June Partner Trainings/Events/Opportunities
June is known for Autistic Pride Day on June 18th and Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month and the Council is happy to share a variety of upcoming events, community feedback opportunities, and ongoing ways you can make your voice heard. Whether you are looking to attend a specific gathering, share your perspective through a survey, […]
We did it!
Written by Kristina Ericson, MSW, Director of Policy and Partnerships The Colorado State Legislature has officially wrapped up the Second Regular Session of the Seventy-fifth General Assembly. Regular sessions of the general assembly take place between the months of January and May each year, and are the period of time when state-level bills are turned […]
45-Day Public Comment
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 […]
Upcoming Partner Trainings/Events/Opportunities
Below we are highlighting upcoming events, community surveys where you can share you thoughts and input, and opportunities to speak and present. Upcoming Events: Opportunities to Present or Speak: Community Surveys:
Spring Newsletter – March 20, 2026
Being Awake to this Moment – Message from our Executive Director Dear Community, In the spring, we often talk about growth or refreshing our spaces with spring cleaning. It is a time of transition when the earth wakes up again and comes to life. For many of us, this year feels heavy. Between the ongoing […]
Research Study – Housing for Individuals with High Support Needs
Written By: Susan Carter, Director of Program Operations In early March, Colorado Developmental Disabilities Council awarded a grant to Neuro-Inclusive Housing Solutions, LLC to conduct a study about housing options for individuals with IDD who have high support needs. This additional study was based on recommendations from the Council-funded Intentional Communities Research Study and a […]
(Re)introduce the Council and Our Work
Who is the Colorado Developmental Disabilities Council? The Council works to create the individual, community and systems level conditions that allow people with IDD the ability to achieve their vision of a meaningful life. Of our 24 members, 15 are people with IDD, their family members or caregivers and nine are federally required subject matter […]
March Events
March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month and the Council is happy to provide a summary of several events happening in our community this month. This is not an exhaustive list but has some key opportunities for training and education on advocacy and community gathering. Please reach out directly to the organization listed for more information […]
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, don’t worry – this is your chance to share your thoughts with us. If you did attend, feel free to come back and share additional thoughts and ideas. This Community Listening Session will be facilitated […]
Community Survey Results
The Council is pleased to share “Colorado Community Survey Results” with you. This report presents the data findings and analysis from our statewide community survey and focus groups in the summer of 2025. People with disabilities, their families, and supporters shared their experiences and needs. We want to give a special thanks to the Colorado […]