In one short year, Roundup Fellowship’s Quivas House has undergone numerous physical transformations.  Like any project, the transformation went from the ground up – literally.  It started simply as staff planted a new lawn that drastically changed the aesthetic appearance of the house.  Piece by piece a new exterior was constructed:  a new patio, complete with barbeque grill and outside furniture where the men enjoy relaxing; a new lawn lined with rock beds; and wooden trim accenting the outside apartments.

                With the outside now revamped, it was time to begin work on the inside blemishes.  First, walls were thoroughly cleaned and sanitized.  Next came the facelift, new paint to accent and brighten each apartment, giving each its own distinctive individual look.  All new windows were installed and new tile flooring came in, all which helped illumine the addition of new furniture and created a comfortable atmosphere for clients and staff alike.

                With so much change begun, the natural next step was to add decorations and accents to complete the project.  A staff member started painting murals on some walls to reflect each client’s personality.  For one, his love of water inspired a painting of a sunset over the ocean.

                Generous gifts from a number of donors have taken the lives of each of our men to a whole new level!  Christmas was especially wonderful for them as they received new shoes, exercise equipment, new cook ware, hand-made blankets and so much more. 

                With the heavy work of upkeep behind us, staff were now better able to focus on implementing fun new programs and activities.  Our clients are out with staff each week tasting and experiencing things and places that are opening up their worlds in new and exciting ways.  At the Denver Zoo, Anthony showed off his animal impressions and happily greeted people as they passed by.  At the Garden of the Gods, Bill enjoyed pointing out to staff the numerous rock formations while the entire group enjoyed hiking on a beautiful spring day.  Each Monday clients head to Washington Park where they have an invigorating walk in the scenic park.  But along with the fun comes a lot of hard work.

                Program Director Jill Wozny’s “full steam ahead” mentality has set the tone for staff to continue to set the bar even higher and find new ways to challenge each client individually.  New diet plans and more regimented exercise programs have been put in place for three specific gentlemen.  This has resulted in Malcolm’s impressive weight loss of 100 pounds, followed closely by Ron’s loss of 60.  With improved physical appearance and healthier approaches to eating, staff is continuing to challenge our clients to improve their everyday behavior and skill development.

                Ron, once known as “non verbal,” has begun utilizing his voice and a “Go Talk” machine to communicate with staff and others around him.  His communication is growing daily and his desire to learn no longer needs near the prompting by staff as Ron is the now often the instigator of the dialogue.

                Roger, our newest family member, was also non-verbal.  When he arrived, there were no particular programs in place for him.  We began setting things into motion to allow Roger to begin a new facet in his development.  He is exhibiting hand gestures more and more to communicate his needs.  He often shows staff what he wants if he does not know the correct gesture.  The communication process has opened a whole new world for Roger that lessens his frustrations and behavioral outbursts.

                Joe’s behavior had disintegrated to the point where he was unable to remain in an outside day program.  He has made great strides and is much more responsive to verbal prompts.  He is developing his sense of humor, does his daily chores and personal hygiene programs, and has become a joy to have both in his day program and here at home.

                The Quivas staff continues to dedicate themselves, their time, and their love to our clients.  Everyone has fun but also takes their jobs very seriously.  There are a host of reasons for this, but most of all, it is because the people we serve are not just our clients, but have become our friends.     

Serving people with developmental disabilities, recognizing their worth, affirming their ability to contribute, and striving to promote dignity in all relationships.

About Us

Roundup Fellowship is a non-profit organization serving people with developmental disabilities
and associated behavior problems since 1973.  Our goal is to promote dignity in all relationships
while helping people with disabilities become as productive and independent as possible.
  Roundup Fellowship is dedicated to providing a genuine community alternative to people with
conditions such as mental retardation, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and autism, or those who display
physical aggression or self-abusiveness. 

It is our belief that severe disabilities and challenging behavior can be handled positively
through the use of supportive teaching and appropriate behavioral techniques. Through our
home and community based programs, we help develop the skills and attitudes needed for
people to be successful at home, in school, on the job, and in society.

At Roundup there is an interdependent network of people, giving and receiving from one another, with an emphasis on quality services and long term commitment.

Read more: Welcome to our website!

Community Participation:

This program allows adults with developmental disabilities the opportunity to be involved in their community.  We develop programs for each client based on their interests, needs, and abilities.  We recognize that many of our clients need an opportunity to meet peers and make friends. We match individuals with similar interests and provide a staff to client ratio of no more than one to three.  This allows us to take advantage of many recreational and cultural opportunities available in the Denver area while encouraging peer relationships to develop.

For more information contact Stacy Gulmantovicz, Adult Division Director, at (303) 757-8008 x11 or  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
 

Vocational Follow Along Program

This program, located in Denver, Colorado helps adults with developmental disabilities maintain, and succeed in their jobs. We are not a sheltered workshop.  All of our clients' jobs are in the community.  We are committed to inclusion in the workplace and help our clients keep jobs based on their individual interests, preferences, skills, and needs.

Services Provided:

• Job coaching

• Follow along services

Colorado Springs:

• FT/PT Counselors Meade House 
  Mornings, evenings, weekends. Fax resume to 719-578-5331 or email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

• FT Counselor, Fortune Circle   Fax resume to 719-596-7998 or email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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