The Shekinah Collective

The Shekinah Collective is a day program for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). We are a Medicaid provider who is authorized to provide Mill Levy SCC (Supported Community Connections) through RMHS (Rocky Mountain Human Services). We also offer NMT (Non Medical Transport) to and from the program.

Clients will enjoy learning fiber arts skills such as weaving, loom knitting, and felting, as well as singing, cooking, and participating in activities in the community. Our goal is to respect individual differences, always working to better understand those we serve.

Now open! Located near Monaco and Colfax.

The Shekinah Collective is now authorized to provide residential services! Every year, millions in client funding goes to pay expensive agency fees and overhead. The Shekinah Collective is dedicated to keeping those costs down, and passes the savings to you, helping you pay for more care and support. If you have a loved one who requires residential support and are interested, we would be happy to discuss your individual needs!

Program Hours: Monday through Thursday 10am to 4pm

Email Us.

"ElizaBeth really sees (our adult daughter) as an individual, not as a diagnosis or a list of problematic behaviors. She has been an incredibly positive influence on (our daughter) and on us."

-SW

"I have been impressed by her deep respect for the dignity of others, especially those with disabilities. She encourages others to be successful when they may not see it for themselves."

-EK

"We feel extremely fortunate to have our son enrolled in the Shekinah (Collective) Day Program. The staff set him up for success from the very beginning, as he transitioned from being home (during the pandemic) to participating in their program full time. Their expertise, support, flexibility, and open communication have played a key role in our son thoroughly enjoying and growing through their program. (The) Shekinah (Collective) has made a world of difference for him and our entire family."

-MV

What We Do

We work on gross motor skills...

...And small motor skills

We make a joyful noise,

Work on social skills,

Get outside,

Play games,

Learn to weave,

Do chores,

And have fun!

About Us

Elizabeth Wildemaan

ElizaBeth began working with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in 1987.  She has worked with I/DD adults for 10 years and has raised a son with autism.  Through her educational background, she has studied child development for over 30 years.  Knowledge of child development is also of great value when working with adults because many adults still struggle with unmet childhood developmental challenges.  If these unmet developmental stages can be identified, remedial work can help ameliorate the challenges.

• BS, Elementary Education, University of Missouri-Columbia
• Certificate in Waldorf education, Antioch New England
• MA Organizational Psychology, University of the Rockies
• 14 years teaching general education, grades 1 - 8
• 3 years of school administration
• 10 years of direct care of I/DD adults
• 23 years of being a mom to an autistic young man
• Decades of studying child and human development, mainly from Waldorf and Jungian sources

Mishka Wildemaan

Mishka has gained valuable experience working with and caring for his brother, Corbin Wildemaan. He understands that meeting needs on an individual basis is the best approach for positive change. His educational experiences help him meet the business's needs of record keeping, website development and maintenance, client relations, and more.

• General studies at Yavapai Community College
• Web Development and computer science studies at Front Range Community College
• Decades of caring for a sibling with autism

We're part of the community!

We hope to see you at amazing community events, such as The Autism Store Resource Fair and Dirt's Dig Deep Event!

Clients

Real People, Real Change

The ideal patron of The Shekinah Collective is an adult with an intellectual or developmental disability who wishes to learn fiber arts skills and participate in a community of peers.  ElizaBeth has extensive experience working with individuals who have minimal language and believes that even people with limited verbal language can communicate effectively.

We have an Etsy Store

Support us by purchasing crafts made by our clients. Every item is unique! Please check back regularly as our stock is always changing.

What's Available:

• Potholders, Regular Size
• Potholders, Large Size
• Towels, Dishtowel Size
• Custom Crafts are also available, Email Us for more information.
• Each Item is handmade!

Everything is available through Etsy, with the exception of Custom Crafts. Our store is ThreeBirdsShekinah. Please feel free to browse!

Contact

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If you are interested in participating in the day program, Email Us. ElizaBeth will be happy to answer any questions you may have.