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
March Events
March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month and the Council is happy to provide a summary of several events happening in
Upcoming Community Listening Session – March 5th
Join us for our next Community Listening Session on Thursday, March 5th, at 9am. If you missed our first session,
Community Survey Results
The Council is pleased to share “Colorado Community Survey Results” with you. This report presents the data findings and analysis
Annual Council Celebration
Last week we hosted our Annual Council celebration. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and helped made
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