The Colorado Communications Technology Program (CTP) provides communications technology, at no charge, to qualified deaf, hard of hearing, or deafblind Colorado residents.​

Ready to Apply? Here's what you will need:

• ​Your basic information - address, phone number, and email
• A photo or a scan of the following:
• Proof of Annual Household Income - Examples include: the first page of your federal income tax return, a social security award letter, or some other proof of annual household income.

Click to apply and learn more about the program. If you are unsure which equipment is right for you, you can contact our office at 720-315-9493 to schedule an in-person assessment at your home or ctp.ccdhhdb@state.co.us.

Do You Think You or Someone You Know May Have a Brain Injury? MINDSOURCE can help! MINDSOURCE uses the Online Brain Injury Screening and Support System (OBISSS) to help people uncover a potential history of brain injuries and provides users with individualized strategies for bothersome symptoms. If you are a Colorado resident, you can access the OBISSS by using subscriber code c123. You can Access OBISS here. 

The Colorado General Assembly passed a bill (HB 24-1046) that aims to see how well the Colorado Family Safety and Risk Assessment Tools are working in the child welfare system and suggest improvements if needed. 

ICF is currently seeking 8 to 10 individuals with direct experience in the Colorado child welfare system to serve on a workgroup and help guide the evaluation and recommendations. We want to hear from individuals who can provide perspectives on how they have been impacted by the current Colorado Family Safety and Risk Assessment Tools.

We are primarily looking for: 

• Parents with lived experience in the Colorado child welfare system 
• Current or former foster youth with lived experience in the Colorado child welfare system (aged 18+) 

If you are interested in participating, please complete this brief interest form before Monday, May 12th. You can contact our Lived Expert Engagement and Review Specialist, Maddy Langan, via email at maddy.langan@icf.com if you have questions.

CDHS Boards and Commissions is looking for applications from young people who have received Chafee services, a Colorado Fostering Success Housing Voucher, or participated in the Foster Youth in Transition (FYiT) Program in the past and are no longer receiving services.

If you are interested in learning more or to apply, please check out this website.

Recently passed HB25-1154 creates a Governor-appointed Enterprise Board housed at CDHS responsible for establishing an annual budget for the Colorado Commission for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlindand determining the appropriate amount of the Telephone Disability Access Surcharge and Prepaid Telephone Disability Access Charge. We strongly encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply! If you are interested in serving on this Enterprise Board, please contact Kyle Zinth at kyle.zinth@state.co.us or 720.602.6807.

Beginning in May 2025, the Colorado Commission for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind will facilitate meetings for ASL-signing communities to discuss and propose key topics directly impacting members with lived experience. We invite participation from ASL users who primarily use sign language to navigate their lives. The goal of the meetings is to advocate for the needs and interests of this community together. Topics of focus will include direct access to services in ASL, prioritization of needs, the impact of technology on ASL users, ASL-friendly resources, and relevant issues. Zoom registration required! 

When: Tuesday May 13, 2025

Time: 4:30-6:30PM MDT 

The next Child Welfare Town Hall is scheduled for Thursday, May 8th, 2025, from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM. This town hall will include a walk-through of the programs available and the application process for the Education Training Voucher (ETV), FosterED, and EmpowerEd programs.

Virtual link to join

Meeting ID: sss-nchg-aht 

Join by Phone: +1 385-999-6265

PIN: 286 800 373‬#

Topic: Financial Aid Programs for Students with Foster Care or Homelessness Experience

DCW Staff Facilitator: Derek Blake (Transition Services Administrator)

You are invited to the Global Fathers United Virtual Summit which is a one-of-a-kind event designed to empower, equip, and elevate fathers, practitioners, and community institutions. This high-energy, transformational experience will feature dynamic speakers, expert panels, and powerful storytelling to challenge outdated narratives and create real solutions. Our mission is to ensure that fathers are valued, supported, and fully integrated into the systems that shape family success. Register and learn more about the summit.