2024 Legislative Session Reflection – Page 2 – Colorado Developmental Disabilities Council

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Dear Community, Today, the Governor released the first draft of the 2026-27 State Budget. A summary of the budget can be found here. You can

October 31, 2025

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 the Secretary of Health and

October 1, 2025

2025 Annual Council Meeting Recap

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

September 18, 2025

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

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

September 2, 2025

Community Survey Update and Next Steps

Hello Council & Community Members, The community survey closed on August 10th. I am pleased to share that 499 people responded to the survey. We

August 26, 2025

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Traveling with Disabilities: How to Explore the World and Speak Up for Change

Travel can be one of life’s greatest joys. Seeing new places, meeting people, trying different foods, and making memories, these things should be for everyone.

August 5, 2025

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Deadline Extended to August 10th

Since we last spoke, the Council has received more than 380 responses to our community survey from across Colorado. Thank you! We heard from people all over Colorado

July 29, 2025