At that time, the market was dominated by an incumbent vendor with over a decade of experience, deep knowledge of the local regulations, and strong relationships with stakeholders. We started with zero clients and faced significant competition in establishing…
The overall goal for self-direction in general is to give the elderly and individuals with disabilities their independence, thus creating a naturally inclusive model that strives to serve all populations. While this is true, there are still various populations that go underserved, and that includes the Hispanic population. Below, we discuss the challenges this population…
Getting out and having fun in the sun is always one of the exciting parts of summer, but for aging adults, those activities can be dangerous without taking the proper precautions. This is especially true for those days of extreme heat and high UV index. While the tips we give below are far from comprehensive,…
Palco kicked off 2024 with a new and exciting partnership with the Chanda Center for Health! The Chanda Center for Health’s mission is to deliver, advocate & educate for integrative therapy and other complementary services to reduce health disparities and costs by improving health equity and outcomes for individuals with physical disabilities through the support…
We can build elevators and put in ramps for those with low mobility. Sign Language interpreters and closed captions can help those who are Deaf. People with vision deficiencies can benefit from large print, Braille, or audiobooks. But how do we make concepts, instructions, and other writings more accessible? One way is following the guidelines…
At Palco, supporting our clients in their self-direction responsibilities can be stressful for them. In self-direction, the person receiving the services has a choice and control over the services and support. With this responsibility comes decisions and pressure at times. People seeking care can sometimes develop anxiety or feel like they are in a crisis….