Empowering People With Developmental Disabilities To Live With Greater Independence
The mission of the Colorado Developmental Disabilities Council is to advocate for systems change by promoting meaningful person-centered participation, self-determination and inclusion for all individuals with developmental disabilities.
Upcoming Events
Education
Council funding may be used to develop and/or distribute publications, workshops or other educational opportunities related to the five year state plan. These resources serve persons with a developmental disability, their family members and support teams, professionals and community members.
Grants
The Council’s Planning and Grants Committee leads the distribution of funding each year from a budget of approximately $400,000 related to the five year state plan. The Council may grant funds to public entities, non-profit organizations or for-profit businesses.
Advocacy
The Council’s Legislative and Public Policy Committee leads the development of policy priorities related to the five year state plan. The Council does not lobby, but uses education, advocacy, coalition building, stakeholder engagement and other strategies to affect systems change.
Recent News
TANF Alert – Alerta TANF
You may hear about the federal government pausing funding for TANF programs. There is NOIMPACT to your benefits at this
National Motivation and Inspiration Day
January 2nd is recognized as National Motivation and Inspiration Day. This day was officially recognized by the U.S. Congress in
Council Winter Newsletter
Council Winter Newsletter Message from our Executive Director Many years ago, I had a meditation teacher who ended every class
Changes to Food Assistance Provision in Colorado
November 2025 What is Happening? The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a federally funded program that helps low-income Americans
Governor’s Budget Release
Dear Community, Today, the Governor released the first draft of the 2026-27 State Budget. A summary of the budget can
Colorado Disability Organizations Respond to White House Statement on Autism
October 1, 2025 Key Points Summary To Our Community, On September 22, 2025, the President of the United States and