45-Day Public Comment

A flyer for the Colorado Developmental Disabilities Council announcing that public comment is now open. The council's logo is at the top. Text states comments are due by June 22, 2026. A large QR code is positioned on the right side for easy scanning. At the bottom, it provides the email address ColoradoDDCouncil@gmail.com for questions or accommodation requests.

Public Comment Available May 8 – June 22, 2026

On Friday, May 8th, we opened a 45-day public comment period for our draft five-year state plan goals and objectives. To review the draft goals and objectives visit our website at https://coddc.org/get-involved/ or use the links below. 

To share your comments, complete the form using the QR code below or survey link found here. Only comments submitted through this form will be accepted. 

The Council will accept public comment until June 22nd, 2026. For questions, to request information in another language or for accessibility requests, please reach out to the Council at coloradoddcouncil@gmail.com.

Thank you. The Council looks forward to hearing community feedback. 

Resources: Below is a video that explains more about our process and how we got to a draft and the proposed goals and objectives.  

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About Us: The Colorado Developmental Disabilities Council is a Governor-appointed council that works to create the individual, community and systems level conditions that allow people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) the ability to achieve their vision of a meaningful life. Of our 24 members, 15 are people with I/DD, their family members or caregivers and nine are federally required subject matter experts from state agencies and nonprofit organizations.

Mission: To advocate for systems change by promoting meaningful person-centered participation, self-determination and inclusion for all individuals with developmental disabilities.

Vision: People with I/DD experience their own vision of a meaningful life of freedom, choice, love, purpose and joy that are valued for the contributions they bring to our communities.

For more information, visit www.coddc.org/get-involved

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