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March Events

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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

A flyer for a "Community Listening Session" hosted by the Colorado Developmental Disabilities Council. In the center there is a photo of a group of people sitting around a conference table in a meeting room with a projector screen. The event details: Thursday, March 5, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM, held virtually on Zoom. A QR code and a registration link (tinyurl.com/mrx9rsye) are also included.

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

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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 […]

Annual Council Celebration

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Last week we hosted our Annual Council celebration. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and helped made this year’s event extra special whether you were on the call live or watching the recording. For anyone who could not make it – or if you want to rewatch the celebration highlights – the […]

National Motivation and Inspiration Day

Image of a smartphone's lock screen displaying a logo for the Colorado Developmental Disabilities Council on top and the date of "Friday, January 2nd" below. A digital clock follows and shows "8:00." Below the clock are two notification reminder bubbles. The first reminder reads, "Today is National Motivation and Inspiration Day. Take action this weekend." The second reminder reads, "Register for the Annual Council Celebration" followed by a bit.ly link to register.

January 2nd is recognized as National Motivation and Inspiration Day. This day was officially recognized by the U.S. Congress in late 2001 as a response to the 9/11 tragedy to help create unity and renew focus on inspiration and hope.  National Motivation and Inspiration Day is a reminder of our New Year’s resolution(s) and goals […]

Council Winter Newsletter

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Council Winter Newsletter Message from our Executive Director  Many years ago, I had a meditation teacher who ended every class with the same Zen proverb: “You should sit in meditation for 20 minutes a day. Unless you’re too busy—then you should sit for an hour.” It drove me crazy. But here’s the thing: research backs […]

Changes to Food Assistance Provision in Colorado

Graphic reads SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) in bold text over a stylized grocery bag of food items (milk carton, carrot, eggs, bread, and an apple). Background is a blurred image of food such as berries, vegetables and grains.

November 2025 What is Happening? The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a federally funded program that helps low-income Americans buy groceries. Each month, SNAP recipients receive financial assistance that they can use to buy food via an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card. This card can be used similarly to a debit card, but only […]

Colorado Disability Organizations Respond to White House Statement on Autism

The main text is centered and reads "Colorado Disability Organizations Respond to White House Statement on Autism." Below is the date of October 1, 2025. Bottom features logos of disability organizations signed on to letter in alphabetical order. Association of Colorado Centers for Independent Living (ACCIL), Atlantis Community, Inc., Autism Society of Colorado, Center for People With Disabilities, Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition, Colorado Developmental Disabilities Council, Developmental FX, Disability Law Colorado, El Grupo Vida, JFK Partners - University of Colorado, Parent to Parent of Colorado, PEAK Parent Center, and The Arc of Colorado

October 1, 2025 Key Points Summary To Our Community, On September 22, 2025, the President of the United States and the Secretary of Health and Human Services held a press conference about what they called “the epidemic of Autism.” They made statements that are not supported by science, research, or the medical community. These events […]

2025 Annual Council Meeting Recap

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The Council hosted our annual meeting at the end of August and we are pleased to share some announcements for our upcoming year. Council members are Governor-appointed and represent a variety of personal and professional perspectives from across the state, yet come together with 24 different voices to act as one. Making space for our […]

Colorado’s Special Session: How We Got Here and What Happens Next.

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What is a Legislative Session? In the state of Colorado laws are made by legislators during legislative sessions. Legislative sessions are when state representatives and state senators gather at the Capitol to propose, amend, and pass state laws. There are two types of legislative sessions: regular sessions and special (sometimes called “extraordinary”) sessions. Regular legislative […]