US House Budget Vote Response
On February 25th, the US House of Representatives voted mostly along party lines to move its budget proposal package forward, which includes deep cuts to Medicaid and safety net programs. The next step in this process is called “reconciliation”, when Congress Committees debate the specifics of what will be cut to achieve the proposed budget. Colorado is […]
Community Updates from Our Executive Director
Dear Community, We understand there is community concern regarding the memo the Executive Office of the President released Monday, January 27th – Memo-25-13. This memo requires Federal agencies to complete an analysis of assistance programs and implements a temporary pause for federal grant, loan and other financial assistance funds. The action was paused until Monday, […]
2025 Council Recruitment
It’s recruiting season here at the Council and we are searching for new members! The current and anticipated openings are: The Membership committee asks that all applications be submitted by February 7, 2025 to allow time for processing and interviews. You may access a text version of the flyer language here.To apply visit https://www.colorado.gov/governor/boards-commissions-applicationTerms start July 1, 2025. For questions […]
Council Fall Updates
Dear Community, The smell of yellow leaves and freshly sharpened pencils is in the air as we transition into a new season of learning and growing this fall. The Council’s Annual Meeting in August brought with it a host of decisions and conversation with new and returning members. The next two years’ work will conclude […]
A Mother’s Perspective by Sara Lovato
Sara has been a governor-appointed Council member for a couple of years and recently was elected to serve as the Council Chair. In this blog she introduces her son Z and shares her experience with a Colorado Regional Center. We learn some of the struggles they encountered and how Z is doing now. ___________________________________________________________________________________ Z […]
Summer Council Updates
Dear Community, As we step into summer, the Council has much to celebrate. We are thrilled to welcome five new members whose three-year terms began on July 1, 2024: Bobbi Christensen, Nicholas Gagner, Briana Anthony, Jose Torres-Vega, and Megan Bowser. Additionally, we congratulate Dina Johnson on her reappointment as a representative of the University of […]
Spring Council Update
It’s springtime in the Rockies and the Council is planting seeds and cultivating our work in education, grants and advocacy to drive systems change with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their families and caregivers. On April 18th, the full Council gathered for a hybrid planning retreat built around a meaningful life model. We know […]