This week’s Bulletin features a hands-on art-making workshop led by a Deaf artist at the Clyfford Still Museum, a $700,000 employment research grant opportunity from ACL, a participant call for a Deaf Culture Healthcare Survey, and the launch of DeafLEAD's new Suicide Prevention Program.
 SCFD Free Day! Come celebrate disability history, culture, and diversity at the Clyfford Still Museum during the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) Free Day! This celebration will take place on Sunday, July 26, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM (though the museum will remain open until 5:00 PM). The free event features hands-on art-making workshops led by Deaf artist Jaye Jones, and American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters will be present on-site to ensure full communication access. Gather with family and friends at the museum, located at 1250 Bannock St. in Denver, to experience this day of community and creative expression!
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Funding Opportunity: Employment Research for People Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing: The Administration for Community Living (ACL) and the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) have announced a new Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) grant program. This 36-month initiative offers a $700,000 award to fund research aimed at improving positive employment outcomes for individuals who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing.
Eligible applicants include state, local, and tribal governments; public or private nonprofits; higher education institutions; and small businesses or for-profit entities. No cost-sharing or matching funds are required.
For full eligibility criteria, application documents, and instructions on how to apply online, check out the official Grants.gov DRRP Employment Opportunity Page or visit the ACL Grants Portal.
 Participants Needed for Deaf Culture Healthcare Survey: Sidney Baker, a genetic counseling student at the University of Kansas Medical Center, is looking for participants for a new research study. The goal of this survey is to help doctors and genetic counselors better understand Deafhood and move toward a cultural model of care that respects deafness as a unique heritage and linguistic identity rather than just a medical condition.
Here are the details on who can participate and how to join:
- Who Can Join: Anyone who identifies as Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Late-Deafened, or DeafBlind, and uses American Sign Language (ASL), Black American Sign Language (BASL), or other visual/tactile communication methods as their preferred way to communicate.
- Accessibility: The survey includes embedded videos explaining the study, signed in ASL by a Certified Deaf Interpreter. You can view the Deaf Culture Healthcare Survey Flyer Deaf Culture Healthcare Survey Flyer for more information.
- How to Participate: If you are interested in sharing your insights to help improve healthcare communication with awareness of Deaf culture, you can fill out the online Deaf Culture Healthcare Survey.
If you have any questions about the study, you can reach out directly to Sidney Baker via email at sbaker21@kumc.edu.
 DeafLEAD Suicide Prevention Program: DeafLEAD, an organization that has been serving the Deaf community for 30 years, has launched a new Suicide Prevention Program to support the wellness of Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled, and late-deafened communities. Led by Suicide Prevention Specialist Jennifer Dahlgren, this threefold initiative focus on social media awareness, community education, and support groups. They offer tailored educational training for community members and service providers on topics like reducing risk factors, safety planning, and postvention services. Additionally, they host a monthly Deaf Suicide Loss Survivor Virtual Support Group for signing Deaf adults (18+) on the third Tuesday of each month at 6:00 PM CST via Zoom. For more details, you can view the informational flyer, follow them on social media @DeafLEAD, or fill out the Virtual Support Group Intake Form to get involved. If you would like to request a presentation or connect with the program, please contact them at Suicide.Prevention@DeafLEAD.org or via videophone at 575-283-0118.
Visit our Division's Event Calendar to find out where our staff will be and learn how you can attend one of our upcoming meetings or events.
Visit the CDHS' Event Calendar to find out about public meetings.
Due to a lack of demand, ASL and Spanish Translations for Division Bulletin are available upon request by contacting office.cddhhdb@state.co.us or 720-457-3679.
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